Bilingual European School - Municipio 9 2 vs MILE School

	B Bilingual European School - Municipio 9 2 Milan, Italy	M MILE School Milan, Italy
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €12,420 - 17,530	Fees / year €11,990 - 14,750
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 14 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Canadian Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Italian	Instruction language English, Italian
Opened	Opened 1999	Opened 2003
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location Milano, Italy (Via Francesco Olgiati, 14)
Stages	Stages —	Stages Bilingual Nursery Ages 1-3; Bilingual Kindergarten Ages 3-6; Bilingual Primary School Ages 6-11; Bilingual Lower Secondary School Ages 11-14
School type	School type —	School type Private international bilingual school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Personalised Education Plans (PEPs) for Specific Educational Needs; Multilingual support (English as an Additional Language) with the Multilingual Intervention team and Learning Village online language platform; Specific Learning Difficulties support with compensatory tools and adjustments; Psychological support via Centro Amalthea; Physical wellbeing support through Centro Welcomed, CantoniLab and Farmacia Dinamica
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Italy (MIUR-recognised for Italian component and Cambridge International-accredited)
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Outsourced transport service on request with flexible options available throughout the school day
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and Registration Fees For 2026/27, the one-off admission fee is EUR 1,350 for BAPS Pre-School, EUR 2,500 for BES Primary, Middle and High School, or EUR 1,000 for students transferring internally from the previous BES/BAPS stage. Annual registration is EUR 1,500 for Pre-School, EUR 1,600 for Primary, EUR 1,900 for Middle School and EUR 2,000 for High School. Tuition Fees Pre-School annual totals are EUR 12,420 for Toddlers, EUR 12,930 for Nursery and Transition, and EUR 13,040 for Reception. Primary annual totals are EUR 13,430 for Years 1–3 and EUR 13,585 for Years 4–5. Middle School annual total is EUR 15,030 for Years 6–8. High School annual total is EUR 17,530 for Years 9–10. Fees for Years 11–12 are not listed. Other Costs Other charges include meals at EUR 1,405, a refundable one-off fee of EUR 300, and a one-off building fund of EUR 600 for Pre-School or EUR 1,650 for Primary, Middle and High School. A 10% sibling discount applies to the school contribution for the second and subsequent children attending at the same time. Boarding, Refunds and Payment Boarding fees and payment methods are not stated in the fee schedule. Only the EUR 300 refundable fee is specifically identified as refundable.	Fee details Application & entrance fees - Nursery & Kindergarten registration fee: EUR 1,100.00, payable at time of registration. - Nursery & Kindergarten annual subscription: EUR 1,150.00, payable together with the registration fee. - Primary school entrance test: EUR 250.00 (applicable from Grade 2). Additional entrance tests: EUR 110.00. - Primary registration fee (one‑off, non‑refundable): EUR 2,100.00; 50% of this amount is due if the student is coming from MILE Early Years. - Lower Secondary entrance test: EUR 250.00 (not required if coming from MILE Primary). Lower Secondary registration fee (one‑off, non‑refundable where applicable): EUR 2,100.00. Tuition fees by school year (annual totals and instalments) - Bilingual Nursery (ages 1–3): - Annual tuition: EUR 11,005.00. - Instalment amounts (four instalments): EUR 2,751.25 each, due 30 June 2026; 30 September 2026; 31 December 2026; 31 March 2027. - Canteen service (compulsory): EUR 1,280.00. After‑school care available on request (extra charge). - Bilingual Kindergarten (ages 3–5): - Annual tuition: EUR 11,085.00. - Instalment amounts (four instalments): EUR 2,771.25 each, due 30 June 2026; 30 September 2026; 31 December 2026; 31 March 2027. - Canteen service (compulsory): EUR 1,280.00. After‑school care available on request (extra charge). - Bilingual Primary School (ages 6–11): - Annual tuition (Grades G1–G3): EUR 11,620.00. Instalment amounts for G1–G3: EUR 2,905.00 each, due 30 June 2026; 30 September 2026; 31 December 2026; 31 March 2027. - Annual tuition (Grades G4–G5): EUR 12,330.00. Instalment amounts for G4–G5: EUR 3,082.50 each, due 30 June 2026; 30 September 2026; 31 December 2026; 31 March 2027. - Registration fee (one‑off, non‑refundable): EUR 2,100.00 (50% due if coming from MILE Early Years). Annual subscription (non‑repayable grant): EUR 1,600.00 (paid on enrolment). - Canteen service (compulsory): EUR 1,330.00. Grade 3 device rental (mandatory): EUR 260.00. After‑school care available on request (extra charge). - Bilingual Lower Secondary School (ages 11–14): - Annual tuition (Grades G6–G7): EUR 13,275.00. Instalment amounts for G6–G7: EUR 3,318.75 each, due 30 June 2026; 30 September 2026; 31 December 2026; 31 March 2027. - Annual tuition (Grade G8): EUR 13,350.00. Instalment amounts for G8: EUR 3,337.50 each, due 30 June 2026; 30 September 2026; 31 December 2026; 31 March 2027. - Registration fee (one‑off, non‑refundable where applicable): EUR 2,100.00. Annual subscription (non‑repayable grant): EUR 1,600.00. Canteen service (compulsory): EUR 1,330.00. Device rental (mandatory): EUR 260.00. After‑school care available on request (extra charge). Billing schedule and payment terms - Registration fees are payable at the time of registration; annual subscription amounts are payable together with registration. Instalment schedules for the 2026–2027 academic year are listed above and fall on 30 June, 30 September, 31 December and 31 March (dates shown are the specified due dates). Frequency is described as from September to June inclusive (10 months). Fees may be paid as a single annual payment or in instalments as shown. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day bilingual school for students aged 1–14; there is no boarding programme or boarding fees listed. Other costs and mandatory extras - Canteen service: Nursery/Kindergarten EUR 1,280.00; Primary/Lower Secondary EUR 1,330.00 (listed as compulsory). - Annual subscription (listed as a non‑repayable grant) for Primary and Lower Secondary: EUR 1,600.00. - Device rental (mandatory where indicated, e.g., Grade 3): EUR 260.00. - After‑school care and extracurricular clubs: available upon request for an additional cost; timing generally from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Summer camp is organised separately and is described as included in the annual fee for some school camps, with possible additional costs for specific trips or specialist activities. - Uniform, trips and personal devices are additional costs that are listed among extra items (amounts vary by item and year). Refund information (explicit items listed) - Registration fee: one‑off non‑refundable where indicated (Primary registration fee described as one‑off non‑refundable). - Annual subscription: described as a non‑repayable grant to be paid annually upon enrolment. Fee payment arrangements - Payment arrangements offered: single annual payment or payment in instalments. For the 2026–2027 fee schedule, tuition is shown as payable in four instalments on the dates listed above; other communications reference the option of a single payment or instalment plans. Payment administration is handled by the school's administration/finance office.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details The school offers a bilingual curriculum in English and Italian. It is recognised by the Italian Ministry of Education (MIUR) and accredited as a Cambridge International School for First Language. From Primary, students may study a third language—Spanish, French, Chinese or German. In Primary, the curriculum is aligned with the Cambridge Primary Curriculum; Lower Secondary follows the Cambridge Lower Secondary Curriculum, integrated with MIUR.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Future Pathways provides personalised guidance for university and career choices, and offers exclusive scholarships enabling access to study with some of the world's most renowned institutions.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
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 Admission journey: Contact us by completing the enquiry form to begin the admissions process. Book a tour to visit our campus and meet our Admissions Team. Video call with the Head of Admissions is arranged; for Year 2 and above a copy of the most recent school report is requested. Assessment is conducted by the Coordinator of the relevant year group with feedback within 48 hours. Offer and confirmation require completing all documents provided by the Admissions Team and returning them to the school office. Welcome to MILE marks the start of the school year. Admission FAQs: admission requirements vary by level and generally include a completed application form, a birth certificate, previous school records and proof of residence; documents required include personal identification, previous school reports, vaccination records, proof of address, and parent or guardian identification. There is an entrance test for new students; the assessment covers English and Italian. Admission regulations are based on academic preparation, the availability of places and alignment with the school's values; siblings may receive special consideration. The academic year typically starts in September and ends in June; the school day usually runs from 8:00 to 16:00, with variations by year group. A school uniform is required; admission status updates are sent by email or phone.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist —
	View full profile →	View full profile →