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Italy, Milan
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The school teaches in Italian and English at the primary level. The primary curriculum follows the national Italian curriculum, enriched with international elements. Each class has two teachers, one Italian-speaking and one English-speaking, ensuring immersion in both languages. Language skills in Italian and English are developed to a high level and the program prepares students for transition into the public school system.
The campus includes a library and five modern classrooms equipped with advanced teaching technology to support creative and collaborative work. The school participates in SIS international activities and signature events with SIS schools worldwide. Clubs and extracurricular activities are offered, bookable for one semester.
Classes are conducted in Italian and English, with bilingual immersion. The primary curriculum is approved by the state and enriched with international elements. Each class has two teachers, one Italian-speaking and one English-speaking; Italian and English are heard and spoken in almost equal measure. The program fosters international awareness and respect for other cultures and connects students to an international network of bilingual schools.
Before- and after-school care is available, with pre-school care included from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m., and after-school care from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Lunch is served in the cafeteria with supervision. Clubs offer a range of extracurricular activities that can be booked for one semester. Facilities include a gym, a library, an outside soccer field, a dedicated gardening space, and a multipurpose playground.
The school participates in SIS international activities such as the SIS Cup and the Intercountry Activity, connecting students with SIS schools worldwide. During SIS Cup, teams compete in a spirit of sportsmanship and fun. The Intercountry Activity has included international math days, gift exchanges, storytelling, photo campaigns, and Ozobot-based IT activities. SIS Best Essay Award recognises the top written theses by SIS graduates.
The campus is bright and welcoming, with a library, gym, outside soccer field, and a dedicated gardening space. The day runs from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with lessons from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and after-school care until 6:00 p.m. Lunch is provided and supervised. Flexible drop-off and pick-up arrangements support families.
SIS Milano-Basiglio is a day primary school in Basiglio, Milan, offering a bilingual Italian–English programme for ages 6 to 11. It sits within the SIS network and teaches the Italian curriculum enriched with an international perspective, with immersion in both languages for the Primary School. The Basiglio campus is a renovated, light-filled building at Via don Silvio Coira 45, designed for technology-enhanced learning and continuity from Kindergarten to College within SIS. The day runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with lunch and after-school care until 6:00 p.m., and flexible drop-off. Facilities include a library, a gym, an outside soccer field, a dedicated gardening space and a multipurpose playground. Students study in Italian and English with two teachers per class (one Italian-speaking, one English-speaking). The programme participates in SIS activities, including the SIS Cup, Intercountry Activity, and the SIS Best Essay Award, with clubs in Arts, Culture, Language and Service.
