BDC School Cologno vs Rootes School - Monza Longhi
BDC School Cologno and Rootes School - Monza Longhi are both in Milan, about 7 km apart. Both schools offer EYFS and British programmes. BDC School Cologno also offers IEYC, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels and IB, and Rootes School - Monza Longhi also offers Bespoke. Published annual fees are close, at €6,500 - 7,725 for BDC School Cologno and €6,950 - 7,900 for Rootes School - Monza Longhi. BDC School Cologno takes pupils from 1 to 18, and Rootes School - Monza Longhi from 0 to 13.
Bilingual day school combining the UK National Curriculum with Italian educational indications, with Italian educators and native English-speaking teachers across levels.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
Specialists in psycho-motor disciplines support development.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
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Country affiliation
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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
The day structure varies by level: Nursery/Preschool run roughly 7:45–18:00 with post‑school care; Junior day runs from about 8:30/9:00 to 16:15; Middle day runs from 8:15 to 13:45 with optional afternoon activities.
- Monza campus (annual tuition and instalment amounts when paid in three instalments): - Nursery: EUR 7,300 per year. Per-term (three equal instalments): EUR 2,433.33 each. - Preschool: EUR 7,000 per year. Per-term (three equal instalments): EUR 2,333.33 each. - Junior (Primary): EUR 7,900 per year. Per-term (three equal instalments): EUR 2,633.33 each.
- Seregno campuses (annual tuition and instalment amounts when paid in three instalments): - Nursery: EUR 7,680 per year. Per-term (three equal instalments): EUR 2,560.00 each. - Preschool: EUR 6,960 per year. Per-term (three equal instalments): EUR 2,320.00 each. - Junior (Primary): EUR 6,950 per year. Per-term (three equal instalments): EUR 2,316.67 each. - Middle (Secondary, up to age 13): EUR 7,850 per year. Per-term (three equal instalments): EUR 2,616.67 each.
(Note: per-term instalment amounts above are equal one-third splits of the published annual tuition and are shown rounded to two decimal places; an administrative fee applies to installment payments as noted below.)
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Payment schedule options: - Option A — Single payment: full tuition payable by September 5. - Option B — Instalments: three payments due on September 5 (1st instalment), December 5 (2nd instalment), and February 5 (3rd instalment). An administrative fee applies to instalment payments. Registration fee must be paid within 10 days of signing the contract.
Boarding fees
- Not applicable: no boarding programme or boarding fees are listed for Rootes School.
Other costs and optional services
- School lunches: - Monza Nursery/Preschool: EUR 7.00 per meal (approx. EUR 1,200 per year, advance payment with year-end adjustment). - Monza Junior: EUR 7.50 per meal (approx. EUR 1,100 per year, advance payment with year-end adjustment). - Seregno Nursery/Preschool: EUR 6.90 per meal (approx. EUR 900 per year, advance payment with year-end adjustment). - Seregno Junior: EUR 7.50 per meal (approx. EUR 1,000 per year, advance payment with year-end adjustment). - Seregno Middle: EUR 7.50 per meal (approx. EUR 1,000 per year, advance payment with year-end adjustment).
- Optional services and typical fees (annual and/or daily rates shown where published): - After-school and extended day options (examples): - Monza: After School 16:00–17:00 EUR 850 annually (or EUR 22 daily); After School 16:00–18:00 EUR 1,250 annually (or EUR 22 daily). Early Morning Care (07:45–08:30) EUR 1,150 annually (or EUR 22 daily). - Seregno: After School packages for Nursery/Preschool range from EUR 600–1,200 annually (daily fees around EUR 20); Early Morning Care ranges EUR 800–1,100 annually (daily fees shown where applicable). Junior after-school and study-support options and fees are listed (for example, annual study support EUR 900; after-school EUR 700 annually or EUR 22 daily). Middle-school study support and occasional after-school rates are published similarly.
- Discounts and reductions: - Internal Transition Discount: 10% discount on the first-year tuition fee for transitions between internal cycles (Preschool → Primary; Primary → Middle). - Sibling Discount: 5% discount on the tuition fee for the second child; 10% for the third child and beyond (for simultaneous enrolments). - Early Morning Care Package: 50% discount if combined with the annual tuition fee (minimum number of participating students applies).
Refund information
- The registration fee is stated as annual and non-refundable.
Fee payment options and instructions
- Payment formats published in the fee information are the single-payment option (due September 5) and the three-instalment option (due September 5 / December 5 / February 5). An administrative fee applies to instalment payments; the registration fee is due within 10 days of signing the contract. - Specific payment channels (for example, bank transfer, credit card) are not specified in the published fee information; payment method details are provided through the enrolment process and by direct contact with the school. Contact phone numbers and campus addresses are published for direct enquiry.
Summary of the key fee figures (annual)
- Monza: Nursery EUR 7,300; Preschool EUR 7,000; Junior EUR 7,900. Registration fee EUR 600. School lunch and optional service fees as listed above. - Seregno: Nursery EUR 7,680; Preschool EUR 6,960; Junior EUR 6,950; Middle EUR 7,850. Registration fees EUR 670 (Nursery/Preschool), EUR 600 (Junior), EUR 800 (Middle). School lunch and optional service fees as listed above.
(If you need the precise instalment totals used in billing documents, instalments are equal one-third of the annual tuition and follow the three due dates listed under payment terms; an administrative fee applies to instalments as published.)
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 didactic journey binds the Italian National Indications and the English National Curriculum, offering a bilingual and bicultural education. The Rootes School Method blends two curricula into a single journey, using Blended Learning and Inquiry-Based Learning to foster critical thought, autonomy and collaboration.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
1:10 teacher–student ratio.
Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
100% Trinity exam pass rate.
Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
Trinity ISE II at the end of the 3rd Middle corresponds to CEFR level B2, the level required for university entry.
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
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Admissions
1. Begin your journey with Rootes School. We accept students aged from 0 to 13 and use a simple and personalised admissions system. Fill in the form or contact us to book a meeting and visit the school, also online. We will lead you to the discovery of our school, our method and the educational opportunities which we can build together.
2. Nursery and Preschool (0-5 years). No prerequisites: we welcome every child according to their own pace, nurturing curiosity and exploration.
3. Junior - Primary School. For students coming from other schools, brief documentation of their previous educational path: this helps us plan a smooth and mindful integration.
4. Middle - Secondary School. Admission includes an interview, an assessment of language skills, and a knowledge test. We offer language support programs to ensure an effective integration while respecting each student's educational background.
5. Fee and enrolment details. Monza: Registration €600; Annual Tuition (Nursery) €7,300; Annual Tuition (Preschool) €7,000; School Lunches €7.00 per meal (approx. €1,200). Optional services include After School and Early Morning Care with fees listed; Discounts include Internal Transition 10%, Sibling 5% (second) and 10% (third and beyond), and Early Morning Care Package 50% when combined with the annual tuition. Payment methods include Single Payment by September 5 and Instalments (1st by September 5, 2nd by December 5, 3rd by February 5) with an administrative fee for instalments; Registration is due within 10 days of signing.
Seregno: Registration €670; Nursery €7,680; Preschool €6,960; School Lunches €6.90 per meal (approx. €900).
Junior (Seregno optional data shown): Registration €600; Annual Tuition €6,950; School Lunches €7.50 per meal (approx. €1,000). Optional services and payment terms mirror Monza where applicable.