La Scuola International School vs SIS Swiss International School Milano-Basiglio

	L La Scuola International School Milan, Italy	S SIS Swiss International School Milano-Basiglio Milan, Italy
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Fees / year	Fees / year €10,200 - 15,300	Fees / year €7,230 - 15,540
Age range	Age range 2 - 14 years	Age range 3 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Bespoke Curriculum, Reggio Emilia Approach	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum
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Instruction language	Instruction language English, Italian	Instruction language Italian, English
Opened	Opened 2002	Opened 2026
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location La Scuola International School, Milano campus is located at Via Giovanni Ambrogio de Predis 8, 20155 Milano, Italy. This campus is part of La Scuola International School, a network that includes Mission Campus in San Francisco, Dogpatch Campus in San Francisco, and Silicon Valley Campus in East Palo Alto. Doors to the Milano campus will open for the 2026/27 school year, enrolling students aged 2 to 11.	Location Located in Basiglio, Milan, Italy. The campus address is Via don Silvio Coira 45, 20079 Basiglio, Milan.
Stages	Stages PreK–8th grade	Stages Primary School
School type	School type Independent, non-profit La Scuola International School; Milano campus blends International Baccalaureate Programme, Reggio Emilia Approach, and Language Immersion; the Milano campus will apply for IB candidacy prior to opening.	School type Primary School; Day school; Bilingual immersion
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Additional learning support	Additional learning support Differentiation and after-school tutoring will be available to support students in language learning.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Italy	Country affiliation Switzerland; part of the SIS Swiss International School network
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School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Lunch, homework supervision, before- and after-school care, flexible drop-off and pickup times.
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & Registration Fees - Registration fee (one-time, due on acceptance): EUR 2,300 for the first child; EUR 0 for each additional concurrently enrolled child when the second (and subsequent) child is enrolled at the same time. A registration-fee waiver is also applied for certain transfers into specific grades. Tuition Fees — Annual and Per-Term/Installment (by year group) - Early Years (ages 2–6): Annual tuition EUR 8,500. Under the school's standard 40%/30%/30% installment schedule this would be: first installment EUR 3,400; second installment EUR 2,550; third installment EUR 2,550. Paying the full tuition early by the school's early-payment deadline carries a 3% tuition discount (early-pay total: EUR 8,245). - Primary Years (ages 6–11): Annual tuition EUR 11,500. Under the 40%/30%/30% installment schedule this would be: first installment EUR 4,600; second installment EUR 3,450; third installment EUR 3,450. Early full-payment total with 3% discount: EUR 11,155. - Middle Years (ages 11–14): Annual tuition EUR 13,000. Under the 40%/30%/30% installment schedule this would be: first installment EUR 5,200; second installment EUR 3,900; third installment EUR 3,900. Early full-payment total with 3% discount: EUR 12,610. Additional Annual Fees (apply in addition to tuition) - Enrollment fee (annual): Early Years EUR 1,200; Primary Years EUR 1,200; Middle Years EUR 1,800. - Building & Maintenance Fund (annual): EUR 500 per student. - Meals (annual): EUR 1,650 per student. Sibling and Founding/Transfer Discounts - A 5% tuition discount is applied to a second concurrently enrolled sibling; a 10% tuition discount is applied to the third and each additional concurrently enrolled sibling. Founding-family tuition rates are offered for families enrolling for the specified academic year; the school also applies registration-fee waivers for certain transfer students. Billing Schedule & Payment Terms - Registration fee payment deadline: due within 10 days of the acceptance letter. All remaining tuition and school fees may be paid either by: (a) full early payment by May 31 (qualifies for a 3% tuition discount), or (b) the installment schedule: 40% of tuition by 30 April, 30% by 30 September, and 30% by 31 January. These dates and split percentages are the published payment options. Boarding Fees - Boarding is not listed as an offering for this campus; the school's materials and FAQs describe day-school schedules and before/after-school services rather than any boarding program. Other Costs and Fees (uniform, transport, after-school, etc.) - Uniform: students will not wear daily school uniforms; a dress code applies. A PE uniform is required. The school will offer La Scuola logo tops and jackets for purchase; specific prices are not published in the fee schedule. - Before-/After-school care and Morning Care: morning care and after-school care are offered; these services incur additional fees (amounts not published in the tuition & fees table). After-school program hours and morning-care availability are shown as services with separate charges. - School bus / transportation: bus service will be offered for an additional fee; the cost is not listed in the published fee table. - Other incidental or program-specific charges (for example field trips, special activities, or optional services) are described as possible additional fees; specific line-item amounts are not published in the tuition & fees table. Refunds and Withdrawal - No public refund or withdrawal schedule is published in the tuition and FAQs that accompany the published fee schedule. Families should note the registration-fee timing and the payment deadlines above when making financial plans. Fee Payment Options and Contacts - The school uses the OpenApply admissions and enrollment platform for applications and enrollment management. Specific payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, or wire-transfer instructions) are not itemized in the published tuition and admissions materials; families seeking the accepted payment methods and invoicing details should use the school contact information provided. Contact email published: info@lascuolainternational.org.	Fee details Enrolment / Application Fees - Enrolment Fee: EUR 900.00 (non-refundable; must be paid at registration to guarantee a school place). Tuition Fees (by year group) - Primary (Years 1–5): Annual tuition EUR 9,900.00. - Payment structure for annual tuition: pay in a single payment or in 5 equal instalments of EUR 1,980.00 each. A 3% discount is offered for payment of the entire yearly fee in advance by the date specified for that academic year. School fees for mid-term admissions are prorated. Lunch, Care and Additional Regular Charges - Lunch fees: EUR 500.00 per semester (lunch is mandatory and fees are billed in advance per semester; fees for mid-term admissions are prorated). - Pre-school care (08:00–08:30): available on request and included in the school fees for the stated school day. - After-school care (optional) — yearly fees (in EUR): - 1 day per week: one hour (4–5 p.m.) EUR 200; two hours (4–6 p.m.) EUR 300. - 2 days per week: one hour EUR 350; two hours EUR 600. - 3 days per week: one hour EUR 500; two hours EUR 900. - 4 days per week: one hour EUR 650; two hours EUR 1,200. - 5 days per week: one hour EUR 800; two hours EUR 1,500. - Clubs: Prices vary by activity and weekly frequency; prices are activity-specific. Sibling Discount - A 10% sibling discount applies to the school fees of the younger child when more than one child from the same family is enrolled. Billing Schedule and Payment Terms - Annual tuition may be paid in a single payment or in 5 instalments (each instalment EUR 1,980.00 for the annual tuition level shown). - Lunch fees are billed in advance per semester (billed in September and February for the stated academic year). - Mid-term admissions: tuition and service fees are prorated. Boarding Fees - Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school. Other Costs and Responsibilities - School and sport uniform: supplied via an external supplier (costs paid by parents through that supplier). - School bus: transport is provided on request and organised through an external supplier (costs depend on the external provider). - Books and school supplies: purchased by parents; these are not included in the tuition or shown ancillary fees. Refund Information - The enrolment fee is explicitly non-refundable. - No specific refund terms for tuition or other fees are published within the school's published fee summary for the academic year shown. Fee Payment Options - The published fee summary sets out billing and instalment options but does not list specific payment methods (for example, bank transfer or credit card) in the fee summary itself. Parents should use the school's invoicing information for payment instruction when completing enrolment and invoicing steps. Version note: the school's published fee summary for the academic year shown lists the above amounts and terms.
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Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school uses the International Baccalaureate Programme, the Reggio Emilia Approach, and language immersion. Milano will apply for IB candidacy prior to opening, while other campuses are fully accredited. Language immersion follows the Montreal Language Immersion Model with Italian/English splits by grade: PreK 10% Italian and 90% English; K–1st 20% Italian and 80% English; 2nd 30% Italian and 70% English; 3rd–5th 50% Italian and 50% English; 6th–8th 50% Italian and 50% English.	Curriculum details Follows the Italian curriculum, enriched with an international perspective. Bilingual by immersion for Primary School. Continuity from Kindergarten to College and learning enhanced by technology within SIS's international network with local insight.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
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Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Admissions: La Scuola International School Milano offers a founding-family opportunity as it opens a new campus. Applications are processed through OpenApply. Language requirements: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 6 do not require students to speak English or Italian; Grades 2–5 and Grades 7–8 are assessed individually for readiness for bilingual learning; differentiation and after-school tutoring support language learning. Admissions timeline: November 2025 admissions process begins with Open Day and information sessions; January 12, 2026 OpenApply portal goes live; January–February 2026 submit applications and upload required forms; January–February 2026 schedule interviews; March 15–25, 2026 admissions decisions communicated and enrollment begins; April 2026 admissions events; April–June 2026 rolling admissions decisions continue. Admissions events: Preschool Admissions Playdate (ages 2–5) and Elementary Admissions Playdate (rising 1st–5th); Learn More about Milano event with RSVP details. Tuition and fees for 2026–27: Founding-Family Rates: Early Years €8,500; Primary €11,500; Middle Years €13,000. Fees: Registration €2,300; Enrollment €1,200; Building & Maintenance €500; Meals €1,650. Discounts: 5% tuition reduction for a second concurrent sibling; 10% for the third and additional siblings. Payment options: pay in full by May 31, 2026 with a 3% tuition discount, or 40% by April 30, 2026, 30% by September 30, 2026, and 30% by January 31, 2027.	Admissions Enrollment is accepted year‑round, following Italian law. For questions, contact the school office. Open School sessions are by appointment on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. How do I enroll? Children can be enrolled starting from the age of six. The Primary School in Milan‑Basiglio is the first SIS Swiss International School in Italy, and expansion to Early Childhood and Secondary levels is planned. If a child does not speak one or both of the school languages, enrollment is possible; Italian and English are taught through the immersive method, with additional language courses offered outside regular hours or as intensive courses during school hours, and the cost of additional language lessons is included in the school fees.
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