MILE School vs SIS Swiss International School Milano-Basiglio

	M MILE School Milan, Italy	S SIS Swiss International School Milano-Basiglio Milan, Italy
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €11,990 - 14,750	Fees / year €7,230 - 15,540
Age range	Age range 1 - 14 years	Age range 3 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum
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Instruction language	Instruction language English, Italian	Instruction language Italian, English
Opened	Opened 2003	Opened 2026
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Milano, Italy (Via Francesco Olgiati, 14)	Location Located in Basiglio, Milan, Italy. The campus address is Via don Silvio Coira 45, 20079 Basiglio, Milan.
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	Stages Primary School
School type	School type Private international bilingual school	School type Primary School; Day school; Bilingual immersion
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
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	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Italy (MIUR-recognised for Italian component and Cambridge International-accredited)	Country affiliation Switzerland; part of the SIS Swiss International School network
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Lunch, homework supervision, before- and after-school care, flexible drop-off and pickup times.
Bus service details	Bus service details Outsourced transport service on request with flexible options available throughout the school day	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.	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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Academics	Academics
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.	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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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
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Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
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Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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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.	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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