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Italy, Milan
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Language A: English and Italian (Mother Tongue level). Language B: Spanish or German or French (or Italian/English for non-native speakers). The Middle School will introduce two additional foreign languages.
English and Italian are languages of instruction, with Italian classes beginning from age 5 in EY3. In EY1 and EY2, students are immersed in English and Italian with bilingual staff, and from EY3 Italian is taught by specialist teachers. From PY3, Math is taught in Italian, with a weekly co-teaching session for English and Italian teachers; from PY4, history and geography are taught in Italian to cover curriculum content in two languages. Multilingualism is celebrated and translanguaging is common across GIS Monza.
EY1 and EY2 immerse students in English and Italian with bilingual staff; from EY3 onwards Italian is taught by specialist teaching staff.
GIS Monza is a private international day school offering the International Baccalaureate continuum for ages 2 to 18. It is part of the GIS Group of International Schools Suisse and operates on campuses in Monza and Villasanta. Authorized as an IB World School in 2022, it provides PYP, MYP, and High School path toward IB Diploma, with Italian diploma equivalence in Italy. Education is delivered in English and Italian through a bilingual programme from Early Years; Italian becomes a core subject from EY3; from PY3 mathematics is taught in Italian, with weekly co-teaching to cover bilingual concepts, and from PY4 historical content is delivered in both languages. The Middle School offers dual-language pathways and additional foreign languages. Emphasis on translanguaging, Personalised Learning Pathways, and an Elective Enrichment Programme supports individual learner goals. The Park School Forest School approach enhances inquiry and well-being, complemented by Extended Day activities and robust clubs.
