The presence of foreign citizens living permanently in Ticino has led to an increase in the university and school education on offer in the Lugano area, both in terms of the type of international education they provide and the quality of services offered to students. These two main factors attract hundreds of young people every year, not only from other Swiss cantons but also from abroad, who move to Ticino to begin or complete their school and university education.
In this article we will show you the best schools, universities and institutes in Lugano and the Lugano area.
TASIS
Credits Tasis
Among the best institutes present on the territory of Lugano and the Lugano area there is certainly the well-known American School Tasis, in Montagnola, Via Collina d'Oro 15. The Institute was founded in 1956, with the aim of creating a school that would give students from all over the world the opportunity to find each other and broaden their knowledge, thus generating greater understanding and empathy among them, creating a better and fairer world.
The Collina d'Oro in Lugano was identified by Mrs. M. Crist Fleming, as the most suitable place to train students from all over the planet in the classical values of western civilisation. The school's founder strongly believed that beauty could inspire young people and spur them on to give their best, and that being surrounded daily by culture and beauty was the basis for pursuing one's educational goals.
The values of the institute translate into a great respect for the past and the future of the area in which the school has always been located. For this reason, Tasis has always wanted to open itself up as much as possible to the local community and in particular to the Collina d'Oro, offering the population the opportunity to use the school library and to participate in the numerous cultural events that the school has always organised. The Tasis Institute is an international family that today welcomes young people from all over the world, in an educational community that has always promoted a passion for excellence, respect and mutual understanding.
Consistent with the vision of its founder, Ms M. Crist Fleming, the school is committed to passing on the heritage of Western civilisation and world cultures; the important creations, great achievements, traditions and ideals of the past, offer insights into the present and nurture the best hopes for the future.
The school constantly strives to balance the pursuit of knowledge with a love of wisdom and the promotion of learning skills, skilfully combining a challenging academic programme with opportunities for artistic endeavour, physical and sporting activities and social services. Growing in the value of each individual and the importance of building lasting relationships, Tasis School seeks to embody and promote the values of personal responsibility, civility, compassion, justice and truth.
The hallmark of this school is certainly the style imprinted by the founder and entrepreneur Mrs. M. Crist Fleming: her ability to see and grasp educational opportunities and to respond to needs and requirements with boldness and decisiveness were fundamental to the success of the school. Thanks to the work of the founder, Tasis today enjoys a culture that encourages and rewards initiative and creativity; in addition to the latter, a serious educational journey necessarily requires patience, flexibility, a positive attitude and perseverance. Mrs. Fleming's vision has continued through the development of the Tasis Foundation: this is a non-profit educational foundation that aims to perpetuate the values and ideals of the Tasis Institute.
FRANKLIN COLLEGE
Credits Franklin College
Franklin College, today Franklin University Switzerland (FUS) is a private liberal arts university based in Lugano. Founded in 1969, the college offers bachelor's and master's degree programmes in disciplines accredited both in Switzerland and the United States of America. The institute's main campus, also known as the Kaletsch Campus, opened by the school in 1985, consists of a private villa with an adjoining library, an auditorium and a study hall, surrounded by a large wooded park. The campus also contains a dining hall called the Grotto.
During the year 2005, the institute expanded with the acquisition of a new campus nearby, called North Campus, adding administrative, educational, sports, social and residential competences to the university. The current North Campus covers an area of two hectares. Franklin University can now boast the ownership of nine residential buildings, seven of which are located in Sorengo and two in Lugano. The institute promotes international awareness and critical thinking as well as emphasising an interdisciplinary liberal arts perspective.
Most courses of study are taught in English, including upper-level courses in film, literature and culture. However, students are required to acquire knowledge of Italian, French, Spanish or German by completing a three-year sequence of language courses. In addition to the language requirements, the university trains students in intercultural competences, with particular reference to the sciences and the arts; the education is also geared towards training in subjects such as political science, history and economics. A full year of study in the respective categories will be a prerequisite. The institute also offers the possibility of enrolling in mathematics and writing courses.
Istituto Sant'Anna Lugano
Credits Istituto Sant'Anna
Istituto Sant'Anna is an excellent school in Lugano, able to offer didactic courses for elementary, middle and high school of commerce, high school, tenth grade, as well as evening courses, language courses, canteen service, student house and summer courses.
The parish primary school is officially recognised by the Department of Education, Culture and Sport and consists of multi-grade classes with small groups; this organisation allows for individualisation and differentiation of teaching, with a greater focus on the development of children's abilities, aimed at stimulating and optimising their potential.
The middle school is also officially recognised by the Department of Education, Culture and Sport; the pupils, placed in small classes, are generally followed in a personalised manner, according to their real needs, until they graduate. The school "La Commerciale" has been organising school and vocational training courses since 1969 at its three locations in Bellinzona, Lugano and Locarno.
The school also offers the study pathway related to the Liceo di Maturità Linguistica Europea: the preparation courses for the European Language Maturity, follow the official programmes issued by the Italian Republic. The preparation is mainly focused on the study of Italian and foreign languages (English, German and French).
International School of Ticino
Credits International School of Ticino
The International School of Ticino offers study programmes for primary school, middle school and high school. The primary school curriculum aims to build young people's cultural understanding and promote an international mentality. Throughout the academic year, students' investigation is guided by conceptual ideas that are linked to six interdisciplinary themes of global relevance; bridges between the different disciplines are promoted and developed in order to build knowledge, understanding and skills.
The middle school curriculum, on the other hand, is designed to encourage students to take increasing responsibility for their own learning process, gaining awareness and using acquired knowledge and skills independently. In high school, there are two distinct phases, each lasting two years: in grades 10 to 11, students work towards the completion of the international baccalaureate programme.
In this phase, there is a combination of compulsory and optional subjects. At the end of Grade 11, students receive MYP credit for all courses taken in the two years. In Grades 12 and 13, students will take the IB Diploma Programme, which is recognised by universities around the world.
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