American School of Milan vs International School of Monza

	A American School of Milan Milan, Italy	I International School of Monza Milan, Italy
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €13,950 - 24,750	Fees / year €8,765 - 21,215
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), American Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 885	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1962	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The campus is at Via Karl Marx 14, 20073 Noverasco di Opera, Milan, Italy. It sits in a residential and sporting complex about 6 km south of Milan's city center, next to Le Rovedine Golf Club, with a swimming pool and tennis facilities located directly opposite the campus. The school is part of the Milan metropolitan area and is served by an extensive bus network from the city center and nearby towns.	Location —
Stages	Stages Early Childhood (EC1–EC2) and Kindergarten (KG). Elementary (Grades 1–5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and High School (Grades 9–12).	Stages —
School type	School type Independent, co-educational day school; IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme since 1983; accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Over 70 nationalities are represented on campus.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support English Language Learner (ELL) support is available. Admissions include English language proficiency testing and placement decisions to support students who need language assistance.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Extensive bus network from Milan city center and surrounding towns; a sample route is bus 222 from Milan to Pieve Emanuele or Opera, with a stop at Noverasco di Opera.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and Registration Fees - Application fee (one-time, non-refundable): EUR 300. - New student admission fee (one-time, non-refundable; KG through Grade 12): EUR 5,000. New EC1–EC2 students pay this admission fee when they enter Kindergarten. - Annual enrollment fee (per student, due on enrollment): EUR 1,350. Building and Maintenance Fund / Other compulsory entry charges - Building & Maintenance Fund: EUR 2,500 per year for the first four years in attendance (charged on enrollment as part of registration fees). - Annual PTO/association fee: EUR 25. Annual Tuition — Private and Corporate rates (per student, by year group) - Early Childhood (EC1–EC2): Private EUR 12,300 \| Corporate EUR 14,800. - Kindergarten – Grades 1–2: Private EUR 16,100 \| Corporate EUR 18,600. - Grades 3–5 (Upper Elementary): Private EUR 16,700 \| Corporate EUR 19,200. - Grades 6–8 (Middle School): Private EUR 19,600 \| Corporate EUR 22,100. - Grades 9–10 (High School): Private EUR 21,500 \| Corporate EUR 24,000. - Grades 11–12 (High School): Private EUR 23,100 \| Corporate EUR 25,600. Payment / Billing schedule and payment terms (how amounts are invoiced and typical installment amounts) - Registration fees and the Building & Maintenance Fund are due upon enrollment. Remaining tuition and optional fees may be paid according to one of the school's published plans. - Payment options offered (examples and resulting amounts using the private annual tuition): - Early full payment: pay full tuition by the school's early-payment deadline and receive a 1% tuition discount (example deadlines and discount apply to the corresponding academic year). Example: EC1–EC2 private tuition EUR 12,300 → discounted amount EUR 12,177 (1% off). - Full payment by the main deadline: pay the full annual tuition by the main deadline (no discount). Example: EC1–EC2 private tuition EUR 12,300 → EUR 12,300 due by the deadline. - Two-part payment plan (60% / 40%): pay 60% of tuition by the first deadline and 40% by the second deadline. A surcharge/interest of 4% applies to any outstanding balance after the first deadline. Examples (private-rate amounts): - EC1–EC2 (EUR 12,300): 60% = EUR 7,380 due by first deadline; 40% = EUR 4,920 due by second deadline (outstanding balances after the first deadline incur +4% on the unpaid portion). - Kindergarten–Grade 1–2 (EUR 16,100): 60% = EUR 9,660; 40% = EUR 6,440. - Grades 3–5 (EUR 16,700): 60% = EUR 10,020; 40% = EUR 6,680. - Grades 6–8 (EUR 19,600): 60% = EUR 11,760; 40% = EUR 7,840. - Grades 9–10 (EUR 21,500): 60% = EUR 12,900; 40% = EUR 8,600. - Grades 11–12 (EUR 23,100): 60% = EUR 13,860; 40% = EUR 9,240. - Families paying private rates receive a sibling discount: EUR 500 reduction for the second child and EUR 1,000 reduction for the third child (applied to tuition). Families failing to finalize re-enrollment by the published re-enrollment deadline are charged a late fee of EUR 500 per student. Optional and Additional Fees (typical annual amounts) - Transportation (school bus): Milan & suburbs EUR 3,350; Arese EUR 4,350 (annual). - Cafeteria/lunch (approximate annual amounts): Lower Elementary (EC–2nd grade) EUR 950; Upper Elementary (3rd–5th) EUR 1,150; Middle/High School (6th–12th) EUR 1,360. Cafeteria may also be prepaid in units (example pre-paid amount EUR 350). - Laptop lease (Grades 6–12): EUR 600 per year (personal laptop required for Grades 6–12; leasing from the school is available at the stated annual charge). - Other possible charges: exam fees for Italian preparation programs and any curriculum-specific assessment fees; optional extracurricular activities, trips, and materials are invoiced separately as required. Boarding fees - The American School of Milan operates as a day school; boarding/residential fees do not apply. Refund information - The published fee materials for the academic year list registration, admission, building fund and tuition charges, but do not include a detailed, explicit refund or withdrawal schedule in the fee summary. Parents should note that application fees and the New Student Admission Fee are described as non-refundable where specified. Fee payment methods and practical payment details - The school publishes bank account details for fee payment and provides an online payments facility; bank transfer is an accepted method. The school offers payment plans (annual, semester/two-part, and monthly or other installment plans as published) and details for completing payments are provided through the school's billing / pay online facilities. Points to note (concise) - All registration fees and the Building & Maintenance Fund are due on enrollment. Tuition may be paid in full (with an early-payment discount if paid by the early deadline), or via the school's published installment options (example: 60%/40% plan with a 4% charge on outstanding balances after the first deadline). - The fee schedule distinguishes Private and Corporate tuition rates; optional services (transport, lunch, laptop) are charged in addition to tuition; sibling discounts are available for families paying Private rates. If any specific numeric rounding or per-payment arithmetic is required for import into your database, use the annual tuition figures above and apply the payment-plan percentages shown (60% / 40% or full payment discounts) to compute the exact invoice amounts for each installment.	Fee details —
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Academics	Academics
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Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school uses PATHS (Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies) as part of the Social and Emotional Curriculum. All children participate in regular guidance lessons through PATHS to develop social-emotional competencies. A guidance counselor visits each classroom bi-monthly to teach social skills. The daily routine includes a Morning Meeting to build classroom community and a positive climate for learning. Teachers implement Responsive Classroom strategies to weave social-emotional learning into daily instruction. The program emphasizes cooperation, responsibility, empathy and self-regulation as foundational learning dispositions.	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Students diagnosed with mild to moderate learning needs receive targeted support in math, literacy and phonics. Learning support specialists design lessons for small groups inside or outside the classroom. All students may access early reading support using the Wilson Reading Intervention Program. Student learning is supported by learning specialists who work in small groups or with individuals to target each child's specific needs. ASM supports students with mild to moderate learning needs.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English is the primary language of instruction. English Language Learners (ELL) in third through fifth grade are tested with the WIDA assessment to determine language level. Students may be eligible to receive English language support through the English Language Specialist, with Beginning and Intermediate speakers receiving additional support in small groups and/or in-class. In addition, there is an after-school English club to reinforce English for beginners. Students enrolled in their first year of beginning ELL will not be eligible for Italian Language B as they will attend ELL classes for language learning during this time.	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing All children participate in regular guidance lessons through PATHS, the Social and Emotional Curriculum, to support emotional and social competencies. PATHS fosters self-regulation, cooperation and empathy as foundational skills. The guidance counselor visits classrooms bi-monthly to reinforce social skills and wellbeing. The school uses Morning Meeting and Responsive Classroom strategies to promote a positive climate for learning. These initiatives support students' mental well-being and personal development.	Mental wellbeing —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Founded in 1962, the American School of Milan (ASM) is an independent, co-educational college preparatory day school located south of Milan. ASM has educated international students from more than 53 countries for more than 60 years. The school provides schooling in English for students from age 3 through high school and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program as part of its IB World School status. It is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of ECIS and MAIS. ASM emphasizes a technology-forward program with a one-to-one laptop program for grades 6-12.	History —
Community	Community ASM has an international community with students from more than 53 countries and 102 represented nationalities. The student body is about 836 students with about 102 full-time faculty. Community service is part of the ASM experience, with students required to complete 50 hours of community service during their freshman and sophomore years. The school supports a technology-forward learning environment, including a one-to-one laptop program for grades 6-12.	Community —
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual ASM is an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Junior and senior courses are taught at the IB Diploma level, with students able to earn the IB Diploma, IB Course Certificates, or the American High School Diploma. Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) is part of the IB program. The school provides schooling in English and operates a one-to-one laptop program from grades 6-12.	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The arts program includes theatre and music with student productions such as All Shook Up, The Little Mermaid Jr., Clue, The Sound of Music, and Shrek. There is an active music program featuring ABRSM music exams, a string orchestra, and bands including rock and jazz. A yearbook and chess clubs are part of the arts and creative offerings.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language ASM offers Italian B SL/HL/ab initio, French B SL/HL/ab initio, and Spanish B SL/HL/ab initio as part of IB language acquisition. Education is conducted in English. IB language and literature courses include English A1 Language and Literature HL/SL and Italian A1 Language and Literature HL/SL.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Elementary and upper school students can choose from activities including chess, cooking, math club, tennis, fencing, gymnastics, and karate. Performing arts are active, with student productions and talent showcases providing opportunities for performance and collaboration. Clubs such as yearbook and chess are among the creative and social offerings.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service Students are required to complete 50 hours of community service during their freshman and sophomore years. Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) is a structured program integral to ASM's IB curriculum. CAS integrates service with creative and physical activities to emphasize social responsibility.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Model United Nations is a thriving student activity. National Honor Society (NHS) is active to develop leadership and service opportunities. University counselors provide guidance and support for college admissions and university planning.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing ASM offers major team sports, swimming, golf, and tennis. The European Sports Conference provides opportunities for varsity teams among European international schools. The Learning Forest supports outdoor learning and environmental education on campus.	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
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Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Online application procedure. ASM welcomes applications from qualified, diverse students throughout the school year, with the majority of students entering in September or January.	Admissions —
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist —
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