Italy, Milan
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The school includes PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education) in the Middle School curriculum. The school provides individualised tutorial support to address academic and personal development needs. The Co-Curriculum includes events to enhance personal, social and health awareness, and Careers and University Advice support students' broader development. Service as Action and Approaches to Learning (ATL) frameworks underpin cross-curricular work, helping students grow socially and emotionally. The school fosters an inclusive community where students are valued as individuals and supported to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
The school provides Middle School with individualised tutorial support. Students with diagnosed learning needs or specific behavioural profiles may be referred to the school's support service for assessment and determination of needs. The school uses CAT4 as part of admissions to tailor planning and support. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available for multilingual learners to access the IB curriculum.
The school offers English as an Additional Language (EAL) alongside Italian, Spanish, French and Mandarin Chinese in Middle School. EAL support helps multilingual learners access all IB curriculum components.
Inspired's sporting pillar stands for health and wellbeing, motivation, self-discipline and self-esteem. The three-pillar Inspired approach integrates academics, sport and creative arts to support students' physical and mental wellbeing and to foster resilience and confidence.
Safeguarding is supported through boarding and campus wellbeing structures. The Boarding House is led by live-in house parents and residential and non-residential tutors, with core staff working alongside health professionals to reinforce student well-being. The school maintains a secure environment with robust supervision and safety measures for boarders and day students.
IS Milan offers the IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) for learners from Early Years to High School (ages 2-18). Instruction is in English, with language pathways to support multilingual development. From Year 1, students study with subject specialists in English, French and Spanish, plus mathematics, science, drama, dance, music and physical education. The curriculum integrates co-curricular activities, exchanges, camps and interschool collaborations within the IB framework. IS Milan was the first IB World School in Milan and joined Inspired in 2016; Baranzate campus opened in 2013 and now serves over 900 day and boarding students. Facilities include two libraries, modern science laboratories, creative arts rooms, a theatre, indoor pool, a large gym, a sports hall and outdoor spaces. The school offers DP with CAS, TOK and the Extended Essay, plus university guidance and a co-curricular program including performances and trips. Boarding life includes weekend trips and residential experiences in Italy.