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Strengths Languages, Outdoor Education, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction
Montessori Bilingual School of Milan is a private day school offering a bilingual Italian–English Montessori program for children aged 3 to 11. The Preschool – Children's House runs in mixed-age classrooms with two teachers, one Italian and one English, delivering activities in both languages. In Primary School, students aged six to eleven study using the Montessori method in English and Italian, with language support as needed and all subjects taught in both languages. The curriculum combines Montessori materials with the Italian ministerial programme and emphasizes cosmic education as a core component. Facilities focus on accessible, child-centered environments; outdoor space includes a gardening plot and a yard for active learning. After-school activities include karate, juggling and circus arts, art, theater in English and chess; a Shakespeare-themed theater course is offered for primary students. The school participates in a solidarity project, Mulinelli di Sabbia, and is a Scuola Paritaria Bilingue di Milano.
Montessori Bilingual School of Milan has instruction in Italian, English.
Location
The Montessori Bilingual School of Milan is located at Via Palmieri, 72/4 - 20141 Milano. It is a Montessori-based program that is bilingual in Italian and English. Preschool – Children's House offers two mixed-age bilingual Montessori classrooms for children ages three to six, with activities conducted in Italian and English by a bilingual team of two teachers. The Primary School welcomes children aged six to eleven and applies the Montessori method in English and Italian.
Stages
Preschool – Children's House (ages 3-6) in two mixed-age bilingual classrooms; Primary School (ages 6-11) applying Montessori method in English and Italian.
Type
Private day school offering Montessori education in a bilingual Italian-English program.
School day structure
School hours (Monday to Friday): Children's House – Entrance 8:00–9:00; Exit 15:40–16:00; After-school 16:00–17:30. Primary School – Pre-school 8:00–8:30; Entrance 8:30–9:00; Exit 15:40–16:00; After-school 16:00–17:30.
Fees
Application fees - No fixed application or enrolment fee amount is published in the school's publicly available information for the current academic year. Families should contact the school office (segreteria@montessoribilingue.it or +39 02 49530147 / +39 345 8147898) to obtain the exact application/enrolment fee and how it must be paid.
Tuition fees by school year (preschool / primary) - The school operates a Children's House (preschool, ages 3–6) and a Primary School (ages 6–11). There is no published schedule of tuition rates per class, term, or year group in the school's publicly available materials. Exact tuition amounts (annual and per-term or per-month breakdowns) must be requested from the school administration.
Billing schedule and payment terms - The school does not publish a standard public billing schedule or payment-terms document for tuition (for example, monthly vs. termly vs. annual payment deadlines) in the materials accessible to the public. The school's office provides enrollment and administrative information upon request; families should confirm payment schedule options (annual, termly or monthly), deadlines, late-payment penalties and any available discounts directly with administration.
Boarding fees - The school offers early-years (Children's House) and Primary School programmes only and does not provide boarding or residential student services; therefore no boarding fees apply.
Other costs and optional fees (meals, extracurriculars, uniforms, trips, materials) - Afternoon/extra-curricular courses (karate, juggling and circus arts, art, theater in English, chess, Zumba Kids, etc.) are offered to enrolled pupils; these activities are organised separately and typically involve additional charges or separate registration terms. Exact prices and enrolment conditions for each extra-curricular activity are provided by the school at registration. - School meals, school trips and related services are accounted for in the school's internal financial documents as components tied to overall fees; specific per-meal or per-excursion charges are not publicly listed and are normally billed separately or included as specified in the family's fee schedule. - No uniform fee or mandatory uniform policy with published pricing is shown in the publicly available information; if a uniform or set of compulsory materials is required, the cost and where to purchase will be provided by the school at enrolment.
Refund information - There is no publicly posted refund policy or detailed refund terms for tuition or enrolment fees in the school's publicly accessible materials. Refund conditions (for withdrawal, absence, suspension, or cancelled services) must be confirmed directly with the school administration prior to enrolment.
Fee payment options - The school's public pages do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, direct debit, credit card). Parents should confirm accepted payment methods, invoicing procedures and the required payment references with the school office when requesting the fee schedule. Contact details: segreteria@montessoribilingue.it; phone +39 02 49530147 / +39 345 8147898.
Summary instruction for parents - The school does not publish a public fee table for the current academic year on its publicly available pages. To register or to obtain a complete, itemised fee schedule (application/enrolment fees, annual tuition and per-term breakdowns, billing dates, optional-service charges, refund terms and acceptable payment methods), contact the school office using the email and telephone numbers above; the administration will provide the current official fee schedule and invoicing terms.
Academics
Montessori Bilingual School of Milan teaches Montessori Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 11.
Curriculum
Montessori Bilingual School of Milan offers a bilingual Italian-English program based on the Montessori philosophy. In Preschool – Children's House for ages three to six, two teachers (one Italian, one English) work together in each mixed-age classroom, and activities are conducted in both languages. The Primary School serves children aged six to eleven and applies the Montessori method with instruction in English and Italian. The relationship between adults and children is built through communication in both languages by two educators in the classroom, one English and one Italian; language-support groups are formed for learners who need additional language work. The curriculum uses Montessori materials alongside the Italian ministerial programme, with every subject taught in both languages. After-school and extracurricular activities are offered.
Student Teacher Ratio
Two educators per classroom (one English, one Italian) in Preschool and Primary.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The child is at the center of the program; emotional needs are part of the child's development according to Montessori.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school is bilingual in Italian and English. In Preschool–Children's House, activities are conducted in both Italian and English by a team of two teachers; in Primary School, the Montessori method is applied using both English and Italian.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Enrollments for the 2025-26 school year are open. Open Day events provide an opportunity to learn about the program and facilities. Reservations are required to participate. Book by email to reserve a place.
2. Preschool – Children's House Open Day is on Thursday 23 January 2025, from 9.30 to 11.00. Primary School Open Day is on Thursday 30 January 2025, from 9.30 to 11.00. Reservations are required to participate. Book by email.
3. To proceed with admissions, contact the school to arrange an interview. The school is located at Via Palmieri, 72/4 - 20141 Milano. You can request information by filling out the 'Request informations' form.
4. Fill out the 'Request informations' form to request information about the school and educational project. The school provides contact details and a form to request information.
FAQs
What curriculum does Montessori Bilingual School of follow?
Montessori Bilingual School of Milan offers a bilingual Italian-English program based on the Montessori philosophy.
What are the tuition fees?
**Application fees**
- No fixed application or enrolment fee amount is published in the school's publicly available information for the current academic year. Families should contact the school office (segreteria@montessoribilingue.
Where is Montessori Bilingual School of located?
The Montessori Bilingual School of Milan is located at Via Palmieri, 72/4 - 20141 Milano. It is a Montessori-based program that is bilingual in Italian and English.
What age groups does the school serve?
Preschool – Children's House (ages 3-6) in two mixed-age bilingual classrooms; Primary School (ages 6-11) applying Montessori method in English and Italian.
What are the school hours?
School hours (Monday to Friday): Children's House – Entrance 8:00–9:00; Exit 15:40–16:00; After-school 16:00–17:30.
How does admissions work?
1. Enrollments for the 2025-26 school year are open. Open Day events provide an opportunity to learn about the program and facilities. Reservations are required to participate. Book by email to reserve a place.
2.
What languages are taught?
The school teaches Italian and English. A bilingual approach uses Italian-speaking and English-speaking teachers who interact in their own languages with pupils. Preschool and Primary School follow the Montessori method.
What wellbeing support is available?
The child is at the center of the program; emotional needs are part of the child's development according to Montessori.
What facilities does the school have?
The Montessori Bilingual School of Milan offers a bilingual Italian-English program based on the Montessori philosophy and teaching method.
When was Montessori Bilingual School of founded?
The Montessori Bilingual School of Milan is a private bilingual Montessori school located in Milan. It is a Scuola Paritaria Bilingue di Milano, a state-recognized private school.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Musical education is part of the Montessori classroom. The school offers after-school activities including theater in English, karate, juggling and circus arts, art, and chess.
