BDC School Milano vs Milan World School

	B BDC School Milano Milan, Italy	M Milan World School Milan, Italy
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €6,500 - 15,000	Fees / year €12,500 - 14,500
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP)	Curriculum British Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
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 2013	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location Via Della Chiusa 9, Milano (MI), Italy. The campus is housed in a historic building near Piazza Duomo and steps from Piazza Vetra. The building has served educational purposes since 1823 and was the home of the Canossian Institute. It is located in the centre of Milan.
Stages	Stages —	Stages Early Childhood (ages 2 to 5) and Primary (ages 6 to 11).
School type	School type —	School type International Early-Learning and Primary School
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Inclusive education for every child; supports diverse learners.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Italy
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Affiliated door-to-door bus service for transportation to and from school.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details —	Fee details Registration / Application Fees - Registration fee (one-time, non-refundable): EUR 2,500, payable upon signing the contract. - Admission test fee (one-time, non-refundable): EUR 150; this fee is deductible from the annual tuition if the application is accepted. Tuition fees by year group (annual and instalments) - Early Childhood (ages 2–5): Annual tuition EUR 12,500 per year. Payable in three instalments: 40% by April 30, 30% by September 30, and 30% by January 31. Example instalment amounts: EUR 5,000 (40%), EUR 3,750 (30%), EUR 3,750 (30%). - Primary (ages 6–11): Annual tuition EUR 14,500 per year. Payable in three instalments: 40% by April 30, 30% by September 30, and 30% by January 31. Example instalment amounts: EUR 5,800 (40%), EUR 4,350 (30%), EUR 4,350 (30%). - First-year total for new enrolment equals the annual tuition plus the one-time registration fee (for example: Early Childhood first-year total EUR 15,000 = EUR 12,500 tuition + EUR 2,500 registration). Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition is billed and collected in three instalments: 40% due by April 30, 30% due by September 30, and 30% due by January 31. The registration fee is due at contract signing. - In case of enrolment during the academic year, tuition is calculated on a pro‑rata basis according to the number of terms attended. A 10% corporate premium applies if invoicing is issued to a corporate / VAT Number holder. Boarding fees - Not applicable. The school operates for ages 2–11 as a day/early-childhood and primary provision; no boarding fees are listed. Other costs and optional fees - Uniforms: uniform costs apply. - Mandatory school trips: costs for required school trips are additional when applicable. - Lunch (mensa): Optional/paid service listed at EUR 1,400 per year. - Door-to-door transportation: offered as an optional paid service (costs depend on route/usage). - Clubs and extra‑curricular activities: charged separately where applicable. - Included services (no additional charge): diapers for toddlers (2-year-old provision), supervised swimming for N–K (3–5 years), before‑school care starting at 08:15, notebooks and textbooks as specified in the fee schedule. Sibling discounts and concessions - A 10% reduction on the annual tuition applies to the second and subsequent siblings if they attend concurrently. Refund information - Registration fee: explicitly one‑time and non‑refundable. - Admission test fee: explicitly non‑refundable; deductible from tuition if the application is accepted. - Tuition adjustments for mid‑year enrolment are handled on a pro‑rata basis; the published fee schedule specifies pro‑rata calculation rather than a blanket refund policy. Fee payment options - The published fee document does not list specific accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, or other). For payment method details, the school's admissions/finance contacts should be used. Notes on invoicing - A 10% corporate premium is applied where invoices are issued to corporate / VAT number holders. Tuition for enrolment during the year will be calculated pro‑rata by number of terms attended.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details Primary School serves students aged 6-11 (Grades 1-5). The Primary curriculum is a holistic, tailor-made program designed to incorporate the best international curricula from around the world while providing a progressive education. It is underpinned by an inquiry-based, student-centered approach and draws on the learning standards of the Canadian, Italian, and UK Primary Curriculums. English is the main language of delivery, with Italian strongly emphasized and French taught as a third language. The curriculum covers English, Mathematics, Italian, Science and Technology, Social Studies, Drama, Music, Visual Arts, Computer Studies, Physical Education, Social-Emotional Learning, World Religions, and French. The school also prioritizes soft skills such as communication, teamwork, empathy, adaptability, critical thinking, problem-solving and self-management, and uses experiential education with hands-on labs and curriculum-based field trips.
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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 —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions 1. Schedule a campus tour or a one-to-one meeting. Families are invited to visit Milan World School through a campus tour or one-to-one meeting with our admissions team. This provides the opportunity to explore our facilities and better understand our curriculum and philosophy. Schedule a campus tour or a one-to-one meeting using the online calendar on our website. 2. Complete the application form. Following your visit, families will receive a link to complete the official student application form, which gathers essential background information. 3. Interview and evaluation. Early Childhood applicants may participate in a play-based session with teachers to observe developmental readiness. Primary applicants (Grade 1 and above) will complete assessments in English and Mathematics, followed by an interview to understand their learning style and readiness. The School may contact the student's previous teacher/principal. 4. Follow-up meeting with parents. After the evaluation, parents will meet with the admissions team to receive feedback, discuss the child's needs, and clarify mutual expectations. 5. Placement confirmation. Final placement is confirmed by the School Management Team, based on the full evaluation process.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Waitlist Policy: If a class is full, students may be placed on a waitlist and offered admission when a space becomes available. Priority is given to siblings of current students and to families transferring from abroad.
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