Learn. Amaze. Inspire.
The Elizabeth English Academy strives to enable each and every pupil, regardless of native language background , to develop to the full their academic, personal and creative potential.
WE ARE A BILINGUAL SCHOOL IN THE HEART OF TUSCANY
Bilingual education at EEA is founded on core moral values that encourage pupils to be compassionate and tolerant; to do their personal best; to grow in integrity and responsibility and so ultimately to approach adulthood with interpersonal skills that reflect both empathy and self confidence.
LET’S LEARN TOGETHER!
Our Services
The effective multi-lingual methods enable our pupils to achieve highly within a supportive and nurturing environment allowing them to develop inner confidence and self-belief; they feel good about themselves and consequently go on to surpass expectations.
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Afterschool and One-on-One Lessons
About us
Our academy is a bilingual, cozy learning space where every child is known and valued.
We offer personalized attention that supports each student’s unique strengths and goals.
In a welcoming environment, learning feels engaging, supportive, and inspiring.
Our Services
The Academy offers a variety of services including mental health consultation, personalized attention and small classes.
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Our Work
During our Academic year, our students will learn through our regular lesson system, but also we encourage learning outside the classroom, with organized school trips and also, we plan many events like our now traditional Academy’s Film Festival, Art Expo and Music Shows.
WE WORK WITH
Early Years, Reception / Primary / Middle School / One-on-One Lessons.
Our Academy teaches throughout the Italian program but adapted in English for a full immersion in the language. Students will spend the full day speaking and listening in English as it is required inside the school and outside, during school times.
From Early Years through Middle School, students are immersed in English throughout the entire school day, using the language naturally in lessons, activities, and daily interactions. This continuous exposure supports strong language development while fully meeting the requirements of the Italian curriculum.
MEET US
Our Team
Dr. Belinda E. Serra
Founder / Headmistress
Prof Belinda was born in London, where she grew up. After obtaining her A-levels from Mander Portman Woodward tutorial college, she enrolled at Pisa University to follow an MA Degree course in modern languages and literature. She received a second MA from Jean Paul II in Lyon and went on to study and research her PHD in postcolonial literature at Pisa University.
In the working world she began teaching in various Italian state schools in the province of Pisa, and held the position of English teacher at Worldtalk language school for a decade. She worked as English language assistant at the Economics faculty in Pisa before moving to the language faculty to become a researcher in literature.
She has extensive experience working in International Schools including Westminster International, Pisa.
Prof. Emiliano Lazzeri
Italian Department
Prof. Emiliano Lazzeri, graduated with honors in Contemporary History from the Faculty of Letters and Philosophy of the University of Pisa. He has gained many years of teaching experience in teaching the Italian language and mathematical and physical sciences. He collaborated with the Interdepartmental Center for Peace Sciences (CISP) of the University of Pisa. He is the author of various historical-scientific publications.
Prof. Katherine Harman
English Department
Miss Katherine was born and brought up in Dorset, UK. She studied at the University of Wales where she was awarded a BSc Econ (Hons) in European Studies. After graduating, she taught for two years in Geneva and Turin and then spent a year travelling in Singapore, Malaysia, Borneo, Australia and New Zealand.
On returning to the UK, she completed a post graduate teaching qualification (DELTA) and then taught in Milan and at the British Council in Bologna until 1996when she moved back to the UK to start a family. While there, she taught in Norwich and in Oxford, where she was coordinator of the EAL Department at a well-known independent school.
In 2018, she moved with her family to Lucca and has been teaching at The Elizabeth English Academy in Pisa since 2019. She loves being a part of the academic and personal development of the children in her charge.
JOIN US TO UNLEASH YOUR CHILD’S POTENTIAL
The Academy focuses on personalized attention to each of our students, following their progress one step at a time according to their needs.
Latest News
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Open Day! Jan. 10th, 2026
Read more: Open Day! Jan. 10th, 2026We are thrilled to once again open our doors to all of you! This Saturday January 10th, 2026, from 9:00 to 14:00 you will get a chance to visit our school, meet some of our teaching staff and…
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Welcome Back!
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