ICS Milan International School vs The British School of Milan - Sir James Henderson

	I ICS Milan International School Milan, Italy	T The British School of Milan - Sir James Henderson Milan, Italy
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €15,560 - 29,280	Fees / year €14,490 - 24,900
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 780
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Italian	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1969
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
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 British School of Milan is located in the north‑east of Milan, between the centre and Milano Due. It is about a 10‑minute walk from two Green Line Metro stations on the M2 line (Udine and Lambrate FS) and a short drive from Linate Airport. The campus has entrances on Via Pisani Dossi, 16 (Main Entrance) and Via Rombon.
Stages	Stages Nursery (12 months to 3 years); Kindergarten (3 to 5 years); Primary School; Middle School; High School.	Stages Early Years, Primary, Senior (Sixth Form).
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 Independent not-for-profit British international day school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 55 nationalities represented.	Pupil nationality mix Pupils come from over 40 countries; around forty nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support English Language Support for pupils learning English as an Additional Language; Learning Support with a specialised team; individualised learning plans for pupils with recognised SEND; Senior School exam access arrangements when appropriate.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Italy	Country affiliation Italy
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure In Primary, the school day starts at 08.45 (Registration 08.45–09.00); lessons 09.00–10.20; break 10.20–10.40; lessons 10.40–12.00; Lunch 12.00–13.20; lessons 13.20–15.20; After‑School Co‑Curricular Activities 15.20–16.30.
Bus service details	Bus service details 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 School transport is provided by Frigerio Viaggi; contract starting from the 2025/26 academic year; booking via the provided link; contact bsm@frigerioviaggi.com or +39 0362 350363.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & 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 Tuition fees (annual and per-term billing) - EUR 14,000 per year: Nursery and Reception (Private). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 5,600 (due 31 May), 30% = EUR 4,200 (due 31 October), 30% = EUR 4,200 (due 31 January). - EUR 15,400 per year: Nursery and Reception (Corporate). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 6,160 (due 31 May), 30% = EUR 4,620 (due 31 October), 30% = EUR 4,620 (due 31 January). - EUR 16,300 per year: Year 1 and Year 2 (Private). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 6,520, 30% = EUR 4,890, 30% = EUR 4,890. - EUR 17,900 per year: Year 1 and Year 2 (Corporate). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 7,160, 30% = EUR 5,370, 30% = EUR 5,370. - EUR 17,900 per year: Year 3 and Year 4 (Private). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 7,160, 30% = EUR 5,370, 30% = EUR 5,370. - EUR 19,700 per year: Year 3 and Year 4 (Corporate). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 7,880, 30% = EUR 5,910, 30% = EUR 5,910. - EUR 18,800 per year: Year 5 and Year 6 (Private). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 7,520, 30% = EUR 5,640, 30% = EUR 5,640. - EUR 20,600 per year: Year 5 and Year 6 (Corporate). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 8,240, 30% = EUR 6,180, 30% = EUR 6,180. - EUR 20,100 per year: Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 (Private). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 8,040, 30% = EUR 6,030, 30% = EUR 6,030. - EUR 22,100 per year: Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 (Corporate). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 8,840, 30% = EUR 6,630, 30% = EUR 6,630. - EUR 21,500 per year: Year 10 and Year 11 (Private). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 8,600, 30% = EUR 6,450, 30% = EUR 6,450. - EUR 23,600 per year: Year 10 and Year 11 (Corporate). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 9,440, 30% = EUR 7,080, 30% = EUR 7,080. - EUR 22,700 per year: Year 12 and Year 13 (Private). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 9,080, 30% = EUR 6,810, 30% = EUR 6,810. - EUR 24,900 per year: Year 12 and Year 13 (Corporate). Payment schedule: 40% = EUR 9,960, 30% = EUR 7,470, 30% = EUR 7,470. Registration and admissions fees - Registration fee (new pupils Nursery & Reception): EUR 2,900. - Registration fee (new pupil Years 1–13, first child): EUR 5,400. - Registration fee (each new sibling Years 1–13): EUR 3,900. - Registration fee is non-refundable and is a one-time payment due on initial enrolment; payment must be made within 10 days of receiving the offer. - Entrance assessment test and SEN test: EUR 300 payable in advance; this amount is deducted from the registration fee if a place is confirmed. Music lessons, clubs and co-curricular charges - Individual music lessons: 40-minute lesson EUR 41; 60-minute lesson EUR 61. - After-school clubs: EUR 178 per club per term. Twilight Club, Mandarin Club and Varsity Club fees are determined after sign-up and do not have a fixed published fee. English as an Additional Language (EAL) fees - Senior EAL, per term: Support Level A EUR 2,850; Level B EUR 2,350; Level C EUR 1,850; Level D EUR 1,300; Level E EUR 780. Academic Writing Course EUR 370. - Primary EAL packages, per term: Gold EUR 2,850; Silver EUR 2,000; Bronze EUR 1,150. Italian and Italian mathematics tuition (per term) - Primary School Italian: EUR 270 per term and EUR 450 per term (both amounts published). - Senior School Italian & Maths: EUR 780 per term and EUR 850 per term (both amounts published). Other fees and services - IGCSE examination fees vary by number of subjects; benchmark range published: EUR 1,000 to EUR 1,200. - IB examination fee varies by year; benchmark published: EUR 1,150. - Compulsory educational trips are not included in tuition and are billed separately on demand. - Bus service is provided and billed by a third-party transport company; bus costs are additional. - Lunches are billed separately at EUR 7.80 per lunch (excluding VAT). Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard tuition billing is split as follows: 40% due 31 May, 30% due 31 October, 30% due 31 January. Other fees and term-based services follow the payment dates shown in the school's payment schedule. - Late or overdue payments incur interest at a rate of 2% per annum. Pupils whose fees are overdue by 15 days or more may be excluded from the school until outstanding amounts and related interest are settled in full. Withdrawal, refunds and penalties - The registration fee is non-refundable. - If a student withdraws after the published notice deadlines a penalty of EUR 3,000 will be charged. - The EUR 300 entrance assessment/SEN test fee is payable in advance and is deducted from the registration fee if a place is confirmed. Fee payment options and bank details - All payments must be made by bank transfer to the school account as follows: The British School of Milan Srl, Banca BPM, IBAN: IT35Y0503401647000000008407, BIC/SWIFT: BAPPIT21G57. Discounts - Sibling discounts on tuition only: 12% discount for the third child attending at the same time; 65% discount for the fourth child attending at the same time (discounts apply only when children attend concurrently).
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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 All students wear a uniform. Years 7–13 wear trousers, shorts or skirts in blue denim, navy blue, black or beige; Sixth Form (Years 12–13) wear a blue and white striped shirt with the school logo and a jumper if desired; Nursery to Year 11 wear a polo shirt with a V-neck jumper. Uniforms can be purchased from LM School Uniforms (Nursery–Year 13) and Hobby & Volley for the PE kit.
Food options	Food options —	Food options The school uses Pellegrini Catering Services. All Nursery to Year 11 students have lunch on site and may bring a packed lunch or have a school lunch. Sixth Form students may have a school lunch or go out to a local cafe with written parental permission. Lunches are billed termly. A Food Quality Coordinator monitors the menu with Pellegrini's nutritionist, and there is a cafe/bar at morning break and vending machines around the site.
House system	House system —	House system Primary has three Houses—Foxes, Crocodiles and Dolphins. Pupils belong to a House, accumulate points for good behaviour and achievement, and a House Cup is awarded each term. Senior has three Houses—Darwin, Caxton and Seacole—headed by two Student Council members; the Student Voice coordinates charity activity and inter-house competitions across sport, drama and music.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership 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 The British School of Milan SRL (an Italian 'società a responsabilità limitata') runs the school and is 100% owned by The Sir James Henderson British School of Milan (ETS). The SRL is governed by a Board of Directors; the school is regularly inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) and is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC) and COBIS.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details 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 Follows the English National Curriculum from ages 3 to 16, with IGCSE in Year 11 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the Sixth Form. Nursery to University: Early Years 3-5; Primary 5-11; Senior 11-18.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio 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 IB Diploma Programme average 37.3 points; IGCSE results 9-4 grades 100%; University entry 100%.
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 100% university entry.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Three IB Diploma Programme scholarships awarded annually to high-ability students entering Year 12; scholarships last two years and may cover up to 100% of tuition, based on merit and means testing. Internal and external candidates may apply.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning 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 delivers PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education) in a safe environment, enabling students to explore issues such as cultural diversity and healthy living. The Senior School assigns each pupil to a tutor who takes an active interest in their academic work and co-curricular involvement, while Primary pupils have a classroom teacher who fulfils the same role. Students participate in PSHE sessions, school assemblies and wider learning to develop personal and social competencies. The pastoral system supports well-being and happiness across curricular and co-curricular life. A counsellor provides confidential counselling to help students address personal concerns and develop coping strategies, and there is a broader programme to combat stress and support well-being.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) 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 Learning Support Department identifies and supports pupils with specific educational needs, working with teachers, parents and students to create an inclusive learning environment. The department offers one-to-one or small-group support and aims to help pupils access the curriculum and reach their potential. Specific learning difficulties are recognised, assessed and catered for, with individualised learning plans for SEND students. Access arrangements for exams are arranged in the Senior School where appropriate to ensure equal opportunities. A range of teaching approaches, small-group or one-to-one sessions and technology are used to support inclusive learning; a SEND & Learning Support Policy exists.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English is the 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 Many students have English as their first language, and ongoing English language support is provided until pupils are fully confident in their language skills. The Learning Support Department coordinates language development and inclusive education for EAL students. An EAL policy is published in the Key Policies.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing 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 The School Counsellor offers independent and confidential counselling to students. There is a broader programme that provides strategies to combat stress and support well-being. The on-site School Nurse provides medical and first aid support and the school maintains First Aid at Work trained staff. The PSHE programme and pastoral care underpin mental wellbeing and resilience across year groups.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding 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 A Safeguarding Policy exists, with references to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and related child protection policies. A designated e-Safety Officer works with the leadership team, pastoral team and ICT department to implement resources and measures to keep pupils safe online. Tutor time and PSHE activities address contemporary safety issues, including internet trends, security settings and pupils' digital footprints. The school maintains safeguarding procedures consistent with statutory guidance and monitors responses to concerns through its policy framework.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview 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 British School of Milan is located at Via Pisani Dossi, 16, Milano 20134, Italy. It is a not-for-profit British international school serving over 700 pupils from around 40 nationalities aged 3 to 18. The campus provides a safe, well-located environment for learning and play with small class sizes. It delivers a rigorous British curriculum in English and supports a broad co-curricular programme including music and the performing arts, with alumni regularly returning for concerts. The school emphasizes pastoral care and academic achievement.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities 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 on-site facilities include a gym, and the school uses a range of local and specialist sporting facilities to support co-curricular sport across all key stages during lunchtimes, after-school and weekends.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities 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 The campus houses a Learning Resource Centre (library), Science Laboratories, a Computer Suite, a Digital Suite, a Music Classroom, a Drama Studio, an Art Classroom, and dedicated subject classrooms to support the British curriculum in English for ages 3–18. The facilities are described as well-resourced to foster a high-quality teaching and learning environment.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities 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 The co-curricular programme offers 100+ after-school activities. Educational trips and visits supplement classroom learning, including sports tournaments, debate competitions, Model United Nations conferences, and science and history excursions. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is part of the programme, and events such as the BSM Eisteddfod and The Sir James Lecture Series are part of school life.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History Established in 1969, the Sir James Henderson British School of Milan offered a British-style education to Milan's international expatriate community. It operates as an independent, not-for-profit organization serving pupils from nursery to university, and has grown from a handful of students to around 700 pupils drawn from about forty nationalities. It is now known as The British School of Milan (BSM), formerly the Sir James Henderson School. All Sixth Formers pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Community	Community 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 school has an international student body representing around forty nationalities, and a strong, supportive network of parents and Friends. Pupils participate in a wide range of sports and the performing arts; music and art are highlighted, and alumni return for regular concerts. The school aims to foster a strong sense of community involving students, staff, parents and alumni.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association 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 Friends is The British School of Milan's parent group. Our goal is to support and strengthen a sense of community and improve and enhance communication between parents, teachers, governors and students. All parents are automatically members and the Class Representative Network coordinates involvement, while Friends organizes social and fundraising events. Groups within Friends include Bus, Lunch, Uniform, Welcome, and Parent Co-Curricular; events include a Christmas Fair, a Careers Fair, an Alumni University Fair and a Summer Aperitivo, with funds raised supporting outdoor improvements, the Primary Wild Garden, theatre lighting, shade areas, music equipment, recording equipment, IT hardware and more. For more information, please contact friends@bsm.school.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual 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 Educational trips supplement and enrich teaching; they range from local day trips to month-long international expeditions. Regular international excursions include sports tournaments in Switzerland and Austria, debate competitions, Model United Nations conferences in France and Spain, and Maths and History competitions in Luxembourg, Austria and Belgium. World Challenge Expeditions include Vietnam and Cambodia; there have been trips to Croatia with Operation Wallacea; theatre visits in French, Italian, Spanish and English; geography investigations in Piacenza, Verona and Elba; and Science visits to CERN. Each educational visit is comprehensively assessed for risk and safety.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative 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 Art Twilight Class and after-school art-based clubs run in the primary and senior schools. The Media Production Club offers video and content production projects spanning pre-production to post-production. Digital Advertising Strategies lets students explore branding and online advertising, including Google Ads basics and SEO. There are five choirs (Primary School Choir, Junior Choir, Senior Choir, Chamber Choir, and Parents'/Friends' Choir) and ABRSM is the center for instrumental tuition in Italy, with about 200 students.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language 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 The co-curriculum includes theatre visits in French, Italian, Spanish and English. Model United Nations exposes students to global issues, with conferences such as Paris MUN, Barcelona MUN and Milan MUN. BSM Eisteddfod is a house competition blending culture with academic subjects. The Sir James Lecture Series brings leading figures from sport, arts and society to speak to the school community.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies 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 The co-curricular programme includes a rich array of clubs and activities during the school day, after-school, weekends and some holiday periods. Pupils in the Primary and Senior Schools benefit from an outstanding range of co-curricular activities. There is an After-School Care Club for Nursery and Reception. The everyONE initiative aims for every Year Group to participate in at least one co-curricular activity each academic year.
Community & service	Community & service 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 The school has a tradition of service and local and international charity projects. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award offers Bronze in Year 10 and Silver and Gold in Year 12, with four sections (Skills, Physical Recreation, Voluntary Service, Adventurous Journey) and a Residential Project at Gold level. The Sir James Lecture Series fosters community engagement with speakers from business, academia and society.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional 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 Leadership opportunities are integrated into co-curricular sport, with PlayMaker Award in Primary and the Young Leader Award in the Senior School. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award includes leadership development across its four sections. The Sir James Lecture Series provides opportunities to hear from leaders in sport, business and the arts.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing 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 offered across lunchtimes, after-school and weekends with a wide range of after-school sport clubs. The programme emphasises values such as sportsmanship, integrity, respect, effort, humility and teamwork. There is an After-School Care Club for Nursery and Reception. The everyONE initiative ensures Year Groups participate in at least one co-curricular activity each year, promoting balanced well-being through active involvement.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision 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 English is the medium of instruction at The British School of Milan. English Language Support is provided for pupils learning English as an Additional Language (EAL) to enable participation and academic success in the curriculum, in the Primary School. Additional Italian language support is offered in two categories: Native Speakers (preparation for Italian state exams) and Non-native Speakers (to improve Italian), with after-school sessions. The Italian provisions cover both Primary and Senior Schools, including Italian literature, grammar, history, geography, science and mathematics, and the Italian state exams have a 100% pass rate reported.
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 —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Nursery provides an immersive experience in an intercultural, English-speaking environment.	Immersion programs —
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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 —
Admissions	Admissions
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 The school is academically non-selective. The admissions criteria are fourfold: 1. Interview; 2) Reports and reference from the child's current school; 3) Assessments in English and Mathematics; 4) Availability of places in the relevant year group. 1. Interview: Usually with the Head of the Primary School for Primary admissions or with the Head of Key Stage for Senior School admissions; the interview discusses the curriculum, subject choices and school life, and is followed by a tour of the School. 2. Reports and reference: The latest reports and a reference from the child's current school are required. 3. Assessments: Standardised assessments in Senior School admissions determine whether a child can access a curriculum delivered in English; generally there are no assessments to enter the Primary School. 4. Availability: Demand for places is high and particularly competitive in key year groups, so parents are advised to apply early; the School maintains a balance of British, Italian and international students within each year group. For enquiries, complete the BSM online application form. The school has rolling admissions with no fixed deadline for applications. Years 10 and 12 Entry Information for September 2026 details the following: Year 10 Entry requires birth between 1 September 2011 and 31 August 2012; Year 12 Entry requires birth between 1 September 2009 and 31 August 2010. Registration and Subject Choice Form deadline is 15 September 2025; Entrance Exam Dates are 8 October 2025 for Year 10 and 15 October 2025 for Year 12; Interviews are in November 2025; Offers are confirmed by email; Acceptance Deadline is two weeks after the offer.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Three IB Diploma Programme scholarships are awarded annually to students of high academic ability. A Scholarship recognises a student's academic performance, potential and participation in school life, and scholars are leaders in the Sixth Form and the broader school community. Scholarships are open on a competitive basis to all candidates who meet the eligibility criteria; awards are merit-based. External candidates should complete the main application form and email admissions to add their child to the scholarships list; internal candidates should email admissions to be added. The 2026-27 academic year is the current focus; the application deadline is 31 October. Schedule for awarding scholarships: Registration closes 31 October; Scholarship assessment in the first week of November; Interviews in the first week of December; Announcement of award in the third week of December; late applicants are not considered. The scholarships are for entry into Year 12 (age 16+), lasting two years (Years 12 and 13). The value is means-tested and can be up to 100% of tuition; the minimum is 20% of tuition, with awards based on declared family income following a set procedure and subject to annual means-testing. The award is based on merit after the scholarship assessment, the interview, and a satisfactory reference from the pupil's current school. The scholarship assessment consists of an online general-ability test (taken remotely under supervision) and an online scholarship interview. The examination is English-language; practice papers are not provided. Examinations take place at the school on the scheduled dates. The scholarship interview is conducted by the Scholarship Committee and lasts about 30 minutes; only candidates who perform sufficiently well in the written examination are invited to the interview. The decision to award a Scholarship is made by the Principal on the Scholarship Committee's recommendation. The Board of Governors does not participate in the decision-making. If a candidate is unavailable on the specified dates, examinations and/or interviews cannot be rescheduled. Continuation of a Scholarship depends on good school reports, attendance and punctuality; the Principal may reduce or withdraw an award for unsatisfactory progress, or for non-payment or breach of the Parental Code of Conduct. All other terms apply as described by the Scholarship Committee.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist The school does not publish waiting lists by year group; admissions operate on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline for applications.
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