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Italy, Milan
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Two centrally located Milan campuses: Gioia Campus, Via M. Gioia 42, 20124 Milano (Early Years & Primary), and Vivaio Campus, Via Vivaio 7, 20122 Milano (Middle & Senior School). The campuses are in central Milan with easy walking or cycling access to safe neighbourhoods. Gioia Campus serves ages 2–11; Vivaio Campus serves Grades 6–12 (roughly ages 11–18).
Early Years and Primary; Middle School; Senior School (ages 2–11; 11–14; 14–18).
International IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Early Years & Primary run 8:00–15:30 with morning drop-off 8:00–8:45, circle time at 8:50, snack at 10:15, lunch at 11:45, rest/outdoor play at 13:00, learning at 14:00, end of day 15:30; Optional clubs 15:40–17:00. Middle & Senior School starts at 8:50 and finishes at 15:20; after-school activities may be available.
A bus service is available for students aged 3 and older, with a dedicated bus assistant. City Bus stops include Piazza Piemonte (pickup 7:30, drop-off 16:40), Piazza Conciliazione (7:35/16:31), Piazza 24 Maggio (7:45/16:21), Piazza Medaglie d'Oro (7:55/16:11), Piazza Tricolore (8:00/16:06), Via G. Modena/C. Menotti (8:02/16:04), Piazza Carlo Erba (8:06/16:00), Via Melchiorre Gioia 1 (8:16/15:50), Gioia Campus (8:20/15:45). Door-to-Door service via La Bussola; Inter-Campus Shuttle between Gioia and Vivaio for Grade 6-8 with siblings; fees apply.
Application fees
- New student Admission Fee: EUR 2,600 (non‑refundable).
- Admission Assessment (entry test): EUR 200 (non‑refundable; deducted from school fees if a place is offered).
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term breakdown using the school's published 3‑installment schedule: 40% / 30% / 30%)
- Pre‑School (Nursery – Pre‑K)
- Annual tuition (Private): EUR 11,700. Per‑term: 40% = EUR 4,680; 30% = EUR 3,510; 30% = EUR 3,510.
- Annual tuition (Company): EUR 12,700. Per‑term: 40% = EUR 5,080; 30% = EUR 3,810; 30% = EUR 3,810.
- Primary (Kindergarten – Grade 2)
- Annual tuition (Private): EUR 12,900. Per‑term: 40% = EUR 5,160; 30% = EUR 3,870; 30% = EUR 3,870.
- Annual tuition (Company): EUR 13,900. Per‑term: 40% = EUR 5,560; 30% = EUR 4,170; 30% = EUR 4,170.
- Primary (Grade 3 – 5)
- Annual tuition (Private): EUR 13,800. Per‑term: 40% = EUR 5,520; 30% = EUR 4,140; 30% = EUR 4,140.
- Annual tuition (Company): EUR 14,800. Per‑term: 40% = EUR 5,920; 30% = EUR 4,440; 30% = EUR 4,440.
- Upper School (IB MYP, Grades 6 – 8)
- Annual tuition (Private): EUR 14,700. Per‑term: 40% = EUR 5,880; 30% = EUR 4,410; 30% = EUR 4,410.
- Annual tuition (Company): EUR 15,700. Per‑term: 40% = EUR 6,280; 30% = EUR 4,710; 30% = EUR 4,710.
- Upper School (Grades 9 – 10)
- Annual tuition (Private): EUR 15,800. Per‑term: 40% = EUR 6,320; 30% = EUR 4,740; 30% = EUR 4,740.
- Annual tuition (Company): EUR 16,800. Per‑term: 40% = EUR 6,720; 30% = EUR 5,040; 30% = EUR 5,040.
- IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11 – 12)
- Annual tuition (Private): EUR 17,900. Per‑term: 40% = EUR 7,160; 30% = EUR 5,370; 30% = EUR 5,370.
- Annual tuition (Company): EUR 18,900. Per‑term: 40% = EUR 7,560; 30% = EUR 5,670; 30% = EUR 5,670.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard schedule published: three instalments of 40% / 30% / 30%. The published document lists specific installment dates alongside these percentages. Families are required to pay the Admission Fee within 10 working days of accepting an offer to secure a place. Late entry after the academic year start requires payment of all fees and charges for the entire term in which the student is entering. Notice rules apply to withdrawals (see Refund & withdrawal section).
Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The school operates day campuses in central Milan (Gioia and Vivaio). No boarding fees are published.
Other costs and optional fees
- Admission Assessment: EUR 200 (non‑refundable; deducted from fees if a place is offered).
- Lunches (hot meals): EUR 1,150 (published as an example cost).
- IB Examination fee (Diploma Programme): EUR 1,000.
- English Additional Language (EAL) support: level‑dependent; published range EUR 300 to EUR 1,500 per term.
- Mandatory school trips: costed separately per trip and charged in addition to tuition.
- Upper‑school textbooks and supplies: charged separately for relevant year groups.
- Italian national exam fees (5° Elementare and 3° Media) where applicable: charged separately.
- Co‑curricular activities and private music lessons: optional and charged separately.
- Door‑to‑door transportation: optional service charged separately (route and price dependent).
- School uniform: cost borne by families; uniform items are charged separately.
Sibling discount
- 10% reduction on the tuition fee for the second and each subsequent sibling attending the school at the same time. The discount applies to tuition only.
Refund information & withdrawal / late‑entry terms
- The Admission Fee (EUR 2,600) is non‑refundable. The Admission Assessment fee (EUR 200) is non‑refundable (but deducted from school fees if a place is offered). If a student enrols after the start of the school year, all fees and charges for the entire term in which they enter are payable. Withdrawal must be communicated in writing to the School Office by the first day of the previous term (example given: a child not returning in September must give notice no later than April 1). Specific refunds or pro‑rata arrangements for tuition are not detailed in the published fee document beyond these rules.
Fee payment options
- The published fee schedule document does not list specific payment methods (e.g., bank transfer, credit card) or account details; payment method information and invoicing are handled through the school's Finance/Admissions processes. Families are referred to the school's admissions/finance office for the accepted payment channels and invoicing instructions.
Practical notes for budgeting
- Total yearly cost for a new student equals the annual tuition for the relevant grade plus the non‑refundable Admission Fee (EUR 2,600) in the first year and any optional services selected (meals, transport, trips, EAL, music lessons, exam fees, uniform, etc.). The sibling discount (10%) applies to tuition for second and subsequent children attending simultaneously.
Representing over 35 nationalities.
The Canadian School of Milan’s Gioia Campus serves students from age 2 to 11 in a central urban setting. The curriculum integrates the Cambridge Primary framework for English and Mathematics with the Ontario (Canadian) framework for broader inquiry. Students utilize a dedicated STEAM Lab, which is equipped for robotics, engineering, and biological studies involving live reptiles and plants. Physical education is central to the daily routine, with the Primary curriculum including specialized swimming and ice-skating lessons at local professional facilities. Instruction is delivered in English by native-speaking educators, while Italian language lessons are mandatory to ensure local cultural integration. A distinctive feature of the school is its "Junior School" model at the Gioia site, which separates the younger learners from the adolescent population to provide age-specific playgrounds and bright, low-rise classrooms. The school operates as a day-only institution, offering private door-to-door transportation for families living across Milan’s diverse residential zones.
