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Italy, Milan
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Languages taught include English (Cambridge/IGCSE; IB non-language subjects taught in English), Italian (compulsory across levels), Mandarin Chinese (Preschool program), Spanish (optional) and French (optional). The Cambridge IGCSE is part of the Cambridge programme; the IB Diploma Programme is taught in English, with options to study English B, French B, Italian A/B, Italian ab initio and Spanish B ab initio. The school's multilingual learning paths align with CEFR guidelines for European citizenship.
The school provides English–Italian bilingual instruction from the preschool years. In the Primary School, there are two English pathways: Cambridge classes (English as a second language) with 20 hours taught in Italian and 10 hours taught in English, and an intercultural program with Italian and native-English teachers (English as a first language). In the High School, the IB Diploma Programme is taught in English for non-language subjects, with language study options including English B, French B, Italian A/B, Italian ab initio and Spanish B ab initio.
English-language immersion starts in the Preschool (English from age two) and continues through Primary and Secondary levels. The Primary School offers a Cambridge English pathway (L2) and an intercultural program with native-English teachers (English as L1), providing substantial English exposure. A Mandarin Chinese language program is offered in the Preschool. Spanish and French are optional language offerings at different levels.
Collegio San Carlo is a Catholic Archiepiscopal school in Italy offering a continuous education path for ages 2 to 18. The campus hosts Scuola dell'infanzia, Scuola primaria, Scuola secondaria 1° and Licei, with the IB Diploma Programme for the final years and Cambridge IGCSE in English. It combines Cambridge IGCSE-certified curricula in English with an IB Diploma Programme taught in English, and Core elements including Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and CAS. A strong emphasis on English and Italian starts in the preschool years, with optional Spanish and French and CEFR-aligned language study. The school preserves Italy's cultural heritage while integrating modern tools, including DAMA Digital Arts Music Agorà, Theater, and a Library, plus science laboratories and a large sports complex. Founded in 1869, it features historic Palazzo Busca alongside 7,000 m2 of modern spaces and an extensive network of international partner schools to prepare students for universities worldwide today.
