American School of Milan vs ICS Milan International School

	A American School of Milan Milan, Italy	I ICS Milan International School Milan, Italy
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €13,950 - 24,750	Fees / year €15,560 - 29,280
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), American Curriculum	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 885	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Italian
Opened	Opened 1962	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The campus is at Via Karl Marx 14, 20073 Noverasco di Opera, Milan, Italy. It sits in a residential and sporting complex about 6 km south of Milan's city center, next to Le Rovedine Golf Club, with a swimming pool and tennis facilities located directly opposite the campus. The school is part of the Milan metropolitan area and is served by an extensive bus network from the city center and nearby towns.	Location Three campuses in Milan: ICS Symbiosis at Viale Ortles 46, 20139 Milano; ICS Colletta at Via Colletta 27, 20135 Milano; ICS Tenca at Via Carlo Tenca 2, 20124 Milano. Head Office: Ludum S.R.L., Viale Ortles 46, 20139 Milano.
Stages	Stages Early Childhood (EC1–EC2) and Kindergarten (KG). Elementary (Grades 1–5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and High School (Grades 9–12).	Stages Nursery (12 months to 3 years); Kindergarten (3 to 5 years); Primary School; Middle School; High School.
School type	School type Independent, co-educational day school; IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme since 1983; accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.	School type International day school offering an IB World School program (MYP) and recognised as a paritaria school accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Over 70 nationalities are represented on campus.	Pupil nationality mix 55 nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support English Language Learner (ELL) support is available. Admissions include English language proficiency testing and placement decisions to support students who need language assistance.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Italy
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Extensive bus network from Milan city center and surrounding towns; a sample route is bus 222 from Milan to Pieve Emanuele or Opera, with a stop at Noverasco di Opera.	Bus service details A school bus service operates in the Milan area in partnership with Todde Bus for ICS Symbiosis, ICS Colletta and ICS Tenca, with Group Stops, Individual Stops and a Late Bus option; registration is via bus@icsmilan.com; group stops and fees are published, including deposits and route details.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and Registration Fees - Application fee (one-time, non-refundable): EUR 300. - New student admission fee (one-time, non-refundable; KG through Grade 12): EUR 5,000. New EC1–EC2 students pay this admission fee when they enter Kindergarten. - Annual enrollment fee (per student, due on enrollment): EUR 1,350. Building and Maintenance Fund / Other compulsory entry charges - Building & Maintenance Fund: EUR 2,500 per year for the first four years in attendance (charged on enrollment as part of registration fees). - Annual PTO/association fee: EUR 25. Annual Tuition — Private and Corporate rates (per student, by year group) - Early Childhood (EC1–EC2): Private EUR 12,300 \| Corporate EUR 14,800. - Kindergarten – Grades 1–2: Private EUR 16,100 \| Corporate EUR 18,600. - Grades 3–5 (Upper Elementary): Private EUR 16,700 \| Corporate EUR 19,200. - Grades 6–8 (Middle School): Private EUR 19,600 \| Corporate EUR 22,100. - Grades 9–10 (High School): Private EUR 21,500 \| Corporate EUR 24,000. - Grades 11–12 (High School): Private EUR 23,100 \| Corporate EUR 25,600. Payment / Billing schedule and payment terms (how amounts are invoiced and typical installment amounts) - Registration fees and the Building & Maintenance Fund are due upon enrollment. Remaining tuition and optional fees may be paid according to one of the school's published plans. - Payment options offered (examples and resulting amounts using the private annual tuition): - Early full payment: pay full tuition by the school's early-payment deadline and receive a 1% tuition discount (example deadlines and discount apply to the corresponding academic year). Example: EC1–EC2 private tuition EUR 12,300 → discounted amount EUR 12,177 (1% off). - Full payment by the main deadline: pay the full annual tuition by the main deadline (no discount). Example: EC1–EC2 private tuition EUR 12,300 → EUR 12,300 due by the deadline. - Two-part payment plan (60% / 40%): pay 60% of tuition by the first deadline and 40% by the second deadline. A surcharge/interest of 4% applies to any outstanding balance after the first deadline. Examples (private-rate amounts): - EC1–EC2 (EUR 12,300): 60% = EUR 7,380 due by first deadline; 40% = EUR 4,920 due by second deadline (outstanding balances after the first deadline incur +4% on the unpaid portion). - Kindergarten–Grade 1–2 (EUR 16,100): 60% = EUR 9,660; 40% = EUR 6,440. - Grades 3–5 (EUR 16,700): 60% = EUR 10,020; 40% = EUR 6,680. - Grades 6–8 (EUR 19,600): 60% = EUR 11,760; 40% = EUR 7,840. - Grades 9–10 (EUR 21,500): 60% = EUR 12,900; 40% = EUR 8,600. - Grades 11–12 (EUR 23,100): 60% = EUR 13,860; 40% = EUR 9,240. - Families paying private rates receive a sibling discount: EUR 500 reduction for the second child and EUR 1,000 reduction for the third child (applied to tuition). Families failing to finalize re-enrollment by the published re-enrollment deadline are charged a late fee of EUR 500 per student. Optional and Additional Fees (typical annual amounts) - Transportation (school bus): Milan & suburbs EUR 3,350; Arese EUR 4,350 (annual). - Cafeteria/lunch (approximate annual amounts): Lower Elementary (EC–2nd grade) EUR 950; Upper Elementary (3rd–5th) EUR 1,150; Middle/High School (6th–12th) EUR 1,360. Cafeteria may also be prepaid in units (example pre-paid amount EUR 350). - Laptop lease (Grades 6–12): EUR 600 per year (personal laptop required for Grades 6–12; leasing from the school is available at the stated annual charge). - Other possible charges: exam fees for Italian preparation programs and any curriculum-specific assessment fees; optional extracurricular activities, trips, and materials are invoiced separately as required. Boarding fees - The American School of Milan operates as a day school; boarding/residential fees do not apply. Refund information - The published fee materials for the academic year list registration, admission, building fund and tuition charges, but do not include a detailed, explicit refund or withdrawal schedule in the fee summary. Parents should note that application fees and the New Student Admission Fee are described as non-refundable where specified. Fee payment methods and practical payment details - The school publishes bank account details for fee payment and provides an online payments facility; bank transfer is an accepted method. The school offers payment plans (annual, semester/two-part, and monthly or other installment plans as published) and details for completing payments are provided through the school's billing / pay online facilities. Points to note (concise) - All registration fees and the Building & Maintenance Fund are due on enrollment. Tuition may be paid in full (with an early-payment discount if paid by the early deadline), or via the school's published installment options (example: 60%/40% plan with a 4% charge on outstanding balances after the first deadline). - The fee schedule distinguishes Private and Corporate tuition rates; optional services (transport, lunch, laptop) are charged in addition to tuition; sibling discounts are available for families paying Private rates. If any specific numeric rounding or per-payment arithmetic is required for import into your database, use the annual tuition figures above and apply the payment-plan percentages shown (60% / 40% or full payment discounts) to compute the exact invoice amounts for each installment.	Fee details Application & Admission Charges - New student application fee (payable at time of application, where applicable): €100 (applies from Year 2 for Symbiosis). - New student one‑off admission fee (payable at first enrolment, for the first child): Nursery & Kindergarten €800 (Colletta / Tenca), Primary €1,500, Middle School €2,500, High School Year 10–11 €2,500, High School Year 12–13 €3,000. These amounts are charged once at first enrolment. - Yearly registration fee (paid annually at the time of enrolment): Nursery / Kindergarten €800–€1,100 depending on campus, Primary €1,100–€1,120, Middle School €1,100, High School €1,300 (exact level/campus values as stated in the fees outline). Tuition fees by campus and year group (school year S.Y. 2025/26) — annual amounts and per‑installment (instalment schedule below) ICS Symbiosis (annual tuition, private rate / corporate rate) - Primary Year 1: €12,550 / €16,200. Per instalment (25% / 50% / 25%): Private €3,137.50 / €6,275.00 / €3,137.50; Corporate €4,050.00 / €8,100.00 / €4,050.00. - Primary Years 2–6: €15,680 / €19,330. Per instalment: Private €3,920.00 / €7,840.00 / €3,920.00; Corporate €4,832.50 / €9,665.00 / €4,832.50. - Middle School Years 7–9: €18,720 / €22,370. Per instalment: Private €4,680.00 / €9,360.00 / €4,680.00; Corporate €5,592.50 / €11,185.00 / €5,592.50. - High School Years 10–11: €19,340 / €22,990. Per instalment: Private €4,835.00 / €9,670.00 / €4,835.00; Corporate €5,747.50 / €11,495.00 / €5,747.50. - High School Years 12–13: €20,750 / €24,400. Per instalment: Private €5,187.50 / €10,375.00 / €5,187.50; Corporate €6,100.00 / €12,200.00 / €6,100.00. ICS Tenca (annual tuition, private rate / corporate rate) - Early Years (Nursery & Kindergarten): €12,060 / €15,470. Per instalment: Private €3,015.00 / €6,030.00 / €3,015.00; Corporate €3,867.50 / €7,735.00 / €3,867.50. - Primary Year 1: €12,550 / €16,160. Per instalment: Private €3,137.50 / €6,275.00 / €3,137.50; Corporate €4,040.00 / €8,080.00 / €4,040.00. - Primary Years 2–4: €13,270 / €16,880. Per instalment: Private €3,317.50 / €6,635.00 / €3,317.50; Corporate €4,220.00 / €8,440.00 / €4,220.00. - Primary Years 5–6: €13,870 / €17,480. Per instalment: Private €3,467.50 / €6,935.00 / €3,467.50; Corporate €4,370.00 / €8,740.00 / €4,370.00. ICS Colletta (annual tuition, private rate / corporate rate) - Nursery & Kindergarten: €12,060 / €15,470. Per instalment: Private €3,015.00 / €6,030.00 / €3,015.00; Corporate €3,867.50 / €7,735.00 / €3,867.50. Other annual charges (per student) - Yearly lunch fee: amounts vary by campus and level. Typical values shown for S.Y. 2025/26: Symbiosis €1,650; Tenca Nursery & Kindergarten €1,410, Tenca Primary €1,610; Colletta €1,410. Lunch fees are charged annually (payment deadline noted below). - School bus (annual): “Individual Stops” return €3,850; single trip €3,140. “Group Stops” return €2,550; single trip €1,900. (Milan area services.) - Language support (where required) — one‑off annual charge payable by November 30: Level 1 €3,000; Level 2 €5,000; Level 3 €8,000. - Additional services charged separately (not included in the tuition and lunch fees): educational trips, arts performances/events, personal equipment, individual digital device (from Year 2), apps and suggested books, school uniforms, after‑school programmes, extracurricular activities, July summer school. Sibling discounts - 10% reduction for the second child, 20% reduction for the third child, 40% for the fourth child and beyond (applies to tuition). Billing schedule and payment terms - Yearly tuition instalment schedule (standard): 1) First instalment 25% payable at the time of enrolment; 2) Second instalment 50% payable by August 31; 3) Third instalment 25% payable by November 30. These instalments apply to the annual tuition amount as shown above. Specific dates in the published schedule refer to the corresponding calendar year (e.g., by 31 August and 30 November). - Yearly registration fees and the one‑off admission (una tantum) fees are payable at enrolment as stated. Lunch fee payment is requested by August 31. Application fee (where applicable) is payable at the time of application. Language support fees are payable by the specified November deadline. - The amounts shown are VAT‑exempt under the cited law in the fees outline. Refunds / withdrawal - No specific refund or withdrawal terms are stated in the published S.Y. 2025/26 fees outlines. The fees documentation does not set out a detailed refund schedule for cancellations, withdrawals or unused services. Fee payment methods - Payments may be made by bank transfer, cheque, credit card, bancomat or cash, in accordance with applicable law. Notes on what the fees include / exclude - Fees include yearly tuition from September to June (per the school calendar) and the meals service where a lunch fee is shown. Fees exclude educational trips, arts performances/events, external exams, personal educational materials and devices, school uniforms and additional services such as after‑school care and the school bus (unless the bus is separately selected).
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement The school has uniforms; uniforms are available through the ICS Milan Shop, including the S.Y. 2025/26 collection.
Food options	Food options —	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership Head Office Ludum S.R.L. operates the school. The three Milan campuses are ICS Symbiosis, ICS Colletta and ICS Tenca. The school is a member of Globeducate.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details Nursery follows the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Preschool through Year 6 follow the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), and ICS Milan is a PYP Candidate School with Italian language and culture integrated into the PYP curriculum. Middle School (Years 7–9) offers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), with English and Italian studied and an additional language available (French or Spanish). High School (Years 10–11) uses Cambridge IGCSE examinations, and Years 12–13 offer the IB Diploma Programme (DP), with the DP Core including Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS), and an Extended Essay. Italian curriculum integration is provided via Scuola Paritaria, aligning Italian language and culture with the international curriculum.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Approximately 5:1, based on about 1,000 students and 200 teachers across ICS Milan's campuses.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results IGCSE examinations are taken in Years 10-11 and the Diploma Programme (DP) is offered in Years 12-13. IGCSEs are academically rigorous and include compulsory exams. Across Globeducate schools, many ICS Milan students achieve grades within the top 10% globally.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression The school provides university preparation through a dedicated counselling team, guidance for university applications, and resources such as Unifrog to compare courses and manage applications. Students are supported to attend university fairs, visit universities, and receive materials in the library; the Diploma Programme explicitly prepares students for university and beyond, helping them choose universities and complete applications.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school uses PATHS (Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies) as part of the Social and Emotional Curriculum. All children participate in regular guidance lessons through PATHS to develop social-emotional competencies. A guidance counselor visits each classroom bi-monthly to teach social skills. The daily routine includes a Morning Meeting to build classroom community and a positive climate for learning. Teachers implement Responsive Classroom strategies to weave social-emotional learning into daily instruction. The program emphasizes cooperation, responsibility, empathy and self-regulation as foundational learning dispositions.	Social & emotional learning ICS Milan places social and emotional wellbeing at the center of its approach from the earliest years through to secondary. Kindergarten emphasises social and emotional wellbeing and partners with families so every child feels safe, supported and understood. The Primary School is committed to nurturing wellbeing, giving pupils a voice and agency. The Nursery is designed to support wellbeing and emotional development, with staff tailoring experiences to promote wellbeing and build confidence. A pastoral programme supports all students across Globeducate schools to foster emotional wellbeing and resilience.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Students diagnosed with mild to moderate learning needs receive targeted support in math, literacy and phonics. Learning support specialists design lessons for small groups inside or outside the classroom. All students may access early reading support using the Wilson Reading Intervention Program. Student learning is supported by learning specialists who work in small groups or with individuals to target each child's specific needs. ASM supports students with mild to moderate learning needs.	Special educational needs (SEN) ICS Milan is a mainstream, inclusive school with an inclusion policy that provides opportunities for students of differing abilities. The Inclusion Policy describes learning support for mild to moderate needs and the use of Individualised Educational Plans (IEP/PEI) created by GLI. The school provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision across Primary and MYP with a dedicated team and personalised programmes. EAL provision includes entrance assessment and ongoing tracking to adjust provision, and withdrawal classes are available as appropriate to help students access the curriculum. The school aims to provide every student with the best chance to reach their potential through differentiated support.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English is the primary language of instruction. English Language Learners (ELL) in third through fifth grade are tested with the WIDA assessment to determine language level. Students may be eligible to receive English language support through the English Language Specialist, with Beginning and Intermediate speakers receiving additional support in small groups and/or in-class. In addition, there is an after-school English club to reinforce English for beginners. Students enrolled in their first year of beginning ELL will not be eligible for Italian Language B as they will attend ELL classes for language learning during this time.	English as an additional language English is the predominant language of learning. In Early Years, 100% of the curriculum is delivered in English; in Primary and MYP, around 80% of the curriculum is delivered in English to non-native speakers (about 20% is delivered in Italian as part of the Paritaria status). A specialised team of EAL teachers delivers personalised programmes and EAL is taught across Primary and MYP. Entrance assessments determine language needs at entry, and ongoing tracking uses formal assessment frameworks to adjust provision. The aim is to enable all EAL students to access mainstream subjects and participate fully in the curriculum.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing All children participate in regular guidance lessons through PATHS, the Social and Emotional Curriculum, to support emotional and social competencies. PATHS fosters self-regulation, cooperation and empathy as foundational skills. The guidance counselor visits classrooms bi-monthly to reinforce social skills and wellbeing. The school uses Morning Meeting and Responsive Classroom strategies to promote a positive climate for learning. These initiatives support students' mental well-being and personal development.	Mental wellbeing ICS Milan emphasises emotional wellbeing as part of its holistic education. The Head of School describes a supportive community that nurtures emotional wellbeing and character across three campuses. Kindergarten places a strong focus on social and emotional wellbeing and partnership with families to ensure safety, support and understanding. The Nursery and Primary environments embed wellbeing through relationships and routines, with pastoral programmes in place to support all students.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding ICS Milan is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone in the organisation, with mandatory safeguarding training and designated safeguarding leads. The policies cover safeguarding and child protection, online safety, safer recruitment, and early help procedures. The curriculum includes Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education to promote safety and wellbeing.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview ICS Milan operates three campuses in Milan: Symbiosis, Colletta and Tenca. Symbiosis hosts Primary and Secondary School students (ages 5 18) on a 10,000 square meter site with an outdoor area of about 6,000 square meters. Colletta serves Nursery to Primary on 1,600 square meters and includes a 15 by 6 meter swimming pool, two separate playgrounds for Nursery and Kindergarten, Innovation Laboratories, and fully resourced teaching rooms. Tenca serves Nursery to Primary on 2,600 square meters and offers dedicated spaces, separate playgrounds for Early Years and Primary, and an indoor gym plus a lunchroom. The campuses are described as state-of-the-art to meet students' needs.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities Symbiosis features an indoor gym and a semi-Olympic 25-meter indoor swimming pool, with an outdoor multifunctional playground on around 6,000 square meters. Colletta includes a 15 by 6 meter swimming pool. Tenca offers an indoor gym.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities Symbiosis hosts Primary and Secondary School. Colletta provides Innovation Laboratories for children and fully resourced, brand-new teaching rooms. Tenca offers dedicated spaces and cozy, child-friendly learning environments, including an indoor gym and a lunchroom.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities Summer School is offered as part of Special Programmes. ICS Plus After School provides after-school programming. After School Care is available.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Founded in 1962, the American School of Milan (ASM) is an independent, co-educational college preparatory day school located south of Milan. ASM has educated international students from more than 53 countries for more than 60 years. The school provides schooling in English for students from age 3 through high school and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program as part of its IB World School status. It is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of ECIS and MAIS. ASM emphasizes a technology-forward program with a one-to-one laptop program for grades 6-12.	History —
Community	Community ASM has an international community with students from more than 53 countries and 102 represented nationalities. The student body is about 836 students with about 102 full-time faculty. Community service is part of the ASM experience, with students required to complete 50 hours of community service during their freshman and sophomore years. The school supports a technology-forward learning environment, including a one-to-one laptop program for grades 6-12.	Community ICS Milan serves a diverse community of students from a range of nationalities, cultures and backgrounds. English is the main language of learning, and the curriculum supports a range of student abilities. The school provides a supportive and internationally-minded community across three campuses, and works in partnership with families to nurture academic excellence, emotional wellbeing, and a strong sense of character. As part of Globeducate, ICS Milan shares a vision to prepare students to become global citizens who can shape the world.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association ICS Friends has evolved from the founding PTA. As volunteers, both parents and teachers, our mission is to celebrate and foster our school community. Our Values are Inclusive, Caring, and Safe. In 2021 two ICS parents, Elke Palmaers and Federico Mastroleo, founded the first PTA at ICS Milan and were its first Chairs. ICS Friends is the natural evolution of the PTA and operates as a self-funded group that invests in school projects and donates to local organizations. Giving Projects have supported numerous organizations and totals donated over €24,500 in the past three years, while the Year Book and annual competitive activities have contributed €10,100 for school projects.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual ASM is an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Junior and senior courses are taught at the IB Diploma level, with students able to earn the IB Diploma, IB Course Certificates, or the American High School Diploma. Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) is part of the IB program. The school provides schooling in English and operates a one-to-one laptop program from grades 6-12.	Academic & intellectual ICS Milan offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Preschool to Year 6, and is a candidate IB World School for the Diploma Programme, with the Liceo providing IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme. Italian language and culture are integrated with national standards within the curriculum. The approach is transdisciplinary and inquiry-based, aiming to develop internationally minded, confident learners.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The arts program includes theatre and music with student productions such as All Shook Up, The Little Mermaid Jr., Clue, The Sound of Music, and Shrek. There is an active music program featuring ABRSM music exams, a string orchestra, and bands including rock and jazz. A yearbook and chess clubs are part of the arts and creative offerings.	Arts & creative Arts are embedded in the timetable, with Arts (Art and Design, Music and Drama) taught in Primary. Kindergarten includes specialist sessions in the Arts, Music, and a Chinese language focus, alongside swimming and PE. The ICS Plus After School programme offers courses in theatre, band and a student newsroom for broader artistic and creative experiences. Students can engage with the ICS Insights student newspaper.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language ASM offers Italian B SL/HL/ab initio, French B SL/HL/ab initio, and Spanish B SL/HL/ab initio as part of IB language acquisition. Education is conducted in English. IB language and literature courses include English A1 Language and Literature HL/SL and Italian A1 Language and Literature HL/SL.	Cultural & language Italian Language is taught in Primary (4 sessions per week) alongside English (5 sessions) and Mathematics taught in English, with Social Studies delivered in English and Italian. The curriculum integrates Italian language and culture within the national framework. In Kindergarten, learning is in English with a multilingual staff and specialist sessions including Chinese.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Elementary and upper school students can choose from activities including chess, cooking, math club, tennis, fencing, gymnastics, and karate. Performing arts are active, with student productions and talent showcases providing opportunities for performance and collaboration. Clubs such as yearbook and chess are among the creative and social offerings.	Social & hobbies The After School Programme features courses across arts, languages, science, sport and technology, designed to complement the academic curriculum and build creativity, critical thinking and collaboration. Secondary School courses are expanded with new options to increase student involvement in school life. The PYP Exhibition showcases student curiosity, courage and action, reflecting active student engagement beyond the classroom.
Community & service	Community & service Students are required to complete 50 hours of community service during their freshman and sophomore years. Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) is a structured program integral to ASM's IB curriculum. CAS integrates service with creative and physical activities to emphasize social responsibility.	Community & service ICS Milan has an active parent community through ICS Friends (the contemporary PTA), focusing on inclusion, care and safety while supporting school initiatives. The PTA has led fundraising and community projects, donating funds to local organizations and producing the annual Yearbook. Community events such as Spring Fair, Winter Holiday events and Movie Nights are organized to strengthen school life and partnerships.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Model United Nations is a thriving student activity. National Honor Society (NHS) is active to develop leadership and service opportunities. University counselors provide guidance and support for college admissions and university planning.	Leadership & professional The school emphasizes student leadership through IB-related inquiries and exhibitions, notably the PYP Exhibition, which highlights curiosity, courage and action by students. The IB framework and its coordinators guide program design across the cycle, promoting leadership-minded learning and student agency.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing ASM offers major team sports, swimming, golf, and tennis. The European Sports Conference provides opportunities for varsity teams among European international schools. The Learning Forest supports outdoor learning and environmental education on campus.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Wellbeing is integrated into the timetable through Personal Social Education and balanced daily routines, with Physical Education included in the Primary schedule. Specialist sessions in Kindergarten include swimming and PE, and the After School Care provides supervised time for play or homework. Summer School offers swimming weekly for younger children and a broader programme of sports, science and English for older students, with extended hours options.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision English is the main language of learning. Italian language and culture are integrated into the PYP curriculum. Chinese is offered as a specialist language in Kindergarten. Learning in Kindergarten is conducted in English, and the teaching team includes multilingual staff to support language development.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching English is the main language of learning. Italian language and culture are integrated into the PYP curriculum to meet national and international standards. Learning in Kindergarten is in English, and the teaching team includes multilingual staff to support language development. ICS Milan serves students from 1 to 18 years.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs Nursery provides an immersive experience in an intercultural, English-speaking environment.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations Authorized IB World School for the Diploma Programme; Candidate School for the IB Primary Years Programme; Middle School offers the IB Middle Years Programme; Recognised Paritaria school by the Italian Ministry of Education with Italian language and culture integrated into the curriculum.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Online application procedure. ASM welcomes applications from qualified, diverse students throughout the school year, with the majority of students entering in September or January.	Admissions EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES GENERAL CONDITIONS School year 2023/2024 Foreword 1.1 Ludum S.r.l., with registered office at Viale Ortles 46, 20139 Milano, VAT number 15857591000 and Tax Code 06691820960, provides extracurricular activities services at the Infants School, the Primary School, and the First Grade Secondary School named ICS Milan International School at the premises of Viale Ortles, 46; Via Tenca 2; Via Pietro Colletta 27, Milano. 2. Parties, beneficiary and object of the contract 2.1 This Contract (the “Contract”) is governed by the following general conditions (the “General Conditions”) and is entered into between Ludum S.r.l. (the “Ludum” or “the Institute”) and the undersigned Parent 1 jointly and severally with the undersigned Parent 2 (the “Parents”) as identified in the personal data sheet. 2.2 The beneficiary of the Contract is the student indicated in the present Contract (the “Student”). 2.3 If one of the Parents cannot sign this Agreement, the signing Parent declares, aware of the criminal and administrative consequences for those who issue declarations not corresponding to the truth under art. 76 DPR 445/2000, that he/she has made the choice in agreement with the other Parent. 2.4 The Contract concerns the provision of extracurricular services according to the training offer of the various sites published on the ICS Milan website (the “Courses”) as well as the provision of the Afterschool Care service (ordinary after-school care). The training offer specifies: the name and a brief description of the educational objectives, the day, time and place of the Course, the lesson calendar and duration, the participation fee, the age ranges to which it is addressed and the minimum number of participants required for activation. 2.5 Ludum commits to continuously deliver the Courses aimed at achieving the objectives referred to in the previous article, to inform Parents about the services offered and the access modalities, and to support the Student in the realization of the educational-didactic path. 2.6 If the Student should prove not suitable to attend a specific Course, Ludum reserves the right to reject the application and arrange the reimbursement of unused lessons. 3. Enrollment in Courses and attendance 3.1 Group Courses are activated only if the minimum number of participants is reached. It is possible to enroll in Courses that have been activated for the current year and that are not full. Ludum will inform Parents in advance which Courses are not activated and which students do not fit within the maximum number allowed according to enrollment priority. 3.2 Individual Courses are activated upon parental request based on the teacher's availability. Specifically regarding the music lessons for individual courses, these cannot be canceled or moved outside the time agreed at the start of the year. Lessons missed for any reason, including health reasons, will not be refunded for any reason; in any case Ludum guarantees the possibility of two (2) make-up lessons to be held in June of each year. 3.3 Enrollment in Courses is done by completing the appropriate online form in the dedicated sections of the site to which Parents may freely access. 3.4 Parents and their delegates undertake to respect the start time of lessons, as well as to collect Students personally or through their delegates (with a delegation) at the end of lessons. 3.5 In case of absence of the teacher or any organizational impediment, the missed lessons will be recovered during the month of June of each year. 3.6 For the Afterschool Care service, as for the Courses, there is no right to refund or to recover days missed due to illness or for any other reason. 4. Payments and right of withdrawal 4.1 Parents undertake to pay the amounts that will be previously communicated and subsequently confirmed, within 7 days of receipt of the Course confirmation. 4.2 Payments can be made: - By bank transfer to Ludum S.r.l., IBAN IT65G0200801639000106339093, indicating in the purpose the name and surname of the Student and the designation of the Course and school year of reference (in this case a copy of the payment receipt must be sent by e-mail to Ludum). - At the secretaries of the individual schools via bank transfer, cheque, debit card, credit card or cash within the legal limits. - Online, through the “Shop ICS Milan”, accessible at shop.icsmilan.com/it/. 4.3 The enrollment fee includes participation in the extracurricular activities provided by the ICS training offer, excluding any personal equipment (e.g., uniforms, sports gear, etc.). 4.4 Parents may withdraw from the Contract at any time by sending a specific withdrawal notice by registered mail to Ludum S.r.l.; withdrawal does not exempt from payment of the full participation fee. 4.5 In any case, reimbursement of the amount already paid is not guaranteed in the event of withdrawal after the student has attended at least two (2) days of Course or Afterschool Care service. If withdrawal is communicated before the second day, ICS commits to refund 70% of the amount paid and will retain 30% to cover organizational costs. 4.6 Total or partial non-attendance, for illness or any other reason, does not exempt from payment of the total participation fee. 4.7 Failure to pay the enrollment fee in full or in part within the established terms results in automatic termination of the Contract with the consequent immediate cessation of the service, without prejudice to Ludum's right to pursue performance and damages. 5. Termination 5.1 Any health condition of the minor will not be considered valid grounds for termination of the Contract. 6. Privacy 6.1 In accordance with European Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR), the personal data provided by the parent will be collected by Ludum for the sole purposes of providing Courses under art. 6.1(b), in accordance with the Privacy notice received at registration. 7. Exceptions and disputes 7.1 These General Conditions may be amended in whole or in part only by measures taken by the legal representative. For any dispute arising from the execution and/or interpretation of these General Conditions of Contract, the Milan Court has exclusive jurisdiction, to the exclusion of any other forum. 8. Express acceptance 8.1 In accordance with industry practice for online contracts, Parents have had the opportunity to read carefully and store these General Conditions on a durable medium. 8.2 In particular, Parents were made aware of the conditions set out in Articles 3 (Enrollment in Courses and attendance), 4 (Payments and right of withdrawal) and 5 (Termination) of these General Conditions, which are expressly accepted pursuant to Articles 1341 and 1342 of the Italian Civil Code. Source: turn4view0
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