American School of Milan vs The British School of Milan - Sir James Henderson

	A American School of Milan Milan, Italy	T The British School of Milan - Sir James Henderson Milan, Italy
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €13,950 - 24,750	Fees / year €14,490 - 24,900
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), American Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 885	Pupils 780
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1962	Opened 1969
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
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 The British School of Milan is located in the north‑east of Milan, between the centre and Milano Due. It is about a 10‑minute walk from two Green Line Metro stations on the M2 line (Udine and Lambrate FS) and a short drive from Linate Airport. The campus has entrances on Via Pisani Dossi, 16 (Main Entrance) and Via Rombon.
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 Early Years, Primary, Senior (Sixth Form).
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 Independent not-for-profit British international day school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Over 70 nationalities are represented on campus.	Pupil nationality mix Pupils come from over 40 countries; around forty 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 English Language Support for pupils learning English as an Additional Language; Learning Support with a specialised team; individualised learning plans for pupils with recognised SEND; Senior School exam access arrangements when appropriate.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Italy
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure In Primary, the school day starts at 08.45 (Registration 08.45–09.00); lessons 09.00–10.20; break 10.20–10.40; lessons 10.40–12.00; Lunch 12.00–13.20; lessons 13.20–15.20; After‑School Co‑Curricular Activities 15.20–16.30.
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 School transport is provided by Frigerio Viaggi; contract starting from the 2025/26 academic year; booking via the provided link; contact bsm@frigerioviaggi.com or +39 0362 350363.
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 Tuition fees (annual and per-term billing) - EUR 14,000 per year: Nursery and Reception (Private). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 5,600 (due 31 May), 30% = EUR 4,200 (due 31 October), 30% = EUR 4,200 (due 31 January). - EUR 15,400 per year: Nursery and Reception (Corporate). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 6,160 (due 31 May), 30% = EUR 4,620 (due 31 October), 30% = EUR 4,620 (due 31 January). - EUR 16,300 per year: Year 1 and Year 2 (Private). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 6,520, 30% = EUR 4,890, 30% = EUR 4,890. - EUR 17,900 per year: Year 1 and Year 2 (Corporate). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 7,160, 30% = EUR 5,370, 30% = EUR 5,370. - EUR 17,900 per year: Year 3 and Year 4 (Private). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 7,160, 30% = EUR 5,370, 30% = EUR 5,370. - EUR 19,700 per year: Year 3 and Year 4 (Corporate). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 7,880, 30% = EUR 5,910, 30% = EUR 5,910. - EUR 18,800 per year: Year 5 and Year 6 (Private). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 7,520, 30% = EUR 5,640, 30% = EUR 5,640. - EUR 20,600 per year: Year 5 and Year 6 (Corporate). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 8,240, 30% = EUR 6,180, 30% = EUR 6,180. - EUR 20,100 per year: Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 (Private). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 8,040, 30% = EUR 6,030, 30% = EUR 6,030. - EUR 22,100 per year: Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 (Corporate). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 8,840, 30% = EUR 6,630, 30% = EUR 6,630. - EUR 21,500 per year: Year 10 and Year 11 (Private). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 8,600, 30% = EUR 6,450, 30% = EUR 6,450. - EUR 23,600 per year: Year 10 and Year 11 (Corporate). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 9,440, 30% = EUR 7,080, 30% = EUR 7,080. - EUR 22,700 per year: Year 12 and Year 13 (Private). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 9,080, 30% = EUR 6,810, 30% = EUR 6,810. - EUR 24,900 per year: Year 12 and Year 13 (Corporate). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 9,960, 30% = EUR 7,470, 30% = EUR 7,470. Registration and admissions fees - Registration fee (new pupils Nursery & Reception): EUR 2,900. - Registration fee (new pupil Years 1–13, first child): EUR 5,400. - Registration fee (each new sibling Years 1–13): EUR 3,900. - Registration fee is non-refundable and is a one-time payment due on initial enrolment; payment must be made within 10 days of receiving the offer. - Entrance assessment test and SEN test: EUR 300 payable in advance; this amount is deducted from the registration fee if a place is confirmed. Music lessons, clubs and co-curricular charges - Individual music lessons: 40-minute lesson EUR 41; 60-minute lesson EUR 61. - After-school clubs: EUR 178 per club per term. Twilight Club, Mandarin Club and Varsity Club fees are determined after sign-up and do not have a fixed published fee. English as an Additional Language (EAL) fees - Senior EAL, per term: Support Level A EUR 2,850; Level B EUR 2,350; Level C EUR 1,850; Level D EUR 1,300; Level E EUR 780. Academic Writing Course EUR 370. - Primary EAL packages, per term: Gold EUR 2,850; Silver EUR 2,000; Bronze EUR 1,150. Italian and Italian mathematics tuition (per term) - Primary School Italian: EUR 270 per term and EUR 450 per term (both amounts published). - Senior School Italian & Maths: EUR 780 per term and EUR 850 per term (both amounts published). Other fees and services - IGCSE examination fees vary by number of subjects; benchmark range published: EUR 1,000 to EUR 1,200. - IB examination fee varies by year; benchmark published: EUR 1,150. - Compulsory educational trips are not included in tuition and are billed separately on demand. - Bus service is provided and billed by a third-party transport company; bus costs are additional. - Lunches are billed separately at EUR 7.80 per lunch (excluding VAT). Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard tuition billing is split as follows: 40% due 31 May, 30% due 31 October, 30% due 31 January. Other fees and term-based services follow the payment dates shown in the school's payment schedule. - Late or overdue payments incur interest at a rate of 2% per annum. Pupils whose fees are overdue by 15 days or more may be excluded from the school until outstanding amounts and related interest are settled in full. Withdrawal, refunds and penalties - The registration fee is non-refundable. - If a student withdraws after the published notice deadlines a penalty of EUR 3,000 will be charged. - The EUR 300 entrance assessment/SEN test fee is payable in advance and is deducted from the registration fee if a place is confirmed. Fee payment options and bank details - All payments must be made by bank transfer to the school account as follows: The British School of Milan Srl, Banca BPM, IBAN: IT35Y0503401647000000008407, BIC/SWIFT: BAPPIT21G57. Discounts - Sibling discounts on tuition only: 12% discount for the third child attending at the same time; 65% discount for the fourth child attending at the same time (discounts apply only when children attend concurrently).
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement All students wear a uniform. Years 7–13 wear trousers, shorts or skirts in blue denim, navy blue, black or beige; Sixth Form (Years 12–13) wear a blue and white striped shirt with the school logo and a jumper if desired; Nursery to Year 11 wear a polo shirt with a V-neck jumper. Uniforms can be purchased from LM School Uniforms (Nursery–Year 13) and Hobby & Volley for the PE kit.
Food options	Food options —	Food options The school uses Pellegrini Catering Services. All Nursery to Year 11 students have lunch on site and may bring a packed lunch or have a school lunch. Sixth Form students may have a school lunch or go out to a local cafe with written parental permission. Lunches are billed termly. A Food Quality Coordinator monitors the menu with Pellegrini's nutritionist, and there is a cafe/bar at morning break and vending machines around the site.
House system	House system —	House system Primary has three Houses—Foxes, Crocodiles and Dolphins. Pupils belong to a House, accumulate points for good behaviour and achievement, and a House Cup is awarded each term. Senior has three Houses—Darwin, Caxton and Seacole—headed by two Student Council members; the Student Voice coordinates charity activity and inter-house competitions across sport, drama and music.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership The British School of Milan SRL (an Italian 'società a responsabilità limitata') runs the school and is 100% owned by The Sir James Henderson British School of Milan (ETS). The SRL is governed by a Board of Directors; the school is regularly inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) and is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC) and COBIS.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details Follows the English National Curriculum from ages 3 to 16, with IGCSE in Year 11 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the Sixth Form. Nursery to University: Early Years 3-5; Primary 5-11; Senior 11-18.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results IB Diploma Programme average 37.3 points; IGCSE results 9-4 grades 100%; University entry 100%.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression 100% university entry.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Three IB Diploma Programme scholarships awarded annually to high-ability students entering Year 12; scholarships last two years and may cover up to 100% of tuition, based on merit and means testing. Internal and external candidates may apply.
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 The school delivers PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education) in a safe environment, enabling students to explore issues such as cultural diversity and healthy living. The Senior School assigns each pupil to a tutor who takes an active interest in their academic work and co-curricular involvement, while Primary pupils have a classroom teacher who fulfils the same role. Students participate in PSHE sessions, school assemblies and wider learning to develop personal and social competencies. The pastoral system supports well-being and happiness across curricular and co-curricular life. A counsellor provides confidential counselling to help students address personal concerns and develop coping strategies, and there is a broader programme to combat stress and support well-being.
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) The Learning Support Department identifies and supports pupils with specific educational needs, working with teachers, parents and students to create an inclusive learning environment. The department offers one-to-one or small-group support and aims to help pupils access the curriculum and reach their potential. Specific learning difficulties are recognised, assessed and catered for, with individualised learning plans for SEND students. Access arrangements for exams are arranged in the Senior School where appropriate to ensure equal opportunities. A range of teaching approaches, small-group or one-to-one sessions and technology are used to support inclusive learning; a SEND & Learning Support Policy exists.
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 Many students have English as their first language, and ongoing English language support is provided until pupils are fully confident in their language skills. The Learning Support Department coordinates language development and inclusive education for EAL students. An EAL policy is published in the Key Policies.
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 The School Counsellor offers independent and confidential counselling to students. There is a broader programme that provides strategies to combat stress and support well-being. The on-site School Nurse provides medical and first aid support and the school maintains First Aid at Work trained staff. The PSHE programme and pastoral care underpin mental wellbeing and resilience across year groups.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding A Safeguarding Policy exists, with references to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and related child protection policies. A designated e-Safety Officer works with the leadership team, pastoral team and ICT department to implement resources and measures to keep pupils safe online. Tutor time and PSHE activities address contemporary safety issues, including internet trends, security settings and pupils' digital footprints. The school maintains safeguarding procedures consistent with statutory guidance and monitors responses to concerns through its policy framework.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview The British School of Milan is located at Via Pisani Dossi, 16, Milano 20134, Italy. It is a not-for-profit British international school serving over 700 pupils from around 40 nationalities aged 3 to 18. The campus provides a safe, well-located environment for learning and play with small class sizes. It delivers a rigorous British curriculum in English and supports a broad co-curricular programme including music and the performing arts, with alumni regularly returning for concerts. The school emphasizes pastoral care and academic achievement.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities The on-site facilities include a gym, and the school uses a range of local and specialist sporting facilities to support co-curricular sport across all key stages during lunchtimes, after-school and weekends.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities The campus houses a Learning Resource Centre (library), Science Laboratories, a Computer Suite, a Digital Suite, a Music Classroom, a Drama Studio, an Art Classroom, and dedicated subject classrooms to support the British curriculum in English for ages 3–18. The facilities are described as well-resourced to foster a high-quality teaching and learning environment.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities The co-curricular programme offers 100+ after-school activities. Educational trips and visits supplement classroom learning, including sports tournaments, debate competitions, Model United Nations conferences, and science and history excursions. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is part of the programme, and events such as the BSM Eisteddfod and The Sir James Lecture Series are part of school life.
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 Established in 1969, the Sir James Henderson British School of Milan offered a British-style education to Milan's international expatriate community. It operates as an independent, not-for-profit organization serving pupils from nursery to university, and has grown from a handful of students to around 700 pupils drawn from about forty nationalities. It is now known as The British School of Milan (BSM), formerly the Sir James Henderson School. All Sixth Formers pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
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 The school has an international student body representing around forty nationalities, and a strong, supportive network of parents and Friends. Pupils participate in a wide range of sports and the performing arts; music and art are highlighted, and alumni return for regular concerts. The school aims to foster a strong sense of community involving students, staff, parents and alumni.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association Friends is The British School of Milan's parent group. Our goal is to support and strengthen a sense of community and improve and enhance communication between parents, teachers, governors and students. All parents are automatically members and the Class Representative Network coordinates involvement, while Friends organizes social and fundraising events. Groups within Friends include Bus, Lunch, Uniform, Welcome, and Parent Co-Curricular; events include a Christmas Fair, a Careers Fair, an Alumni University Fair and a Summer Aperitivo, with funds raised supporting outdoor improvements, the Primary Wild Garden, theatre lighting, shade areas, music equipment, recording equipment, IT hardware and more. For more information, please contact friends@bsm.school.
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 Educational trips supplement and enrich teaching; they range from local day trips to month-long international expeditions. Regular international excursions include sports tournaments in Switzerland and Austria, debate competitions, Model United Nations conferences in France and Spain, and Maths and History competitions in Luxembourg, Austria and Belgium. World Challenge Expeditions include Vietnam and Cambodia; there have been trips to Croatia with Operation Wallacea; theatre visits in French, Italian, Spanish and English; geography investigations in Piacenza, Verona and Elba; and Science visits to CERN. Each educational visit is comprehensively assessed for risk and safety.
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 Art Twilight Class and after-school art-based clubs run in the primary and senior schools. The Media Production Club offers video and content production projects spanning pre-production to post-production. Digital Advertising Strategies lets students explore branding and online advertising, including Google Ads basics and SEO. There are five choirs (Primary School Choir, Junior Choir, Senior Choir, Chamber Choir, and Parents'/Friends' Choir) and ABRSM is the center for instrumental tuition in Italy, with about 200 students.
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 The co-curriculum includes theatre visits in French, Italian, Spanish and English. Model United Nations exposes students to global issues, with conferences such as Paris MUN, Barcelona MUN and Milan MUN. BSM Eisteddfod is a house competition blending culture with academic subjects. The Sir James Lecture Series brings leading figures from sport, arts and society to speak to the school community.
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 co-curricular programme includes a rich array of clubs and activities during the school day, after-school, weekends and some holiday periods. Pupils in the Primary and Senior Schools benefit from an outstanding range of co-curricular activities. There is an After-School Care Club for Nursery and Reception. The everyONE initiative aims for every Year Group to participate in at least one co-curricular activity each academic year.
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 The school has a tradition of service and local and international charity projects. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award offers Bronze in Year 10 and Silver and Gold in Year 12, with four sections (Skills, Physical Recreation, Voluntary Service, Adventurous Journey) and a Residential Project at Gold level. The Sir James Lecture Series fosters community engagement with speakers from business, academia and society.
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 Leadership opportunities are integrated into co-curricular sport, with PlayMaker Award in Primary and the Young Leader Award in the Senior School. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award includes leadership development across its four sections. The Sir James Lecture Series provides opportunities to hear from leaders in sport, business and the arts.
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 Sport is offered across lunchtimes, after-school and weekends with a wide range of after-school sport clubs. The programme emphasises values such as sportsmanship, integrity, respect, effort, humility and teamwork. There is an After-School Care Club for Nursery and Reception. The everyONE initiative ensures Year Groups participate in at least one co-curricular activity each year, promoting balanced well-being through active involvement.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision English is the medium of instruction at The British School of Milan. English Language Support is provided for pupils learning English as an Additional Language (EAL) to enable participation and academic success in the curriculum, in the Primary School. Additional Italian language support is offered in two categories: Native Speakers (preparation for Italian state exams) and Non-native Speakers (to improve Italian), with after-school sessions. The Italian provisions cover both Primary and Senior Schools, including Italian literature, grammar, history, geography, science and mathematics, and the Italian state exams have a 100% pass rate reported.
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Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
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 The school is academically non-selective. The admissions criteria are fourfold: 1. Interview; 2) Reports and reference from the child's current school; 3) Assessments in English and Mathematics; 4) Availability of places in the relevant year group. 1. Interview: Usually with the Head of the Primary School for Primary admissions or with the Head of Key Stage for Senior School admissions; the interview discusses the curriculum, subject choices and school life, and is followed by a tour of the School. 2. Reports and reference: The latest reports and a reference from the child's current school are required. 3. Assessments: Standardised assessments in Senior School admissions determine whether a child can access a curriculum delivered in English; generally there are no assessments to enter the Primary School. 4. Availability: Demand for places is high and particularly competitive in key year groups, so parents are advised to apply early; the School maintains a balance of British, Italian and international students within each year group. For enquiries, complete the BSM online application form. The school has rolling admissions with no fixed deadline for applications. Years 10 and 12 Entry Information for September 2026 details the following: Year 10 Entry requires birth between 1 September 2011 and 31 August 2012; Year 12 Entry requires birth between 1 September 2009 and 31 August 2010. Registration and Subject Choice Form deadline is 15 September 2025; Entrance Exam Dates are 8 October 2025 for Year 10 and 15 October 2025 for Year 12; Interviews are in November 2025; Offers are confirmed by email; Acceptance Deadline is two weeks after the offer.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Three IB Diploma Programme scholarships are awarded annually to students of high academic ability. A Scholarship recognises a student's academic performance, potential and participation in school life, and scholars are leaders in the Sixth Form and the broader school community. Scholarships are open on a competitive basis to all candidates who meet the eligibility criteria; awards are merit-based. External candidates should complete the main application form and email admissions to add their child to the scholarships list; internal candidates should email admissions to be added. The 2026-27 academic year is the current focus; the application deadline is 31 October. Schedule for awarding scholarships: Registration closes 31 October; Scholarship assessment in the first week of November; Interviews in the first week of December; Announcement of award in the third week of December; late applicants are not considered. The scholarships are for entry into Year 12 (age 16+), lasting two years (Years 12 and 13). The value is means-tested and can be up to 100% of tuition; the minimum is 20% of tuition, with awards based on declared family income following a set procedure and subject to annual means-testing. The award is based on merit after the scholarship assessment, the interview, and a satisfactory reference from the pupil's current school. The scholarship assessment consists of an online general-ability test (taken remotely under supervision) and an online scholarship interview. The examination is English-language; practice papers are not provided. Examinations take place at the school on the scheduled dates. The scholarship interview is conducted by the Scholarship Committee and lasts about 30 minutes; only candidates who perform sufficiently well in the written examination are invited to the interview. The decision to award a Scholarship is made by the Principal on the Scholarship Committee's recommendation. The Board of Governors does not participate in the decision-making. If a candidate is unavailable on the specified dates, examinations and/or interviews cannot be rescheduled. Continuation of a Scholarship depends on good school reports, attendance and punctuality; the Principal may reduce or withdraw an award for unsatisfactory progress, or for non-payment or breach of the Parental Code of Conduct. All other terms apply as described by the Scholarship Committee.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist The school does not publish waiting lists by year group; admissions operate on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline for applications.
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