International School of Milan vs The British School of Milan - Sir James Henderson

	I International School of Milan Milan, Italy	T The British School of Milan - Sir James Henderson Milan, Italy
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €10,500 - 25,960	Fees / year €14,490 - 24,900
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 780
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1958	Opened 1969
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located in Baranzate, in the Milan metropolitan area. The address is Via 1 Maggio, 20, 20021 Baranzate MI, Italy.	Location The British School of Milan is located in the north‑east of Milan, between the centre and Milano Due. It is about a 10‑minute walk from two Green Line Metro stations on the M2 line (Udine and Lambrate FS) and a short drive from Linate Airport. The campus has entrances on Via Pisani Dossi, 16 (Main Entrance) and Via Rombon.
Stages	Stages Early Years 2-5; Elementary School 6-10; Middle School 11-15; High School 16-18. The International Baccalaureate continuum covers ages 3-19, with Boarding available for ages 14-18.	Stages Early Years, Primary, Senior (Sixth Form).
School type	School type Private international school in Milan offering the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme.	School type Independent not-for-profit British international day school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Over 60 nationalities represented.	Pupil nationality mix Pupils come from over 40 countries; around forty nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support English Language Support for pupils learning English as an Additional Language; Learning Support with a specialised team; individualised learning plans for pupils with recognised SEND; Senior School exam access arrangements when appropriate.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Italy
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure In Primary, the school day starts at 08.45 (Registration 08.45–09.00); lessons 09.00–10.20; break 10.20–10.40; lessons 10.40–12.00; Lunch 12.00–13.20; lessons 13.20–15.20; After‑School Co‑Curricular Activities 15.20–16.30.
Bus service details	Bus service details The School Bus Service operates a comprehensive morning and afternoon service across local neighbourhoods in the Milan metropolitan area; a Bus Shuttle Service is available near the school; transport options can be tailored to families; routes and fees information are published; underground parking is available under the school.	Bus service details School transport is provided by Frigerio Viaggi; contract starting from the 2025/26 academic year; booking via the provided link; contact bsm@frigerioviaggi.com or +39 0362 350363.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and Registration Fees - New Student Admission Fee (payable once at initial enrolment): - Pre‑K to Grade 5: EUR 2,100. - Grade 6 to Grade 9: EUR 3,100. - Grade 10 to Grade 13: EUR 3,600. - Registration Fee (payable annually): - Pre‑K to Grade 1: EUR 600. - Grade 2 to Grade 13: EUR 900. - Company Premium (where applicable): EUR 1,530 (installments: EUR 383 / EUR 765 / EUR 383). Tuition Fees by Year Group (annual amount and three-instalment breakdown) - Pre‑Kindergarten — Full day: Annual EUR 12,300 — 1st payment EUR 3,075; 2nd payment EUR 6,150; 3rd payment EUR 3,075. - Pre‑Kindergarten — Half day: Annual EUR 10,760 — 1st payment EUR 2,690; 2nd payment EUR 5,380; 3rd payment EUR 2,690. - Kindergarten (Full day): Annual EUR 12,300 — 1st EUR 3,075; 2nd EUR 6,150; 3rd EUR 3,075. - Transition: Annual EUR 13,500 — 1st EUR 3,375; 2nd EUR 6,750; 3rd EUR 3,375. - Grade 1: Annual EUR 19,800 — 1st EUR 4,950; 2nd EUR 9,900; 3rd EUR 4,950. - Grade 2: Annual EUR 19,800 — 1st EUR 4,950; 2nd EUR 9,900; 3rd EUR 4,950. - Grade 3: Annual EUR 20,050 — 1st EUR 5,013; 2nd EUR 10,025; 3rd EUR 5,013. - Grade 4: Annual EUR 20,050 — 1st EUR 5,013; 2nd EUR 10,025; 3rd EUR 5,013. - Grade 5: Annual EUR 20,250 — 1st EUR 5,063; 2nd EUR 10,125; 3rd EUR 5,063. - Grade 6: Annual EUR 21,450 — 1st EUR 5,362; 2nd EUR 10,725; 3rd EUR 5,362. - Grade 7: Annual EUR 22,100 — 1st EUR 5,525; 2nd EUR 11,050; 3rd EUR 5,525. - Grade 8: Annual EUR 22,100 — 1st EUR 5,525; 2nd EUR 11,050; 3rd EUR 5,525. - Grade 9: Annual EUR 22,200 — 1st EUR 5,550; 2nd EUR 11,100; 3rd EUR 5,550. - Grade 10: Annual EUR 25,000 — 1st EUR 6,250; 2nd EUR 12,500; 3rd EUR 6,250. - Grade 11: Annual EUR 25,100 — 1st EUR 6,275; 2nd EUR 12,550; 3rd EUR 6,275. - Grade 12: Annual EUR 26,950 — 1st EUR 6,737; 2nd EUR 13,475; 3rd EUR 6,737. - Grade 13: Annual EUR 26,950 — 1st EUR 6,737; 2nd EUR 13,475; 3rd EUR 6,737. Billing Schedule and Payment Terms - Payment options: tuition may be paid in full at the start of the academic year or in three instalments. - Instalment due structure (new‑student / published schedule): - 1st payment: on enrolment — covers the New Student Admission Fee (NSAF), the Registration Fee and 25% of the annual tuition (and 25% of boarding fees for boarding students). - 2nd payment: by 23 August 2026 — covers 50% of lunch fees, 50% of the annual tuition (and 50% of boarding fees for boarding students). - 3rd payment: by 1 December 2026 — covers the remaining 50% of lunch fees and the remaining 25% of annual tuition (and remaining 25% of boarding fees for boarding students). - All amounts must be paid by the dates indicated; instalment amounts shown above reflect the split applied to the annual fees. Boarding Fees - Boarding — Double room: Annual EUR 19,000 — 1st EUR 4,750; 2nd EUR 9,500; 3rd EUR 4,750. - Boarding — Single room: Annual EUR 25,000 — 1st EUR 6,250; 2nd EUR 12,500; 3rd EUR 6,250. - Boarding instalment allocation follows the same 25% / 50% / 25% pattern within the three payments (as noted above). Other Costs and Optional Extras - Lunch (annual): Standard lunch fee EUR 1,700 — charged in two instalments of EUR 850 and EUR 850; Grade 12 lunch fee EUR 1,650; Grade 13 lunch fee EUR 1,638. - Tuition fees exclude optional extras such as bus service, swimming, ballet, and other co‑curricular extras; these are billed separately. - Items explicitly included in tuition: personal insurance and medical service, textbooks and stationery, daily school trips and external examinations (where listed under inclusions). - Additional one‑off or optional charges (where applicable) include the New Student Admission Fee, annual Registration Fee and Company Premium as listed above. Refunds and Withdrawal - No refund or withdrawal terms are specified in the published fee schedule provided with the school fees; the fee schedule does not state a refund policy. Fee Payment Options (methods and bank details) - Bank transfer details provided for fee payment: - Bank: Banca Popolare dell'Emilia Romagna - Beneficiary: International School of Europe S.p.A. - IBAN: IT73F0538701614000000739260 - BIC/SWIFT: BPMOIT22 - No other payment methods (for example credit card) are specified on the published fee schedule.	Fee details Tuition fees (annual and per-term billing) - EUR 14,000 per year: Nursery and Reception (Private). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 5,600 (due 31 May), 30% = EUR 4,200 (due 31 October), 30% = EUR 4,200 (due 31 January). - EUR 15,400 per year: Nursery and Reception (Corporate). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 6,160 (due 31 May), 30% = EUR 4,620 (due 31 October), 30% = EUR 4,620 (due 31 January). - EUR 16,300 per year: Year 1 and Year 2 (Private). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 6,520, 30% = EUR 4,890, 30% = EUR 4,890. - EUR 17,900 per year: Year 1 and Year 2 (Corporate). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 7,160, 30% = EUR 5,370, 30% = EUR 5,370. - EUR 17,900 per year: Year 3 and Year 4 (Private). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 7,160, 30% = EUR 5,370, 30% = EUR 5,370. - EUR 19,700 per year: Year 3 and Year 4 (Corporate). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 7,880, 30% = EUR 5,910, 30% = EUR 5,910. - EUR 18,800 per year: Year 5 and Year 6 (Private). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 7,520, 30% = EUR 5,640, 30% = EUR 5,640. - EUR 20,600 per year: Year 5 and Year 6 (Corporate). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 8,240, 30% = EUR 6,180, 30% = EUR 6,180. - EUR 20,100 per year: Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 (Private). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 8,040, 30% = EUR 6,030, 30% = EUR 6,030. - EUR 22,100 per year: Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 (Corporate). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 8,840, 30% = EUR 6,630, 30% = EUR 6,630. - EUR 21,500 per year: Year 10 and Year 11 (Private). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 8,600, 30% = EUR 6,450, 30% = EUR 6,450. - EUR 23,600 per year: Year 10 and Year 11 (Corporate). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 9,440, 30% = EUR 7,080, 30% = EUR 7,080. - EUR 22,700 per year: Year 12 and Year 13 (Private). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 9,080, 30% = EUR 6,810, 30% = EUR 6,810. - EUR 24,900 per year: Year 12 and Year 13 (Corporate). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 9,960, 30% = EUR 7,470, 30% = EUR 7,470. Registration and admissions fees - Registration fee (new pupils Nursery & Reception): EUR 2,900. - Registration fee (new pupil Years 1–13, first child): EUR 5,400. - Registration fee (each new sibling Years 1–13): EUR 3,900. - Registration fee is non-refundable and is a one-time payment due on initial enrolment; payment must be made within 10 days of receiving the offer. - Entrance assessment test and SEN test: EUR 300 payable in advance; this amount is deducted from the registration fee if a place is confirmed. Music lessons, clubs and co-curricular charges - Individual music lessons: 40-minute lesson EUR 41; 60-minute lesson EUR 61. - After-school clubs: EUR 178 per club per term. Twilight Club, Mandarin Club and Varsity Club fees are determined after sign-up and do not have a fixed published fee. English as an Additional Language (EAL) fees - Senior EAL, per term: Support Level A EUR 2,850; Level B EUR 2,350; Level C EUR 1,850; Level D EUR 1,300; Level E EUR 780. Academic Writing Course EUR 370. - Primary EAL packages, per term: Gold EUR 2,850; Silver EUR 2,000; Bronze EUR 1,150. Italian and Italian mathematics tuition (per term) - Primary School Italian: EUR 270 per term and EUR 450 per term (both amounts published). - Senior School Italian & Maths: EUR 780 per term and EUR 850 per term (both amounts published). Other fees and services - IGCSE examination fees vary by number of subjects; benchmark range published: EUR 1,000 to EUR 1,200. - IB examination fee varies by year; benchmark published: EUR 1,150. - Compulsory educational trips are not included in tuition and are billed separately on demand. - Bus service is provided and billed by a third-party transport company; bus costs are additional. - Lunches are billed separately at EUR 7.80 per lunch (excluding VAT). Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard tuition billing is split as follows: 40% due 31 May, 30% due 31 October, 30% due 31 January. Other fees and term-based services follow the payment dates shown in the school's payment schedule. - Late or overdue payments incur interest at a rate of 2% per annum. Pupils whose fees are overdue by 15 days or more may be excluded from the school until outstanding amounts and related interest are settled in full. Withdrawal, refunds and penalties - The registration fee is non-refundable. - If a student withdraws after the published notice deadlines a penalty of EUR 3,000 will be charged. - The EUR 300 entrance assessment/SEN test fee is payable in advance and is deducted from the registration fee if a place is confirmed. Fee payment options and bank details - All payments must be made by bank transfer to the school account as follows: The British School of Milan Srl, Banca BPM, IBAN: IT35Y0503401647000000008407, BIC/SWIFT: BAPPIT21G57. Discounts - Sibling discounts on tuition only: 12% discount for the third child attending at the same time; 65% discount for the fourth child attending at the same time (discounts apply only when children attend concurrently).
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details IS Milan offers the International Baccalaureate Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) for learners from Early Years (ages 2-5) through High School (ages 16-18), spanning Kindergarten to Grade 13. Instruction is in English, with tailored language and learning pathways within the IB framework to support multilingual development. From Year 1 onward, students are taught by subject specialists in English, French, Spanish, mathematics, science, drama, dance, music, and physical education. The curriculum is complemented by integrated co-curricular activities, global exchanges, camps and interschool collaborations. IS Milan is the first IB World School in Milan and is part of Inspired, providing a framework that supports learning across a global network.	Curriculum details Follows the English National Curriculum from ages 3 to 16, with IGCSE in Year 11 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the Sixth Form. Nursery to University: Early Years 3-5; Primary 5-11; Senior 11-18.
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Exam results	Exam results In 2025 IB results: Average Point Score 34; Highest Diploma Score 44; 69% earned bilingual IBDP.	Exam results IB Diploma Programme average 37.3 points; IGCSE results 9-4 grades 100%; University entry 100%.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression One-third of IS Milan students attend leading universities, including US Ivy League and UK Russell Group institutions. Alumna Francesca Bianchessi (Graduating class of 2024, 45 points at the IBDP exams) was awarded the Alfieri del Lavoro prize and studied at University College of London.	Higher education progression 100% university entry.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Three IB Diploma Programme scholarships awarded annually to high-ability students entering Year 12; scholarships last two years and may cover up to 100% of tuition, based on merit and means testing. Internal and external candidates may apply.
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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 —
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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
History	History —	History —
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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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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Submit an Application. To begin the admissions process, families should register their interest by completing the Application Form. After the school receives the form, the Admissions Team will contact parents and legal guardians to discuss their forthcoming application. The Apply Now button links to the application portal ismilan.openapply.com. This ensures the application process is initiated efficiently. 2. Meet our Principals. Once applications have been processed, parents and legal guardians will be invited to meet with the relevant Principal or Deputy Principal depending on availability. The meeting provides a detailed understanding of the school's ethos, curricular programme, expectations and daily activities. Meetings also give the Leadership Team an opportunity to evaluate student applications. Where possible, prospective student(s) should also be present; secondary applicants will complete an online CAT4 test prior to enrolment. 3. Offer Letter. The school will send an offer letter to the parents and legal guardians of successful applicants. 4. Registration & Admission. After the first annual fee instalment has been paid, your child is enrolled at the International School of Milan for the agreed start date.	Admissions The school is academically non-selective. The admissions criteria are fourfold: 1. Interview; 2) Reports and reference from the child's current school; 3) Assessments in English and Mathematics; 4) Availability of places in the relevant year group. 1. Interview: Usually with the Head of the Primary School for Primary admissions or with the Head of Key Stage for Senior School admissions; the interview discusses the curriculum, subject choices and school life, and is followed by a tour of the School. 2. Reports and reference: The latest reports and a reference from the child's current school are required. 3. Assessments: Standardised assessments in Senior School admissions determine whether a child can access a curriculum delivered in English; generally there are no assessments to enter the Primary School. 4. Availability: Demand for places is high and particularly competitive in key year groups, so parents are advised to apply early; the School maintains a balance of British, Italian and international students within each year group. For enquiries, complete the BSM online application form. The school has rolling admissions with no fixed deadline for applications. Years 10 and 12 Entry Information for September 2026 details the following: Year 10 Entry requires birth between 1 September 2011 and 31 August 2012; Year 12 Entry requires birth between 1 September 2009 and 31 August 2010. Registration and Subject Choice Form deadline is 15 September 2025; Entrance Exam Dates are 8 October 2025 for Year 10 and 15 October 2025 for Year 12; Interviews are in November 2025; Offers are confirmed by email; Acceptance Deadline is two weeks after the offer.
Scholarships	Scholarships Nsouli Scholars Programme. The Nsouli Scholars Programme is a global initiative that enables 50 extraordinary students at any one time to attend any Inspired school on a full scholarship for the duration of their education. The aim is to expand the Inspired community and empower children from diverse backgrounds with opportunities in academics, sports and the arts. Nadim Nsouli founded Inspired in 2013, and several scholarships will be awarded to individuals of Lebanese origin. Inspired schools offer a world-class educational experience that combines academics and engaging extracurricular activities, with access to specialist sports programmes and tutelage in the performing and creative arts. The Inspired group includes top-rated day and boarding schools worldwide, enabling Global Exchange Programmes and immersive experiences that broaden students' cultural horizons.	Scholarships Three IB Diploma Programme scholarships are awarded annually to students of high academic ability. A Scholarship recognises a student's academic performance, potential and participation in school life, and scholars are leaders in the Sixth Form and the broader school community. Scholarships are open on a competitive basis to all candidates who meet the eligibility criteria; awards are merit-based. External candidates should complete the main application form and email admissions to add their child to the scholarships list; internal candidates should email admissions to be added. The 2026-27 academic year is the current focus; the application deadline is 31 October. Schedule for awarding scholarships: Registration closes 31 October; Scholarship assessment in the first week of November; Interviews in the first week of December; Announcement of award in the third week of December; late applicants are not considered. The scholarships are for entry into Year 12 (age 16+), lasting two years (Years 12 and 13). The value is means-tested and can be up to 100% of tuition; the minimum is 20% of tuition, with awards based on declared family income following a set procedure and subject to annual means-testing. The award is based on merit after the scholarship assessment, the interview, and a satisfactory reference from the pupil's current school. The scholarship assessment consists of an online general-ability test (taken remotely under supervision) and an online scholarship interview. The examination is English-language; practice papers are not provided. Examinations take place at the school on the scheduled dates. The scholarship interview is conducted by the Scholarship Committee and lasts about 30 minutes; only candidates who perform sufficiently well in the written examination are invited to the interview. The decision to award a Scholarship is made by the Principal on the Scholarship Committee's recommendation. The Board of Governors does not participate in the decision-making. If a candidate is unavailable on the specified dates, examinations and/or interviews cannot be rescheduled. Continuation of a Scholarship depends on good school reports, attendance and punctuality; the Principal may reduce or withdraw an award for unsatisfactory progress, or for non-payment or breach of the Parental Code of Conduct. All other terms apply as described by the Scholarship Committee.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist The school does not publish waiting lists by year group; admissions operate on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline for applications.
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