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Italy, Milan
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St. Louis School, Milan has more than 25 years of experience delivering education. It blends the British National Curriculum with the Italian Curriculum, and in High School offers the International GCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, with IB results described as the No.1 School in Europe. The school operates across three campuses—Archinto (Years 10–13), Caviglia (EYFS to Year 9), and Colonna (EYFS to Year 9). Its history includes founding and expansions: moving from Viale Piceno to Via G.B. Morgagni to accommodate growth; the opening of the Via Caviglia Campus and its Middle and High School, the Pantano High School, the Colonna Campus, and the Palazzo Archinto campus with 340 students and top IB scores in continental Europe. The school adapted with virtual learning during the pandemic and is celebrating its 25-year milestone.
The school has a dynamic, well-established, world-class community that thrives with the support of Milanese and international families. It is described as a welcoming school community and educates about 1,800 students across three campuses. The curriculum emphasizes cultural awareness and linguistic practice across every subject.
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.
