MILE School vs St. Joseph International College

	M MILE School Milan, Italy	S St. Joseph International College Milan, Italy
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €11,990 - 14,750	Fees / year €13,000 - 24,500
Age range	Age range 1 - 14 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Italian	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2003	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Milano, Italy (Via Francesco Olgiati, 14)	Location Milano, Italy. Address: Viale Monza, 261, 20126 Milano (MI).
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 Cambridge Primary (ages 5-11); Cambridge Secondary (ages 11-14); Cambridge IGCSE; Cambridge International AS and A/Levels.
School type	School type Private international bilingual school	School type International college in Milan.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Nationalities represented include Sri Lankan, Indian, Bangladeshi, and Filipino.
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 Italy
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
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 Application fees - Admission fee: EUR 500. Tuition fees by year group (family discounts shown where listed) - LKG / UKG / Play group: EUR 300 (single child); EUR 510 (two children). - Year 1–11: EUR 345 (single child); EUR 575 (two children); EUR 880 (three children). - Year 12–13 (A/Level): EUR 460. Billing schedule and payment terms - No billing schedule, term/annual breakdown, instalment schedule, or specific payment terms are stated in the available fee information or application form. Parents should note that explicit term/annual billing cycles and payment deadlines are not listed. Boarding fees - No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed. The school's published fee information does not include boarding charges. Other costs and fees - No separate uniform fee, material fee, activity fee, or explicit extracurricular charge is listed in the published fee structure or the application form. Fees for external exam entry (Cambridge IGCSE/AS/A Level) are handled through the school as an examination centre and exam registration/payment for private candidates is arranged online through the centre. Refund information - No refund policy or guidance on refunds (for withdrawal, unused months/terms, or cancelled enrolment) is published in the available fee materials or the application form. Fee payment options - Specific permitted payment methods for school fees (for example: bank transfer, credit/debit card, direct debit) are not specified in the published fee information or application form. The school does accept online payment for Cambridge exam candidates through its examination centre processes. Contact details are provided for direct enquiries about accepted payment methods. Summary of gaps found - The published fee information gives the numeric fee amounts shown above but does not state whether those figures are monthly, termly, or annual; it also does not provide: a billing schedule, payment deadlines, accepted payment methods for school tuition, specific charges for uniforms or extracurricular activities, boarding fees, or a refund policy. The application form does not include these missing billing/payment details.
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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 Cambridge Primary Syllabus is taught for ages 5 to 11, providing a broad and balanced education. Cambridge Secondary Syllabus is for learners aged 11 to 14, offering a clear path to future study. The Cambridge IGCSE Ordinary Level Syllabus is followed, with the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum widely recognized around the world. Cambridge International AS and A/Levels are offered, with thousands of learners gaining places at leading universities each year. The school is a Cambridge Examination Centre (Reg no IT957) since 2014, enabling private candidates to sit IGCSE, AS and A/Levels.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results St. Joseph International College Milan achieved double Italy's national average for IGCSE results.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Future Pathways provides personalised guidance for university and career choices, and offers exclusive scholarships enabling access to study with some of the world's most renowned institutions.	Higher education progression —
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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 —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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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
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Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
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 1. Request Info. Request more details about admission process and requirements students should fulfill to join our school. Use the Request Info option to obtain these details. A staff member will respond with next steps after the request is submitted. This step helps families understand what the school expects during the admissions process. 2. Apply Online. Apply online by completing the online application form. We will contact you through provided contact details for next steps. This initiates the formal review of the application. Ensure the information provided is accurate so the school can contact you quickly. 3. Submit Form. You can download our application form here. Then you can upload duly filled application form easily to us. Our staff will contact you for next steps.
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