Italy, Milan
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French is the language of instruction. Italian language and culture are taught at all levels, and Italian is mandatory for all children. English is taught to all students from the early years, and German or Spanish is added from 5th grade. All students study at least three languages—French, Italian and English—with EsaBac offering a dual French-Italian diploma after three years, including extra hours devoted to Italian literature, history and geography. The school also prepares for Idoneità (CM2) and Terza Media (4e).
From Seconde onward, EsaBac provides bilingual education in French and Italian. It is a three-year program that culminates in a dual French-Italian diploma at the end of high school, with extra hours in Italian literature, history, and geography.
Lycée Stendhal Milan is a French international school located in Milan and directly managed by the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE). It educates about 1,200 students from around 25 nationalities and follows the French national curriculum, leading to the Baccalauréat, with ESABAC for eligible students and, when appropriate, the Esame di Stato. The school teaches in French, Italian and English from early years, with Italian mandatory for all pupils and German or Spanish introduced from grade 5. The secondary program runs four years of collège and three years of lycée, with specialties including HGGSP, HLP, LLCE Anglais, Mathématiques, Physique-Chimie, SES and SVT; CNED is available for subjects not on site. Facilities include a Centre de Documentation et d'Information (CDI), a canteen with a resident dietitian and nurse, and Garderie. The school's signature initiatives include Mai des Langues intercultural exchanges, ADN-AEFE exchanges, and Semaine Verte, promoting language learning and development.