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Located in downtown Milan, Andersen International School is a private, independent international day school for students aged 1 to 17. The curriculum blends the British National Curriculum from Nursery through Year 9 with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the Upper School. The Middle Years Programme is offered in years 4 and 5 as preparation for the Diploma Programme, while the Liceo is a Candidate School for the MYP as it pursues IB World School authorization. The campus spans 18,000 square metres and includes classrooms, artistic and scientific laboratories, a theatre and auditorium, gyms and sports spaces, a large garden and recreational areas. Primary and Middle Schools are Paritarie and recognized by the Italian Ministry of Public Education (MIM). The community welcomes students from over 40 nationalities, and all IB teachers participate in ongoing professional development. Founded in 2000 by Laura Donzelli, who remains CEO, the school brands itself as the biggest International School of Milan.
ICS Milan School is a Milan-based day school offering an IB World School program (MYP) and recognised as a paritaria school by the Italian Ministry of Education. The school serves ages 1–18 across three campuses: Symbiosis (ages 5–18 on a 10,000 m² site with about 6,000 m² outdoor space), Colletta (Nursery–Primary, 1,600 m², with a 15 × 6 m pool and two playgrounds) and Tenca (Nursery–Primary, 2,600 m² with dedicated spaces, Early Years playground, indoor gym and lunchroom). Curriculum begins with EYFS in Nursery, then the IB Primary Years Programme for Preschool–Year 6 with Italian language and culture integrated. Middle School offers the MYP; Years 10–11 use Cambridge IGCSE; Years 12–13 offer the IB Diploma Programme, with the DP Core including TOK, CAS and Extended Essay. Italian language aligns with national standards through Scuola Paritaria. Campuses feature Innovation Laboratories, gyms and swimming facilities, plus After School and Summer School programmes.
Located near Bocconi University in a former spinning mill, BDC School Milano is a bilingual day school serving students from ages 0 to 18. The school integrates the Italian national curriculum with Cambridge Primary, IGCSE, AS, and A Levels, alongside an IB Diploma option for older students. Notable spaces include the IMCD Stem Lab dedicated to science and robotics, an indoor swimming pool for nursery students at the Pietrasanta site, and an outdoor terrace at the main campus. A distinctive offering is the high school's specialized pathway in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. Students also participate in the signature BDC School Challenge, an annual pitch competition tackling global issues for a chance to earn full-tuition scholarships. Extracurricular options range from art and music to sports and robotics, encouraging project-based learning and entrepreneurial thinking. Instruction is fully bilingual in Italian and English across all grade levels.
Canadian School of Milan (CSM) is an international K–18 school delivering English-language instruction from Early Years through the IB Diploma Programme. The two campuses, Gioia for Early Years and Primary and Vivaio for Middle and Senior School, support a Canadian-English education model. The curriculum combines a Canadian framework with Cambridge IGCSE in the middle years and the IB DP in the final two years, with TOK, EE and CAS embedded in the DP. Students aged 2 to 18 follow a clear progression, including English-language instruction from the outset, MYP in Grades 6–10, and DP in Grades 11–12, backed by university counselling. Facilities on both sites are purpose-built, with Gioia offering bright Early Years spaces, a playground, and Vivaio housing modern classrooms and services for adolescents. The Co-Curricular Programme includes sports, arts, languages, leadership and service, with clubs such as Debate Club, Model UN and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
The British School of Milan (BSM) is a not-for-profit independent British international day school in Milan, Italy, serving pupils aged 3 to 18. It follows the English National Curriculum from ages 3–16, offers IGCSE in Year 11, and delivers the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the Sixth Form. Nursery to University is structured as Early Years 3–5; Primary 5–11; Senior 11–18. The Via Pisani Dossi campus at 16 provides small class sizes and a broad set of facilities, including a Learning Resource Centre, Science Laboratories, Computer and Digital Suites, a Music Classroom, Drama Studio, Art Classroom and dedicated spaces. The co-curricular programme runs 100+ activities, with an emphasis on music and performing arts, sport, and clubs. Notable features include five choirs, ABRSM instrumental tuition, debates and Model United Nations conferences, and educational trips. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award and the Sir James Lecture Series are elements, underpinned by pastoral care and engagement.
Founded in 1999, the Bilingual European School in Milan is Milan's first bilingual school. It shares a Milan campus with British American Pre-School, BAPS, and serves ages 2 to 18, offering English preschool and a bilingual BES. The curriculum combines MIUR requirements with the IB PYP in Primary and a MIUR-aligned Secondary program with a 50/50 language split. In Primary, the PYP uses six transdisciplinary themes, with about 15 hours of English per week. In Secondary, the Learner Profile and international outlook mirror IB, with Project Work on Wednesdays. BES High School offers a four-year bilingual Liceo Scientifico with Italian parity and the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), enabling a double diploma; online courses can earn extra OSSD credits. Facilities include 4,500 m2 garden, Knowledge Centre, 1+1 Lab with 3D printer, LEGO Lab and spacious School Gym. Extracurriculars span academics, arts, languages and sport activities, with a school bus service.
BDC School Cologno is a bilingual day school located in Cologno Monzese, offering an integrated curriculum from nursery to high school. The school merges the Italian Ministry of Education curriculum with Cambridge International programs, including IGCSE and A Levels. Cologno’s campus spans 1,800 square meters and features a dedicated STEM lab, where students engage in hands-on robotics, science experiments, and engineering projects. The school follows a design-thinking approach, requiring students to solve practical problems through interdisciplinary project-based learning. Facilities include flexible classrooms and communal recreation areas to support collaborative work. A distinctive feature is the BDC Challenge, an annual pitch competition where middle school students present solutions to global issues identified by the World Economic Forum to earn high school scholarships. The school provides instruction in English and Italian, supported by an After School program offering languages, technology, and creative arts.
Founded in 1962, the American School of Milan is an independent, co-educational day school near Milan that teaches in English for students aged 3 to 18. ASM offers the American Curriculum alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, with IB World School status since 1983. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of ECIS and MAIS. A technology-forward institution, ASM operates a one-to-one laptop program for grades 6–12. Languages taught include Italian, French, and Spanish, with English as the language of instruction and IB language options. The CAS program supports community service, with 50 hours in freshman and sophomore years. The arts program features theatre and music, with productions such as The Sound of Music, and an active music program. The European Sports Conference connects varsity teams across European schools, and the campus includes outdoor learning through Learning Forest.
British American Pre-School and Bilingual European School (BAPS-BES) is located in Milan. BAPS-BES offers a continuous bilingual educational pathway in English and Italian for students aged 2 to 18. In the early years, the school follows the English Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), seamlessly transitioning into the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) during primary school. Instruction adopts a 50/50 language model, ensuring full immersion in both languages. The school replaces traditional classrooms with open learning landscapes, encouraging students to actively interact with their environment. A distinctive feature of BES is the integration of the Bruno Munari® Method within the Art and Technology department, which teaches creativity and visual communication through hands-on observation and experimentation. Furthermore, students can engage in practical science and engineering applications through Lego Education and Robotics, building real robots and programming their own video games using Scratch.
La Scuola International School offers an international, language-rich education for children aged 2 to 14. The Milano campus will blend the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme with a Reggio Emilia-inspired learning approach and English/Italian language immersion. While Milano applies for IB candidacy before opening, other campuses are fully accredited. In line with the Montreal Language Immersion Model, instruction uses English and Italian with grade-appropriate distributions, beginning with 90/10 English/Italian in PreK and moving toward balanced bilingual learning from primary through middle grades. The school also draws on a bespoke curriculum that complements IB with hands-on projects and multilingual inquiry. Facilities features include Ateliers such as Art, Environmental Science/Garden, Music, Languages, and Design & Technology, plus Physical Education & Athletics. The Ambassador Ensemble and two yearly concerts showcase student creativity; the Garden & Environmental Studies Atelier provides ecological learning. Languages are embedded across learning, supporting culturally engaged learners.
IS Milan offers the IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) for learners from Early Years to High School (ages 2-18). Instruction is in English, with language pathways to support multilingual development. From Year 1, students study with subject specialists in English, French and Spanish, plus mathematics, science, drama, dance, music and physical education. The curriculum integrates co-curricular activities, exchanges, camps and interschool collaborations within the IB framework. IS Milan was the first IB World School in Milan and joined Inspired in 2016; Baranzate campus opened in 2013 and now serves over 900 day and boarding students. Facilities include two libraries, modern science laboratories, creative arts rooms, a theatre, indoor pool, a large gym, a sports hall and outdoor spaces. The school offers DP with CAS, TOK and the Extended Essay, plus university guidance and a co-curricular program including performances and trips. Boarding life includes weekend trips and residential experiences in Italy.
St. Louis School – Archinto Campus offers a specialized high school experience for students aged 14 to 18, located within the historic Palazzo Archinto in central Milan. This 17th-century palace provides a unique learning environment where modern education meets Italian heritage, situated steps away from the Duomo. Students follow a two-stage academic pathway: the Cambridge IGCSE program in Years 10 and 11, followed by the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma in Years 12 and 13.The campus is particularly known for its consistent academic performance, having maintained the highest average IB Diploma score in continental Europe for several consecutive years. Facilities include six dedicated science and computer laboratories equipped with 3D printers and virtual reality tools to support a strong focus on STEM subjects. Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes personal growth through the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award and a variety of CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) initiatives, alongside professional university guidance tailored for international applications.
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