La Scuola d'Italia Guglielmo Marconi

La Scuola d'Italia Guglielmo Marconi is the only fully accredited, bilingual Italian/English PreK-12 private school in the United States, located in the Carnegie Hill neighborhood of Manhattan's Upper East Side. Founded under the auspices of the Italian Government, the school serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 and provides an immersive Italian-English bilingual education that is unparalleled in North America. Students graduate with both the Italian Maturità diploma and the American high school diploma, offering exceptional college admission opportunities in Italy, the US, and internationally. La Scuola is authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme, further enriching its internationally-recognized academic offerings. The school serves students from the Italian expatriate community, Italian-American families, and internationally-oriented American families seeking a unique bilingual education. La Scuola is accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) and maintains accreditation from the Italian Ministry of Education. With small class sizes averaging 15 students, the school fosters deep relationships between faculty and students. Its rich cultural programming, including Italian language arts, music, and cultural events, makes it a cornerstone of New York's Italian-American community.