Andersen International School vs BDC School

	A Andersen International School Milan, Italy	B BDC School Milan, Italy
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €12,270 - 24,000	Fees / year €6,500 - 16,500
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 0 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils 600	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Italian	Instruction language English, Italian
Opened	Opened 2000	Opened 2013
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Via Don Carlo San Martino 8, 20133 Milano, Italy. The campus sits on over 18,000 square metres in Milan and is described as the largest international school in Milan.	Location BDC School operates across four campuses in northern Italy: Milano (Via dei Fontanili 1, Via dei Fontanili 3, Via Pietrasanta 14), Cologno Monzese (Via A. Volta 16), Meda (SCUOLA SAN GIUSEPPE, Via Orsini 35), and Rimini (INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF RIMINI, Via Santa Chiara 40). The Milano campuses are located in the city and connected by public transport, and the other campuses are in the Lombardy region and Rimini.
Stages	Stages Pre School (2–4 years), Primary School (5–10 years), Middle School (11–13 years), High School (14–17 years).	Stages Early Years; Primary School; Middle School; High School IGCSE & A-Levels; STEM High School AI & Data Science; Cambridge Online School
School type	School type Private independent international day school.	School type The school is a fully accredited international bilingual school with campuses in Milano, Cologno Monzese, Meda and Rimini.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Over 600 students from diverse nationalities; a mix of cultures and nationalities from around the world.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The Psychological Listening Desk provides welfare and counseling support for students.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation British National Curriculum (United Kingdom).	Country affiliation Italy.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure School runs Monday to Friday, from 8:30 to 16:30.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details External bus operators serve the Milan area; providers include Autonoleggio Mauceri, Autonoleggio Canella, and Autonoleggio Papalino. Timetables and stops are arranged after feasibility checks and enrollment minimums; a Bus Authorization Form must be submitted.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and admission fees - Admission fee (payable once upon first enrolment): - Pre‑primary / Primary / Middle: EUR 2,600 for the 1st child; EUR 1,500 for the 2nd child. - High School: EUR 2,600 for the 1st child; EUR 1,500 for the 2nd child; EUR 1,000 for the 3rd child. - Registration fee (payable annually at registration): - Pre‑primary / Primary / Middle: EUR 1,200 per year. - High School: EUR 1,000 per year. - Admission test fee (one‑off, non‑refundable): EUR 200 (applies to all new students). Tuition fees by year group (installments and annual totals) Note on installment schedule: I payment, II payment and III payment are the standard instalments (see Billing schedule). All amounts below are shown per child and given as I / II / III installments followed by the Total annual amount. - Pre‑Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Reception (Pre‑school) - 1st child: I EUR 5,100 / II EUR 4,100 / III EUR 3,070 — Total EUR 12,270. - 2nd child: I EUR 5,100 / II EUR 4,100 / III EUR 2,100 — Total EUR 11,300. - 3rd child: I EUR 5,000 / II EUR 3,200 / III EUR 2,000 — Total EUR 10,200. - School lunch: annual EUR 1,520 (charged as EUR 760 in the second and third instalments). - Year 1 (Primary Year 1) - 1st child: I EUR 6,100 / II EUR 5,100 / III EUR 4,010 — Total EUR 15,210. - 2nd child: I EUR 6,100 / II EUR 5,100 / III EUR 3,200 — Total EUR 14,400. - 3rd child: I EUR 6,100 / II EUR 5,100 / III EUR 2,690 — Total EUR 13,890. - School lunch: annual EUR 1,520 (charged as EUR 760 in the second and third instalments). - Years 2–4 (Primary Years 2–4) - 1st child: I EUR 6,100 / II EUR 5,100 / III EUR 5,010 — Total EUR 16,210. - 2nd child: I EUR 6,100 / II EUR 5,100 / III EUR 4,010 — Total EUR 15,210. - 3rd child: I EUR 6,100 / II EUR 5,100 / III EUR 3,500 — Total EUR 14,700. - School lunch: annual EUR 1,520 (charged as EUR 760 in the second and third instalments). - Years 5–6 (Primary Years 5–6) - 1st child: I EUR 7,100 / II EUR 5,100 / III EUR 5,080 — Total EUR 17,280. - 2nd child: I EUR 7,100 / II EUR 5,100 / III EUR 4,100 — Total EUR 16,300. - 3rd child: I EUR 7,100 / II EUR 5,100 / III EUR 3,700 — Total EUR 15,900. - School lunch: annual EUR 1,520 (charged as EUR 760 in the second and third instalments). - Middle School (Years 7–9) - 1st child: I EUR 7,100 / II EUR 5,710 / III EUR 5,600 — Total EUR 18,410. - 2nd child: I EUR 7,100 / II EUR 5,200 / III EUR 5,100 — Total EUR 17,400. - 3rd child: I EUR 7,100 / II EUR 5,100 / III EUR 4,600 — Total EUR 16,800. - School lunch: annual EUR 1,520 (charged as EUR 760 in the second and third instalments). - High School — MYP 4–5 (Years 10–11) - 1st child: I EUR 8,000 / II EUR 7,000 / III EUR 7,000 — Total EUR 22,000. - 2nd child: I EUR 8,000 / II EUR 6,000 / III EUR 5,200 — Total EUR 19,200. - 3rd child: I EUR 8,000 / II EUR 6,000 / III EUR 4,000 — Total EUR 18,000. - High School — DP1–DP2 (Years 12–13) - 1st child: I EUR 9,000 / II EUR 8,000 / III EUR 7,000 — Total EUR 24,000. - 2nd child: I EUR 8,000 / II EUR 7,000 / III EUR 6,000 — Total EUR 21,000. - 3rd child: I EUR 8,000 / II EUR 6,000 / III EUR 4,000 — Total EUR 18,000. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard installment due dates: - I payment: by 20 June 2026. - II payment: by 20 September 2026. - III payment: by 31 January 2027. - Bank transfer details for payments (bank charges to be covered by the payer): - Pre‑primary / Primary / Middle payments to: INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CHILD'S STUDIES SRL — Crèdit Agricole / CARIPARMA — IBAN IT72S0623009512000063597826 — BIC CRPPIT2P610. - High School payments to: INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION S.r.l. — Crèdit Agricole / CARIPARMA — IBAN IT82Q0623009512000063647942 — BIC CRPPIT2P610. - All amounts must be paid net of bank charges; bank charges are the responsibility of the payer. Boarding fees - Boarding is not offered; the school is a day school. Other costs and compulsory extras - Costs explicitly not included in tuition (examples): didactic materials; books and digital platforms; computer platforms and software; teaching laboratories and workshops; school trips and compulsory workshops; pre‑ and after‑school services; extra‑curricular activities (some optional activities have additional fees); school uniforms (compulsory from Kindergarten) and backpacks/trolleys. Chromebook is compulsory in Primary and is not included in the tuition price. - School lunch: annual EUR 1,520 (charged in the second and third instalments as EUR 760 each where shown). - Optional costs called out separately in High School: IB DP2 examination fees and certain external lectures/workshops may incur extra charges; optional private lessons or activities (e.g. piano) incur separate charges. - Discount policy for multiple children: discount for the 2nd and 3rd child applies only when those children attend at the same time. Refunds and non‑refundable items - The admission test fee of EUR 200 is explicitly non‑refundable. No other specific tuition refund terms are listed in the fee documents. Fee payment options - The fee documents list bank transfer (IBAN / BIC) as the payment mechanism and provide the receiving entity and IBAN for the relevant institute. Bank charges must be paid by the payer.	Fee details Application and Registration Fees - FIRST REGISTRATION (one-off, first year only): - EUR 1,500 (Milano, all classes). - EUR 500 (Meda, all classes). - EUR 1,500 (Cologno: from Nursery to Middle School); EUR 0 (Cologno High School). - ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE (payable each year): - EUR 1,000 (Milano, all classes). - EUR 550 (Meda, all classes). - EUR 1,000 (Cologno: Nursery to Middle School); EUR 500 (Cologno High School). Annual Tuition Fees (listed by campus and year group) - MILANO (annual tuition per student): - Nursery (Via Pietrasanta 14): EUR 6,500. - Kindergarten: EUR 9,750. - Primary School (Year 1–Year 6): EUR 10,300. - Middle School (Year 7–Year 9): EUR 10,500. - High School (Scienze Umane, Year 10–Year 11): EUR 11,000. - High School (Scienze Umane, Year 12–Year 14): EUR 12,000. - High School (IGCSE, Year 10–Year 11): EUR 12,000. - High School (A-Level, Year 12–Year 13): EUR 15,000. - MEDA (annual tuition per student): - Kindergarten: EUR 5,500. - Primary School (Year 1–Year 6): EUR 6,000. - Middle School (Year 7–Year 9): EUR 6,500. - COLOGNO MONZESE (annual tuition per student): - Nursery: EUR 6,695. - Kindergarten: EUR 6,695. - Primary School (Year 1–Year 6): EUR 7,210. - Middle School (Year 7–Year 9): EUR 7,725. - High School (Scienze Applicate, Year 10–Year 14): EUR 6,500. Cafeteria / Canteen and Meal Charges - CANTEEN / LUNCH FEE (where applicable): - Milano: EUR 1,500 (all classes). - Meda: EUR 1,500 (all classes). - Cologno: EUR 1,500 (Nursery to Middle School); High School (3 lunches per week) EUR 1,000. - Additional published lunch reference (all grades) EUR 1,515 in some campus/annex material. Standard Extras / Mandatory Supplements - COMPANY PREMIUM (all classes): EUR 1,500 (Milano, Meda, Cologno). Optional services and after-school care - EARLY MORNINGS (5 days): EUR 800 (all campuses/classes where offered). - AFTERSCHOOL (all campuses/classes where offered): - 5 days: EUR 1,800. - 3 days: EUR 1,100. - 2 days: EUR 900. - 1 day: EUR 500. Exams, assessments and Cambridge / Online programme fees - English Language Assessment (one-time): EUR 200. - IGCSE Exam (per subject) at BDC School Milan: EUR 200 per subject. - A-Levels Exam (per subject) at BDC School Milan: EUR 250 per subject. - Cambridge Online (IGCSE / A-Levels) fees (Cambridge Online programme admission/registration as published in annex): for example, IGCSE (6 subjects per year) admission fee EUR 5,650; A-Levels (3 subjects per year) registration fee EUR 5,150 (Cambridge Online specific fee items published separately). Other costs (uniforms, materials, trips, insurance, etc.) - Specific charges for school uniform, textbooks, educational materials, optional trips, and student insurance are not itemised in the school fee schedules that list annual tuition, registration and the services above; these costs are typically charged separately when applicable. Refunds and withdrawal - The publicly posted fee schedules do not include a detailed refund or withdrawal policy within the fee documents themselves; certain competition- and scholarship-related rules note that enrollment contract fees (initial registration, annual enrollment fee, canteen) remain payable even for scholarship winners and that the school may withhold or require payment under specified conditions. Families should note that no comprehensive refund terms are published in the fee documents. Billing schedule and payment terms - The fee schedules provide the list of amounts (registration, annual tuition, canteen, extras) but do not publish a standard billing timetable (for example exact invoice dates or installment schedule) or detailed payment terms in the fee sheets themselves. The school's published documents state that tuition and cafeteria fees may be changed with prior notice by a specified deadline. Specific invoice timing, installment options, late-payment penalties, and accepted payment methods are not itemised in the publicly available fee schedule documents. Fee payment options - The publicly available fee schedules do not list accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit card, direct debit) inside the fee sheets; families are billed for registration, tuition, canteen and optional services as separate line items in the schedules above. Administrative notes (published conditions visible in fee documents) - The school reserves the right to change tuition or cafeteria fees but states that any changes will be communicated no later than December 31 of the preceding school year. Scholarship awards do not cover enrollment-contract fees and canteen charges, which remain payable by scholarship recipients. Summary of available published amounts - The amounts above are the published registration, annual tuition and standard service fees listed in the school's official fee schedules for the upcoming academic year; canteen, company premium, early-mornings and afterschool prices are published as fixed yearly charges per student where applicable. Note on missing details in the published fee documents - The publicly posted fee sheets list amounts but do not supply a full billing schedule (invoice dates or installment plan details), detailed payment terms, accepted payment method list, or a complete refund/withdrawal policy within the same fee documents. For parents entering data into an external database, the numerical fees and service charges above are the published line items; the fee schedules do not include the operational payment mechanics and refund clauses in the same documents.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Uniform policy is mandatory across levels. The official uniform supplier is LM SCHOOL UNIFORMS. Pre-Primary and Primary (Nursery–Year 6) daily uniform consists of a blue jumper or vest, a white polo shirt, blue trousers, unisex shorts, and a blue skirt or dress. Nursery wears comfortable play attire; a blue tracksuit and white T‑shirt are suggested. From Year 1 onward, uniforms are required and not included in tuition; Kindergarten and Reception may wear the sports uniform daily. For trips and events from Year 1, girls wear a scarf and boys wear a tie. Shoes and socks must be blue or black; laces are allowed only for children who can tie them. From Year 1 to Year 4, a backpack is required, and Year 5–6 use a trolley. For Nursery and Kindergarten, nap-time blankets are purchased at the school office. Middle School (Year 7–9) daily uniform includes a blue sweater or vest, white shirt or polo, blue trousers, unisex shorts, and a trolley backpack; a white lab coat is required for science labs. High School (IB) daily uniform includes a blazer and pullovers from the official supplier, a white shirt or polo, and dark blue jeans/trousers/skirt/dress (from the official supplier or plain). A white lab coat with gloves and safety goggles is required for science labs. The sports uniform comprises track pants, shorts, capri pants or leggings, a T‑shirt and sweatshirt. Shoes must be blue or black. The top part of the everyday uniform must be purchased from the official supplier; non‑decorous garments are not allowed.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Lunch is provided by the canteen. Mensa is listed as a lunch option in tuition schedules, with a charge of 730 EUR per year for certain year groups.	Food options Canteen is available at the Cologno campus; lunches are offered and an annual canteen fee applies (€1,500 per year).
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Independent private international school, not influenced by external funding. Paritaria school status; recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education (MIM).	Governance and ownership BDC School is owned by BDC srl; governance is led by Founder & CEO Irene Piazza Roncoroni, Managing Director Marco Paschina, and campus principals.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Andersen International School follows the British National Curriculum from Nursery through Year 9. The Liceo (Upper School) offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The campus spans over 18,000 square meters and supports an international educational environment. Primary and Middle Schools are Paritarie and recognized by the Italian Ministry of Public Education (MIM). The Middle Years Programme (MYP) is offered in years 4 and 5 as preparation for the Diploma Programme (DP), and Andersen High School is a Candidate School for the MYP and pursuing IB World School authorization. All teachers delivering IB programs participate in ongoing professional development accredited by the IB.	Curriculum details BDC School offers continuous education from early years through high school. The curriculum is bilingual, integrating the Italian curriculum with the Cambridge curriculum. In Early Years, IEYC is used with English language immersion. Primary follows the Cambridge International Primary Curriculum alongside the Italian national curriculum, with technology integration and emphasis on active participation. Middle School combines Italian and English with the Cambridge International Curriculum. High School offers a four-year international pathway with IGCSEs in the first two years and A Levels in the final two years, including study of Italian language and culture and Made in Italy project-based learning.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The IB Diploma Programme is widely recognized by universities worldwide.	Higher education progression Continue their academic journey at Italian universities. They can access prestigious international universities. The High School pathway prepares students for university studies in Italy or abroad.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented The school emphasizes developing each student's individuality and unique talents. From early years, differences are encouraged as a source of personal enrichment within a diverse, internationally open community.	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning BDC School cultivates social-emotional skills, creativity, critical thinking and resilience. The mission emphasizes social-emotional development as a core part of the learning experience. The school maintains an international approach that combines global perspectives with local culture to support intercultural understanding. Emotional development seminars are held for students and families, focusing on body, relationships and emotions. The programs are integrated across campuses, reinforcing social-emotional learning through real-life contexts.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language BDC School is a fully accredited international bilingual school from Nursery to High School. English and Italian mother tongue teachers support instruction. Students develop language and communication skills in both Italian and English through the Cambridge International Curriculum. The curriculum integrates Italian heritage with international approaches to bilingual learning. The Milan and Meda campuses, plus Rimini International School, offer bilingual programs across multiple age groups.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing Emotional development seminars address body, relationships and emotions and help interpret children's emotions. The school emphasizes social-emotional skills and resilience as part of the learning. The seminars are designed for students and families, reflecting a holistic approach to wellbeing. They are part of a broader social-emotional learning framework across campuses (ages 0–18).
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school has an 18,000 sqm campus in downtown Milan. The campus includes classrooms and artistic and scientific labs, a theatre and auditorium, gyms and spaces dedicated to sports, and a spacious garden and recreational areas. Inside, every classroom is equipped with cutting-edge tools and high-quality materials. The community welcomes students from over 40 nationalities.	Facilities overview BDC School operates across several campuses in the Milan metropolitan area, including Fontanili 1, Fontanili 3, Pietrasanta and Cologno Monzese, serving students from early years through high school. The campuses blend tradition with modernity and feature high-quality teaching spaces equipped with the latest technology, as well as dedicated STEM facilities. An IMCD STEM Lab is located within BDC School and is used by students from kindergarten to secondary school. The Pietrasanta campus offers a state-of-the-art nursery with spaces filled with natural light and an indoor swimming pool, plus indoor play areas to support exploration and creativity. Welcoming common areas and a canteen support community, well-being and collaboration across campuses.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The school has gyms and spaces dedicated to sports.	Sports facilities The Pietrasanta campus features an indoor swimming pool, designed to promote physical well-being from a young age. Fontanili 3 provides a large outdoor play area for younger children, supporting outdoor activity and recreation. The Summer Camp program includes football with the AC Milan Academy Elite Experience, illustrating the schools' engagement with sports. The Rimini Camp offers sports, sun and sea as part of its activities, expanding sport-related opportunities beyond Milan. Campus designs emphasize spaces for physical education and active learning as part of the broader curriculum.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school has classrooms and artistic and scientific labs.	Academic facilities STEM education is central, with the STEM Lab at Cologno Monzese described as a heart of the educational offering, dedicated to science, technology, engineering and mathematics. High school facilities across Fontanili 1 and Fontanili 3 include modern classrooms integrated with the latest technology to support innovative learning. Fontanili 1 highlights state-of-the-art teaching facilities and a STEM lab designed to encourage experimentation and problem-solving. The IMCD STEM Lab, inaugurated in October 2022, serves students from kindergarten to secondary school, reinforcing cross-age STEM work. The Pietrasanta nursery emphasizes spaces designed for growth and learning in a nurturing environment with natural light and play-based elements.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Musical instrument lessons (Piano, Guitar, Violin, Pop Singing); Artistic Gymnastics; Baby Gym; Chess; Choir; Fencing; Football; Newspaper Club; Homework Club; Baby Modern Dance; Robotics & LEGO Constructions.	Extra curricular facilities After-school activities extend learning beyond class hours with options in sport, art, music and robotics. The Summer Camp program offers creative, class-based and sports activities, with language certifications available for older participants through Cambridge Assessment English. Field trips to museums, historic sites, cultural institutions and local businesses enrich the curriculum outside the classroom. The PTA fosters parental involvement, and the Student Council provides a forum for student representation in school life. Events and shows, including concerts, art exhibitions, science fairs and plays, contribute to a vibrant, collaborative community.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The ownership of the school remains private and individual, since the year 2000, the year of its founding. Laura Donzelli is the founder and CEO. The school brands itself as the biggest International School of Milan.	History Founded in 2013, BDC School is an international bilingual school. The BDC School has three campuses in the Milan metropolitan area serving over 600 students aged 0 to 18 from 35 countries. The campuses are in Milan (Via dei Fontanili 1 and 3; Via Pietrasanta 14), Cologno Monzese (Via A. Volta 16), and Meda (Scuola San Giuseppe, Via Orsini 35). A Rimini campus, the International School of Rimini (Via Santa Chiara 40), is also part of the BDC network.
Community	Community The Andersen International School community is diverse and multicultural, welcoming over 40 nationalities. The school emphasizes English-language education delivered by native-speaking teachers. The campus spans 18,000 square meters in downtown Milan. The school has been in operation for more than 25 years.	Community BDC School maintains an active community life with a PTA that promotes collaboration between parents and teachers to support and improve the student experience. Through regular PTA meetings, events and initiatives, parents have the opportunity to participate actively in school life. The school life framework includes After School programs, a Student Council, and regular school trips and events that engage families. The IMCD STEM Lab was inaugurated in October 2022 and is used by students across age groups. A School Bus service is available to help families with transportation.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association The PTA (Parent-Teacher Association) promotes collaboration between parents and teachers to support and improve the student experience. Through regular meetings, events and initiatives, the PTA offers parents the opportunity to participate actively in school life. The PTA contributes to the well-being of students and the school community. After School activities involve families as part of the school community. The Student Council represents student interests and works with teachers on projects to promote inclusive, vibrant school life. Regular events and trips are part of school life, encouraging family engagement.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Activities take place after school from Kindergarten through High School, Monday to Friday. The most popular clubs are Drama, Football, and Art. Other offerings include musical instrument lessons (Piano, Guitar, Violin, Pop Singing), Artistic Gymnastics, Baby Gym, Chess, Choir, Fencing, Football, Newspaper Club, Homework Club, Baby Modern Dance, and Robotics & LEGO Constructions.	Academic & intellectual The school teaches in a bilingual program with 50% Italian and 50% English. It is a Cambridge Assessment International Education partner; Cambridge's programs and certifications accompany students from primary education through secondary and pre-university studies. They enjoy a proven reputation as excellent preparation for higher education, work and life.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Musical instrument lessons are offered in Piano, Guitar, Violin, and Pop Singing. There is a Choir and a Drama club, and an Art club. These activities provide opportunities to explore creativity and artistic expression.	Arts & creative The school engages students in art-focused projects such as La matita delle idee and Urbino in acquerello. BdC School uses these creative projects as part of the educational experience. Art-related activities are integrated into learning through these initiatives.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language The school teaches a bilingual program with 50% Italian and 50% English. An English Summer Camp is offered. Cambridge International Education programs and certifications accompany students from primary through middle and pre-university studies. BdC School guides students to develop an international mindset to become global citizens.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The school offers a wide range of after-school clubs from Monday to Friday. Popular clubs include Drama, Football, and Art; Chess and Newspaper Club provide strategic and communication opportunities. The program also includes Baby Gym, Artistic Gymnastics, and Baby Modern Dance.	Social & hobbies After-School Activities, Afternoon Corsi Pomeridiani, Weekend BdC, and Summer Camp are offered. A School Bus service is available. These options provide after-school and weekend engagement.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service BdC has partnerships with Centro Umanamente coop soc ONLUS.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Football and Artistic Gymnastics are among the sports offered; Baby Gym is available as well. The campus features an 18,000-square-metre outdoor space and extensive indoor facilities to support after-school activities.	Lifestyle & wellbeing BdC has partners in golf and fencing, indicating sports involvement. After-school and weekend programs, including Weekend BdC and Summer Camp, support physical activity and balanced routines.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is the language of instruction for the British Curriculum; the Italian Curriculum is offered for primary education and is aligned with MIUR. Italian is taught as part of that programme, and Spanish is studied as a third language. In both Primary and Secondary, teachers collaborate across English and Italian to provide bilingual learning, and a dedicated language teacher supports students needing extra help in English or Italian.	Language provision The school offers English and Italian as the languages of instruction. There are English and Italian mother tongue teachers. The curriculum combines the Italian curriculum with the Cambridge international curriculum, supporting bilingual language development. English and Italian play important roles in the primary curriculum.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching Teachers collaborate with Italian counterparts to deliver learning across English and Italian languages.	Bilingual teaching The school is a fully accredited international bilingual school offering instruction in English and Italian, with English and Italian mother tongue teachers.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Early Years are English-language immersion.	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Becoming part of Andersen International School's community involves four steps. Book a Visit: Call the secretariat to schedule an appointment and a visit to the school. Documents Required: Parents are invited to send a copy of the child's most recent school report. This information helps determine the appropriate educational approach. Entrance Test: For students applying to primary school onward, there is an entrance test. The results are communicated to parents in the days that follow. Enrollment: To complete the enrollment process, sign the enrollment contract and pay the admission and enrollment fees. We strongly recommend enrolling your children at Andersen International School during the early years (nursery and kindergarten) to guarantee a place in subsequent classes. Come visit the largest international school in Milan. The only school that trains the leaders of the future.	Admissions Step 1. Fill out the Admissions form directly on the website. The Admissions team will guide and support you through the application process. For more information or to ask questions, contact the admissions team. A meeting can be scheduled using the Schedule a meeting link on the Admissions page. Step 2. Book an interview with the Campus Admissions Manager to discuss your child's specific needs and to learn more about the school. The Admissions team will guide you through the process during this interview. If you have questions, contact the team for assistance. You can schedule this interview via the Schedule a meeting link.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships BDC School offers scholarships to deserving students through a collaboration with the I Care Onlus Association and the support of educators, parents, entrepreneurs and volunteers. It is the first high school in Italy to offer full scholarships through a pitch competition. The competition is open to all Italian and international students in the last year of middle school or equivalent. Participants must demonstrate curiosity in solving local social and climate problems with solutions that can have a global impact, and proposals are encouraged to address issues identified during the World Economic Forum.
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