How many Italian-speaking schools are there in France?

We list 16, in 5 cities. That is the number whose working language we can trace to a published source, not the number that exists.

Is Italian unusual for schools in France?

8% of the 200 schools we hold in France are recorded as teaching in Italian. Each source records a language for its own reasons, so the figure reflects who publishes that information, not only who speaks what.

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Italian in France

Italian-speaking schools in France

16 schools in France that teach in Italian, in 5 cities. Paris (5), Marseille (4) and Grenoble (3) hold 75% of them.

16schools

5cities

8%of all schools here

Photo: Sheila Sund (CC BY 2.0)

Showing all 5 cities.

France16 in 5 cities

Paris skyline with Palais de Chaillot, Seine river and La Defense viewed from the Eiffel Tower

ParisFrance5ItalianOf all schools here5 of 776%

Aerial panorama of Marseille showing the Vieux-Port harbor and city skyline

MarseilleFrance4ItalianOf all schools here4 of 1136%

Cours Jean Jaures tram boulevard with the Bastille fortress on the hill in the background, Grenoble, France

GrenobleFrance3ItalianOf all schools here3 of 1225%

Panoramic view of Nice, France, showing the Bay of Angels, Promenade des Anglais beach, and terracotta rooftops of the Old Town

NiceFrance2ItalianOf all schools here2 of 729%

Strasbourg Ponts Couverts covered bridges reflected in the Ill River at golden hour, cathedral spire in the background

StrasbourgFrance2ItalianOf all schools here2 of 729%

Nothing matches that combination.

This page lists every city in France where a source says a school teaches in Italian. If you know a provider that belongs here, tell us and include where the language is stated.

Where these came from

These Italian-speaking schools come from 1 source, led by the French Ministry of Education (16).

Every one of these sits on an official list, published by a body with nothing to sell.

Questions

How many Italian-speaking schools are there in France?: We list 16, in 5 cities. That is the number whose working language we can trace to a published source, not the number that exists.
Which city has the most?: Paris, with 5 of the 16.
Is Italian unusual for schools in France?: 8% of the 200 schools we hold in France are recorded as teaching in Italian. Each source records a language for its own reasons, so the figure reflects who publishes that information, not only who speaks what.