Italy, Milan
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German and Italian are introduced playfully from kindergarten. English begins in the third grade; French and Latin begin in the seventh grade. Spanish is offered as a core or elective subject at gymnasium level. The languages are taught by native-speaking teachers in accordance with Swiss educational standards, with recognized certifications available in German (Goethe C1), English (IELTS, Advanced C1), French (DELF B2), and Spanish (DELE B2).
The school offers a quiet, multicultural environment and is politically and confessionally independent, respecting the identities and decisions of students, parents, and staff. Languages are taught by native-speaking teachers according to Swiss standards. Tolerance, respect, and openness are fostered within a multilingual community.
Schweizer Schule Rahn Education Mailand is a Swiss international school in Milan for ages 3 to 18, delivering a bespoke Lehrplan 21-based curriculum within a bilingual German-Italian framework. German is taught as the first language, with English introduced in grade 3, and French and Latin from grade 7; Spanish is available at Gymnasium. Instruction is delivered by native-speaking teachers, and the school supports multilingual development with formal language certificates (Goethe C1, IELTS/CAE, DELF B2, DELE B2) available to students. The campus, located at Via Andrea Appiani 21, has a long history dating to 1860 and is part of Rahn Education, recognized by Swiss and Italian authorities. The program leads to the bilingual Italian-Swiss Matura, aligning Swiss cantonal cycles with Italian schooling from Kindergarten to Gymnasium. Distinctive features include Sprachatelier, a German language lab, and Musica, with a yearly school concert, plus winter camps in Fiesch. A welcoming multilingual community awaits.