Canadian School of Milan - Gioia Campus vs Milan World School

	C Canadian School of Milan - Gioia Campus Milan, Italy	M Milan World School Milan, Italy
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €11,700 - 15,500	Fees / year €12,500 - 14,500
Age range	Age range 2 - 11 years	Age range 2 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Canadian Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Italian, French	Instruction language English, Italian
Opened	Opened 2004	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Two centrally located Milan campuses: Gioia Campus, Via M. Gioia 42, 20124 Milano (Early Years & Primary), and Vivaio Campus, Via Vivaio 7, 20122 Milano (Middle & Senior School). The campuses are in central Milan with easy walking or cycling access to safe neighbourhoods. Gioia Campus serves ages 2–11; Vivaio Campus serves Grades 6–12 (roughly ages 11–18).	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 Early Years and Primary; Middle School; Senior School (ages 2–11; 11–14; 14–18).	Stages Early Childhood (ages 2 to 5) and Primary (ages 6 to 11).
School type	School type International IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.	School type International Early-Learning and Primary School
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Representing over 35 nationalities.	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 Early Years & Primary run 8:00–15:30 with morning drop-off 8:00–8:45, circle time at 8:50, snack at 10:15, lunch at 11:45, rest/outdoor play at 13:00, learning at 14:00, end of day 15:30; Optional clubs 15:40–17:00. Middle & Senior School starts at 8:50 and finishes at 15:20; after-school activities may be available.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details A bus service is available for students aged 3 and older, with a dedicated bus assistant. City Bus stops include Piazza Piemonte (pickup 7:30, drop-off 16:40), Piazza Conciliazione (7:35/16:31), Piazza 24 Maggio (7:45/16:21), Piazza Medaglie d'Oro (7:55/16:11), Piazza Tricolore (8:00/16:06), Via G. Modena/C. Menotti (8:02/16:04), Piazza Carlo Erba (8:06/16:00), Via Melchiorre Gioia 1 (8:16/15:50), Gioia Campus (8:20/15:45). Door-to-Door service via La Bussola; Inter-Campus Shuttle between Gioia and Vivaio for Grade 6-8 with siblings; fees apply.	Bus service details Affiliated door-to-door bus service for transportation to and from school.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - New student Admission Fee: EUR 2,600 (non‑refundable). - Admission Assessment (entry test): EUR 200 (non‑refundable; deducted from school fees if a place is offered). Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term breakdown using the school's published 3‑installment schedule: 40% / 30% / 30%) - Pre‑School (Nursery – Pre‑K) - Annual tuition (Private): EUR 11,700. Per‑term: 40% = EUR 4,680; 30% = EUR 3,510; 30% = EUR 3,510. - Annual tuition (Company): EUR 12,700. Per‑term: 40% = EUR 5,080; 30% = EUR 3,810; 30% = EUR 3,810. - Primary (Kindergarten – Grade 2) - Annual tuition (Private): EUR 12,900. Per‑term: 40% = EUR 5,160; 30% = EUR 3,870; 30% = EUR 3,870. - Annual tuition (Company): EUR 13,900. Per‑term: 40% = EUR 5,560; 30% = EUR 4,170; 30% = EUR 4,170. - Primary (Grade 3 – 5) - Annual tuition (Private): EUR 13,800. Per‑term: 40% = EUR 5,520; 30% = EUR 4,140; 30% = EUR 4,140. - Annual tuition (Company): EUR 14,800. Per‑term: 40% = EUR 5,920; 30% = EUR 4,440; 30% = EUR 4,440. - Upper School (IB MYP, Grades 6 – 8) - Annual tuition (Private): EUR 14,700. Per‑term: 40% = EUR 5,880; 30% = EUR 4,410; 30% = EUR 4,410. - Annual tuition (Company): EUR 15,700. Per‑term: 40% = EUR 6,280; 30% = EUR 4,710; 30% = EUR 4,710. - Upper School (Grades 9 – 10) - Annual tuition (Private): EUR 15,800. Per‑term: 40% = EUR 6,320; 30% = EUR 4,740; 30% = EUR 4,740. - Annual tuition (Company): EUR 16,800. Per‑term: 40% = EUR 6,720; 30% = EUR 5,040; 30% = EUR 5,040. - IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11 – 12) - Annual tuition (Private): EUR 17,900. Per‑term: 40% = EUR 7,160; 30% = EUR 5,370; 30% = EUR 5,370. - Annual tuition (Company): EUR 18,900. Per‑term: 40% = EUR 7,560; 30% = EUR 5,670; 30% = EUR 5,670. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard schedule published: three instalments of 40% / 30% / 30%. The published document lists specific installment dates alongside these percentages. Families are required to pay the Admission Fee within 10 working days of accepting an offer to secure a place. Late entry after the academic year start requires payment of all fees and charges for the entire term in which the student is entering. Notice rules apply to withdrawals (see Refund & withdrawal section). Boarding fees (if applicable) - The school operates day campuses in central Milan (Gioia and Vivaio). No boarding fees are published. Other costs and optional fees - Admission Assessment: EUR 200 (non‑refundable; deducted from fees if a place is offered). - Lunches (hot meals): EUR 1,150 (published as an example cost). - IB Examination fee (Diploma Programme): EUR 1,000. - English Additional Language (EAL) support: level‑dependent; published range EUR 300 to EUR 1,500 per term. - Mandatory school trips: costed separately per trip and charged in addition to tuition. - Upper‑school textbooks and supplies: charged separately for relevant year groups. - Italian national exam fees (5° Elementare and 3° Media) where applicable: charged separately. - Co‑curricular activities and private music lessons: optional and charged separately. - Door‑to‑door transportation: optional service charged separately (route and price dependent). - School uniform: cost borne by families; uniform items are charged separately. Sibling discount - 10% reduction on the tuition fee for the second and each subsequent sibling attending the school at the same time. The discount applies to tuition only. Refund information & withdrawal / late‑entry terms - The Admission Fee (EUR 2,600) is non‑refundable. The Admission Assessment fee (EUR 200) is non‑refundable (but deducted from school fees if a place is offered). If a student enrols after the start of the school year, all fees and charges for the entire term in which they enter are payable. Withdrawal must be communicated in writing to the School Office by the first day of the previous term (example given: a child not returning in September must give notice no later than April 1). Specific refunds or pro‑rata arrangements for tuition are not detailed in the published fee document beyond these rules. Fee payment options - The published fee schedule document does not list specific payment methods (e.g., bank transfer, credit card) or account details; payment method information and invoicing are handled through the school's Finance/Admissions processes. Families are referred to the school's admissions/finance office for the accepted payment channels and invoicing instructions. Practical notes for budgeting - Total yearly cost for a new student equals the annual tuition for the relevant grade plus the non‑refundable Admission Fee (EUR 2,600) in the first year and any optional services selected (meals, transport, trips, EAL, music lessons, exam fees, uniform, etc.). The sibling discount (10%) applies to tuition for second and subsequent children attending simultaneously.	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 The Canadian School of Milan offers English-language instruction from Early Years through the IB Diploma Programme. The Primary School operates with instruction entirely in English within a Canadian-English and international education model. The Upper School follows the IB framework, with the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6–10 and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11–12. The Diploma Programme comprises six subjects and a core of Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Extended Essay (EE), and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS). The school operates on two Milan campuses: Gioia Campus (Early Years and Primary) and Vivaio Campus (Middle and Senior School). The school is an IB World School.	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.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Average class size is 18 students. Teaching Assistants support teachers in the Early Years and Primary School.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results In recent years, the Diploma Programme results have consistently exceeded the global average, with several students scoring above 40 and top achievers reaching 43 or 44 out of 45. IB results are released annually in July, and students can access their results by logging in with their Personal Code and PIN.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Some graduates have offers from Stanford University, University of Chicago, Imperial College London, University of Toronto, and NYU.	Higher education progression —
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
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Book tour. We offer campus tours and Open Days where you can ask questions, learn about our curriculum, and see learning in action. These visits provide an opportunity to observe the school environment and discuss questions with staff. The admissions process begins with scheduling a tour. 2. Complete the online application. Please upload: past 2 years of school reports, copy of passport or ID, any document disclosing your child's Special Educational Needs diagnosis (if applicable), any relevant document regarding guardianship or custody when a parent has full custody following a separation or divorce. A Reference Form is required for senior school applicants. 3. Assessment stage. Our Admissions Team will contact you to schedule a student interview and any necessary assessments. In some cases, entry assessments may be requested prior to the interview, depending on the student's previous schooling and report cards. All applicants for grades 9-12 are required to complete an entry assessment, regardless of educational background. 4. Offer of place. Within 5 working days of the interview or entry assessment, our Admissions Team will communicate our decision regarding the offer of a place. Families are asked to confirm their decision within 10 days of the Offer of Place by paying the Admission Fee. If this payment is not received, the place will be offered to the next applicant on our waiting list.	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.
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Waitlist	Waitlist Waiting list. The school uses a waiting list for offers that are not immediately confirmed. If an offered place is not confirmed within 10 days by paying the Admission Fee, the place is offered to the next applicant on the waiting list.	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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