Andersen International School vs The British American Pre-School and Bilingual European School (BAPS-BES)

	A Andersen International School Milan, Italy	T The British American Pre-School and Bilingual European School (BAPS-BES) Milan, Italy
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €12,270 - 24,000	Fees / year €12,420 - 17,530
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)	Curriculum IB (PYP), Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 600	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 22
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Italian	Instruction language English, Italian
Opened	Opened 2000	Opened 1999
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 Milano, Italy. The British American Pre-School and the Bilingual European School share a campus in the northern part of Milan, with two addresses: Via Val Cismon 9, 20162 Milano and Via Resegone 1A, 20159 Milano. The Istria stop on the M5 metro is about a five-minute walk from the campus.
Stages	Stages Pre School (2–4 years), Primary School (5–10 years), Middle School (11–13 years), High School (14–17 years).	Stages The school accommodates students from ages 2 to 18 across four main stages. These include Nursery and Preschool for ages 2 to 6, Primary School for ages 6 to 11, Middle School for ages 11 to 14, and High School for ages 14 to 18.
School type	School type Private independent international day school.	School type This is a co-educational day school. It does not offer boarding facilities for any year groups.
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 The school uses an inclusion model to support students with special educational needs through differentiated classroom instruction. Additionally, an in-house Child Study Team featuring a school counselor, psychologist, and play therapist is available to assist students with their individual learning and developmental requirements.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation British National Curriculum (United Kingdom).	Country affiliation The school does not have a formal affiliation with a specific country, operating as an independent bilingual school.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation The school does not have a religious affiliation.
School day structure	School day structure School runs Monday to Friday, from 8:30 to 16:30.	School day structure While specific daily timetables are not published, the standard school day is followed by an optional after-school program.
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 The school provides a bus service for students commuting from different areas of Milan. The buses stop at various designated pick-up points around the city.
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 & admission fees - Pre-school (BAPS) one-time admission fee: EUR 1,350. - BES Primary one-time admission fee: EUR 2,500 (reduced to EUR 1,000 for students transferring from BAPS). - BES Middle one-time admission fee: EUR 2,500 (reduced to EUR 1,000 for students transferring from BES Primary). - BES High School one-time admission fee: EUR 2,500 (reduced to EUR 1,000 for students transferring from BES Middle). For students currently in Year 8 registering into Year 9 a special admission charge of EUR 1,000 is shown in the published fees example. Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts and annual registration fees) - Pre-school (annual tuition component and annual registration): - Toddlers (age 2): Tuition contribution EUR 10,920; Annual registration EUR 1,500; Total EUR 12,420. - Nursery (age 3): Tuition contribution EUR 11,430; Annual registration EUR 1,500; Total EUR 12,930. - Transition (age 4): Tuition contribution EUR 11,430; Annual registration EUR 1,500; Total EUR 12,930. - Reception (age 5): Tuition contribution EUR 11,540; Annual registration EUR 1,500; Total EUR 13,040. - Primary School (annual tuition contribution, annual registration and totals): - Year 1: Tuition contribution EUR 11,830; Annual registration EUR 1,600; Total EUR 13,430. - Year 2: Tuition contribution EUR 11,830; Annual registration EUR 1,600; Total EUR 13,430. - Year 3: Tuition contribution EUR 11,830; Annual registration EUR 1,600; Total EUR 13,430. - Year 4: Tuition contribution EUR 11,985; Annual registration EUR 1,600; Total EUR 13,585. - Year 5: Tuition contribution EUR 11,985; Annual registration EUR 1,600; Total EUR 13,585. - Middle School (annual tuition contribution, annual registration and totals): - Year 6: Tuition contribution EUR 13,130; Annual registration EUR 1,900; Total EUR 15,030. - Year 7: Tuition contribution EUR 13,130; Annual registration EUR 1,900; Total EUR 15,030. - Year 8: Tuition contribution EUR 13,130; Annual registration EUR 1,900; Total EUR 15,030. - High School (annual tuition contribution, annual registration and totals): - Year 9: Tuition contribution EUR 15,530; Annual registration EUR 2,000; Total EUR 17,530. - Year 10: Tuition contribution EUR 15,530; Annual registration EUR 2,000; Total EUR 17,530. - Year 11 and Year 12: No annual tuition/registration amounts are published in the main 2026/27 fee sheet (fields shown as blank). Other one-time and annual costs - Building fund (one-time): - Pre-school: EUR 600 (one-time). - Primary / Middle / High: EUR 1,650 (one-time); reduced rate EUR 950 for students transferring internally from BAPS or from the previous BES stage as indicated. - Refundable fee (one-time deposit): EUR 300. - School meals (Pasti): EUR 1,405 (annual). - Sibling discount: A 10% discount applies to the tuition contribution for the second and subsequent children concurrently attending the school. Discounts and special offers (as published in the fee document) - BES Ambassador Programme: a 30% reduction on the tuition contribution is published for eligible students (example shown for students currently in Year 8 admitted to Year 9). The published example shows the Ambassador discount at EUR 4,660 (30% of the Year 9 tuition contribution). Eligibility and application deadlines were specified in the published material for that promotional offer. - BES Loyalty discount (published example): a one-off discount of EUR 2,500 is shown for certain returning students (example applied to Year 9 in the published schedule). The Ambassador and Loyalty discounts are shown as cumulative where applicable. Billing schedule and payment terms - The published fees document lists the tuition contributions, annual registration fees and one-time charges but does not include a detailed billing schedule (for example precise invoice dates, term instalment dates or penalties for late payment are not shown in the public fee sheet). The fee document presents amounts as annual totals and one-time charges. Boarding fees - No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed in the published fee material; the school is presented as a day school covering pre-school through high school. No separate boarding charges appear in the fee schedule. Refund information - A refundable deposit (labelled "Refundable fee (una tantum)") of EUR 300 is listed as a one-time, refundable amount. The published fee sheet does not set out the detailed conditions or timing for return of that deposit on the face of the fee tables. Fee payment options - The published fee document sets out amounts and one-time charges but does not specify payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit/debit card acceptance, direct debit or online payment gateway) or the invoicing/payment channels in the fee tables. Payment methods and detailed payment instructions are not shown on the fee pages themselves.
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 Smart Food at BES: Meals are prepared by Soluzione Servizi. The kitchen follows the rhythms of the seasons, with fruits and vegetables always present and protein sources varied. Special meals are prepared for children with dietary restrictions.
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 Paritarian Primary and Secondary School with Italian and native English-speaking teachers; Globeducate member.
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 The BES bilingual programme offers education in English and Italian from early years to high school. The curriculum integrates the Italian Ministerial Programme (MIUR) with the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and is delivered in both languages; Primary and Middle School teaching is 50% Italian and 50% English. In Primary, the PYP uses six transdisciplinary themes to connect learning across subjects and to develop cross‑curricular skills; English language teaching comprises about 15 hours per week. In Secondary, the BES curriculum meets MIUR requirements with a 50/50 language split and focuses on interdisciplinary inquiry, arts, drama and technology; the Learner Profile and international outlook mirror the IB framework and include Project Work on Wednesdays. BES High School offers a four‑year bilingual Liceo Scientifico that combines Italian parity with the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), delivering a double diploma and 33 hours per week of teaching; optional online courses allow earning additional OSSD credits toward the Canadian diploma, enabling access to universities worldwide.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Maximum class size is normally 25 students. Classes are formed by a team including the headteacher, coordinators, and teachers.
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 BES High School offers a four-year bilingual Liceo Scientifico that combines Italian parity with the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). The program runs 33 hours per week and enables earning OSSD credits, with some online courses available to gain additional credits. The Ontario Secondary School Diploma is a Canadian diploma recognized by universities worldwide, facilitating entry to higher education in Italy and internationally.
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 The BES recognises the importance of helping students manage their emotions and behaviours in a positive and constructive way. The 'Size of the problem' method is used as a socio-emotional learning (SEL) tool to help students assess the magnitude of their problems and respond appropriately. The method teaches students to adjust their emotional response to the severity of the situation, reducing overreactions and improving coping skills. It is integrated into daily classroom routines, counselling sessions and conflict-resolution strategies, using visual tools, role-playing and group discussions. The approach fosters emotional intelligence, self-regulation and a calm, supportive learning environment for students. Studies show SEL strategies like the 'Size of the problem' method can lead to long-term benefits, including improved academic performance, better mental health and stronger interpersonal relationships, with CASEL reporting an average 11% increase in academic achievement.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) The Child Study Team, composed of two psychologists and a psychomotricist, ensures that the student and family experience the transfer to BES as smoothly as possible. The team handles all steps related to school life and guides families to make the transition a positive experience.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language The BES bilingual programme uses English and Italian. In Primary School the bilingual programme is based on a 50% English - 50% Italian model. The school integrates the Italian Ministerial Programme (MIUR) with the Primary Years Programme (PYP) in Italian and English. The BAPS campus provides a full-immersion English environment for early years.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing The Primary Years Programme (PYP) places great emphasis on the pupil's personal growth. The Learner Profile promotes the child's development physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically. Pupils learn to learn and develop cross‑disciplinary skills within the PYP. The PSPE (Physical, Social and Personal Education) programme focuses on well-being through motor, social and personal development, with one hour of PE per week in Years 1–3 and activities at external venues from Year 4 onward. Drama nurtures self‑confidence, communication skills and awareness of one's feelings.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding The Child Study Team, consisting of two psychologists and a psychomotor therapist, supports safeguarding by ensuring smooth transitions for students and families and addressing individual needs.
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 The British American Pre-School and the Bilingual European School share a Milan campus with a bilingual program from ages 2 to 18. The campus is surrounded by a garden of over 4,500 square meters, supporting outdoor learning. Learning spaces include a Knowledge Centre for reading, reflection, experimentation, collaboration and critical thinking, and a 1+1 Lab that blends science and art and includes a 3D printer. A LEGO Lab provides LEGO Education Innovation Studio resources for robotics and coding. The indoor spaces include a spacious School Gym for physical education and events, while the Smart Food at BES program emphasizes seasonal meals, fresh produce, limited plastic use and meals prepared by Soluzione Servizi.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The school has gyms and spaces dedicated to sports.	Sports facilities From Year 4 to Year 8, sport activities are held at Quanta Village, with volleyball, football, tennis, hip hop, baseball and hockey on a rotating schedule. The School Gym is spacious and versatile, hosting Primary physical education, conferences, performances and other school events. Sports Day is celebrated at Quanta Village.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school has classrooms and artistic and scientific labs.	Academic facilities Knowledge Centre is a multifunctional space where students read, reflect, experiment, collaborate and think critically. The 1+1 Lab blends science and art and includes a 3D printer to support innovative projects. LEGO Lab provides LEGO Education Innovation Studio resources for robotics, coding and hands-on learning. The learning landscapes replace traditional classrooms with flexible spaces that empower student autonomy and inquiry; outdoor spaces such as the Garden support hands-on learning.
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 Extraclubs offer extra-curricular activities after school hours. The after-school programme runs Monday to Friday and has two dismissal times: 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. During the after-school programme, children participate in recreational activities and Primary and Middle School students have access to a study help service. A School Bus service is available with pick-up points around Milan.
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 1999, the Bilingual European School is the first bilingual school in Milan. It is a Paritarian Primary and Secondary School with Italian and native English-speaking teachers and has offered a cutting-edge educational approach for years. It is the natural continuation of the British American Pre-School (BAPS), a full English preschool and kindergarten founded in 1987. The school complements the Italian ministerial programme with the Primary Years Programme (PYP) of the IBO.
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 The BES and BAPS share the same campus in Milan, creating a connected community for ages 2 to 18. BES emphasizes bilingual education, developing English and Italian language proficiency and an international mindset to become global citizens. Families are invited to attend an Open Day to observe learning and meet staff.
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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 Chess club stimulates intellectual development and strategic thinking. Latin provides a concise foundation of the Latin language and connects students with Western cultural roots. LEGO Education Story Starter and LEGO Coding and Robotics introduce robotics and programming through hands-on projects, building literacy and problem-solving skills. Build Your Video Game teaches creative coding with Scratch, promoting collaboration and computational thinking.
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 Drama clubs provide opportunities to prepare performances for families and the school community, fostering creativity and communication. The School Choir prepares a wide repertoire for scheduled performances throughout the year, building teamwork and self-confidence. Ballet and Modern Dance classes, taught by qualified teachers, develop posture, musicality and social interaction. LEGO Education Story Starter, LEGO Coding and Robotics, and Build Your Video Game activities also support creative storytelling and making.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language Spanish extraclub aims to prepare for the Istituto Cervantes A2 certificate with practice using past exam materials. French extraclub focuses on DELF A2 preparation with tasks in oral and written comprehension and production. Latin extraclub provides a foundation for Latin using the Orberg method and deepens knowledge of Western culture.
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 MINI GAMES include basketball and other team activities such as field hockey, handball and baseball, promoting teamwork and sportsmanship. JUDO, FOOTBALL, YOGA and KARATE offer physical activity, balance and social interaction. Drama and Choir provide social engagement and collaborative performance opportunities.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
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 Judo, Football, Yoga, Karate and Table Tennis build physical fitness, balance and teamwork. Ballet and Modern Dance develop posture, musicality and expressive movement, contributing to overall well-being. Yoga adds relaxation techniques and opportunities for self-reflection.
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 Italian and English are the languages of instruction. The BES bilingual programme is designed around Italian and English language proficiency. The Primary School follows a 50/50 English-Italian model, and the High School offers an Italian-Canadian dual diploma (Ontario Secondary School Diploma). All levels are offered on the Milan campus.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching Teachers collaborate with Italian counterparts to deliver learning across English and Italian languages.	Bilingual teaching The BES bilingual programme is based on a 50% English - 50% Italian model and operates across Primary, Middle, and High School. English language teaching in Middle School is 15 hours per week. The High School offers a four-year Liceo Scientifico delle Scienze Applicate with an Italian-Canadian dual diploma (Ontario Secondary School Diploma). The program serves students from ages 2 to 18 on the Milan campus.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Early Years are English-language immersion.	Immersion programs On-site, the British American Pre-School provides full immersion English education. The two institutions—the BES campus and BAPS—are located on the same campus in Milan, facilitating immersion experiences for early learners.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations MIUR recognition — Primary and Middle School recognised by the Italian Ministry of Education (MIUR) WWF-Partner — partnership with the World Wildlife Fund Avangurdie Digitale — digital partner Project Zero — collaboration with Project Zero LEGO Education — LEGO Education partner
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 1. Submit an inquiry or book an interview by filling out the form on this page. The Admissions Team will respond promptly. This initial contact can be used to request information about BES and BAPS. You may also plan to attend an Open Day or book a tour as part of your preparation. 2. Admission is based on previous school experience and includes a personal interview and an assessment test for pupils aged 6 and up. Personal background is also taken into consideration to support pupils in our BAPS Full Immersion English Programme and BES bilingual programme. Applicants should be prepared to participate in the interview and the assessment test. 3. Parents and students are invited to attend an Open Day or book a tour of the school to learn more about the programme and enrollment options. Open Day events provide information about the programmes and enrollment options. Tours include explanations in Italian and/or English, and a member of the Admissions team can answer questions. 4. To see our school fees, click on the button below. View our school fees by clicking the "view our SCHOOL FEES" button. Fees information is provided on the admissions pages to help families plan enrollment.
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