La Scuola International School vs The British School of Milan - Sir James Henderson

	L La Scuola International School Milan, Italy	T The British School of Milan - Sir James Henderson Milan, Italy
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €10,200 - 15,300	Fees / year €14,490 - 24,900
Age range	Age range 2 - 14 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Bespoke Curriculum, Reggio Emilia Approach	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 2002	Opened 1969
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
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 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 PreK–8th grade	Stages Early Years, Primary, Senior (Sixth Form).
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 Independent not-for-profit British international day school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Pupils come from over 40 countries; around forty nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Differentiation and after-school tutoring will be available to support students in language learning.	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 —	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 & 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 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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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
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 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 The school has an on-site kitchen that will prepare student lunches.	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 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 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 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 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 —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results IB Diploma Programme average 37.3 points; IGCSE results 9-4 grades 100%; University entry 100%.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	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 The school uses the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) framework and the Responsive Classroom approach.	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) —	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 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 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 —	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 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 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.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
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 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 Physical Education & Athletics is one of the Ateliers in La Scuola's Reggio Emilia-inspired program.	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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 —	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 —	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 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 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 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 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 Languages taught are Italian and English. The Milano campus uses English/Italian language immersion.	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/Italian language immersion. The Milano campus offers Italian and English language instruction as part of its bilingual program.	Bilingual teaching —
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 —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
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 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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