BDC School Milano vs Rootes School - Monza Longhi

	B BDC School Milano Milan, Italy	R Rootes School - Monza Longhi Milan, Italy
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €6,500 - 15,000	Fees / year €6,950 - 7,900
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 0 - 13 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 Bespoke Curriculum, British 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 Italian, English
Opened	Opened 2013	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location Rootes School operates across campuses in Monza and Seregno, Lombardy, northern Italy. Campuses include Monza Longhi (Via Longhi, 3), Monza Ramazzotti (Via Ramazzotti, 28), Seregno Milano (Via Milano, 8), and Seregno Sanzio (Via Raffaello Sanzio, 74).
Stages	Stages —	Stages Nursery (7 months–3 years); Preschool (3–5 years); Junior (6–10 years); Middle (11–13 years).
School type	School type —	School type 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 —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Specialists in psycho-motor disciplines support development.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	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.
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details —	Fee details Application fees - Registration fee (annual, non-refundable): - Monza (Nursery/Preschool/Junior): EUR 600. - Seregno (Nursery/Preschool): EUR 670. - Seregno (Junior): EUR 600. - Seregno (Middle): EUR 800. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term) - 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.)
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	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 —	Student teacher ratio 1:10 teacher–student ratio.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results 100% Trinity exam pass rate.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Trinity ISE II at the end of the 3rd Middle corresponds to CEFR level B2, the level required for university entry.
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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 —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
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Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
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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
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	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.
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