Andersen International School vs ICS Milan International School

	A Andersen International School Milan, Italy	I ICS Milan International School Milan, Italy
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €12,270 - 24,000	Fees / year €15,560 - 29,280
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 600	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Italian	Instruction language English, Italian
Opened	Opened 2000	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Via Don Carlo San Martino 8, 20133 Milano, Italy. The campus sits on over 18,000 square metres in Milan and is described as the largest international school in Milan.	Location Three campuses in Milan: ICS Symbiosis at Viale Ortles 46, 20139 Milano; ICS Colletta at Via Colletta 27, 20135 Milano; ICS Tenca at Via Carlo Tenca 2, 20124 Milano. Head Office: Ludum S.R.L., Viale Ortles 46, 20139 Milano.
Stages	Stages Pre School (2–4 years), Primary School (5–10 years), Middle School (11–13 years), High School (14–17 years).	Stages Nursery (12 months to 3 years); Kindergarten (3 to 5 years); Primary School; Middle School; High School.
School type	School type Private independent international day school.	School type International day school offering an IB World School program (MYP) and recognised as a paritaria school accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Over 600 students from diverse nationalities; a mix of cultures and nationalities from around the world.	Pupil nationality mix 55 nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The Psychological Listening Desk provides welfare and counseling support for students.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation British National Curriculum (United Kingdom).	Country affiliation Italy
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure School runs Monday to Friday, from 8:30 to 16:30.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details External bus operators serve the Milan area; providers include Autonoleggio Mauceri, Autonoleggio Canella, and Autonoleggio Papalino. Timetables and stops are arranged after feasibility checks and enrollment minimums; a Bus Authorization Form must be submitted.	Bus service details A school bus service operates in the Milan area in partnership with Todde Bus for ICS Symbiosis, ICS Colletta and ICS Tenca, with Group Stops, Individual Stops and a Late Bus option; registration is via bus@icsmilan.com; group stops and fees are published, including deposits and route details.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and admission fees - Admission fee (payable once upon first enrolment): - Pre‑primary / Primary / Middle: EUR 2,600 for the 1st child; EUR 1,500 for the 2nd child. - High School: EUR 2,600 for the 1st child; EUR 1,500 for the 2nd child; EUR 1,000 for the 3rd child. - Registration fee (payable annually at registration): - Pre‑primary / Primary / Middle: EUR 1,200 per year. - High School: EUR 1,000 per year. - Admission test fee (one‑off, non‑refundable): EUR 200 (applies to all new students). Tuition fees by year group (installments and annual totals) Note on installment schedule: I payment, II payment and III payment are the standard instalments (see Billing schedule). All amounts below are shown per child and given as I / II / III installments followed by the Total annual amount. - Pre‑Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Reception (Pre‑school) - 1st child: I EUR 5,100 / II EUR 4,100 / III EUR 3,070 — Total EUR 12,270. - 2nd child: I EUR 5,100 / II EUR 4,100 / III EUR 2,100 — Total EUR 11,300. - 3rd child: I EUR 5,000 / II EUR 3,200 / III EUR 2,000 — Total EUR 10,200. - School lunch: annual EUR 1,520 (charged as EUR 760 in the second and third instalments). - Year 1 (Primary Year 1) - 1st child: I EUR 6,100 / II EUR 5,100 / III EUR 4,010 — Total EUR 15,210. - 2nd child: I EUR 6,100 / II EUR 5,100 / III EUR 3,200 — Total EUR 14,400. - 3rd child: I EUR 6,100 / II EUR 5,100 / III EUR 2,690 — Total EUR 13,890. - School lunch: annual EUR 1,520 (charged as EUR 760 in the second and third instalments). - Years 2–4 (Primary Years 2–4) - 1st child: I EUR 6,100 / II EUR 5,100 / III EUR 5,010 — Total EUR 16,210. - 2nd child: I EUR 6,100 / II EUR 5,100 / III EUR 4,010 — Total EUR 15,210. - 3rd child: I EUR 6,100 / II EUR 5,100 / III EUR 3,500 — Total EUR 14,700. - School lunch: annual EUR 1,520 (charged as EUR 760 in the second and third instalments). - Years 5–6 (Primary Years 5–6) - 1st child: I EUR 7,100 / II EUR 5,100 / III EUR 5,080 — Total EUR 17,280. - 2nd child: I EUR 7,100 / II EUR 5,100 / III EUR 4,100 — Total EUR 16,300. - 3rd child: I EUR 7,100 / II EUR 5,100 / III EUR 3,700 — Total EUR 15,900. - School lunch: annual EUR 1,520 (charged as EUR 760 in the second and third instalments). - Middle School (Years 7–9) - 1st child: I EUR 7,100 / II EUR 5,710 / III EUR 5,600 — Total EUR 18,410. - 2nd child: I EUR 7,100 / II EUR 5,200 / III EUR 5,100 — Total EUR 17,400. - 3rd child: I EUR 7,100 / II EUR 5,100 / III EUR 4,600 — Total EUR 16,800. - School lunch: annual EUR 1,520 (charged as EUR 760 in the second and third instalments). - High School — MYP 4–5 (Years 10–11) - 1st child: I EUR 8,000 / II EUR 7,000 / III EUR 7,000 — Total EUR 22,000. - 2nd child: I EUR 8,000 / II EUR 6,000 / III EUR 5,200 — Total EUR 19,200. - 3rd child: I EUR 8,000 / II EUR 6,000 / III EUR 4,000 — Total EUR 18,000. - High School — DP1–DP2 (Years 12–13) - 1st child: I EUR 9,000 / II EUR 8,000 / III EUR 7,000 — Total EUR 24,000. - 2nd child: I EUR 8,000 / II EUR 7,000 / III EUR 6,000 — Total EUR 21,000. - 3rd child: I EUR 8,000 / II EUR 6,000 / III EUR 4,000 — Total EUR 18,000. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard installment due dates: - I payment: by 20 June 2026. - II payment: by 20 September 2026. - III payment: by 31 January 2027. - Bank transfer details for payments (bank charges to be covered by the payer): - Pre‑primary / Primary / Middle payments to: INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CHILD'S STUDIES SRL — Crèdit Agricole / CARIPARMA — IBAN IT72S0623009512000063597826 — BIC CRPPIT2P610. - High School payments to: INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION S.r.l. — Crèdit Agricole / CARIPARMA — IBAN IT82Q0623009512000063647942 — BIC CRPPIT2P610. - All amounts must be paid net of bank charges; bank charges are the responsibility of the payer. Boarding fees - Boarding is not offered; the school is a day school. Other costs and compulsory extras - Costs explicitly not included in tuition (examples): didactic materials; books and digital platforms; computer platforms and software; teaching laboratories and workshops; school trips and compulsory workshops; pre‑ and after‑school services; extra‑curricular activities (some optional activities have additional fees); school uniforms (compulsory from Kindergarten) and backpacks/trolleys. Chromebook is compulsory in Primary and is not included in the tuition price. - School lunch: annual EUR 1,520 (charged in the second and third instalments as EUR 760 each where shown). - Optional costs called out separately in High School: IB DP2 examination fees and certain external lectures/workshops may incur extra charges; optional private lessons or activities (e.g. piano) incur separate charges. - Discount policy for multiple children: discount for the 2nd and 3rd child applies only when those children attend at the same time. Refunds and non‑refundable items - The admission test fee of EUR 200 is explicitly non‑refundable. No other specific tuition refund terms are listed in the fee documents. Fee payment options - The fee documents list bank transfer (IBAN / BIC) as the payment mechanism and provide the receiving entity and IBAN for the relevant institute. Bank charges must be paid by the payer.	Fee details Application & Admission Charges - New student application fee (payable at time of application, where applicable): €100 (applies from Year 2 for Symbiosis). - New student one‑off admission fee (payable at first enrolment, for the first child): Nursery & Kindergarten €800 (Colletta / Tenca), Primary €1,500, Middle School €2,500, High School Year 10–11 €2,500, High School Year 12–13 €3,000. These amounts are charged once at first enrolment. - Yearly registration fee (paid annually at the time of enrolment): Nursery / Kindergarten €800–€1,100 depending on campus, Primary €1,100–€1,120, Middle School €1,100, High School €1,300 (exact level/campus values as stated in the fees outline). Tuition fees by campus and year group (school year S.Y. 2025/26) — annual amounts and per‑installment (instalment schedule below) ICS Symbiosis (annual tuition, private rate / corporate rate) - Primary Year 1: €12,550 / €16,200. Per instalment (25% / 50% / 25%): Private €3,137.50 / €6,275.00 / €3,137.50; Corporate €4,050.00 / €8,100.00 / €4,050.00. - Primary Years 2–6: €15,680 / €19,330. Per instalment: Private €3,920.00 / €7,840.00 / €3,920.00; Corporate €4,832.50 / €9,665.00 / €4,832.50. - Middle School Years 7–9: €18,720 / €22,370. Per instalment: Private €4,680.00 / €9,360.00 / €4,680.00; Corporate €5,592.50 / €11,185.00 / €5,592.50. - High School Years 10–11: €19,340 / €22,990. Per instalment: Private €4,835.00 / €9,670.00 / €4,835.00; Corporate €5,747.50 / €11,495.00 / €5,747.50. - High School Years 12–13: €20,750 / €24,400. Per instalment: Private €5,187.50 / €10,375.00 / €5,187.50; Corporate €6,100.00 / €12,200.00 / €6,100.00. ICS Tenca (annual tuition, private rate / corporate rate) - Early Years (Nursery & Kindergarten): €12,060 / €15,470. Per instalment: Private €3,015.00 / €6,030.00 / €3,015.00; Corporate €3,867.50 / €7,735.00 / €3,867.50. - Primary Year 1: €12,550 / €16,160. Per instalment: Private €3,137.50 / €6,275.00 / €3,137.50; Corporate €4,040.00 / €8,080.00 / €4,040.00. - Primary Years 2–4: €13,270 / €16,880. Per instalment: Private €3,317.50 / €6,635.00 / €3,317.50; Corporate €4,220.00 / €8,440.00 / €4,220.00. - Primary Years 5–6: €13,870 / €17,480. Per instalment: Private €3,467.50 / €6,935.00 / €3,467.50; Corporate €4,370.00 / €8,740.00 / €4,370.00. ICS Colletta (annual tuition, private rate / corporate rate) - Nursery & Kindergarten: €12,060 / €15,470. Per instalment: Private €3,015.00 / €6,030.00 / €3,015.00; Corporate €3,867.50 / €7,735.00 / €3,867.50. Other annual charges (per student) - Yearly lunch fee: amounts vary by campus and level. Typical values shown for S.Y. 2025/26: Symbiosis €1,650; Tenca Nursery & Kindergarten €1,410, Tenca Primary €1,610; Colletta €1,410. Lunch fees are charged annually (payment deadline noted below). - School bus (annual): “Individual Stops” return €3,850; single trip €3,140. “Group Stops” return €2,550; single trip €1,900. (Milan area services.) - Language support (where required) — one‑off annual charge payable by November 30: Level 1 €3,000; Level 2 €5,000; Level 3 €8,000. - Additional services charged separately (not included in the tuition and lunch fees): educational trips, arts performances/events, personal equipment, individual digital device (from Year 2), apps and suggested books, school uniforms, after‑school programmes, extracurricular activities, July summer school. Sibling discounts - 10% reduction for the second child, 20% reduction for the third child, 40% for the fourth child and beyond (applies to tuition). Billing schedule and payment terms - Yearly tuition instalment schedule (standard): 1) First instalment 25% payable at the time of enrolment; 2) Second instalment 50% payable by August 31; 3) Third instalment 25% payable by November 30. These instalments apply to the annual tuition amount as shown above. Specific dates in the published schedule refer to the corresponding calendar year (e.g., by 31 August and 30 November). - Yearly registration fees and the one‑off admission (una tantum) fees are payable at enrolment as stated. Lunch fee payment is requested by August 31. Application fee (where applicable) is payable at the time of application. Language support fees are payable by the specified November deadline. - The amounts shown are VAT‑exempt under the cited law in the fees outline. Refunds / withdrawal - No specific refund or withdrawal terms are stated in the published S.Y. 2025/26 fees outlines. The fees documentation does not set out a detailed refund schedule for cancellations, withdrawals or unused services. Fee payment methods - Payments may be made by bank transfer, cheque, credit card, bancomat or cash, in accordance with applicable law. Notes on what the fees include / exclude - Fees include yearly tuition from September to June (per the school calendar) and the meals service where a lunch fee is shown. Fees exclude educational trips, arts performances/events, external exams, personal educational materials and devices, school uniforms and additional services such as after‑school care and the school bus (unless the bus is separately selected).
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Andersen International School follows the British National Curriculum from Nursery through Year 9. The Liceo (Upper School) offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The campus spans over 18,000 square meters and supports an international educational environment. Primary and Middle Schools are Paritarie and recognized by the Italian Ministry of Public Education (MIM). The Middle Years Programme (MYP) is offered in years 4 and 5 as preparation for the Diploma Programme (DP), and Andersen High School is a Candidate School for the MYP and pursuing IB World School authorization. All teachers delivering IB programs participate in ongoing professional development accredited by the IB.	Curriculum details Nursery follows the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Preschool through Year 6 follow the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), and ICS Milan is a PYP Candidate School with Italian language and culture integrated into the PYP curriculum. Middle School (Years 7–9) offers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), with English and Italian studied and an additional language available (French or Spanish). High School (Years 10–11) uses Cambridge IGCSE examinations, and Years 12–13 offer the IB Diploma Programme (DP), with the DP Core including Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS), and an Extended Essay. Italian curriculum integration is provided via Scuola Paritaria, aligning Italian language and culture with the international curriculum.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Approximately 5:1, based on about 1,000 students and 200 teachers across ICS Milan's campuses.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results IGCSE examinations are taken in Years 10-11 and the Diploma Programme (DP) is offered in Years 12-13. IGCSEs are academically rigorous and include compulsory exams. Across Globeducate schools, many ICS Milan students achieve grades within the top 10% globally.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The IB Diploma Programme is widely recognized by universities worldwide.	Higher education progression The school provides university preparation through a dedicated counselling team, guidance for university applications, and resources such as Unifrog to compare courses and manage applications. Students are supported to attend university fairs, visit universities, and receive materials in the library; the Diploma Programme explicitly prepares students for university and beyond, helping them choose universities and complete applications.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented The school emphasizes developing each student's individuality and unique talents. From early years, differences are encouraged as a source of personal enrichment within a diverse, internationally open community.	Gifted and talented —
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Becoming part of Andersen International School's community involves four steps. Book a Visit: Call the secretariat to schedule an appointment and a visit to the school. Documents Required: Parents are invited to send a copy of the child's most recent school report. This information helps determine the appropriate educational approach. Entrance Test: For students applying to primary school onward, there is an entrance test. The results are communicated to parents in the days that follow. Enrollment: To complete the enrollment process, sign the enrollment contract and pay the admission and enrollment fees. We strongly recommend enrolling your children at Andersen International School during the early years (nursery and kindergarten) to guarantee a place in subsequent classes. Come visit the largest international school in Milan. The only school that trains the leaders of the future.	Admissions EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES GENERAL CONDITIONS School year 2023/2024 Foreword 1.1 Ludum S.r.l., with registered office at Viale Ortles 46, 20139 Milano, VAT number 15857591000 and Tax Code 06691820960, provides extracurricular activities services at the Infants School, the Primary School, and the First Grade Secondary School named ICS Milan International School at the premises of Viale Ortles, 46; Via Tenca 2; Via Pietro Colletta 27, Milano. 2. Parties, beneficiary and object of the contract 2.1 This Contract (the “Contract”) is governed by the following general conditions (the “General Conditions”) and is entered into between Ludum S.r.l. (the “Ludum” or “the Institute”) and the undersigned Parent 1 jointly and severally with the undersigned Parent 2 (the “Parents”) as identified in the personal data sheet. 2.2 The beneficiary of the Contract is the student indicated in the present Contract (the “Student”). 2.3 If one of the Parents cannot sign this Agreement, the signing Parent declares, aware of the criminal and administrative consequences for those who issue declarations not corresponding to the truth under art. 76 DPR 445/2000, that he/she has made the choice in agreement with the other Parent. 2.4 The Contract concerns the provision of extracurricular services according to the training offer of the various sites published on the ICS Milan website (the “Courses”) as well as the provision of the Afterschool Care service (ordinary after-school care). The training offer specifies: the name and a brief description of the educational objectives, the day, time and place of the Course, the lesson calendar and duration, the participation fee, the age ranges to which it is addressed and the minimum number of participants required for activation. 2.5 Ludum commits to continuously deliver the Courses aimed at achieving the objectives referred to in the previous article, to inform Parents about the services offered and the access modalities, and to support the Student in the realization of the educational-didactic path. 2.6 If the Student should prove not suitable to attend a specific Course, Ludum reserves the right to reject the application and arrange the reimbursement of unused lessons. 3. Enrollment in Courses and attendance 3.1 Group Courses are activated only if the minimum number of participants is reached. It is possible to enroll in Courses that have been activated for the current year and that are not full. Ludum will inform Parents in advance which Courses are not activated and which students do not fit within the maximum number allowed according to enrollment priority. 3.2 Individual Courses are activated upon parental request based on the teacher's availability. Specifically regarding the music lessons for individual courses, these cannot be canceled or moved outside the time agreed at the start of the year. Lessons missed for any reason, including health reasons, will not be refunded for any reason; in any case Ludum guarantees the possibility of two (2) make-up lessons to be held in June of each year. 3.3 Enrollment in Courses is done by completing the appropriate online form in the dedicated sections of the site to which Parents may freely access. 3.4 Parents and their delegates undertake to respect the start time of lessons, as well as to collect Students personally or through their delegates (with a delegation) at the end of lessons. 3.5 In case of absence of the teacher or any organizational impediment, the missed lessons will be recovered during the month of June of each year. 3.6 For the Afterschool Care service, as for the Courses, there is no right to refund or to recover days missed due to illness or for any other reason. 4. Payments and right of withdrawal 4.1 Parents undertake to pay the amounts that will be previously communicated and subsequently confirmed, within 7 days of receipt of the Course confirmation. 4.2 Payments can be made: - By bank transfer to Ludum S.r.l., IBAN IT65G0200801639000106339093, indicating in the purpose the name and surname of the Student and the designation of the Course and school year of reference (in this case a copy of the payment receipt must be sent by e-mail to Ludum). - At the secretaries of the individual schools via bank transfer, cheque, debit card, credit card or cash within the legal limits. - Online, through the “Shop ICS Milan”, accessible at shop.icsmilan.com/it/. 4.3 The enrollment fee includes participation in the extracurricular activities provided by the ICS training offer, excluding any personal equipment (e.g., uniforms, sports gear, etc.). 4.4 Parents may withdraw from the Contract at any time by sending a specific withdrawal notice by registered mail to Ludum S.r.l.; withdrawal does not exempt from payment of the full participation fee. 4.5 In any case, reimbursement of the amount already paid is not guaranteed in the event of withdrawal after the student has attended at least two (2) days of Course or Afterschool Care service. If withdrawal is communicated before the second day, ICS commits to refund 70% of the amount paid and will retain 30% to cover organizational costs. 4.6 Total or partial non-attendance, for illness or any other reason, does not exempt from payment of the total participation fee. 4.7 Failure to pay the enrollment fee in full or in part within the established terms results in automatic termination of the Contract with the consequent immediate cessation of the service, without prejudice to Ludum's right to pursue performance and damages. 5. Termination 5.1 Any health condition of the minor will not be considered valid grounds for termination of the Contract. 6. Privacy 6.1 In accordance with European Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR), the personal data provided by the parent will be collected by Ludum for the sole purposes of providing Courses under art. 6.1(b), in accordance with the Privacy notice received at registration. 7. Exceptions and disputes 7.1 These General Conditions may be amended in whole or in part only by measures taken by the legal representative. For any dispute arising from the execution and/or interpretation of these General Conditions of Contract, the Milan Court has exclusive jurisdiction, to the exclusion of any other forum. 8. Express acceptance 8.1 In accordance with industry practice for online contracts, Parents have had the opportunity to read carefully and store these General Conditions on a durable medium. 8.2 In particular, Parents were made aware of the conditions set out in Articles 3 (Enrollment in Courses and attendance), 4 (Payments and right of withdrawal) and 5 (Termination) of these General Conditions, which are expressly accepted pursuant to Articles 1341 and 1342 of the Italian Civil Code. Source: turn4view0
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