latest news 08 February 2026
New IB Italian Resource Published by Rugby School’s Head of Italian, Beatrice Parolin
Rugby School’s Head of Italian and Acting Head of Modern Languages, Beatrice Parolin, has recently published her book ‘Italian Ab Initio/Italian B’ for the Italian IB Diploma.
Commissioned as part of the A-Z for the IB Diploma series by Elemi International Schools Publisher, this is first resource of its kind designed specifically for students taking Italian IB.
The book provides essential Italian – English vocabulary and phrases, organised by topic, to support both Ab Initio and Language B learners.
Since its publication in June, it has received positive feedback from educators worldwide. Beatrice’s aim was to create a resource that equips students and Italian learners across the globe with the tools to succeed in their examinations and to grow with confidence on their language learning journey.