Istituto San Giuseppe

The history of the San Giuseppe Istitute begins in 1884 when a community of Sisters from the Congregation of San Giuseppe dell'Apparizione establishes itself in Florence, initiating an educational experience that has crossed the threshold of the century.

The first missionary work undertaken was a reception center for women and children in need, giving rise to a nursery school open to children from needy families. The presence of the Sisters of San Giuseppe dell'Apparizione stands out from the beginning for their attention to the surrounding reality, attempting to respond to the needs of the time and the significant social, cultural, and economic changes that have accompanied the history of our country.

In more recent years, the decrease in the student population, coupled with economic burdens in school management, led the Congregation to establish, together with some laypeople, the Social Cooperative San Giuseppe Institute. This cooperative is entrusted with the management of educational works.

Today, the San Giuseppe Institute is present in the Florentine territory with a very broad educational proposal, including a kindergarten, a primary school, and a first-grade secondary school.

Istituto San Giuseppe contributes to the Young Smart Cities project with different activities: identifying knowledge and skills gaps through surveys, creating "knowledge pills" for the YSC platform on NetZero and Smart Cities, and collaborating on case studies with associate partners. The school produces content for the Young Smart Cities Magazine, material for global events, and engages in the pilot phase of platform development. The school contributes to the communication strategy, shares real experiences for a best practice publication, organizes national events, and engage local partners in Florence.