La Scuola International School vs SIS Swiss International School Milano-Basiglio

	L La Scuola International School Milan, Italy	S SIS Swiss International School Milano-Basiglio Milan, Italy
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €10,200 - 15,300	Fees / year €7,230 - 15,540
Age range	Age range 2 - 14 years	Age range 3 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Bespoke Curriculum, Reggio Emilia Approach	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Italian	Instruction language Italian, English
Opened	Opened 2002	Opened 2026
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location La Scuola International School, Milano campus is located at Via Giovanni Ambrogio de Predis 8, 20155 Milano, Italy. This campus is part of La Scuola International School, a network that includes Mission Campus in San Francisco, Dogpatch Campus in San Francisco, and Silicon Valley Campus in East Palo Alto. Doors to the Milano campus will open for the 2026/27 school year, enrolling students aged 2 to 11.	Location Located in Basiglio, Milan, Italy. The campus address is Via don Silvio Coira 45, 20079 Basiglio, Milan.
Stages	Stages PreK–8th grade	Stages Primary School
School type	School type Independent, non-profit La Scuola International School; Milano campus blends International Baccalaureate Programme, Reggio Emilia Approach, and Language Immersion; the Milano campus will apply for IB candidacy prior to opening.	School type Primary School; Day school; Bilingual immersion
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Differentiation and after-school tutoring will be available to support students in language learning.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Italy	Country affiliation Switzerland; part of the SIS Swiss International School network
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Lunch, homework supervision, before- and after-school care, flexible drop-off and pickup times.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & Registration Fees - Registration fee (one-time, due on acceptance): EUR 2,300 for the first child; EUR 0 for each additional concurrently enrolled child when the second (and subsequent) child is enrolled at the same time. A registration-fee waiver is also applied for certain transfers into specific grades. Tuition Fees — Annual and Per-Term/Installment (by year group) - Early Years (ages 2–6): Annual tuition EUR 8,500. Under the school's standard 40%/30%/30% installment schedule this would be: first installment EUR 3,400; second installment EUR 2,550; third installment EUR 2,550. Paying the full tuition early by the school's early-payment deadline carries a 3% tuition discount (early-pay total: EUR 8,245). - Primary Years (ages 6–11): Annual tuition EUR 11,500. Under the 40%/30%/30% installment schedule this would be: first installment EUR 4,600; second installment EUR 3,450; third installment EUR 3,450. Early full-payment total with 3% discount: EUR 11,155. - Middle Years (ages 11–14): Annual tuition EUR 13,000. Under the 40%/30%/30% installment schedule this would be: first installment EUR 5,200; second installment EUR 3,900; third installment EUR 3,900. Early full-payment total with 3% discount: EUR 12,610. Additional Annual Fees (apply in addition to tuition) - Enrollment fee (annual): Early Years EUR 1,200; Primary Years EUR 1,200; Middle Years EUR 1,800. - Building & Maintenance Fund (annual): EUR 500 per student. - Meals (annual): EUR 1,650 per student. Sibling and Founding/Transfer Discounts - A 5% tuition discount is applied to a second concurrently enrolled sibling; a 10% tuition discount is applied to the third and each additional concurrently enrolled sibling. Founding-family tuition rates are offered for families enrolling for the specified academic year; the school also applies registration-fee waivers for certain transfer students. Billing Schedule & Payment Terms - Registration fee payment deadline: due within 10 days of the acceptance letter. All remaining tuition and school fees may be paid either by: (a) full early payment by May 31 (qualifies for a 3% tuition discount), or (b) the installment schedule: 40% of tuition by 30 April, 30% by 30 September, and 30% by 31 January. These dates and split percentages are the published payment options. Boarding Fees - Boarding is not listed as an offering for this campus; the school's materials and FAQs describe day-school schedules and before/after-school services rather than any boarding program. Other Costs and Fees (uniform, transport, after-school, etc.) - Uniform: students will not wear daily school uniforms; a dress code applies. A PE uniform is required. The school will offer La Scuola logo tops and jackets for purchase; specific prices are not published in the fee schedule. - Before-/After-school care and Morning Care: morning care and after-school care are offered; these services incur additional fees (amounts not published in the tuition & fees table). After-school program hours and morning-care availability are shown as services with separate charges. - School bus / transportation: bus service will be offered for an additional fee; the cost is not listed in the published fee table. - Other incidental or program-specific charges (for example field trips, special activities, or optional services) are described as possible additional fees; specific line-item amounts are not published in the tuition & fees table. Refunds and Withdrawal - No public refund or withdrawal schedule is published in the tuition and FAQs that accompany the published fee schedule. Families should note the registration-fee timing and the payment deadlines above when making financial plans. Fee Payment Options and Contacts - The school uses the OpenApply admissions and enrollment platform for applications and enrollment management. Specific payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, or wire-transfer instructions) are not itemized in the published tuition and admissions materials; families seeking the accepted payment methods and invoicing details should use the school contact information provided. Contact email published: info@lascuolainternational.org.	Fee details Enrolment / Application Fees - Enrolment Fee: EUR 900.00 (non-refundable; must be paid at registration to guarantee a school place). Tuition Fees (by year group) - Primary (Years 1–5): Annual tuition EUR 9,900.00. - Payment structure for annual tuition: pay in a single payment or in 5 equal instalments of EUR 1,980.00 each. A 3% discount is offered for payment of the entire yearly fee in advance by the date specified for that academic year. School fees for mid-term admissions are prorated. Lunch, Care and Additional Regular Charges - Lunch fees: EUR 500.00 per semester (lunch is mandatory and fees are billed in advance per semester; fees for mid-term admissions are prorated). - Pre-school care (08:00–08:30): available on request and included in the school fees for the stated school day. - After-school care (optional) — yearly fees (in EUR): - 1 day per week: one hour (4–5 p.m.) EUR 200; two hours (4–6 p.m.) EUR 300. - 2 days per week: one hour EUR 350; two hours EUR 600. - 3 days per week: one hour EUR 500; two hours EUR 900. - 4 days per week: one hour EUR 650; two hours EUR 1,200. - 5 days per week: one hour EUR 800; two hours EUR 1,500. - Clubs: Prices vary by activity and weekly frequency; prices are activity-specific. Sibling Discount - A 10% sibling discount applies to the school fees of the younger child when more than one child from the same family is enrolled. Billing Schedule and Payment Terms - Annual tuition may be paid in a single payment or in 5 instalments (each instalment EUR 1,980.00 for the annual tuition level shown). - Lunch fees are billed in advance per semester (billed in September and February for the stated academic year). - Mid-term admissions: tuition and service fees are prorated. Boarding Fees - Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school. Other Costs and Responsibilities - School and sport uniform: supplied via an external supplier (costs paid by parents through that supplier). - School bus: transport is provided on request and organised through an external supplier (costs depend on the external provider). - Books and school supplies: purchased by parents; these are not included in the tuition or shown ancillary fees. Refund Information - The enrolment fee is explicitly non-refundable. - No specific refund terms for tuition or other fees are published within the school's published fee summary for the academic year shown. Fee Payment Options - The published fee summary sets out billing and instalment options but does not list specific payment methods (for example, bank transfer or credit card) in the fee summary itself. Parents should use the school's invoicing information for payment instruction when completing enrolment and invoicing steps. Version note: the school's published fee summary for the academic year shown lists the above amounts and terms.
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements Day School Community
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school does not require daily uniforms. There is a dress code outlined in the school handbook; for physical education, students wear a PE uniform, and the school provides La Scuola logo tops and jackets.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options The school has an on-site kitchen that will prepare student lunches.	Food options Lunch is offered.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Governance is provided by a Board of Directors. The school operates as a nonprofit organization. This nonprofit model extends across its campuses.	Governance and ownership Part of the SIS Swiss International School global network (bilingual schools in Switzerland, Germany and Brazil).
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school uses the International Baccalaureate Programme, the Reggio Emilia Approach, and language immersion. Milano will apply for IB candidacy prior to opening, while other campuses are fully accredited. Language immersion follows the Montreal Language Immersion Model with Italian/English splits by grade: PreK 10% Italian and 90% English; K–1st 20% Italian and 80% English; 2nd 30% Italian and 70% English; 3rd–5th 50% Italian and 50% English; 6th–8th 50% Italian and 50% English.	Curriculum details Follows the Italian curriculum, enriched with an international perspective. Bilingual by immersion for Primary School. Continuity from Kindergarten to College and learning enhanced by technology within SIS's international network with local insight.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school uses the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) framework and the Responsive Classroom approach.	Social & emotional learning The school provides a structured, stable and nurturing day-school community that supports social and emotional development; students learn to share with others, develop assertiveness, and take pride in their achievements.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Language immersion is offered in Italian and English with grade-level language ratios: PreK 10% Italian / 90% English; K-1st 20% Italian / 80% English; 2nd 30% Italian / 70% English; 3rd–5th 50% Italian / 50% English; 6th–8th 50% Italian / 50% English.	English as an additional language English and Italian are used in day-to-day life and instruction; language acquisition occurs through immersion with teachers who have native-level fluency, enabling near-native bilingual competence for many students.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing The school is a place to learn and thrive in a stable, nurturing environment with a structured day that includes lunch, supervised homework, and after-school options to support wellbeing and development.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, sliding scale tuition, and other school-administered programs. The school also does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. If you feel you may have been discriminated against on the basis of sex or would like more information, contact Dani Sollberger, Director of Administration, at dani.sollberger@lascuolasf.org or 415-558-9006 or by mail at 728 20th Street, San Francisco, CA 94107.	Safeguarding A safe learning environment is provided, and digital learning includes e-safety education as part of the curriculum.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The Milano campus will open in the 2026/27 school year in a newly renovated facility. It offers preschool through Grade 8 and uses International Baccalaureate Primary Years and Middle Years Programmes with English/Italian language immersion. The Milano campus will apply for IB candidacy prior to opening, while other campuses are fully accredited. The language immersion model follows the Montreal Language Immersion Model with grade-by-grade distributions: PreK 10% Italian / 90% English; K–1st 20% Italian / 80% English; 2nd 30% Italian / 70% English; 3rd–5th 50% Italian / 50% English; 6th–8th 50% Italian / 50% English. The campus is located at Via Giovanni Ambrogio de Predis 8, 20155 Milano, Italy.	Facilities overview The school resides at Via don Silvio Coira 45, Basiglio, Milan. The recently renovated building is colourful and flooded with light, offering ideal conditions for a stimulating learning environment. It provides a complete bilingual experience for Primary School students at its Basiglio campus, following the Italian curriculum with an international perspective. Learning is enhanced by technology and there is continuity from Kindergarten to College within the SIS network. The school supports daily life as a day-school community with lunch and flexible care options.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Physical Education & Athletics is one of the Ateliers in La Scuola's Reggio Emilia-inspired program.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Ateliers include Art, Environmental Science/Garden, Music, Physical Education & Athletics, Languages, and Design & Technology. The Music program includes the Ambassador Ensemble and two all-school concerts per year. The Garden & Environmental Studies Atelier provides hands-on ecology learning.	Academic facilities The academic program follows the Italian curriculum, enriched with an international perspective. Learning is enhanced by technology.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Ambassador Ensemble is a plucked string orchestra that rehearses and performs at events; all-school concerts occur twice yearly. The Garden program provides outdoor environmental learning opportunities as part of La Scuola's Ateliers.	Extra curricular facilities Lunch, homework supervision, before- and after-school care, flexible drop-off and pickup times, and exciting activities.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Founded in 2002, La Scuola International School is the world's only IB PYP and MYP, Reggio Emilia-inspired, Italian immersion world school. The independent, non-profit La Scuola International School blends the International Baccalaureate Programme with the Reggio Emilia Approach and language immersion across campuses in San Francisco (two campuses), Silicon Valley, and a Milan campus opening in the 2026-27 school year. The Milan campus opening reflects the school's expansion; the institution is recognized by MAECI as a Scuola Paritaria. Language immersion uses English and Italian, with Spanish introduced beginning in Grade 4; children are not required to speak Italian to enroll. The mission is to inspire brave learners to shape the future and to engage across languages and cultures.	History The school is part of an international network of 20 bilingual schools located in Switzerland, Germany, Brazil, and Italy. It has been implementing the SIS educational method for over 20 years. SIS schools share an educational philosophy, structures, procedures, and high-quality standards. The Milan-Basiglio campus follows the Italian curriculum, enriched with an international perspective, and the recently renovated building provides a bright, stimulating learning environment.
Community	Community Open Houses, Virtual Information Sessions, and More are offered for the San Francisco Dogpatch, Mission, and Silicon Valley campuses. In-person campus tours and virtual information sessions are scheduled for each campus, and VR360 self-guided campus tours are available for viewing. Connect with La Scuola to arrange a video call or request a recording of an event; contact details are provided on the Tours & Events page.	Community The school is part of a global SIS network and participates in international activities. Upcoming events are listed, but none are currently scheduled. Student Life emphasizes a community where children spend time together, make friends, and learn in a pleasant environment. Stories from SIS Group and SIS Milano-Basiglio describe events such as the SIS Cup (2023–2024) and the Intercountry Activity (2024).
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The Parents Association of La Scuola (PALS) works collaboratively with La Scuola faculty and staff to support and facilitate programming, experiences, ideas, and opportunities that welcome, engage, and foster the La Scuola community and support the school's mission to inspire brave learners to shape the future. La Scuola has grown from an Italian language playgroup to more than 250 families across three campuses, with parents contributing over 10,000 hours of their time per year. All La Scuola parents are PALS members and are encouraged to share their talents and participate in leadership roles, classroom or event volunteering, or ongoing on- or off-campus support. PALS organizes events such as the Annual Welcome Picnic, Back to School Coffees, Staff and Teacher Appreciation, Book Fair, Holiday Party, Beach Clean-ups, the Annual Spring Fiera, Weekly Library Reading, Field Trip Chaperones, Italian Heritage Parade, Lunar New Year Celebrations, Diwali Celebrations, National World Day of Cultural Diversity, Mission Carneval, and Graduation at Preschool and Middle School. PALS also supports the school through committees (Library, Garden, Music, Yearbook, La Dolce Vita, Admin and Konstella, Community, Leadership, SPEAK, Service Learning) and maintains parent communications via pals@lascuolasf.org and the Parent Educational Series.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The Milano campus blends the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme through Grade 8, with English/Italian language immersion. The IB Programme opens our minds while the Reggio Emilia Approach is the heart of the learning. Language immersion follows the Montreal, Canada model to support multilingual academic development. Our Milano campus will apply for candidacy for the International Baccalaureate Programme prior to opening; all other campuses are fully accredited.	Academic & intellectual The school teaches in Italian and English at the primary level. The primary curriculum follows the national Italian curriculum, enriched with international elements. Each class has two teachers, one Italian-speaking and one English-speaking, ensuring immersion in both languages. Language skills in Italian and English are developed to a high level and the program prepares students for transition into the public school system.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Reggio Emilia Approach-inspired Ateliers include Art, Environmental Science/Garden, Music, Physical Education & Athletics, Languages, and Design & Technology. These Ateliers connect creative expression with hands-on learning across disciplines. Languages are included within the Ateliers supporting multilingual expression. Physical Education & Athletics is included as an Atelier.	Arts & creative The campus includes a library and five modern classrooms equipped with advanced teaching technology to support creative and collaborative work. The school participates in SIS international activities and signature events with SIS schools worldwide. Clubs and extracurricular activities are offered, bookable for one semester.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Language Immersion follows the Montreal, Canada Language Immersion Model. Italian and English are the languages of instruction. Grade-level distributions show the following Italian/English percentages: PreK 10% Italian, 90% English; K–1st 20% Italian, 80% English; 2nd 30% Italian, 70% English; 3rd–5th 50% Italian, 50% English; 6th–8th 50% Italian, 50% English.	Cultural & language Classes are conducted in Italian and English, with bilingual immersion. The primary curriculum is approved by the state and enriched with international elements. Each class has two teachers, one Italian-speaking and one English-speaking; Italian and English are heard and spoken in almost equal measure. The program fosters international awareness and respect for other cultures and connects students to an international network of bilingual schools.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies Before- and after-school care is available, with pre-school care included from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m., and after-school care from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Lunch is served in the cafeteria with supervision. Clubs offer a range of extracurricular activities that can be booked for one semester. Facilities include a gym, a library, an outside soccer field, a dedicated gardening space, and a multipurpose playground.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service The school participates in SIS international activities such as the SIS Cup and the Intercountry Activity, connecting students with SIS schools worldwide. During SIS Cup, teams compete in a spirit of sportsmanship and fun. The Intercountry Activity has included international math days, gift exchanges, storytelling, photo campaigns, and Ozobot-based IT activities. SIS Best Essay Award recognises the top written theses by SIS graduates.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The International Baccalaureate Programme opens minds. La Scuola blends IB Primary Years and Middle Years Programmes with the Reggio Emilia Approach and English/Italian language immersion to guide students toward leadership. The school aims to guide students to become leaders of their own learning — and lives. Be Open to the World describes a global, interconnected learning model that supports leadership development.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Niente Senza Gioia! Nothing Without Joy! A curiosity-first environment blends grounded academics with exuberant exploration. Language immersion spirits students into a wider, more wonderful world. Be Open to the World promotes global perspectives as part of everyday learning.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The campus is bright and welcoming, with a library, gym, outside soccer field, and a dedicated gardening space. The day runs from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with lessons from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and after-school care until 6:00 p.m. Lunch is provided and supervised. Flexible drop-off and pick-up arrangements support families.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Languages taught are Italian and English. The Milano campus uses English/Italian language immersion.	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching English/Italian language immersion. The Milano campus offers Italian and English language instruction as part of its bilingual program.	Bilingual teaching Bilingual by immersion – a complete bilingual experience for Primary School children; the academic program follows the Italian curriculum enriched with an international perspective.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Language immersion uses the Montreal, Canada Language Immersion Model. It provides English/Italian instruction with grade-based proportions: PreK 10% Italian / 90% English; K601st 20% Italian / 80% English; 2nd 30% Italian / 70% English; 3rd5th 50% Italian / 50% English; 6th8th 50% Italian / 50% English.	Immersion programs Bilingual By Immersion – Internationally Established SIS Educational Concept; SIS Milano-Basiglio offers a complete bilingual experience for Primary School students at the Via Coira campus in Basiglio.
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Accreditations	Accreditations Milano campus will apply for candidacy for the International Baccalaureate Programme prior to opening. All other La Scuola International School campuses are fully accredited.	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Admissions: La Scuola International School Milano offers a founding-family opportunity as it opens a new campus. Applications are processed through OpenApply. Language requirements: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 6 do not require students to speak English or Italian; Grades 2–5 and Grades 7–8 are assessed individually for readiness for bilingual learning; differentiation and after-school tutoring support language learning. Admissions timeline: November 2025 admissions process begins with Open Day and information sessions; January 12, 2026 OpenApply portal goes live; January–February 2026 submit applications and upload required forms; January–February 2026 schedule interviews; March 15–25, 2026 admissions decisions communicated and enrollment begins; April 2026 admissions events; April–June 2026 rolling admissions decisions continue. Admissions events: Preschool Admissions Playdate (ages 2–5) and Elementary Admissions Playdate (rising 1st–5th); Learn More about Milano event with RSVP details. Tuition and fees for 2026–27: Founding-Family Rates: Early Years €8,500; Primary €11,500; Middle Years €13,000. Fees: Registration €2,300; Enrollment €1,200; Building & Maintenance €500; Meals €1,650. Discounts: 5% tuition reduction for a second concurrent sibling; 10% for the third and additional siblings. Payment options: pay in full by May 31, 2026 with a 3% tuition discount, or 40% by April 30, 2026, 30% by September 30, 2026, and 30% by January 31, 2027.	Admissions Enrollment is accepted year‑round, following Italian law. For questions, contact the school office. Open School sessions are by appointment on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. How do I enroll? Children can be enrolled starting from the age of six. The Primary School in Milan‑Basiglio is the first SIS Swiss International School in Italy, and expansion to Early Childhood and Secondary levels is planned. If a child does not speak one or both of the school languages, enrollment is possible; Italian and English are taught through the immersive method, with additional language courses offered outside regular hours or as intensive courses during school hours, and the cost of additional language lessons is included in the school fees.
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