H-FARM International School Joins the Nord Anglia Education Family

H-FARM is proud to announce that its international schools are officially joining the global network of Nord Anglia Education (NAE), the world’s leading premium private education group, with over 80 schools in 34 countries.

H-FARM International School is the first and only Italian school to become part of this prestigious international network — a recognition of the educational excellence achieved in just nine years and an extraordinary opportunity for the growth of our schools, students, and the entire local community.

“I’m incredibly proud of this achievement. Few believed in us when we decided to invest in a major startup in the education sector. Together with our fantastic team, we embraced the challenge with humility, dedication, and a deep sense of responsibility, giving our best year after year to bring our culture of innovation into education.

Joining the NAE family is a dream come true: they are the number one group in the world, and I’m proud and honored by their enthusiasm for our strong focus on STEAM and entrepreneurship. My personal commitment will continue with conviction: I will remain as President and will closely follow the development of the schools.” said Riccardo Donadon, founder and CEO of H-FARM.

“Education has always been one of the strongest driving forces behind our vision, as has the belief that preparing young people to face a constantly evolving future — accelerated by technology — is one of the greatest challenges of our time. This partnership marks the beginning of a new phase, allowing us to continue pursuing that mission by focusing even more energy and resources on the educational initiatives growing within our Campus, as well as on new projects we are already developing”

Andrew Fitzmaurice, CEO of Nord Anglia Education, said: “H-FARM’s schools are redefining what it means to prepare students for the future. Their pioneering use of AI and commitment to innovation, creativity, and purpose-driven learning align perfectly with our vision. We are excited by the prospect of learning from each other and creating transformative new experiences for our students and educators around the world. For example, our research into metacognition combined with H-FARM’s forward-thinking approach to technology has the potential to empower students to better understand how they think, learn, and grow. Our shared focus on innovation combined with our teachers’ high-quality professional development will equip students with the creativity, adaptability, and digital skill set to thrive in a technology-driven world.”

Antonello Barbaro, CEO of H-FARM Education: «Excellence and Growth: these are the two key words that best describe our schools’ entry into the Nord Anglia Group. This transition marks a natural and strategic evolution in our development journey, further strengthening our educational offering with an even broader global outlook. Becoming part of an international network of educational excellence means providing our students with access to resources, programmes, and relationships that enhance their potential for growth. For our teachers and families, it translates into an enriched educational ecosystem where pedagogical innovation, wellbeing, and the development of transversal skills take centre stage.

At the same time, H-FARM International School will remain firmly rooted in its founding values: the centrality of innovation, and the critical understanding and use of technology as tools for academic excellence and personal growth. We will continue to educate students who are capable of transforming innovation into human progress, with the aim of actively contributing to a better society».

The continuity of H-FARM’s educational vision is fully preserved, along with its strong focus on innovation and the growth of teachers and students — now within a context that is increasingly global, ambitious, and open to the future.