Italy, Milan
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GIS Monza is part of the GIS Group of International Schools Suisse (GIS), a holding founded to create international schools that inspire 21st‑century learning and intercultural understanding. The International School of Monza opened in 2020 as part of GIS. The school is an IB World School authorized since 2022. A Secondary School opened in September 2025, expanding to a three‑year Middle School and four‑year High School structure. The school operates campuses in Monza and Villasanta.
GIS Monza is a family‑oriented learning community with an open‑door policy and regular two‑way communication between families and GIS staff. It is part of the global IB World Schools network, promoting international‑mindedness and lifelong learning. The community emphasizes collaboration, respect, and a love of learning, and upholds values including Human Principles, Lifelong Learning, Global Citizenship, Multilingualism and Excellence. The school operates campuses in Monza and Villasanta.
GIS Monza has a Parent Teacher Association (PTA) to support community and communication. The PTA's role is to develop a strong sense of community and facilitate two‑way communication between families and GIS staff. It shares feedback on the educational program and promotes parental involvement in school life. It discusses future planning with GIS leadership and presents the school's goals to parents to promote engagement. The PTA organizes activities that enhance family participation and helps new families settle into school life. Elections for parent representatives for each class occur in the new school year.
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from EY3; from PY3 mathematics is taught in Italian, with weekly co-teaching to cover bilingual concepts, and from PY4 historical content is delivered in both languages.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.