Italy, Milan
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1. Submit an Enquiry. Complete the Enquiry Form to request information about St. Louis School and book a personalised tour. The Admissions Team is ready to welcome prospective families and guide you through the process. You can indicate your preferred Campus to arrange a private tour of Archinto Campus, Caviglia Campus, or Colonna Campus.
2. Visit the School Campus. The Admissions Team will contact you to arrange a private tour of the school. Tours are arranged per your schedule and may involve meeting campus staff. The school operates on Archinto, Caviglia, and Colonna campuses in Milan.
3. Complete the Application Form. You will receive a unique link to access the online form. Please enclose a copy of your child's most recent school report and any other required documents. If you have questions, the Admissions Team can help clarify what's needed.
4. Assessment. From Year 1 upwards, parents/guardians must register for an assessment before enrolling their child. A non-refundable fee of €100 is payable to the school. We endeavour to inform parents of assessment results within 5 working days and will allocate places accordingly.
5. Acceptance. We endeavour to inform parents of assessment results within 5 working days and will allocate places at the school accordingly. Accepted families will receive details on the next steps to finalise enrollment.
6. Enrolment. Upon acceptance of a place at the school, parents will be asked to sign both the enrollment and School Regulation forms. This completes the admissions process for the chosen campus.
7. Admissions Team. The Head of Admissions is Barbara Grassi. Admissions Officers include Erin Hudson (Caviglia), Caterina Bassani (Colonna), and Sandra Mary Aitken (Archinto). They oversee intake and are available to respond to questions across the three Milan campuses.
Nsouli Scholars Programme provides a full scholarship for up to 50 students at any one time to attend Inspired schools for the duration of their education. Scholarships are awarded to individuals of Lebanese origin. The programme honours Nadim Nsouli, founder of Inspired, and aims to expand the community and opportunities across Inspired's schools.
St. Louis School – Archinto Campus offers a specialized high school experience for students aged 14 to 18, located within the historic Palazzo Archinto in central Milan. This 17th-century palace provides a unique learning environment where modern education meets Italian heritage, situated steps away from the Duomo. Students follow a two-stage academic pathway: the Cambridge IGCSE program in Years 10 and 11, followed by the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma in Years 12 and 13.The campus is particularly known for its consistent academic performance, having maintained the highest average IB Diploma score in continental Europe for several consecutive years. Facilities include six dedicated science and computer laboratories equipped with 3D printers and virtual reality tools to support a strong focus on STEM subjects. Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes personal growth through the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award and a variety of CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) initiatives, alongside professional university guidance tailored for international applications.