Most popular international schools in Milan

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.

Lycée Stendhal Milan is a French international school located in Milan and directly managed by the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE). It educates about 1,200 students from around 25 nationalities and follows the French national curriculum, leading to the Baccalauréat, with ESABAC for eligible students and, when appropriate, the Esame di Stato. The school teaches in French, Italian and English from early years, with Italian mandatory for all pupils and German or Spanish introduced from grade 5. The secondary program runs four years of collège and three years of lycée, with specialties including HGGSP, HLP, LLCE Anglais, Mathématiques, Physique-Chimie, SES and SVT; CNED is available for subjects not on site. Facilities include a Centre de Documentation et d'Information (CDI), a canteen with a resident dietitian and nurse, and Garderie. The school's signature initiatives include Mai des Langues intercultural exchanges, ADN-AEFE exchanges, and Semaine Verte, promoting language learning and development.

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.

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.

St. Joseph's International College Milan is an international college in Milan, Italy, delivering a Cambridge curriculum for ages 5 to 18. Cambridge Primary (ages 5–11) provides a broad, balanced start, followed by Cambridge Secondary (ages 11–14). The school follows the Cambridge IGCSE Ordinary Level syllabus and offers Cambridge International AS Levels and A Levels. The college is a Cambridge Examination Centre (Reg no IT957) since 2014, enabling private candidates to sit IGCSE, AS and A Levels on campus. The Head of School is Mr. Thimira Warnakulasuriya, and the community welcomes students from Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, the Philippines, and beyond. Facilities include a Library, a Computer Lab, and a Science Laboratory. Extracurriculars feature the College Western Band, a College Soccer Team, and Board Games such as Carom and chess. Students have achieved double Italy's national average for IGCSE results. The college has over 15 years of experience and celebrates cultural events while preparing students for future challenges. The campus supports students through tailored guidance, too.