La Scuola International School vs The British American Pre-School and Bilingual European School (BAPS-BES)

	L La Scuola International School Milan, Italy	T The British American Pre-School and Bilingual European School (BAPS-BES) Milan, Italy
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €10,200 - 15,300	Fees / year €12,420 - 17,530
Age range	Age range 2 - 14 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Bespoke Curriculum, Reggio Emilia Approach	Curriculum IB (PYP), Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 22
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Italian	Instruction language English, Italian
Opened	Opened 2002	Opened 1999
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 Milano, Italy. The British American Pre-School and the Bilingual European School share a campus in the northern part of Milan, with two addresses: Via Val Cismon 9, 20162 Milano and Via Resegone 1A, 20159 Milano. The Istria stop on the M5 metro is about a five-minute walk from the campus.
Stages	Stages PreK–8th grade	Stages The school accommodates students from ages 2 to 18 across four main stages. These include Nursery and Preschool for ages 2 to 6, Primary School for ages 6 to 11, Middle School for ages 11 to 14, and High School for ages 14 to 18.
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 This is a co-educational day school. It does not offer boarding facilities for any year groups.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Differentiation and after-school tutoring will be available to support students in language learning.	Additional learning support The school uses an inclusion model to support students with special educational needs through differentiated classroom instruction. Additionally, an in-house Child Study Team featuring a school counselor, psychologist, and play therapist is available to assist students with their individual learning and developmental requirements.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Italy	Country affiliation The school does not have a formal affiliation with a specific country, operating as an independent bilingual school.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation The school does not have a religious affiliation.
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure While specific daily timetables are not published, the standard school day is followed by an optional after-school program.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details The school provides a bus service for students commuting from different areas of Milan. The buses stop at various designated pick-up points around the city.
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 Application & admission fees - Pre-school (BAPS) one-time admission fee: EUR 1,350. - BES Primary one-time admission fee: EUR 2,500 (reduced to EUR 1,000 for students transferring from BAPS). - BES Middle one-time admission fee: EUR 2,500 (reduced to EUR 1,000 for students transferring from BES Primary). - BES High School one-time admission fee: EUR 2,500 (reduced to EUR 1,000 for students transferring from BES Middle). For students currently in Year 8 registering into Year 9 a special admission charge of EUR 1,000 is shown in the published fees example. Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts and annual registration fees) - Pre-school (annual tuition component and annual registration): - Toddlers (age 2): Tuition contribution EUR 10,920; Annual registration EUR 1,500; Total EUR 12,420. - Nursery (age 3): Tuition contribution EUR 11,430; Annual registration EUR 1,500; Total EUR 12,930. - Transition (age 4): Tuition contribution EUR 11,430; Annual registration EUR 1,500; Total EUR 12,930. - Reception (age 5): Tuition contribution EUR 11,540; Annual registration EUR 1,500; Total EUR 13,040. - Primary School (annual tuition contribution, annual registration and totals): - Year 1: Tuition contribution EUR 11,830; Annual registration EUR 1,600; Total EUR 13,430. - Year 2: Tuition contribution EUR 11,830; Annual registration EUR 1,600; Total EUR 13,430. - Year 3: Tuition contribution EUR 11,830; Annual registration EUR 1,600; Total EUR 13,430. - Year 4: Tuition contribution EUR 11,985; Annual registration EUR 1,600; Total EUR 13,585. - Year 5: Tuition contribution EUR 11,985; Annual registration EUR 1,600; Total EUR 13,585. - Middle School (annual tuition contribution, annual registration and totals): - Year 6: Tuition contribution EUR 13,130; Annual registration EUR 1,900; Total EUR 15,030. - Year 7: Tuition contribution EUR 13,130; Annual registration EUR 1,900; Total EUR 15,030. - Year 8: Tuition contribution EUR 13,130; Annual registration EUR 1,900; Total EUR 15,030. - High School (annual tuition contribution, annual registration and totals): - Year 9: Tuition contribution EUR 15,530; Annual registration EUR 2,000; Total EUR 17,530. - Year 10: Tuition contribution EUR 15,530; Annual registration EUR 2,000; Total EUR 17,530. - Year 11 and Year 12: No annual tuition/registration amounts are published in the main 2026/27 fee sheet (fields shown as blank). Other one-time and annual costs - Building fund (one-time): - Pre-school: EUR 600 (one-time). - Primary / Middle / High: EUR 1,650 (one-time); reduced rate EUR 950 for students transferring internally from BAPS or from the previous BES stage as indicated. - Refundable fee (one-time deposit): EUR 300. - School meals (Pasti): EUR 1,405 (annual). - Sibling discount: A 10% discount applies to the tuition contribution for the second and subsequent children concurrently attending the school. Discounts and special offers (as published in the fee document) - BES Ambassador Programme: a 30% reduction on the tuition contribution is published for eligible students (example shown for students currently in Year 8 admitted to Year 9). The published example shows the Ambassador discount at EUR 4,660 (30% of the Year 9 tuition contribution). Eligibility and application deadlines were specified in the published material for that promotional offer. - BES Loyalty discount (published example): a one-off discount of EUR 2,500 is shown for certain returning students (example applied to Year 9 in the published schedule). The Ambassador and Loyalty discounts are shown as cumulative where applicable. Billing schedule and payment terms - The published fees document lists the tuition contributions, annual registration fees and one-time charges but does not include a detailed billing schedule (for example precise invoice dates, term instalment dates or penalties for late payment are not shown in the public fee sheet). The fee document presents amounts as annual totals and one-time charges. Boarding fees - No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed in the published fee material; the school is presented as a day school covering pre-school through high school. No separate boarding charges appear in the fee schedule. Refund information - A refundable deposit (labelled "Refundable fee (una tantum)") of EUR 300 is listed as a one-time, refundable amount. The published fee sheet does not set out the detailed conditions or timing for return of that deposit on the face of the fee tables. Fee payment options - The published fee document sets out amounts and one-time charges but does not specify payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit/debit card acceptance, direct debit or online payment gateway) or the invoicing/payment channels in the fee tables. Payment methods and detailed payment instructions are not shown on the fee pages themselves.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school does not require daily uniforms. There is a dress code outlined in the school handbook; for physical education, students wear a PE uniform, and the school provides La Scuola logo tops and jackets.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options The school has an on-site kitchen that will prepare student lunches.	Food options Smart Food at BES: Meals are prepared by Soluzione Servizi. The kitchen follows the rhythms of the seasons, with fruits and vegetables always present and protein sources varied. Special meals are prepared for children with dietary restrictions.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Governance is provided by a Board of Directors. The school operates as a nonprofit organization. This nonprofit model extends across its campuses.	Governance and ownership Paritarian Primary and Secondary School with Italian and native English-speaking teachers; Globeducate member.
Academics	Academics
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 The BES bilingual programme offers education in English and Italian from early years to high school. The curriculum integrates the Italian Ministerial Programme (MIUR) with the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and is delivered in both languages; Primary and Middle School teaching is 50% Italian and 50% English. In Primary, the PYP uses six transdisciplinary themes to connect learning across subjects and to develop cross‑curricular skills; English language teaching comprises about 15 hours per week. In Secondary, the BES curriculum meets MIUR requirements with a 50/50 language split and focuses on interdisciplinary inquiry, arts, drama and technology; the Learner Profile and international outlook mirror the IB framework and include Project Work on Wednesdays. BES High School offers a four‑year bilingual Liceo Scientifico that combines Italian parity with the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), delivering a double diploma and 33 hours per week of teaching; optional online courses allow earning additional OSSD credits toward the Canadian diploma, enabling access to universities worldwide.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Maximum class size is normally 25 students. Classes are formed by a team including the headteacher, coordinators, and teachers.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression BES High School offers a four-year bilingual Liceo Scientifico that combines Italian parity with the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). The program runs 33 hours per week and enables earning OSSD credits, with some online courses available to gain additional credits. The Ontario Secondary School Diploma is a Canadian diploma recognized by universities worldwide, facilitating entry to higher education in Italy and internationally.
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 The school uses the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) framework and the Responsive Classroom approach.	Social & emotional learning The BES recognises the importance of helping students manage their emotions and behaviours in a positive and constructive way. The 'Size of the problem' method is used as a socio-emotional learning (SEL) tool to help students assess the magnitude of their problems and respond appropriately. The method teaches students to adjust their emotional response to the severity of the situation, reducing overreactions and improving coping skills. It is integrated into daily classroom routines, counselling sessions and conflict-resolution strategies, using visual tools, role-playing and group discussions. The approach fosters emotional intelligence, self-regulation and a calm, supportive learning environment for students. Studies show SEL strategies like the 'Size of the problem' method can lead to long-term benefits, including improved academic performance, better mental health and stronger interpersonal relationships, with CASEL reporting an average 11% increase in academic achievement.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) The Child Study Team, composed of two psychologists and a psychomotricist, ensures that the student and family experience the transfer to BES as smoothly as possible. The team handles all steps related to school life and guides families to make the transition a positive experience.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Language immersion is offered in Italian and English with grade-level language ratios: PreK 10% Italian / 90% English; K-1st 20% Italian / 80% English; 2nd 30% Italian / 70% English; 3rd–5th 50% Italian / 50% English; 6th–8th 50% Italian / 50% English.	English as an additional language The BES bilingual programme uses English and Italian. In Primary School the bilingual programme is based on a 50% English - 50% Italian model. The school integrates the Italian Ministerial Programme (MIUR) with the Primary Years Programme (PYP) in Italian and English. The BAPS campus provides a full-immersion English environment for early years.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing The Primary Years Programme (PYP) places great emphasis on the pupil's personal growth. The Learner Profile promotes the child's development physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically. Pupils learn to learn and develop cross‑disciplinary skills within the PYP. The PSPE (Physical, Social and Personal Education) programme focuses on well-being through motor, social and personal development, with one hour of PE per week in Years 1–3 and activities at external venues from Year 4 onward. Drama nurtures self‑confidence, communication skills and awareness of one's feelings.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, sliding scale tuition, and other school-administered programs. The school also does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. If you feel you may have been discriminated against on the basis of sex or would like more information, contact Dani Sollberger, Director of Administration, at dani.sollberger@lascuolasf.org or 415-558-9006 or by mail at 728 20th Street, San Francisco, CA 94107.	Safeguarding The Child Study Team, consisting of two psychologists and a psychomotor therapist, supports safeguarding by ensuring smooth transitions for students and families and addressing individual needs.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The Milano campus will open in the 2026/27 school year in a newly renovated facility. It offers preschool through Grade 8 and uses International Baccalaureate Primary Years and Middle Years Programmes with English/Italian language immersion. The Milano campus will apply for IB candidacy prior to opening, while other campuses are fully accredited. The language immersion model follows the Montreal Language Immersion Model with grade-by-grade distributions: PreK 10% Italian / 90% English; K–1st 20% Italian / 80% English; 2nd 30% Italian / 70% English; 3rd–5th 50% Italian / 50% English; 6th–8th 50% Italian / 50% English. The campus is located at Via Giovanni Ambrogio de Predis 8, 20155 Milano, Italy.	Facilities overview The British American Pre-School and the Bilingual European School share a Milan campus with a bilingual program from ages 2 to 18. The campus is surrounded by a garden of over 4,500 square meters, supporting outdoor learning. Learning spaces include a Knowledge Centre for reading, reflection, experimentation, collaboration and critical thinking, and a 1+1 Lab that blends science and art and includes a 3D printer. A LEGO Lab provides LEGO Education Innovation Studio resources for robotics and coding. The indoor spaces include a spacious School Gym for physical education and events, while the Smart Food at BES program emphasizes seasonal meals, fresh produce, limited plastic use and meals prepared by Soluzione Servizi.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Physical Education & Athletics is one of the Ateliers in La Scuola's Reggio Emilia-inspired program.	Sports facilities From Year 4 to Year 8, sport activities are held at Quanta Village, with volleyball, football, tennis, hip hop, baseball and hockey on a rotating schedule. The School Gym is spacious and versatile, hosting Primary physical education, conferences, performances and other school events. Sports Day is celebrated at Quanta Village.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Ateliers include Art, Environmental Science/Garden, Music, Physical Education & Athletics, Languages, and Design & Technology. The Music program includes the Ambassador Ensemble and two all-school concerts per year. The Garden & Environmental Studies Atelier provides hands-on ecology learning.	Academic facilities Knowledge Centre is a multifunctional space where students read, reflect, experiment, collaborate and think critically. The 1+1 Lab blends science and art and includes a 3D printer to support innovative projects. LEGO Lab provides LEGO Education Innovation Studio resources for robotics, coding and hands-on learning. The learning landscapes replace traditional classrooms with flexible spaces that empower student autonomy and inquiry; outdoor spaces such as the Garden support hands-on learning.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Ambassador Ensemble is a plucked string orchestra that rehearses and performs at events; all-school concerts occur twice yearly. The Garden program provides outdoor environmental learning opportunities as part of La Scuola's Ateliers.	Extra curricular facilities Extraclubs offer extra-curricular activities after school hours. The after-school programme runs Monday to Friday and has two dismissal times: 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. During the after-school programme, children participate in recreational activities and Primary and Middle School students have access to a study help service. A School Bus service is available with pick-up points around Milan.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Founded in 2002, La Scuola International School is the world's only IB PYP and MYP, Reggio Emilia-inspired, Italian immersion world school. The independent, non-profit La Scuola International School blends the International Baccalaureate Programme with the Reggio Emilia Approach and language immersion across campuses in San Francisco (two campuses), Silicon Valley, and a Milan campus opening in the 2026-27 school year. The Milan campus opening reflects the school's expansion; the institution is recognized by MAECI as a Scuola Paritaria. Language immersion uses English and Italian, with Spanish introduced beginning in Grade 4; children are not required to speak Italian to enroll. The mission is to inspire brave learners to shape the future and to engage across languages and cultures.	History Founded in 1999, the Bilingual European School is the first bilingual school in Milan. It is a Paritarian Primary and Secondary School with Italian and native English-speaking teachers and has offered a cutting-edge educational approach for years. It is the natural continuation of the British American Pre-School (BAPS), a full English preschool and kindergarten founded in 1987. The school complements the Italian ministerial programme with the Primary Years Programme (PYP) of the IBO.
Community	Community Open Houses, Virtual Information Sessions, and More are offered for the San Francisco Dogpatch, Mission, and Silicon Valley campuses. In-person campus tours and virtual information sessions are scheduled for each campus, and VR360 self-guided campus tours are available for viewing. Connect with La Scuola to arrange a video call or request a recording of an event; contact details are provided on the Tours & Events page.	Community The BES and BAPS share the same campus in Milan, creating a connected community for ages 2 to 18. BES emphasizes bilingual education, developing English and Italian language proficiency and an international mindset to become global citizens. Families are invited to attend an Open Day to observe learning and meet staff.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The Parents Association of La Scuola (PALS) works collaboratively with La Scuola faculty and staff to support and facilitate programming, experiences, ideas, and opportunities that welcome, engage, and foster the La Scuola community and support the school's mission to inspire brave learners to shape the future. La Scuola has grown from an Italian language playgroup to more than 250 families across three campuses, with parents contributing over 10,000 hours of their time per year. All La Scuola parents are PALS members and are encouraged to share their talents and participate in leadership roles, classroom or event volunteering, or ongoing on- or off-campus support. PALS organizes events such as the Annual Welcome Picnic, Back to School Coffees, Staff and Teacher Appreciation, Book Fair, Holiday Party, Beach Clean-ups, the Annual Spring Fiera, Weekly Library Reading, Field Trip Chaperones, Italian Heritage Parade, Lunar New Year Celebrations, Diwali Celebrations, National World Day of Cultural Diversity, Mission Carneval, and Graduation at Preschool and Middle School. PALS also supports the school through committees (Library, Garden, Music, Yearbook, La Dolce Vita, Admin and Konstella, Community, Leadership, SPEAK, Service Learning) and maintains parent communications via pals@lascuolasf.org and the Parent Educational Series.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The Milano campus blends the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme through Grade 8, with English/Italian language immersion. The IB Programme opens our minds while the Reggio Emilia Approach is the heart of the learning. Language immersion follows the Montreal, Canada model to support multilingual academic development. Our Milano campus will apply for candidacy for the International Baccalaureate Programme prior to opening; all other campuses are fully accredited.	Academic & intellectual Chess club stimulates intellectual development and strategic thinking. Latin provides a concise foundation of the Latin language and connects students with Western cultural roots. LEGO Education Story Starter and LEGO Coding and Robotics introduce robotics and programming through hands-on projects, building literacy and problem-solving skills. Build Your Video Game teaches creative coding with Scratch, promoting collaboration and computational thinking.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Reggio Emilia Approach-inspired Ateliers include Art, Environmental Science/Garden, Music, Physical Education & Athletics, Languages, and Design & Technology. These Ateliers connect creative expression with hands-on learning across disciplines. Languages are included within the Ateliers supporting multilingual expression. Physical Education & Athletics is included as an Atelier.	Arts & creative Drama clubs provide opportunities to prepare performances for families and the school community, fostering creativity and communication. The School Choir prepares a wide repertoire for scheduled performances throughout the year, building teamwork and self-confidence. Ballet and Modern Dance classes, taught by qualified teachers, develop posture, musicality and social interaction. LEGO Education Story Starter, LEGO Coding and Robotics, and Build Your Video Game activities also support creative storytelling and making.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Language Immersion follows the Montreal, Canada Language Immersion Model. Italian and English are the languages of instruction. Grade-level distributions show the following Italian/English percentages: PreK 10% Italian, 90% English; K–1st 20% Italian, 80% English; 2nd 30% Italian, 70% English; 3rd–5th 50% Italian, 50% English; 6th–8th 50% Italian, 50% English.	Cultural & language Spanish extraclub aims to prepare for the Istituto Cervantes A2 certificate with practice using past exam materials. French extraclub focuses on DELF A2 preparation with tasks in oral and written comprehension and production. Latin extraclub provides a foundation for Latin using the Orberg method and deepens knowledge of Western culture.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies MINI GAMES include basketball and other team activities such as field hockey, handball and baseball, promoting teamwork and sportsmanship. JUDO, FOOTBALL, YOGA and KARATE offer physical activity, balance and social interaction. Drama and Choir provide social engagement and collaborative performance opportunities.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The International Baccalaureate Programme opens minds. La Scuola blends IB Primary Years and Middle Years Programmes with the Reggio Emilia Approach and English/Italian language immersion to guide students toward leadership. The school aims to guide students to become leaders of their own learning — and lives. Be Open to the World describes a global, interconnected learning model that supports leadership development.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Niente Senza Gioia! Nothing Without Joy! A curiosity-first environment blends grounded academics with exuberant exploration. Language immersion spirits students into a wider, more wonderful world. Be Open to the World promotes global perspectives as part of everyday learning.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Judo, Football, Yoga, Karate and Table Tennis build physical fitness, balance and teamwork. Ballet and Modern Dance develop posture, musicality and expressive movement, contributing to overall well-being. Yoga adds relaxation techniques and opportunities for self-reflection.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Languages taught are Italian and English. The Milano campus uses English/Italian language immersion.	Language provision Italian and English are the languages of instruction. The BES bilingual programme is designed around Italian and English language proficiency. The Primary School follows a 50/50 English-Italian model, and the High School offers an Italian-Canadian dual diploma (Ontario Secondary School Diploma). All levels are offered on the Milan campus.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching English/Italian language immersion. The Milano campus offers Italian and English language instruction as part of its bilingual program.	Bilingual teaching The BES bilingual programme is based on a 50% English - 50% Italian model and operates across Primary, Middle, and High School. English language teaching in Middle School is 15 hours per week. The High School offers a four-year Liceo Scientifico delle Scienze Applicate with an Italian-Canadian dual diploma (Ontario Secondary School Diploma). The program serves students from ages 2 to 18 on the Milan campus.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Language immersion uses the Montreal, Canada Language Immersion Model. It provides English/Italian instruction with grade-based proportions: PreK 10% Italian / 90% English; K601st 20% Italian / 80% English; 2nd 30% Italian / 70% English; 3rd5th 50% Italian / 50% English; 6th8th 50% Italian / 50% English.	Immersion programs On-site, the British American Pre-School provides full immersion English education. The two institutions—the BES campus and BAPS—are located on the same campus in Milan, facilitating immersion experiences for early learners.
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations Milano campus will apply for candidacy for the International Baccalaureate Programme prior to opening. All other La Scuola International School campuses are fully accredited.	Accreditations MIUR recognition — Primary and Middle School recognised by the Italian Ministry of Education (MIUR) WWF-Partner — partnership with the World Wildlife Fund Avangurdie Digitale — digital partner Project Zero — collaboration with Project Zero LEGO Education — LEGO Education partner
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 1. Submit an inquiry or book an interview by filling out the form on this page. The Admissions Team will respond promptly. This initial contact can be used to request information about BES and BAPS. You may also plan to attend an Open Day or book a tour as part of your preparation. 2. Admission is based on previous school experience and includes a personal interview and an assessment test for pupils aged 6 and up. Personal background is also taken into consideration to support pupils in our BAPS Full Immersion English Programme and BES bilingual programme. Applicants should be prepared to participate in the interview and the assessment test. 3. Parents and students are invited to attend an Open Day or book a tour of the school to learn more about the programme and enrollment options. Open Day events provide information about the programmes and enrollment options. Tours include explanations in Italian and/or English, and a member of the Admissions team can answer questions. 4. To see our school fees, click on the button below. View our school fees by clicking the "view our SCHOOL FEES" button. Fees information is provided on the admissions pages to help families plan enrollment.
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