ICS Milan International School vs International School of Milan

	I ICS Milan International School Milan, Italy	I International School of Milan Milan, Italy
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €15,560 - 29,280	Fees / year €10,500 - 25,960
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Italian	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1958
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Three campuses in Milan: ICS Symbiosis at Viale Ortles 46, 20139 Milano; ICS Colletta at Via Colletta 27, 20135 Milano; ICS Tenca at Via Carlo Tenca 2, 20124 Milano. Head Office: Ludum S.R.L., Viale Ortles 46, 20139 Milano.	Location The school is located in Baranzate, in the Milan metropolitan area. The address is Via 1 Maggio, 20, 20021 Baranzate MI, Italy.
Stages	Stages Nursery (12 months to 3 years); Kindergarten (3 to 5 years); Primary School; Middle School; High School.	Stages Early Years 2-5; Elementary School 6-10; Middle School 11-15; High School 16-18. The International Baccalaureate continuum covers ages 3-19, with Boarding available for ages 14-18.
School type	School type International day school offering an IB World School program (MYP) and recognised as a paritaria school accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education.	School type Private international school in Milan offering the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 55 nationalities represented.	Pupil nationality mix Over 60 nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Italy	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details A school bus service operates in the Milan area in partnership with Todde Bus for ICS Symbiosis, ICS Colletta and ICS Tenca, with Group Stops, Individual Stops and a Late Bus option; registration is via bus@icsmilan.com; group stops and fees are published, including deposits and route details.	Bus service details The School Bus Service operates a comprehensive morning and afternoon service across local neighbourhoods in the Milan metropolitan area; a Bus Shuttle Service is available near the school; transport options can be tailored to families; routes and fees information are published; underground parking is available under the school.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & Admission Charges - New student application fee (payable at time of application, where applicable): €100 (applies from Year 2 for Symbiosis). - New student one‑off admission fee (payable at first enrolment, for the first child): Nursery & Kindergarten €800 (Colletta / Tenca), Primary €1,500, Middle School €2,500, High School Year 10–11 €2,500, High School Year 12–13 €3,000. These amounts are charged once at first enrolment. - Yearly registration fee (paid annually at the time of enrolment): Nursery / Kindergarten €800–€1,100 depending on campus, Primary €1,100–€1,120, Middle School €1,100, High School €1,300 (exact level/campus values as stated in the fees outline). Tuition fees by campus and year group (school year S.Y. 2025/26) — annual amounts and per‑installment (instalment schedule below) ICS Symbiosis (annual tuition, private rate / corporate rate) - Primary Year 1: €12,550 / €16,200. Per instalment (25% / 50% / 25%): Private €3,137.50 / €6,275.00 / €3,137.50; Corporate €4,050.00 / €8,100.00 / €4,050.00. - Primary Years 2–6: €15,680 / €19,330. Per instalment: Private €3,920.00 / €7,840.00 / €3,920.00; Corporate €4,832.50 / €9,665.00 / €4,832.50. - Middle School Years 7–9: €18,720 / €22,370. Per instalment: Private €4,680.00 / €9,360.00 / €4,680.00; Corporate €5,592.50 / €11,185.00 / €5,592.50. - High School Years 10–11: €19,340 / €22,990. Per instalment: Private €4,835.00 / €9,670.00 / €4,835.00; Corporate €5,747.50 / €11,495.00 / €5,747.50. - High School Years 12–13: €20,750 / €24,400. Per instalment: Private €5,187.50 / €10,375.00 / €5,187.50; Corporate €6,100.00 / €12,200.00 / €6,100.00. ICS Tenca (annual tuition, private rate / corporate rate) - Early Years (Nursery & Kindergarten): €12,060 / €15,470. Per instalment: Private €3,015.00 / €6,030.00 / €3,015.00; Corporate €3,867.50 / €7,735.00 / €3,867.50. - Primary Year 1: €12,550 / €16,160. Per instalment: Private €3,137.50 / €6,275.00 / €3,137.50; Corporate €4,040.00 / €8,080.00 / €4,040.00. - Primary Years 2–4: €13,270 / €16,880. Per instalment: Private €3,317.50 / €6,635.00 / €3,317.50; Corporate €4,220.00 / €8,440.00 / €4,220.00. - Primary Years 5–6: €13,870 / €17,480. Per instalment: Private €3,467.50 / €6,935.00 / €3,467.50; Corporate €4,370.00 / €8,740.00 / €4,370.00. ICS Colletta (annual tuition, private rate / corporate rate) - Nursery & Kindergarten: €12,060 / €15,470. Per instalment: Private €3,015.00 / €6,030.00 / €3,015.00; Corporate €3,867.50 / €7,735.00 / €3,867.50. Other annual charges (per student) - Yearly lunch fee: amounts vary by campus and level. Typical values shown for S.Y. 2025/26: Symbiosis €1,650; Tenca Nursery & Kindergarten €1,410, Tenca Primary €1,610; Colletta €1,410. Lunch fees are charged annually (payment deadline noted below). - School bus (annual): “Individual Stops” return €3,850; single trip €3,140. “Group Stops” return €2,550; single trip €1,900. (Milan area services.) - Language support (where required) — one‑off annual charge payable by November 30: Level 1 €3,000; Level 2 €5,000; Level 3 €8,000. - Additional services charged separately (not included in the tuition and lunch fees): educational trips, arts performances/events, personal equipment, individual digital device (from Year 2), apps and suggested books, school uniforms, after‑school programmes, extracurricular activities, July summer school. Sibling discounts - 10% reduction for the second child, 20% reduction for the third child, 40% for the fourth child and beyond (applies to tuition). Billing schedule and payment terms - Yearly tuition instalment schedule (standard): 1) First instalment 25% payable at the time of enrolment; 2) Second instalment 50% payable by August 31; 3) Third instalment 25% payable by November 30. These instalments apply to the annual tuition amount as shown above. Specific dates in the published schedule refer to the corresponding calendar year (e.g., by 31 August and 30 November). - Yearly registration fees and the one‑off admission (una tantum) fees are payable at enrolment as stated. Lunch fee payment is requested by August 31. Application fee (where applicable) is payable at the time of application. Language support fees are payable by the specified November deadline. - The amounts shown are VAT‑exempt under the cited law in the fees outline. Refunds / withdrawal - No specific refund or withdrawal terms are stated in the published S.Y. 2025/26 fees outlines. The fees documentation does not set out a detailed refund schedule for cancellations, withdrawals or unused services. Fee payment methods - Payments may be made by bank transfer, cheque, credit card, bancomat or cash, in accordance with applicable law. Notes on what the fees include / exclude - Fees include yearly tuition from September to June (per the school calendar) and the meals service where a lunch fee is shown. Fees exclude educational trips, arts performances/events, external exams, personal educational materials and devices, school uniforms and additional services such as after‑school care and the school bus (unless the bus is separately selected).	Fee details Application and Registration Fees - New Student Admission Fee (payable once at initial enrolment): - Pre‑K to Grade 5: EUR 2,100. - Grade 6 to Grade 9: EUR 3,100. - Grade 10 to Grade 13: EUR 3,600. - Registration Fee (payable annually): - Pre‑K to Grade 1: EUR 600. - Grade 2 to Grade 13: EUR 900. - Company Premium (where applicable): EUR 1,530 (installments: EUR 383 / EUR 765 / EUR 383). Tuition Fees by Year Group (annual amount and three-instalment breakdown) - Pre‑Kindergarten — Full day: Annual EUR 12,300 — 1st payment EUR 3,075; 2nd payment EUR 6,150; 3rd payment EUR 3,075. - Pre‑Kindergarten — Half day: Annual EUR 10,760 — 1st payment EUR 2,690; 2nd payment EUR 5,380; 3rd payment EUR 2,690. - Kindergarten (Full day): Annual EUR 12,300 — 1st EUR 3,075; 2nd EUR 6,150; 3rd EUR 3,075. - Transition: Annual EUR 13,500 — 1st EUR 3,375; 2nd EUR 6,750; 3rd EUR 3,375. - Grade 1: Annual EUR 19,800 — 1st EUR 4,950; 2nd EUR 9,900; 3rd EUR 4,950. - Grade 2: Annual EUR 19,800 — 1st EUR 4,950; 2nd EUR 9,900; 3rd EUR 4,950. - Grade 3: Annual EUR 20,050 — 1st EUR 5,013; 2nd EUR 10,025; 3rd EUR 5,013. - Grade 4: Annual EUR 20,050 — 1st EUR 5,013; 2nd EUR 10,025; 3rd EUR 5,013. - Grade 5: Annual EUR 20,250 — 1st EUR 5,063; 2nd EUR 10,125; 3rd EUR 5,063. - Grade 6: Annual EUR 21,450 — 1st EUR 5,362; 2nd EUR 10,725; 3rd EUR 5,362. - Grade 7: Annual EUR 22,100 — 1st EUR 5,525; 2nd EUR 11,050; 3rd EUR 5,525. - Grade 8: Annual EUR 22,100 — 1st EUR 5,525; 2nd EUR 11,050; 3rd EUR 5,525. - Grade 9: Annual EUR 22,200 — 1st EUR 5,550; 2nd EUR 11,100; 3rd EUR 5,550. - Grade 10: Annual EUR 25,000 — 1st EUR 6,250; 2nd EUR 12,500; 3rd EUR 6,250. - Grade 11: Annual EUR 25,100 — 1st EUR 6,275; 2nd EUR 12,550; 3rd EUR 6,275. - Grade 12: Annual EUR 26,950 — 1st EUR 6,737; 2nd EUR 13,475; 3rd EUR 6,737. - Grade 13: Annual EUR 26,950 — 1st EUR 6,737; 2nd EUR 13,475; 3rd EUR 6,737. Billing Schedule and Payment Terms - Payment options: tuition may be paid in full at the start of the academic year or in three instalments. - Instalment due structure (new‑student / published schedule): - 1st payment: on enrolment — covers the New Student Admission Fee (NSAF), the Registration Fee and 25% of the annual tuition (and 25% of boarding fees for boarding students). - 2nd payment: by 23 August 2026 — covers 50% of lunch fees, 50% of the annual tuition (and 50% of boarding fees for boarding students). - 3rd payment: by 1 December 2026 — covers the remaining 50% of lunch fees and the remaining 25% of annual tuition (and remaining 25% of boarding fees for boarding students). - All amounts must be paid by the dates indicated; instalment amounts shown above reflect the split applied to the annual fees. Boarding Fees - Boarding — Double room: Annual EUR 19,000 — 1st EUR 4,750; 2nd EUR 9,500; 3rd EUR 4,750. - Boarding — Single room: Annual EUR 25,000 — 1st EUR 6,250; 2nd EUR 12,500; 3rd EUR 6,250. - Boarding instalment allocation follows the same 25% / 50% / 25% pattern within the three payments (as noted above). Other Costs and Optional Extras - Lunch (annual): Standard lunch fee EUR 1,700 — charged in two instalments of EUR 850 and EUR 850; Grade 12 lunch fee EUR 1,650; Grade 13 lunch fee EUR 1,638. - Tuition fees exclude optional extras such as bus service, swimming, ballet, and other co‑curricular extras; these are billed separately. - Items explicitly included in tuition: personal insurance and medical service, textbooks and stationery, daily school trips and external examinations (where listed under inclusions). - Additional one‑off or optional charges (where applicable) include the New Student Admission Fee, annual Registration Fee and Company Premium as listed above. Refunds and Withdrawal - No refund or withdrawal terms are specified in the published fee schedule provided with the school fees; the fee schedule does not state a refund policy. Fee Payment Options (methods and bank details) - Bank transfer details provided for fee payment: - Bank: Banca Popolare dell'Emilia Romagna - Beneficiary: International School of Europe S.p.A. - IBAN: IT73F0538701614000000739260 - BIC/SWIFT: BPMOIT22 - No other payment methods (for example credit card) are specified on the published fee schedule.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements Boarding is provided for students aged 14 to 18. The Boarding House opened in 2018 and houses 42 students on the largest campus in Italy. Boarding options include weekly, termly, full-time and part-time arrangements; single or double bedrooms are available, with each boarder receiving a bunk bed, desk, wardrobe and storage. Meals are provided by school caterers with vegetarian, vegan, halal and kosher options; laundry service is available; 24/7 security and live-in house parents support boarders; weekend trips and on-site activities are offered.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school has uniforms; uniforms are available through the ICS Milan Shop, including the S.Y. 2025/26 collection.	Uniform requirement The uniform is compulsory for students up to Grade 9. High school students do not have a uniform, but must follow the dress code and wear a PE kit for Physical Education.
Food options	Food options —	Food options Lunch is compulsory and included in school fees (the lunch fee is listed separately on the fee schedule). The catering service provides meals on site and accommodates vegetarian, vegan, halal and kosher diets; the on-site café offers snacks and drinks.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Head Office Ludum S.R.L. operates the school. The three Milan campuses are ICS Symbiosis, ICS Colletta and ICS Tenca. The school is a member of Globeducate.	Governance and ownership IS Milan is part of the Inspired Education Group, being an Inspired school within a family of premium schools across multiple countries.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Nursery follows the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Preschool through Year 6 follow the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), and ICS Milan is a PYP Candidate School with Italian language and culture integrated into the PYP curriculum. Middle School (Years 7–9) offers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), with English and Italian studied and an additional language available (French or Spanish). High School (Years 10–11) uses Cambridge IGCSE examinations, and Years 12–13 offer the IB Diploma Programme (DP), with the DP Core including Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS), and an Extended Essay. Italian curriculum integration is provided via Scuola Paritaria, aligning Italian language and culture with the international curriculum.	Curriculum details IS Milan offers the International Baccalaureate Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) for learners from Early Years (ages 2-5) through High School (ages 16-18), spanning Kindergarten to Grade 13. Instruction is in English, with tailored language and learning pathways within the IB framework to support multilingual development. From Year 1 onward, students are taught by subject specialists in English, French, Spanish, mathematics, science, drama, dance, music, and physical education. The curriculum is complemented by integrated co-curricular activities, global exchanges, camps and interschool collaborations. IS Milan is the first IB World School in Milan and is part of Inspired, providing a framework that supports learning across a global network.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Approximately 5:1, based on about 1,000 students and 200 teachers across ICS Milan's campuses.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results IGCSE examinations are taken in Years 10-11 and the Diploma Programme (DP) is offered in Years 12-13. IGCSEs are academically rigorous and include compulsory exams. Across Globeducate schools, many ICS Milan students achieve grades within the top 10% globally.	Exam results In 2025 IB results: Average Point Score 34; Highest Diploma Score 44; 69% earned bilingual IBDP.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The school provides university preparation through a dedicated counselling team, guidance for university applications, and resources such as Unifrog to compare courses and manage applications. Students are supported to attend university fairs, visit universities, and receive materials in the library; the Diploma Programme explicitly prepares students for university and beyond, helping them choose universities and complete applications.	Higher education progression One-third of IS Milan students attend leading universities, including US Ivy League and UK Russell Group institutions. Alumna Francesca Bianchessi (Graduating class of 2024, 45 points at the IBDP exams) was awarded the Alfieri del Lavoro prize and studied at University College of London.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning ICS Milan places social and emotional wellbeing at the center of its approach from the earliest years through to secondary. Kindergarten emphasises social and emotional wellbeing and partners with families so every child feels safe, supported and understood. The Primary School is committed to nurturing wellbeing, giving pupils a voice and agency. The Nursery is designed to support wellbeing and emotional development, with staff tailoring experiences to promote wellbeing and build confidence. A pastoral programme supports all students across Globeducate schools to foster emotional wellbeing and resilience.	Social & emotional learning The school includes PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education) in the Middle School curriculum. The school provides individualised tutorial support to address academic and personal development needs. The Co-Curriculum includes events to enhance personal, social and health awareness, and Careers and University Advice support students' broader development. Service as Action and Approaches to Learning (ATL) frameworks underpin cross-curricular work, helping students grow socially and emotionally. The school fosters an inclusive community where students are valued as individuals and supported to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) ICS Milan is a mainstream, inclusive school with an inclusion policy that provides opportunities for students of differing abilities. The Inclusion Policy describes learning support for mild to moderate needs and the use of Individualised Educational Plans (IEP/PEI) created by GLI. The school provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision across Primary and MYP with a dedicated team and personalised programmes. EAL provision includes entrance assessment and ongoing tracking to adjust provision, and withdrawal classes are available as appropriate to help students access the curriculum. The school aims to provide every student with the best chance to reach their potential through differentiated support.	Special educational needs (SEN) The school provides Middle School with individualised tutorial support. Students with diagnosed learning needs or specific behavioural profiles may be referred to the school's support service for assessment and determination of needs. The school uses CAT4 as part of admissions to tailor planning and support. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available for multilingual learners to access the IB curriculum.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English is the predominant language of learning. In Early Years, 100% of the curriculum is delivered in English; in Primary and MYP, around 80% of the curriculum is delivered in English to non-native speakers (about 20% is delivered in Italian as part of the Paritaria status). A specialised team of EAL teachers delivers personalised programmes and EAL is taught across Primary and MYP. Entrance assessments determine language needs at entry, and ongoing tracking uses formal assessment frameworks to adjust provision. The aim is to enable all EAL students to access mainstream subjects and participate fully in the curriculum.	English as an additional language The school offers English as an Additional Language (EAL) alongside Italian, Spanish, French and Mandarin Chinese in Middle School. EAL support helps multilingual learners access all IB curriculum components.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing ICS Milan emphasises emotional wellbeing as part of its holistic education. The Head of School describes a supportive community that nurtures emotional wellbeing and character across three campuses. Kindergarten places a strong focus on social and emotional wellbeing and partnership with families to ensure safety, support and understanding. The Nursery and Primary environments embed wellbeing through relationships and routines, with pastoral programmes in place to support all students.	Mental wellbeing Inspired's sporting pillar stands for health and wellbeing, motivation, self-discipline and self-esteem. The three-pillar Inspired approach integrates academics, sport and creative arts to support students' physical and mental wellbeing and to foster resilience and confidence.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding ICS Milan is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone in the organisation, with mandatory safeguarding training and designated safeguarding leads. The policies cover safeguarding and child protection, online safety, safer recruitment, and early help procedures. The curriculum includes Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education to promote safety and wellbeing.	Safeguarding Safeguarding is supported through boarding and campus wellbeing structures. The Boarding House is led by live-in house parents and residential and non-residential tutors, with core staff working alongside health professionals to reinforce student well-being. The school maintains a secure environment with robust supervision and safety measures for boarders and day students.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview ICS Milan operates three campuses in Milan: Symbiosis, Colletta and Tenca. Symbiosis hosts Primary and Secondary School students (ages 5 18) on a 10,000 square meter site with an outdoor area of about 6,000 square meters. Colletta serves Nursery to Primary on 1,600 square meters and includes a 15 by 6 meter swimming pool, two separate playgrounds for Nursery and Kindergarten, Innovation Laboratories, and fully resourced teaching rooms. Tenca serves Nursery to Primary on 2,600 square meters and offers dedicated spaces, separate playgrounds for Early Years and Primary, and an indoor gym plus a lunchroom. The campuses are described as state-of-the-art to meet students' needs.	Facilities overview The Baranzate campus is the largest school campus in Milan and serves over 900 day and boarding students from more than 60 nationalities. It opened in September 2013 and features modern, purpose-built facilities with extensive external spaces. Boarding facilities opened in 2018 and enhance the family-like atmosphere on campus.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Symbiosis features an indoor gym and a semi-Olympic 25-meter indoor swimming pool, with an outdoor multifunctional playground on around 6,000 square meters. Colletta includes a 15 by 6 meter swimming pool. Tenca offers an indoor gym.	Sports facilities The campus has excellent sport and PE facilities, including a full-size indoor swimming pool and a large gymnasium. The sports hall hosts indoor activities such as football, basketball and badminton; in warmer months, the astroturf football pitch and outdoor spaces are available for additional activities.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Symbiosis hosts Primary and Secondary School. Colletta provides Innovation Laboratories for children and fully resourced, brand-new teaching rooms. Tenca offers dedicated spaces and cozy, child-friendly learning environments, including an indoor gym and a lunchroom.	Academic facilities Academic facilities include modern science laboratories, creative arts rooms and specialist PE facilities. Classrooms feature smart TVs and interactive technology for immersive learning, and immersive classes take place in specialist learning rooms. There are two libraries serving primary and secondary students, and the theatre hosts assemblies and performances.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Summer School is offered as part of Special Programmes. ICS Plus After School provides after-school programming. After School Care is available.	Extra curricular facilities Creative Arts are taught in specialist rooms for Art, Drama, Music and Dance, with access to a spacious theatre for assemblies and performances. On-site activities include sport, dance, board games, cooking, arts and crafts, movie nights and karaoke. Boarding life includes weekend trips to Verona, Bologna, Torino and the lakes, plus residential trips to Rome, Florence, Venice and skiing in Northern Italy; music practice rooms, arts rooms and a dance studio are available on campus.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History IS Milan is the first established IB school in Milan and has served Milan's international and Italian communities for over 60 years. It was founded by Francesco Formiga in 1958. It was recognised by the Italian Ministry of Public Education; the IB Diploma was accredited in 1997, followed by MYP accreditation in 2004 and PYP in 2005. In 2013 the campuses merged to form the Baranzate campus, IS Milan joined Inspired in 2016, and the Boarding division opened in 2018.
Community	Community ICS Milan serves a diverse community of students from a range of nationalities, cultures and backgrounds. English is the main language of learning, and the curriculum supports a range of student abilities. The school provides a supportive and internationally-minded community across three campuses, and works in partnership with families to nurture academic excellence, emotional wellbeing, and a strong sense of character. As part of Globeducate, ICS Milan shares a vision to prepare students to become global citizens who can shape the world.	Community The IS Milan community is diverse, representing 60 nationalities. From early years to Grade 13, students participate in practical, engaging lessons in an inclusive environment. The school offers the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association ICS Friends has evolved from the founding PTA. As volunteers, both parents and teachers, our mission is to celebrate and foster our school community. Our Values are Inclusive, Caring, and Safe. In 2021 two ICS parents, Elke Palmaers and Federico Mastroleo, founded the first PTA at ICS Milan and were its first Chairs. ICS Friends is the natural evolution of the PTA and operates as a self-funded group that invests in school projects and donates to local organizations. Giving Projects have supported numerous organizations and totals donated over €24,500 in the past three years, while the Year Book and annual competitive activities have contributed €10,100 for school projects.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual ICS Milan offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Preschool to Year 6, and is a candidate IB World School for the Diploma Programme, with the Liceo providing IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme. Italian language and culture are integrated with national standards within the curriculum. The approach is transdisciplinary and inquiry-based, aiming to develop internationally minded, confident learners.	Academic & intellectual The Co-Curriculum extends IB learning beyond the regular classroom through IS Milan's framework. PYP core includes Sport & Movement, Music, Drama & Public Speaking, Library Skills, day and residential trips, and the PYP Exhibition. MYP includes Service as Action projects, interdisciplinary units, leadership opportunities, and day and residential trips and the End of Year Programme. DP includes CAS, TOK, and EE, with ongoing trips, leadership roles, and dedicated university and career guidance.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Arts are embedded in the timetable, with Arts (Art and Design, Music and Drama) taught in Primary. Kindergarten includes specialist sessions in the Arts, Music, and a Chinese language focus, alongside swimming and PE. The ICS Plus After School programme offers courses in theatre, band and a student newsroom for broader artistic and creative experiences. Students can engage with the ICS Insights student newspaper.	Arts & creative Creative Arts are a pillar of the Inspired education programme. Regular specialist lessons in Music, Drama, Movement, Public Speaking and Visual Arts are provided, with after-school activities to extend learning. There are numerous performances each year, including music and drama clubs and culminations of class activities at special events. The Parent Advisory Board (PAB) runs additional events throughout the year to showcase student talents.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Italian Language is taught in Primary (4 sessions per week) alongside English (5 sessions) and Mathematics taught in English, with Social Studies delivered in English and Italian. The curriculum integrates Italian language and culture within the national framework. In Kindergarten, learning is in English with a multilingual staff and specialist sessions including Chinese.	Cultural & language Clubs and Societies include a lunchtime Business Club. Student Leadership Forums include Student Council and Grade 6 and Grade 12 House Captains, as well as Food Forum and Eco ISM. House Events and Celebratory Events foster social and cultural exchange within the school community. A range of clubs and events supports cultural awareness alongside academic and co-curricular activity.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The After School Programme features courses across arts, languages, science, sport and technology, designed to complement the academic curriculum and build creativity, critical thinking and collaboration. Secondary School courses are expanded with new options to increase student involvement in school life. The PYP Exhibition showcases student curiosity, courage and action, reflecting active student engagement beyond the classroom.	Social & hobbies Lunchtime and after-school clubs provide social engagement and hobbies. The Sport Team programme runs lunchtime and after-school clubs to develop physical and mental skills and healthy friendships. Clubs, societies and student leadership forums broaden social interaction and leadership experience. The End of Year Programme includes events such as the ISM film festival, plays, entrepreneurial days, and other student-led activities.
Community & service	Community & service ICS Milan has an active parent community through ICS Friends (the contemporary PTA), focusing on inclusion, care and safety while supporting school initiatives. The PTA has led fundraising and community projects, donating funds to local organizations and producing the annual Yearbook. Community events such as Spring Fair, Winter Holiday events and Movie Nights are organized to strengthen school life and partnerships.	Community & service Service as Action projects are integral to MYP and DP, developing leadership and community engagement. In the Diploma Programme, CAS focuses on creativity, activity, and service alongside TOK and the Extended Essay. Day and residential trips support social development and exposure to diverse communities. Ongoing leadership opportunities and service projects align with IS Milan's commitment to global citizenship.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The school emphasizes student leadership through IB-related inquiries and exhibitions, notably the PYP Exhibition, which highlights curiosity, courage and action by students. The IB framework and its coordinators guide program design across the cycle, promoting leadership-minded learning and student agency.	Leadership & professional Developing leaders is a core objective of the IB curricula and the Inspired mission. Student Leadership Forums include Student Council and Grade 6 and Grade 12 House Captains. There is a Careers Convention for Grades 10–12, plus ongoing university and career guidance and supportive resources. Clubs and competitions foster leadership and entrepreneurial skills.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Wellbeing is integrated into the timetable through Personal Social Education and balanced daily routines, with Physical Education included in the Primary schedule. Specialist sessions in Kindergarten include swimming and PE, and the After School Care provides supervised time for play or homework. Summer School offers swimming weekly for younger children and a broader programme of sports, science and English for older students, with extended hours options.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sport is a pillar of the Inspired education programme, essential to physical and mental wellbeing. Students participate in Physical Education within the regular curriculum, with optional after-school sports and a dedicated Sport Team programme. Lunchtime and after-school sport clubs promote healthy habits and friendships. Educational visits and residential trips provide experiential learning that supports wellbeing and social development.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is the main language of learning. Italian language and culture are integrated into the PYP curriculum. Chinese is offered as a specialist language in Kindergarten. Learning in Kindergarten is conducted in English, and the teaching team includes multilingual staff to support language development.	Language provision Language & Literature: English and Italian (with mother-tongue teachers). Language Acquisition: English as an Additional Language (EAL), Italian, Spanish, French and Mandarin Chinese. As the official languages of the IB, French and Spanish are taught, and Mandarin Chinese is also offered. A Japanese language programme is available for native and non-native speakers.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching English is the main language of learning. Italian language and culture are integrated into the PYP curriculum to meet national and international standards. Learning in Kindergarten is in English, and the teaching team includes multilingual staff to support language development. ICS Milan serves students from 1 to 18 years.	Bilingual teaching The Middle School language programme is one of the most comprehensive in the city and is ideal for prospective bilingual and multilingual students who wish to study Italian and English in Milan. All students attain fluency in both English and Italian with native-language teachers.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Nursery provides an immersive experience in an intercultural, English-speaking environment.	Immersion programs The school offers a Japanese language programme suitable for both native and non-native speakers.
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Accreditations	Accreditations Authorized IB World School for the Diploma Programme; Candidate School for the IB Primary Years Programme; Middle School offers the IB Middle Years Programme; Recognised Paritaria school by the Italian Ministry of Education with Italian language and culture integrated into the curriculum.	Accreditations The school is recognised as an International School in Italy by the Italian Ministry of Public Education; the Diploma is recognised as equivalent to the certification offered in Public Schools.
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Admissions	Admissions EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES GENERAL CONDITIONS School year 2023/2024 Foreword 1.1 Ludum S.r.l., with registered office at Viale Ortles 46, 20139 Milano, VAT number 15857591000 and Tax Code 06691820960, provides extracurricular activities services at the Infants School, the Primary School, and the First Grade Secondary School named ICS Milan International School at the premises of Viale Ortles, 46; Via Tenca 2; Via Pietro Colletta 27, Milano. 2. Parties, beneficiary and object of the contract 2.1 This Contract (the “Contract”) is governed by the following general conditions (the “General Conditions”) and is entered into between Ludum S.r.l. (the “Ludum” or “the Institute”) and the undersigned Parent 1 jointly and severally with the undersigned Parent 2 (the “Parents”) as identified in the personal data sheet. 2.2 The beneficiary of the Contract is the student indicated in the present Contract (the “Student”). 2.3 If one of the Parents cannot sign this Agreement, the signing Parent declares, aware of the criminal and administrative consequences for those who issue declarations not corresponding to the truth under art. 76 DPR 445/2000, that he/she has made the choice in agreement with the other Parent. 2.4 The Contract concerns the provision of extracurricular services according to the training offer of the various sites published on the ICS Milan website (the “Courses”) as well as the provision of the Afterschool Care service (ordinary after-school care). The training offer specifies: the name and a brief description of the educational objectives, the day, time and place of the Course, the lesson calendar and duration, the participation fee, the age ranges to which it is addressed and the minimum number of participants required for activation. 2.5 Ludum commits to continuously deliver the Courses aimed at achieving the objectives referred to in the previous article, to inform Parents about the services offered and the access modalities, and to support the Student in the realization of the educational-didactic path. 2.6 If the Student should prove not suitable to attend a specific Course, Ludum reserves the right to reject the application and arrange the reimbursement of unused lessons. 3. Enrollment in Courses and attendance 3.1 Group Courses are activated only if the minimum number of participants is reached. It is possible to enroll in Courses that have been activated for the current year and that are not full. Ludum will inform Parents in advance which Courses are not activated and which students do not fit within the maximum number allowed according to enrollment priority. 3.2 Individual Courses are activated upon parental request based on the teacher's availability. Specifically regarding the music lessons for individual courses, these cannot be canceled or moved outside the time agreed at the start of the year. Lessons missed for any reason, including health reasons, will not be refunded for any reason; in any case Ludum guarantees the possibility of two (2) make-up lessons to be held in June of each year. 3.3 Enrollment in Courses is done by completing the appropriate online form in the dedicated sections of the site to which Parents may freely access. 3.4 Parents and their delegates undertake to respect the start time of lessons, as well as to collect Students personally or through their delegates (with a delegation) at the end of lessons. 3.5 In case of absence of the teacher or any organizational impediment, the missed lessons will be recovered during the month of June of each year. 3.6 For the Afterschool Care service, as for the Courses, there is no right to refund or to recover days missed due to illness or for any other reason. 4. Payments and right of withdrawal 4.1 Parents undertake to pay the amounts that will be previously communicated and subsequently confirmed, within 7 days of receipt of the Course confirmation. 4.2 Payments can be made: - By bank transfer to Ludum S.r.l., IBAN IT65G0200801639000106339093, indicating in the purpose the name and surname of the Student and the designation of the Course and school year of reference (in this case a copy of the payment receipt must be sent by e-mail to Ludum). - At the secretaries of the individual schools via bank transfer, cheque, debit card, credit card or cash within the legal limits. - Online, through the “Shop ICS Milan”, accessible at shop.icsmilan.com/it/. 4.3 The enrollment fee includes participation in the extracurricular activities provided by the ICS training offer, excluding any personal equipment (e.g., uniforms, sports gear, etc.). 4.4 Parents may withdraw from the Contract at any time by sending a specific withdrawal notice by registered mail to Ludum S.r.l.; withdrawal does not exempt from payment of the full participation fee. 4.5 In any case, reimbursement of the amount already paid is not guaranteed in the event of withdrawal after the student has attended at least two (2) days of Course or Afterschool Care service. If withdrawal is communicated before the second day, ICS commits to refund 70% of the amount paid and will retain 30% to cover organizational costs. 4.6 Total or partial non-attendance, for illness or any other reason, does not exempt from payment of the total participation fee. 4.7 Failure to pay the enrollment fee in full or in part within the established terms results in automatic termination of the Contract with the consequent immediate cessation of the service, without prejudice to Ludum's right to pursue performance and damages. 5. Termination 5.1 Any health condition of the minor will not be considered valid grounds for termination of the Contract. 6. Privacy 6.1 In accordance with European Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR), the personal data provided by the parent will be collected by Ludum for the sole purposes of providing Courses under art. 6.1(b), in accordance with the Privacy notice received at registration. 7. Exceptions and disputes 7.1 These General Conditions may be amended in whole or in part only by measures taken by the legal representative. For any dispute arising from the execution and/or interpretation of these General Conditions of Contract, the Milan Court has exclusive jurisdiction, to the exclusion of any other forum. 8. Express acceptance 8.1 In accordance with industry practice for online contracts, Parents have had the opportunity to read carefully and store these General Conditions on a durable medium. 8.2 In particular, Parents were made aware of the conditions set out in Articles 3 (Enrollment in Courses and attendance), 4 (Payments and right of withdrawal) and 5 (Termination) of these General Conditions, which are expressly accepted pursuant to Articles 1341 and 1342 of the Italian Civil Code. Source: turn4view0	Admissions 1. Submit an Application. To begin the admissions process, families should register their interest by completing the Application Form. After the school receives the form, the Admissions Team will contact parents and legal guardians to discuss their forthcoming application. The Apply Now button links to the application portal ismilan.openapply.com. This ensures the application process is initiated efficiently. 2. Meet our Principals. Once applications have been processed, parents and legal guardians will be invited to meet with the relevant Principal or Deputy Principal depending on availability. The meeting provides a detailed understanding of the school's ethos, curricular programme, expectations and daily activities. Meetings also give the Leadership Team an opportunity to evaluate student applications. Where possible, prospective student(s) should also be present; secondary applicants will complete an online CAT4 test prior to enrolment. 3. Offer Letter. The school will send an offer letter to the parents and legal guardians of successful applicants. 4. Registration & Admission. After the first annual fee instalment has been paid, your child is enrolled at the International School of Milan for the agreed start date.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Nsouli Scholars Programme. The Nsouli Scholars Programme is a global initiative that enables 50 extraordinary students at any one time to attend any Inspired school on a full scholarship for the duration of their education. The aim is to expand the Inspired community and empower children from diverse backgrounds with opportunities in academics, sports and the arts. Nadim Nsouli founded Inspired in 2013, and several scholarships will be awarded to individuals of Lebanese origin. Inspired schools offer a world-class educational experience that combines academics and engaging extracurricular activities, with access to specialist sports programmes and tutelage in the performing and creative arts. The Inspired group includes top-rated day and boarding schools worldwide, enabling Global Exchange Programmes and immersive experiences that broaden students' cultural horizons.
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