Internationalisation

New Strategic Plan for Internationalisation Approved

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The Teachers’ Council and the School Council have approved the new Strategic Plan for Internationalisation of Liceo Scientifico Statale “A. Messedaglia”, which sets out the school’s vision and strategic directions for strengthening its European and international dimension.

Its main innovation is the shift from internationalisation as a collection of individual activities towards a coherent and shared whole-school strategy, integrated with the School Education Plan (PTOF). The new Plan establishes an integrated planning framework consisting of the Strategic Plan, Internationalisation Action Plan, Annual Erasmus+ Activity Plan and School Regulations for Learning Mobility:

Emphasis is placed on monitoring and evaluating results. The Action Plan is supported by a Logical Framework and a Monitoring and Evaluation Matrix, including key performance indicators (KPIs), targets, timelines, data sources and evidence. The focus is therefore not only on the number of activities implemented, but also on their outputs, outcomes and impact on the school community.

The Plan also adopts the Plan–Do–Check–Act (PDCA) model as the school’s internal methodology for continuous improvement: analysing needs, planning, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and introducing improvement measures.

Another key feature is the stronger integration of the four Erasmus+ horizontal priorities: Inclusion and Diversity; Environmental Sustainability and Responsibility; Digital Transformation; Participation in Democratic Life. Particular attention is given to pupils with fewer opportunities, sustainable travel and activities, digital and intercultural competences, and European citizenship.

The new Strategic Plan therefore aims to make internationalisation not simply an opportunity for those taking part in mobility activities, but a permanent tool for the development and continuous improvement of the whole school community, further strengthening the European profile of Liceo “A. Messedaglia”.

Excellent Evaluation for the Erasmus Plan Progress Report 2025

96/100! A great achievement for our Erasmus+ Plan 2022–27.  We are proud to announce that the Accreditation Progress Report 2025 received an excellent evaluation from the Erasmus+ National Agency INDIRE, with the following motivation: “Liceo Messedaglia has implemented the Erasmus Plan with coherence, strategic vision, and widespread impact. The main objectives of the plan were effectively pursued through well-chosen and well-managed activities …”.  An important acknowledgement that rewards the school's commitment to the design and implementation of European activities. Besides, the activities of the last year of the action Erasmus+ KA121 has been positively evaluated by the National Agency Erasmus+ INDIRE obtaining a score of 97 out of 100, according to qualitative criteria, financial rules and contractual regulations. 

Evaluation criteria. The assessment was based on the quality of the activities carried out and the selection procedures; proper financial management; compliance with contractual regulations and Erasmus+ quality standards.

Date of evaluation: 22 December 2025

European Teachers in job shadowing at Messedaglia for the Erasmus+ Programme

From October 6th to 8th, 2025, the "Angelo Messedaglia2 Scientific High School had the pleasure of welcoming 15 teachers from Erasmus+ partner schools in Spain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, France, Germany, and the Netherlands.

The visit, part of the Erasmus+ Programme for the 2025/26 school year, included opportunities for professional exchange in the school library and job shadowing activities across various subjects. During the three days, the visiting teachers expressed great appreciation for the warm welcome they received and for the quality of the planned activities. “We found a high-level learning environment and met students full of enthusiasm,” commented a teacher from Spain. “Sharing classroom experiences with Italian colleagues has been truly inspiring and enriching,” added a teacher from the Netherlands.

The job shadowing experience once again proved to be an important opportunity for cultural and professional exchange, fostering the sharing of good practices and strengthening the European network of school collaboration.

Angelo Messedaglia Scientific High School: A Century of Excellence in Education

Liceo Scientifico Statale “Angelo Messedaglia” is an upper secondary school located in Verona, Italy, serving pupils aged 14 to 19. Founded on 6 May 1923, the school was named after Angelo Messedaglia, a prominent economist and politician from Verona. Since 2008, the school’s main premises have been located in the historic centre of Verona. The school facilities include: modern laboratories for scientific research and experiments; an art room; a comprehen-sive Library with a valuable collection of historical books; two gymnasiums, an assembly hall and a perma-nent exhibition of historical physics instruments, reflecting our long-standing commitment to scientific education and the preservation of scientific heritage.

As a state scientific upper secondary school, our school curriculum fosters responsible and active citizens who treat others and the environment with respect. We create an inclusive, supportive, and peaceful learning environment that empowers all pupils to participate fully. Our curriculum effectively combines scientific and humanistic studies to foster critical thinking, autonomy and lifelong learning. We currently offer three study pathways:
- Traditional Scientific Studies, with an optional English language enhancement programme during the first two years;
- Applied Sciences, with optional English language and robotics enhancement programmes during the first two years;
- Cambridge IGCSE Scientific Studies, which includes Physics and Biology taught in English and leading to qualifications awarded through Cambridge International examinations, recognised by a number of higher education institutions worldwide.

Our educational, cultural, and organisational identity is defined by the School Education Plan (Piano Triennale dell’Offerta Formativa - PTOF). The PTOF is a three-year strategic document, updated annually in accordance with national regulations, which sets out our educational priorities, curricular activities, and development strategies. The PTOF reflects our strong commitment to developing pupils' cultural, social, and civic competences, alongside environmental awareness and active citizenship. In this framework, active participation in the Erasmus+ programme represents a pillar of our internationalisation process, providing high-quality opportunities for learning mobility, cooperation, and the exchange of innovative practices with European partner institutions.

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Erasmus+ accreditation in the field of school education

Since February 2022, Liceo Messedaglia has been a beneficiary of the Erasmus+ accreditation in the field of school education as a single institution (KA120 action) and it has submitted an Erasmus+ Plan for the period 2022-27. It defines our long-term strategy for implementing pupil and school staff mobility activities to improve the quality of learning and teaching in compliance with the Erasmus Quality Standards.

Within the framework of the first three years of the KA121 action financed by the EU through the Erasmus+ National Agency INDIRE, the Liceo Scientifico Angelo Messedaglia successfully implemented the following activities:

60 students in long-term individual learning mobility in Spain, France and Germany

103 students in short-term group mobility with projects as the “Restoration and Urban Planning: A Bridge from the Past into the Future” , "Between water and colors: a bridge between Verona and Amboise", "Building the Future Together: A European Mobility Experience" and participating to the "European Voices Eutin Project"

Starting from these practices, it is deemed appropriate to proceed with the drafting of a Plan of Activities for each school year  to be submitted annually to the Board of Teachers for its approval.