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Three campuses in Milan: ICS Symbiosis at Viale Ortles 46, 20139 Milano; ICS Colletta at Via Colletta 27, 20135 Milano; ICS Tenca at Via Carlo Tenca 2, 20124 Milano. Head Office: Ludum S.R.L., Viale Ortles 46, 20139 Milano.
Nursery (12 months to 3 years); Kindergarten (3 to 5 years); Primary School; Middle School; High School.
International day school offering an IB World School program (MYP) and recognised as a paritaria school accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education.
55 nationalities represented.
Italy
A school bus service operates in the Milan area in partnership with Todde Bus for ICS Symbiosis, ICS Colletta and ICS Tenca, with Group Stops, Individual Stops and a Late Bus option; registration is via bus@icsmilan.com; group stops and fees are published, including deposits and route details.
The school has uniforms; uniforms are available through the ICS Milan Shop, including the S.Y. 2025/26 collection.
Head Office Ludum S.R.L. operates the school. The three Milan campuses are ICS Symbiosis, ICS Colletta and ICS Tenca. The school is a member of Globeducate.
Nursery follows the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Preschool through Year 6 follow the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), and ICS Milan is a PYP Candidate School with Italian language and culture integrated into the PYP curriculum. Middle School (Years 7–9) offers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), with English and Italian studied and an additional language available (French or Spanish). High School (Years 10–11) uses Cambridge IGCSE examinations, and Years 12–13 offer the IB Diploma Programme (DP), with the DP Core including Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS), and an Extended Essay. Italian curriculum integration is provided via Scuola Paritaria, aligning Italian language and culture with the international curriculum.
Approximately 5:1, based on about 1,000 students and 200 teachers across ICS Milan's campuses.
IGCSE examinations are taken in Years 10-11 and the Diploma Programme (DP) is offered in Years 12-13. IGCSEs are academically rigorous and include compulsory exams. Across Globeducate schools, many ICS Milan students achieve grades within the top 10% globally.
The school provides university preparation through a dedicated counselling team, guidance for university applications, and resources such as Unifrog to compare courses and manage applications. Students are supported to attend university fairs, visit universities, and receive materials in the library; the Diploma Programme explicitly prepares students for university and beyond, helping them choose universities and complete applications.
ICS Milan places social and emotional wellbeing at the center of its approach from the earliest years through to secondary. Kindergarten emphasises social and emotional wellbeing and partners with families so every child feels safe, supported and understood. The Primary School is committed to nurturing wellbeing, giving pupils a voice and agency. The Nursery is designed to support wellbeing and emotional development, with staff tailoring experiences to promote wellbeing and build confidence. A pastoral programme supports all students across Globeducate schools to foster emotional wellbeing and resilience.
ICS Milan is a mainstream, inclusive school with an inclusion policy that provides opportunities for students of differing abilities. The Inclusion Policy describes learning support for mild to moderate needs and the use of Individualised Educational Plans (IEP/PEI) created by GLI. The school provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision across Primary and MYP with a dedicated team and personalised programmes. EAL provision includes entrance assessment and ongoing tracking to adjust provision, and withdrawal classes are available as appropriate to help students access the curriculum. The school aims to provide every student with the best chance to reach their potential through differentiated support.
English is the predominant language of learning. In Early Years, 100% of the curriculum is delivered in English; in Primary and MYP, around 80% of the curriculum is delivered in English to non-native speakers (about 20% is delivered in Italian as part of the Paritaria status). A specialised team of EAL teachers delivers personalised programmes and EAL is taught across Primary and MYP. Entrance assessments determine language needs at entry, and ongoing tracking uses formal assessment frameworks to adjust provision. The aim is to enable all EAL students to access mainstream subjects and participate fully in the curriculum.
ICS Milan emphasises emotional wellbeing as part of its holistic education. The Head of School describes a supportive community that nurtures emotional wellbeing and character across three campuses. Kindergarten places a strong focus on social and emotional wellbeing and partnership with families to ensure safety, support and understanding. The Nursery and Primary environments embed wellbeing through relationships and routines, with pastoral programmes in place to support all students.
ICS Milan is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone in the organisation, with mandatory safeguarding training and designated safeguarding leads. The policies cover safeguarding and child protection, online safety, safer recruitment, and early help procedures. The curriculum includes Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education to promote safety and wellbeing.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES GENERAL CONDITIONS
School year 2023/2024
Foreword
1.1 Ludum S.r.l., with registered office at Viale Ortles 46, 20139 Milano, VAT number 15857591000 and Tax Code 06691820960, provides extracurricular activities services at the Infants School, the Primary School, and the First Grade Secondary School named ICS Milan International School at the premises of Viale Ortles, 46; Via Tenca 2; Via Pietro Colletta 27, Milano.
2. Parties, beneficiary and object of the contract
2.1 This Contract (the “Contract”) is governed by the following general conditions (the “General Conditions”) and is entered into between Ludum S.r.l. (the “Ludum” or “the Institute”) and the undersigned Parent 1 jointly and severally with the undersigned Parent 2 (the “Parents”) as identified in the personal data sheet.
2.2 The beneficiary of the Contract is the student indicated in the present Contract (the “Student”).
2.3 If one of the Parents cannot sign this Agreement, the signing Parent declares, aware of the criminal and administrative consequences for those who issue declarations not corresponding to the truth under art. 76 DPR 445/2000, that he/she has made the choice in agreement with the other Parent.
2.4 The Contract concerns the provision of extracurricular services according to the training offer of the various sites published on the ICS Milan website (the “Courses”) as well as the provision of the Afterschool Care service (ordinary after-school care). The training offer specifies: the name and a brief description of the educational objectives, the day, time and place of the Course, the lesson calendar and duration, the participation fee, the age ranges to which it is addressed and the minimum number of participants required for activation.
2.5 Ludum commits to continuously deliver the Courses aimed at achieving the objectives referred to in the previous article, to inform Parents about the services offered and the access modalities, and to support the Student in the realization of the educational-didactic path.
2.6 If the Student should prove not suitable to attend a specific Course, Ludum reserves the right to reject the application and arrange the reimbursement of unused lessons.
3. Enrollment in Courses and attendance
3.1 Group Courses are activated only if the minimum number of participants is reached. It is possible to enroll in Courses that have been activated for the current year and that are not full. Ludum will inform Parents in advance which Courses are not activated and which students do not fit within the maximum number allowed according to enrollment priority.
3.2 Individual Courses are activated upon parental request based on the teacher's availability. Specifically regarding the music lessons for individual courses, these cannot be canceled or moved outside the time agreed at the start of the year. Lessons missed for any reason, including health reasons, will not be refunded for any reason; in any case Ludum guarantees the possibility of two (2) make-up lessons to be held in June of each year.
3.3 Enrollment in Courses is done by completing the appropriate online form in the dedicated sections of the site to which Parents may freely access.
3.4 Parents and their delegates undertake to respect the start time of lessons, as well as to collect Students personally or through their delegates (with a delegation) at the end of lessons.
3.5 In case of absence of the teacher or any organizational impediment, the missed lessons will be recovered during the month of June of each year.
3.6 For the Afterschool Care service, as for the Courses, there is no right to refund or to recover days missed due to illness or for any other reason.
4. Payments and right of withdrawal
4.1 Parents undertake to pay the amounts that will be previously communicated and subsequently confirmed, within 7 days of receipt of the Course confirmation.
4.2 Payments can be made:
- By bank transfer to Ludum S.r.l., IBAN IT65G0200801639000106339093, indicating in the purpose the name and surname of the Student and the designation of the Course and school year of reference (in this case a copy of the payment receipt must be sent by e-mail to Ludum).
- At the secretaries of the individual schools via bank transfer, cheque, debit card, credit card or cash within the legal limits.
- Online, through the “Shop ICS Milan”, accessible at shop.icsmilan.com/it/.
4.3 The enrollment fee includes participation in the extracurricular activities provided by the ICS training offer, excluding any personal equipment (e.g., uniforms, sports gear, etc.).
4.4 Parents may withdraw from the Contract at any time by sending a specific withdrawal notice by registered mail to Ludum S.r.l.; withdrawal does not exempt from payment of the full participation fee.
4.5 In any case, reimbursement of the amount already paid is not guaranteed in the event of withdrawal after the student has attended at least two (2) days of Course or Afterschool Care service. If withdrawal is communicated before the second day, ICS commits to refund 70% of the amount paid and will retain 30% to cover organizational costs.
4.6 Total or partial non-attendance, for illness or any other reason, does not exempt from payment of the total participation fee.
4.7 Failure to pay the enrollment fee in full or in part within the established terms results in automatic termination of the Contract with the consequent immediate cessation of the service, without prejudice to Ludum's right to pursue performance and damages.
5. Termination
5.1 Any health condition of the minor will not be considered valid grounds for termination of the Contract.
6. Privacy
6.1 In accordance with European Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR), the personal data provided by the parent will be collected by Ludum for the sole purposes of providing Courses under art. 6.1(b), in accordance with the Privacy notice received at registration.
7. Exceptions and disputes
7.1 These General Conditions may be amended in whole or in part only by measures taken by the legal representative. For any dispute arising from the execution and/or interpretation of these General Conditions of Contract, the Milan Court has exclusive jurisdiction, to the exclusion of any other forum.
8. Express acceptance
8.1 In accordance with industry practice for online contracts, Parents have had the opportunity to read carefully and store these General Conditions on a durable medium.
8.2 In particular, Parents were made aware of the conditions set out in Articles 3 (Enrollment in Courses and attendance), 4 (Payments and right of withdrawal) and 5 (Termination) of these General Conditions, which are expressly accepted pursuant to Articles 1341 and 1342 of the Italian Civil Code.
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Milan, Italy. St. Louis School operates on three campuses in Milan: Archinto Campus (Via Olmetto 6, 20123 Milan), Caviglia Campus (Via Enrico Caviglia, 20139 Milan), and Colonna Campus (Via Marco Antonio Colonna 24, 20149 Milan). The campuses serve students aged 2 to 18 across Early Years, Primary, Middle, High School, and International Baccalaureate programmes. All campuses are conveniently located to serve international students and local families.
Early Years (Kindergarten) Ages 2 - 5; Primary School Ages 6 - 10; Middle School Ages 11 - 13; High School Ages 14 - 16; International Baccalaureate Ages 16 - 18
Private international school in Milan offering the British and Italian curriculums and the IB Diploma; An Inspired School
50 nationalities represented; diverse and inclusive community across Early Years, Primary, Middle, High School and IB
Italy; Primary holds the Italian Scuola Paritaria status
The school bus service is run by a private company with a daily city-wide service for an additional fee. It is available for children from 3 to 14 years old attending the Caviglia and Colonna campuses. There are City Centre (fixed routes) and Door-to-Door (personalised) options.
Boarding arrangements: Guaranteed Entry to Boarding Schools; acceptance at Inspired schools leads to automatic admission to the Group's premium boarding schools located across five continents, with welcoming boarding communities providing a home-from-home environment.
The school uses an official school uniform; parents can order the uniform through the school uniform shop; a dress code is followed and sensible footwear is required.
The school has a well-equipped kitchen and restaurant where nutritious meals are prepared and served daily; dietary requirements are catered for on presentation of medical certificates; a cafeteria is available for High School students at Archinto Campus.
There is a house system; two students will be nominated as house leaders to aid in the organisation of the boarding house.
The school is part of Inspired Education and is branded as an Inspired School within the Inspired group.
British National Curriculum forms the basis of the programme, with inputs from the Italian Curriculum. In High School, learners follow the International GCSE course and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
Exceptional 2025 IB Exam Results: Archinto's IB cohort achieved an average Diploma score of 37, with 21% earning 38+ and the highest score reaching 45; nearly half of the diplomas awarded were bilingual.
Graduates go on to study at world-class universities, including Imperial College London, Central Saint Martins and the University of Pennsylvania; Bocconi University; London School of Economics; and Stanford University.
The school has an on-site pastoral team that supports student well-being. The school has a diverse, inclusive community representing 50 nationalities. The school has language immersion that supports second-language fluency and a global outlook. The school has a well-equipped library with ICT resources and a broad range of extracurricular activities for personal growth. The school has university counselling to help senior students identify and apply to world-leading universities.
The school has a focus on student well-being, supported by an on-site pastoral team. The school has a safe, inclusive environment with a diverse community representing more than 50 nationalities. The school has programs promoting healthy habits through swimming, sports coaching and nutritious meals. The school has a library and ICT resources that support learning and personal development. The school has university counselling to help students plan for their future and manage coursework pressures.
1. Submit an Enquiry. Complete the Enquiry Form to request information about St. Louis School and book a personalised tour. The Admissions Team is ready to welcome prospective families and guide you through the process. You can indicate your preferred Campus to arrange a private tour of Archinto Campus, Caviglia Campus, or Colonna Campus.
2. Visit the School Campus. The Admissions Team will contact you to arrange a private tour of the school. Tours are arranged per your schedule and may involve meeting campus staff. The school operates on Archinto, Caviglia, and Colonna campuses in Milan.
3. Complete the Application Form. You will receive a unique link to access the online form. Please enclose a copy of your child's most recent school report and any other required documents. If you have questions, the Admissions Team can help clarify what's needed.
4. Assessment. From Year 1 upwards, parents/guardians must register for an assessment before enrolling their child. A non-refundable fee of €100 is payable to the school. We endeavour to inform parents of assessment results within 5 working days and will allocate places accordingly.
5. Acceptance. We endeavour to inform parents of assessment results within 5 working days and will allocate places at the school accordingly. Accepted families will receive details on the next steps to finalise enrollment.
6. Enrolment. Upon acceptance of a place at the school, parents will be asked to sign both the enrollment and School Regulation forms. This completes the admissions process for the chosen campus.
7. Admissions Team. The Head of Admissions is Barbara Grassi. Admissions Officers include Erin Hudson (Caviglia), Caterina Bassani (Colonna), and Sandra Mary Aitken (Archinto). They oversee intake and are available to respond to questions across the three Milan campuses.
Nsouli Scholars Programme provides a full scholarship for up to 50 students at any one time to attend Inspired schools for the duration of their education. Scholarships are awarded to individuals of Lebanese origin. The programme honours Nadim Nsouli, founder of Inspired, and aims to expand the community and opportunities across Inspired's schools.
Via Adda 25, 22073 Fino Mornasco CO, Italy. The campus spans more than 10,000 square metres of indoor and outdoor space with specialist facilities designed for ages 2 to 18. It includes a robotics lab, three fully equipped science laboratories, two art studios, a theatre and a drama studio, a podcast studio, a well-stocked library, an indoor gym, a football pitch, two outdoor multipurpose sports facilities, a cafeteria, and playgrounds.
From Early Years through High School, the school offers the IB Continuum: Primary Years Programme for Early Years to Grade 5; Middle Years Programme for Grades 6 to 10; Diploma Programme for Grades 12 to 13. An Italian Stream option aligns with the Italian State curriculum.
Inclusion Policy provides for students with diagnosed learning or behavioural issues, with evaluations by the school's support services and a family agreement on funding necessary individual support.
Italy
A convenient and reliable school bus service with comprehensive morning and afternoon routes in and around Como, five days a week. Routes include Como (Cernobbio & Centre), Chiasso Shuttle Bus, Malgrate, and Lower Varese; service is offered at an additional cost and routes can be adjusted to meet families' needs. The transport team includes professional drivers and supervisors who are regularly vetted.
The uniform is compulsory for all students from pre-kindergarten through Grade 13. Items can be purchased from the official uniform list via OVS, the official uniform supplier.
Lunches are prepared in-house by a dedicated chef using fresh, organic, locally sourced products. Meals are tailored to each age group and can accommodate dietary requirements. Meals are provided at an additional cost, and students must not bring food from home.
The International School of Como is part of the International Schools of Europe Group and the Inspired Education Group.
The school offers the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme as part of the IB Continuum. An Italian Stream option integrates with the Italian State curriculum, enabling ISC learners to sit Italian system examinations if they wish.
ISC students consistently achieve exceptional outcomes in their IBDP and Italian Primary and Middle School exams. In 2023, ISC achieved a 100% pass rate in the IB Diploma and the Global IB pass rate was 79%. In 2020–2022, ISC pass rates ranged from 90% to 100% with Global pass rates around 85–86%, and in 2021 there were COVID-related adjustments.
Graduates attend prestigious universities worldwide, including the London School of Economics, King's College London, University of Bath, Bocconi University, Politecnico di Milano, Università degli Studi di Milano Bicocca, IE University, Boston College, University of Southern California, and Sciences Po.
1. Submit an Enquiry. Families submit an enquiry form to begin the admissions process. After submission, the admissions team contacts you to provide more information about the school and discuss the application process for your child's age group. Places are available for admission throughout the academic year. Diploma Years (Grades 12 and 13) require careful consideration; please reach out to the Admissions Team for guidance.
2. Book a Virtual Meeting. The virtual meeting is held on Teams and introduces the IB programmes, educational approaches, and extracurricular activities offered at the school. The aim is for both sides to understand fit and next steps.
3. Visit the Campus. Experience a personalised campus tour with the Admissions Team in our modern facilities. At this stage, present your child's reports for the previous 2 years and the ISC Teacher Recommendation Form to formalise the application. The campus visit provides an opportunity to see the learning environment firsthand.
4. Student Interview. Applicants bring the last two years of school reports together with the ISC Teacher Recommendation Form to attend a meeting with a member of the leadership team for the student interview. This is when parents meet the Principal or Head of Primary/Secondary. Grade 12 applicants must also complete a CAT4 cognitive assessment before the interview.
5. Offer & Acceptance. The Leadership Team makes the final decision on acceptance and placement, and you will receive an offer to complete enrolment. The decision is based on reports and records from previous schools, the applicant's potential to benefit from the programmes, and the school's capacity to meet their needs.
6. Registration & Admission. Once the school receives the requested documentation and the first instalment has been paid, your child will be fully enrolled at the International School of Como. Welcome!
Nsouli Scholars Programme. The Nsouli Scholars Programme is an exciting global initiative that promises to transform lives by enabling 50 extraordinary students at any one time to attend any Inspired school on a full scholarship for the duration of their education. This endowment honours Nadim Nsouli and his Lebanese heritage, and several scholarships will be awarded to individuals of Lebanese origin.
Admission is possible at any time during the school year, except for Grades 12 and 13, if places are available. The school reserves the right to deny or postpone admission if it cannot meet the applicant's needs or if a class is full, in which case the applicant will be placed on a waiting list.
Piazza Montessori, 1/A - 41051 Montale Rangone, Castelnuovo Rangone (MO), Italy
Early Years (Ages 3-5); Primary School (Ages 6-10); Middle School (Ages 11-16); High School (Ages 16-18); International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum (Ages 3-18).
Private international school; IB World School (IBO-certified).
A Modena-based mini-van company serves routes to and from the school campus; travels to neighbourhoods close to Modena city centre with drivers who ensure safety and care for students of all ages.
Entry to Inspired Boarding Schools: Selected schools in the Inspired group offer premium boarding as part of their educational provision. Children enrolled in secondary education may qualify for entry at the Inspired boarding school of their choice.
Uniform is mandatory for all students from Kindergarten to Grade 11. The current uniform collection includes compulsory and optional items, which can be ordered from IS Modena's official supplier, OVS.
The canteen provides a hot lunch programme with freshly prepared, nut-free dishes, vegetables and fresh fruit.
IS Modena is part of Inspired Education, a global group of premium schools. It is also part of the International Schools of Europe (ISE) network, with ISE delivering international education across eight Italian campuses and being part of Inspired Education.
Three IB Curricula: Primary Years Programme (PYP) in Kindergarten and Primary School; Middle Years Programme (MYP) in Middle School; Diploma Programme (DP) in High School. The school is authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organization to deliver the full IB curriculum across the Primary, Middle and High School levels, and it is the first in Modena to offer the full IB continuum in an English-based setting. The IB pathway emphasizes inquiry-based learning and cross-curricular connections, with subject material delivered in a broad, balanced, and interconnected way. The campus includes libraries, science laboratories, arts spaces, drama and music studios, and a wide range of indoor and outdoor sports facilities, with technology integrated to support learning.
Exceptional IB exam results in 2025. Average score: 37.5. 44% achieved 38+; 33% achieved 40+.
1 in 3 Inspired students gains admission to leading universities, including Russell Group and Ivy League institutions, and 90% attend their first-choice university.
The school prioritises children's well-being and provides daily pastoral care within the IS Modena community, supporting personal development across all year groups.
English is the primary language of instruction for 3 to 18-year-olds, and an Italian language programme supports students on their path towards bilingualism.
Well-being is prioritised and the school provides daily pastoral care within a nurturing environment that supports students' mental well-being.
Register Your Interest With us in a Few Simple Steps. Our goal is to guide your family through the admissions process so that you can join our school community as simply and conveniently as possible. Below is an outline of what to expect and the documents you will need to complete your application.
1. Submit an Enquiry. Please submit an enquiry using the form below. Once received, a member of the Admissions Team will contact you to discuss the application process. The team will guide you through the next steps to help you plan.
2. Book a Tour. Parents and students are strongly encouraged to visit the school prior to enrolment. If this is not possible due to geographical considerations, an online interview between the Principal/Coordinators and parents will be arranged. We also encourage all incoming students from Grade 1 upwards to spend half a day in their future class.
3. Application. Once you have received your personal login details, please follow the instructions on Open Apply and submit the following documentation for each applicant: a copy of the child's birth certificate or passport; school records for the last two years (Grade 3 and above); referee contact details (a teacher); the results of any special academic or psychological evaluations; any other relevant educational documentation; vaccination/immunisation record. Italian law requires all school-age children to provide an up-to-date vaccination record before entering school.
4. Interview & Assessment. Applicants and their families will be invited to meet with teachers, and may be asked to sit an interview with the Coordinator or Principal. Children may be required to sit an entrance examination and/or English language proficiency assessment.
5. Enrolment. When all prior requirements are fulfilled, the school will send parents/guardians a letter/email of acceptance with the applicant's start date. Payment arrangements for tuition fees will be made when the contract is signed.
High School Scholarships. The International School of Modena seeks to award financial support to a selected number of students who wish to access international education at the High School level. Selection Criteria include: a current High School student not enrolled at IS Modena (age 14+ and applying for Grades 10–13); proven history of academic excellence; competence in English; strong motivation to succeed; active involvement in school life (extracurricular activities, leadership, service); and excellent attendance and behaviour. Application Requirements include: a letter outlining how the applicant meets the criteria; a written statement answering what motivates the applicant and why they should be awarded a scholarship; reports from the most recent school; a satisfactory reference from the current school. Scholarship payments continue until completion of High School and as long as the selection criteria are met (maintain high academic results, engagement, and attendance, and active involvement in the wider school community). There are no geographical restrictions; applications from students whose parents are entitled to company discounts or have relocation packages will not be accepted.
The school is located in the heart of Rome, Italy, at Via Aventina 3, 00153. It sits at the foot of the Aventine Hill, a stone's throw from the city's imperial sites such as the Circus Maximus, Forum, and Colosseum. The historic center neighbourhood provides a central urban setting for boarding and day students.
The school offers a four-year high school program leading to the American High School Diploma; in parallel, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme serves as a two-year pathway for students in grades 11–12, continuing the education provided in grades 9–10.
The school is a non-profit, non-denominational, co-educational American international day and boarding IB World School.
The school has affiliation as an American international school.
Non-denominational
Sixty boarders are housed in three locations around the School campus. All rooms have Wi‑Fi access and communal facilities, and the dorms are separated from the rest of the school building by an access control system. The snack bar and lounge with TV and DVD are popular places for relaxation. Meals are taken in the dining hall, where the emphasis is on Italian cuisine. Students can use the library, sports facilities and music facilities in their free time or spend time in the cortile. Weekends offer a variety of activities, from unique cultural diversions to rich culinary experiences.
Meals are taken in the dining hall, where the emphasis is on Italian cuisine.
The school is a non-profit and non-denominational American international IB World School. It offers both the American independent college-preparatory curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
The school offers two complementary pathways: an American independent college-preparatory curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The American High School Diploma is a four-year program balancing six major disciplines—English, modern and classical languages, humanities, experimental science, mathematics, and the arts—while enabling students to pursue areas of personal interest through electives. Each student carries at least five full-time courses per year across core subjects and electives. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a comprehensive two-year curriculum for students in 11th and 12th grades, with six subjects drawn from First Language, Second Language, Individuals and Societies, Experimental Sciences, Mathematics, and Arts. The six courses are complemented by Theory of Knowledge, Creativity-Action-Service, and the Extended Essay, and the Diploma concludes with final examinations at the end of Year 12, with some students sitting exams in Year 11. St. Stephen's became Italy's first educational institution to offer the IB Diploma Programme.
Six students attained perfect scores of 45 points on the IB Diploma, the highest IB scores in the school's history. Graduates have pursued higher education at prestigious colleges and universities worldwide. The Diploma Programme culminates with final examinations at the end of Year 12.
Graduates go on to study at prestigious colleges and universities worldwide. The Diploma Programme culminates with final examinations at the end of Year 12. St. Stephen's was Italy's first IB Diploma Programme school.
The Faculty Advisor System is the primary channel for discussing a student's well-being; advisors meet with students in groups monthly and individually as needed, and they liaise with teachers and parents about well-being and progress. Wellness and counseling services are available to all students throughout the year, with two school counselors accessible Monday through Friday during school hours. Social/emotional counseling is provided as part of the Learning Center's services and is available to students who need it. Boarding students have access to a wellness and emotional support program delivered by two professional consultant counselors who meet with boarders weekly or in regular group sessions.
The Learning Center uses an inclusionary model to support students with exceptionalities in the least restrictive environment and with an appropriate Learning Plan. The school reviews each application to ensure appropriate services and has the capacity to support some students with special needs, including ESL. Direct services include study skills support and homework assistance, behavior management support, tutoring (teacher and peer), Math Peer Tutoring, the Writing Center, Social/Emotional counseling, and English language support. ESL support is included under Direct Services.
English language support is provided; ESL services are included under Direct Services in the Learning Center.
Wellbeing and counseling services are available to all students throughout the year. The two school counselors meet with students by appointment or on a drop-in basis during school hours. The Learning Center provides social/emotional counseling as part of its services. Boarding students receive a wellness and emotional support program delivered by two professional counselors who meet with boarders weekly or in group sessions.
St. Stephen's School is committed to rigorous child protection procedures and protocols and fully complies with Italian and US law as well as Council of International School recommendations.
Stage 1: Submit your Application. Complete the online Application Form. Pay the 200 euro non-refundable fee. Submit all forms and documentation required on the checklist before January 19th, 2026.
Stage 2: Attend an In-Person or Virtual Open House. Choose from in-person options on Wednesday, October 22nd, at 2:30–4:30 pm; Friday, November 28th, at 2:00–4:30 pm; or online on Wednesday, January 7th, from 16:30 CET.
Stage 3: Take our Admissions Test and Interview. We offer three in-person testing opportunities for day applicants on Monday, November 3rd, from 2:00 pm–5:00 pm; Wednesday, December 3rd, from 2:00 pm–5:00 pm; and Saturday, January 17th, from 9:00 am–12:00 pm. The test measures cognitive potential and requires no preparation. Boarding applicants will have an interview with Boarding Faculty. After testing, schedule an interview with a member of our Admissions Committee. The Admissions Process is that completion of the application does not automatically guarantee enrollment; all documents must be received before the application can be processed; files are reviewed by an Admissions Committee which makes the final decision; timelines vary by grade and application volume. Enrollment is contingent on deposit, submission of final transcript, health form and medical insurance attestation (for boarders), and submission of the original enrollment contract.
Need-based financial assistance aims to make a St. Stephen's education possible for students who would not otherwise have the means to participate. The School has historically supported admitted families requiring financial assistance as part of its commitment to accessible education for talented students across socio-economic levels. In 2022-2023, St. Stephen's contributed over €500,000 to 15% of our student body.
Lanciano is a central Italian town in the Abruzzo region. Canadian College Italy is located at Via Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour 13 in Lanciano, within the historic centre. Lanciano is well connected by train and bus; it is about a 20-minute drive to Pescara and less than three hours by bus to Rome, with residences located in the historic centre within a short walk to the main school building.
High school (Grades 9–12).
Boarding high school (university-preparatory).
Canada; operates under the supervision of the Ontario Ministry of Education.
The school day consists of four 80‑minute class blocks (A, B, C, D) with a 09:40–10:00 TAP period, a lunch break from 12:45–13:30, and classes running from 10:00–16:15; the timetable uses a rotating daily schedule.
CCI provides co-educational boarding with separate boys' and girls' residences. Italian and Canadian residence dons supervise 24 hours a day, enforce residence rules, and support safety, study, and cleanliness. A minimum one-hour study hall runs on weekdays from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m., with curfews: 8:00 p.m. if study is in residence; 9:05 p.m. if study is at the school; weekends have curfews of 11:00 p.m. for juniors and 11:30 p.m. for seniors. Residence meetings and student proctors help supervise and organize events.
Uniforms are required. All uniform orders are submitted through an online uniform shop. Girls wear 1 blazer, 2 dress shirts, 2 polo shirts, 1 Bermuda short, 1 dress pants, 1 kilt, 1 V-neck sweater, 1 parka, 1 athletic shirt, 1 athletic short and 1 tie (crest on blazer differs from the shown image). Boys wear 1 blazer, 2 dress shirts, 2 polo shirts, 1 Bermuda short, 1 dress pants, 1 V-neck sweater, 1 parka, 1 athletic shirt, 1 athletic short and 1 tie (crest on blazer differs from the shown image).
Meals are prepared daily by kitchen staff using locally sourced, organic, preservative-free produce from Lanciano and the surrounding region; Lanciano produce reaches the table in about 24 hours. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served during the week, with dinners at Allegria dining hall on most weeknights and meals in the Student Lounge on Fridays and Saturdays, where the student council designs an a la carte menu. Quartieri Dinners involve student houses planning themed menus; vegetarian and gluten-free options are available. Sunday lunch is brunch at 11:00 a.m. and international cuisines such as Thai, Japanese or Indian are not available in Lanciano; there are two local Chinese restaurants.
CCI uses a student house system with separate boys' and girls' residences. The different houses (Quartieri) plan themed meals and host dining events, and student proctors help coordinate residence life and social activities. Residence dons provide 24-hour supervision and uphold safety, study and cleanliness standards.
The school is located in Lanciano, Abruzzo, and operates under the supervision of the Ontario Ministry of Education. It has held Ontario credit-granting authority since its founding in 1995.
The school delivers an Ontario Ministry of Education–supervised high school curriculum. All courses are taught in English (except for Italian language) by Ontario-trained teachers, with subjects including Mathematics, Classical Civilization, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Social Sciences, English, Italian/French, Art and Drama. The school offers Grades 9–12, and students may enroll for a single semester or up to four academic years (two semesters per year). Eighty percent of teaching staff come from Ontario, and the overall teacher-to-student ratio is 1:12. CCI has had credit-granting authority from the Ontario Ministry of Education since 1995 and is inspected by Ontario.
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CCI graduates have received offers from universities in Canada, the United States, and Europe, including McGill University, University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, Harvard University, Dartmouth College, Northwestern University, Imperial College London, Oxford University, Bocconi University, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, and John Cabot University, among others.
The Duke of Edinburgh Award is offered at CCI. Students design their own program and set goals across four areas: service, physical recreation, skills, and an adventurous journey. Participants become more confident and resilient and develop communication, problem solving and leadership skills, with health and wellbeing and educational attainment noted as areas of impact.
All courses are taught in English (Italian language is offered as a subject). Entering students are encouraged to take introductory Italian to facilitate town life.
Participation in The Duke of Edinburgh Award supports mental wellbeing by building confidence, resilience and leadership. It also develops communication and problem solving skills, with positive effects on wellbeing observed as part of the program's outcomes.
Residence Dons provide 24‑hour supervision in both residence and campus settings, enforcing safety, study and cleanliness. Dons act as mentors in a home‑like environment and oversee a silent study period during scheduled hours; curfew rules require students to return to residence by specific times on weekdays and weekends.
1. Complete the CCI Online Application Form. You will need to upload a recent picture of yourself and a scan of your passport. A credit or debit card will be required to pay the non-refundable 70 euro Application Fee upon submitting the Application Form.
2. Have a Parent or Guardian complete the Confidential Parent's Report.
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4. Forward this online Recommendation Form to two teachers to complete.
5. Applications are reviewed by an advisory committee upon receipt, and applicants will be informed as soon as a decision is made. The school operates on rolling admissions and offers places based on academic record, teacher recommendations and the availability of space in any given year.
Scholarships are merit-based and are awarded to students who demonstrate high academic achievement, outstanding talent, extra-curricular participation, good citizenship and leadership. Bursaries support students with financial need who demonstrate strong academics, good character and potential for meaningful school contributions. A third-party service provides timely, unbiased and confidential analysis of a family's financial ability to contribute towards their child's education.
