Rootes School - Monza Longhi vs SIS Swiss International School Milano-Basiglio

	R Rootes School - Monza Longhi Milan, Italy	S SIS Swiss International School Milano-Basiglio Milan, Italy
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Fees / year	Fees / year €6,950 - 7,900	Fees / year €7,230 - 15,540
Age range	Age range 0 - 13 years	Age range 3 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum
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Instruction language	Instruction language Italian, English	Instruction language Italian, English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2026
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Rootes School operates across campuses in Monza and Seregno, Lombardy, northern Italy. Campuses include Monza Longhi (Via Longhi, 3), Monza Ramazzotti (Via Ramazzotti, 28), Seregno Milano (Via Milano, 8), and Seregno Sanzio (Via Raffaello Sanzio, 74).	Location Located in Basiglio, Milan, Italy. The campus address is Via don Silvio Coira 45, 20079 Basiglio, Milan.
Stages	Stages Nursery (7 months–3 years); Preschool (3–5 years); Junior (6–10 years); Middle (11–13 years).	Stages Primary School
School type	School type Bilingual day school combining the UK National Curriculum with Italian educational indications, with Italian educators and native English-speaking teachers across levels.	School type Primary School; Day school; Bilingual immersion
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Specialists in psycho-motor disciplines support development.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Switzerland; part of the SIS Swiss International School network
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure The day structure varies by level: Nursery/Preschool run roughly 7:45–18:00 with post‑school care; Junior day runs from about 8:30/9:00 to 16:15; Middle day runs from 8:15 to 13:45 with optional afternoon activities.	School day structure Lunch, homework supervision, before- and after-school care, flexible drop-off and pickup times.
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Fee details	Fee details Application fees - Registration fee (annual, non-refundable): - Monza (Nursery/Preschool/Junior): EUR 600. - Seregno (Nursery/Preschool): EUR 670. - Seregno (Junior): EUR 600. - Seregno (Middle): EUR 800. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term) - Monza campus (annual tuition and instalment amounts when paid in three instalments): - Nursery: EUR 7,300 per year. Per-term (three equal instalments): EUR 2,433.33 each. - Preschool: EUR 7,000 per year. Per-term (three equal instalments): EUR 2,333.33 each. - Junior (Primary): EUR 7,900 per year. Per-term (three equal instalments): EUR 2,633.33 each. - Seregno campuses (annual tuition and instalment amounts when paid in three instalments): - Nursery: EUR 7,680 per year. Per-term (three equal instalments): EUR 2,560.00 each. - Preschool: EUR 6,960 per year. Per-term (three equal instalments): EUR 2,320.00 each. - Junior (Primary): EUR 6,950 per year. Per-term (three equal instalments): EUR 2,316.67 each. - Middle (Secondary, up to age 13): EUR 7,850 per year. Per-term (three equal instalments): EUR 2,616.67 each. (Note: per-term instalment amounts above are equal one-third splits of the published annual tuition and are shown rounded to two decimal places; an administrative fee applies to installment payments as noted below.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment schedule options: - Option A — Single payment: full tuition payable by September 5. - Option B — Instalments: three payments due on September 5 (1st instalment), December 5 (2nd instalment), and February 5 (3rd instalment). An administrative fee applies to instalment payments. Registration fee must be paid within 10 days of signing the contract. Boarding fees - Not applicable: no boarding programme or boarding fees are listed for Rootes School. Other costs and optional services - School lunches: - Monza Nursery/Preschool: EUR 7.00 per meal (approx. EUR 1,200 per year, advance payment with year-end adjustment). - Monza Junior: EUR 7.50 per meal (approx. EUR 1,100 per year, advance payment with year-end adjustment). - Seregno Nursery/Preschool: EUR 6.90 per meal (approx. EUR 900 per year, advance payment with year-end adjustment). - Seregno Junior: EUR 7.50 per meal (approx. EUR 1,000 per year, advance payment with year-end adjustment). - Seregno Middle: EUR 7.50 per meal (approx. EUR 1,000 per year, advance payment with year-end adjustment). - Optional services and typical fees (annual and/or daily rates shown where published): - After-school and extended day options (examples): - Monza: After School 16:00–17:00 EUR 850 annually (or EUR 22 daily); After School 16:00–18:00 EUR 1,250 annually (or EUR 22 daily). Early Morning Care (07:45–08:30) EUR 1,150 annually (or EUR 22 daily). - Seregno: After School packages for Nursery/Preschool range from EUR 600–1,200 annually (daily fees around EUR 20); Early Morning Care ranges EUR 800–1,100 annually (daily fees shown where applicable). Junior after-school and study-support options and fees are listed (for example, annual study support EUR 900; after-school EUR 700 annually or EUR 22 daily). Middle-school study support and occasional after-school rates are published similarly. - Discounts and reductions: - Internal Transition Discount: 10% discount on the first-year tuition fee for transitions between internal cycles (Preschool → Primary; Primary → Middle). - Sibling Discount: 5% discount on the tuition fee for the second child; 10% for the third child and beyond (for simultaneous enrolments). - Early Morning Care Package: 50% discount if combined with the annual tuition fee (minimum number of participating students applies). Refund information - The registration fee is stated as annual and non-refundable. Fee payment options and instructions - Payment formats published in the fee information are the single-payment option (due September 5) and the three-instalment option (due September 5 / December 5 / February 5). An administrative fee applies to instalment payments; the registration fee is due within 10 days of signing the contract. - Specific payment channels (for example, bank transfer, credit card) are not specified in the published fee information; payment method details are provided through the enrolment process and by direct contact with the school. Contact phone numbers and campus addresses are published for direct enquiry. Summary of the key fee figures (annual) - Monza: Nursery EUR 7,300; Preschool EUR 7,000; Junior EUR 7,900. Registration fee EUR 600. School lunch and optional service fees as listed above. - Seregno: Nursery EUR 7,680; Preschool EUR 6,960; Junior EUR 6,950; Middle EUR 7,850. Registration fees EUR 670 (Nursery/Preschool), EUR 600 (Junior), EUR 800 (Middle). School lunch and optional service fees as listed above. (If you need the precise instalment totals used in billing documents, instalments are equal one-third of the annual tuition and follow the three due dates listed under payment terms; an administrative fee applies to instalments as published.)	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 didactic journey binds the Italian National Indications and the English National Curriculum, offering a bilingual and bicultural education. The Rootes School Method blends two curricula into a single journey, using Blended Learning and Inquiry-Based Learning to foster critical thought, autonomy and collaboration.	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.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio 1:10 teacher–student ratio.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results 100% Trinity exam pass rate.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Trinity ISE II at the end of the 3rd Middle corresponds to CEFR level B2, the level required for university entry.	Higher education progression —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Begin your journey with Rootes School. We accept students aged from 0 to 13 and use a simple and personalised admissions system. Fill in the form or contact us to book a meeting and visit the school, also online. We will lead you to the discovery of our school, our method and the educational opportunities which we can build together. 2. Nursery and Preschool (0-5 years). No prerequisites: we welcome every child according to their own pace, nurturing curiosity and exploration. 3. Junior - Primary School. For students coming from other schools, brief documentation of their previous educational path: this helps us plan a smooth and mindful integration. 4. Middle - Secondary School. Admission includes an interview, an assessment of language skills, and a knowledge test. We offer language support programs to ensure an effective integration while respecting each student's educational background. 5. Fee and enrolment details. Monza: Registration €600; Annual Tuition (Nursery) €7,300; Annual Tuition (Preschool) €7,000; School Lunches €7.00 per meal (approx. €1,200). Optional services include After School and Early Morning Care with fees listed; Discounts include Internal Transition 10%, Sibling 5% (second) and 10% (third and beyond), and Early Morning Care Package 50% when combined with the annual tuition. Payment methods include Single Payment by September 5 and Instalments (1st by September 5, 2nd by December 5, 3rd by February 5) with an administrative fee for instalments; Registration is due within 10 days of signing. Seregno: Registration €670; Nursery €7,680; Preschool €6,960; School Lunches €6.90 per meal (approx. €900). Junior (Seregno optional data shown): Registration €600; Annual Tuition €6,950; School Lunches €7.50 per meal (approx. €1,000). Optional services and payment terms mirror Monza where applicable.	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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