Andersen International School vs Canadian School of Milan -Vivaio Campus
Andersen International School and Canadian School of Milan -Vivaio Campus are both in Milan, about 2 km apart. Both schools offer IB programmes. Andersen International School also offers British and EYFS, and Canadian School of Milan -Vivaio Campus also offers Cambridge IGCSE and Canadian. Published annual fees are close, at €12,270 - 24,000 for Andersen International School and €13,300 - 21,650 for Canadian School of Milan -Vivaio Campus. Andersen International School takes pupils from 2 to 18, and Canadian School of Milan -Vivaio Campus from 11 to 18. Andersen International School is the larger school, with around 600 pupils to Canadian School of Milan -Vivaio Campus's 400.
IB (MYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Curriculum
IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Canadian Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
600
Pupils
400
Typical class size
Typical class size
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Typical class size
18
Instruction language
Instruction language
English, Italian
Instruction language
English, Italian, French
Opened
Opened
2000
Opened
2004
Bus service
Bus service
Yes
Bus service
No
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
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Stages
Stages
Pre School (2–4 years), Primary School (5–10 years), Middle School (11–13 years), High School (14–17 years).
Stages
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School type
School type
Private independent international day school.
School type
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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
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
The Psychological Listening Desk provides welfare and counseling support for students.
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
British National Curriculum (United Kingdom).
Country affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
School runs Monday to Friday, from 8:30 to 16:30.
School day structure
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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.
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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
Registration Fee
A non-refundable New Student Registration Fee of EUR 2,900 is payable once upon initial enrolment and must be paid within five days of receiving an offer of a place.
Tuition Fees
Annual tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are:
An additional corporate surcharge of EUR 1,000 applies to company-funded places.
Sibling Discount
A 10% tuition discount applies to the second and each additional sibling enrolled at the same time.
Other Costs
Additional charges include:
* Lunches: EUR 1,450 * Entry assessment: EUR 250 * EAL support: EUR 600 per term * G5 Italian preparation including exam: EUR 630 per year * G8 Italian/Math preparation excluding exam: EUR 600 per year * Clubs (unless otherwise advertised): EUR 230 per term * Private music lessons (40 minutes): EUR 40 per lesson * IGCSE examinations: EUR 1,200 * IB examinations: EUR 1,150
Mandatory school trips cost EUR 150 for Nursery–Grade 5 and EUR 200 for Grades 6–10. Overnight and optional trips are billed separately.
Textbooks are included in tuition for Primary School. Middle and Senior School students must purchase textbooks separately.
The school states that fees are reviewed annually and may increase.
Transport
School bus and intercampus shuttle services are available. Fees are published separately by the school.
Boarding
The school does not publish boarding fees and operates as a day school.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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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
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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
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House system
House system
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House system
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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
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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
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Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
The IB Diploma Programme is widely recognized by universities worldwide.
Higher education progression
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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
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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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
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
The school has gyms and spaces dedicated to sports.
Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
The school has classrooms and artistic and scientific labs.
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
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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
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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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
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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
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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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.
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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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
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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
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
Teachers collaborate with Italian counterparts to deliver learning across English and Italian languages.
Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
Early Years are English-language immersion.
Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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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.
