American School of Milan vs La Scuola International School
American School of Milan and La Scuola International School are both in Milan, about 13 km apart. Both schools offer IB programmes. American School of Milan also offers American, and La Scuola International School also offers Bespoke and Reggio Emilia. Published annual fees are €13,950 - 24,750 at American School of Milan and €10,200 - 15,300 at La Scuola International School, which puts American School of Milan roughly 52% higher. American School of Milan takes pupils from 3 to 18, and La Scuola International School from 2 to 14.
IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Bespoke Curriculum, Reggio Emilia Approach
Pupils
Pupils
885
Pupils
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Typical class size
Typical class size
18
Typical class size
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Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English, Italian
Opened
Opened
1962
Opened
2002
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
La Scuola International School, Milano campus is located at Via Giovanni Ambrogio de Predis 8, 20155 Milano, Italy. This campus is part of La Scuola International School, a network that includes Mission Campus in San Francisco, Dogpatch Campus in San Francisco, and Silicon Valley Campus in East Palo Alto. Doors to the Milano campus will open for the 2026/27 school year, enrolling students aged 2 to 11.
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
PreK–8th grade
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
Independent, non-profit La Scuola International School; Milano campus blends International Baccalaureate Programme, Reggio Emilia Approach, and Language Immersion; the Milano campus will apply for IB candidacy prior to opening.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
Over 70 nationalities are represented on campus.
Pupil nationality mix
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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
Differentiation and after-school tutoring will be available to support students in language learning.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
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Country affiliation
Italy
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
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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
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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.
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
Application & Registration Fees
- Registration fee (one-time, due on acceptance): EUR 2,300 for the first child; EUR 0 for each additional concurrently enrolled child when the second (and subsequent) child is enrolled at the same time. A registration-fee waiver is also applied for certain transfers into specific grades.
Tuition Fees — Annual and Per-Term/Installment (by year group)
- Early Years (ages 2–6): Annual tuition EUR 8,500. Under the school's standard 40%/30%/30% installment schedule this would be: first installment EUR 3,400; second installment EUR 2,550; third installment EUR 2,550. Paying the full tuition early by the school's early-payment deadline carries a 3% tuition discount (early-pay total: EUR 8,245).
- Primary Years (ages 6–11): Annual tuition EUR 11,500. Under the 40%/30%/30% installment schedule this would be: first installment EUR 4,600; second installment EUR 3,450; third installment EUR 3,450. Early full-payment total with 3% discount: EUR 11,155.
- Middle Years (ages 11–14): Annual tuition EUR 13,000. Under the 40%/30%/30% installment schedule this would be: first installment EUR 5,200; second installment EUR 3,900; third installment EUR 3,900. Early full-payment total with 3% discount: EUR 12,610.
Additional Annual Fees (apply in addition to tuition)
- Enrollment fee (annual): Early Years EUR 1,200; Primary Years EUR 1,200; Middle Years EUR 1,800.
- Building & Maintenance Fund (annual): EUR 500 per student.
- Meals (annual): EUR 1,650 per student.
Sibling and Founding/Transfer Discounts
- A 5% tuition discount is applied to a second concurrently enrolled sibling; a 10% tuition discount is applied to the third and each additional concurrently enrolled sibling. Founding-family tuition rates are offered for families enrolling for the specified academic year; the school also applies registration-fee waivers for certain transfer students.
Billing Schedule & Payment Terms
- Registration fee payment deadline: due within 10 days of the acceptance letter. All remaining tuition and school fees may be paid either by: (a) full early payment by May 31 (qualifies for a 3% tuition discount), or (b) the installment schedule: 40% of tuition by 30 April, 30% by 30 September, and 30% by 31 January. These dates and split percentages are the published payment options.
Boarding Fees
- Boarding is not listed as an offering for this campus; the school's materials and FAQs describe day-school schedules and before/after-school services rather than any boarding program.
Other Costs and Fees (uniform, transport, after-school, etc.)
- Uniform: students will not wear daily school uniforms; a dress code applies. A PE uniform is required. The school will offer La Scuola logo tops and jackets for purchase; specific prices are not published in the fee schedule.
- Before-/After-school care and Morning Care: morning care and after-school care are offered; these services incur additional fees (amounts not published in the tuition & fees table). After-school program hours and morning-care availability are shown as services with separate charges.
- School bus / transportation: bus service will be offered for an additional fee; the cost is not listed in the published fee table.
- Other incidental or program-specific charges (for example field trips, special activities, or optional services) are described as possible additional fees; specific line-item amounts are not published in the tuition & fees table.
Refunds and Withdrawal
- No public refund or withdrawal schedule is published in the tuition and FAQs that accompany the published fee schedule. Families should note the registration-fee timing and the payment deadlines above when making financial plans.
Fee Payment Options and Contacts
- The school uses the OpenApply admissions and enrollment platform for applications and enrollment management. Specific payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, or wire-transfer instructions) are not itemized in the published tuition and admissions materials; families seeking the accepted payment methods and invoicing details should use the school contact information provided. Contact email published: info@lascuolainternational.org.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
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Curriculum details
The school uses the International Baccalaureate Programme, the Reggio Emilia Approach, and language immersion. Milano will apply for IB candidacy prior to opening, while other campuses are fully accredited. Language immersion follows the Montreal Language Immersion Model with Italian/English splits by grade: PreK 10% Italian and 90% English; K–1st 20% Italian and 80% English; 2nd 30% Italian and 70% English; 3rd–5th 50% Italian and 50% English; 6th–8th 50% Italian and 50% English.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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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
Admissions: La Scuola International School Milano offers a founding-family opportunity as it opens a new campus. Applications are processed through OpenApply. Language requirements: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 6 do not require students to speak English or Italian; Grades 2–5 and Grades 7–8 are assessed individually for readiness for bilingual learning; differentiation and after-school tutoring support language learning. Admissions timeline: November 2025 admissions process begins with Open Day and information sessions; January 12, 2026 OpenApply portal goes live; January–February 2026 submit applications and upload required forms; January–February 2026 schedule interviews; March 15–25, 2026 admissions decisions communicated and enrollment begins; April 2026 admissions events; April–June 2026 rolling admissions decisions continue. Admissions events: Preschool Admissions Playdate (ages 2–5) and Elementary Admissions Playdate (rising 1st–5th); Learn More about Milano event with RSVP details. Tuition and fees for 2026–27: Founding-Family Rates: Early Years €8,500; Primary €11,500; Middle Years €13,000. Fees: Registration €2,300; Enrollment €1,200; Building & Maintenance €500; Meals €1,650. Discounts: 5% tuition reduction for a second concurrent sibling; 10% for the third and additional siblings. Payment options: pay in full by May 31, 2026 with a 3% tuition discount, or 40% by April 30, 2026, 30% by September 30, 2026, and 30% by January 31, 2027.