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British Curriculum International Schools in Italy

Compare 69 British Curriculum international schools in Italy. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 11,263), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
69
Curricula
23
Average annual fee
EUR 11,263
Fee range
EUR 1,750 – 29,280
More school facts
Most common curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE (37 schools)
Average school size
565 pupils
Largest by enrolment
International Montessori School Lecce
Oldest
Liceo STEAM International - Monza Campus (1862)
With boarding
4
About international schools in Italy

British-curriculum international schools in Italy typically follow an adapted form of the National Curriculum of England through Early Years and primary, with students moving onto Cambridge/Edexcel IGCSEs at Key Stage 4 and A-Levels or alternative post-16 pathways in sixth form. Most of these schools teach primarily in English while offering Italian language lessons and, in many cases, bilingual Italian - English programmes that lead to both international qualifications and Italian-recognised diplomas. Fees vary widely with location and year group but published tuition figures at established British schools in major cities commonly sit in the low-to-mid tens of thousands of euros per year, with lower and higher outliers depending on facilities and status. Admissions are busiest for September entry and at common transition points (Reception, the start of secondary, IGCSE intake and sixth form); schools usually require registration, an assessment or interview and advance notice because some year groups operate waiting lists.

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21 international schools in Milan

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21 international schools in Rome

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4 international schools in Turin

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2 international schools in Naples

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2 international schools in Bergamo

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2 international schools in Venice

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2 international schools in Padua

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1 international school in Alessandria

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1 international school in Brindisi

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1 international school in Bologna

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1 international school in Parma

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1 international school in Cagliari

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1 international school in Carpi

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1 international school in Lecce

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1 international school in Monza

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1 international school in Rovereto

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1 international school in Pavia

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1 international school in Assisi

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1 international school in Genoa

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1 international school in Florence

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1 international school in Verona

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1 international school in Olbia

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FAQs for Italy

How does the British curriculum in Italy differ from the Italian state system or the IB?
The British pathway follows the National Curriculum of England with clearly defined Key Stages, culminating in IGCSEs and often A-Levels, which focus on subject depth and externally-marked examinations. Italian state schools follow the national curriculum and issue the maturità, while the IB is an international continuum emphasising holistic, inquiry-based learning; some British schools in Italy combine or switch to the IB in the upper years, so check which final qualification a school offers.
What should I expect to pay for tuition and what extra costs are typical?
Published fees for British-curriculum schools in Italy vary by city and age-group; examples from major city schools show annual tuition commonly in the low-to-mid tens of thousands of euros, with some schools and year groups below €10,000 and senior sixth-form fees that can approach the high twenties of thousands. Additional charges you should budget for include registration/enrolment fees, capital or re-enrolment fees, transport, meals, exam costs (IGCSE/IB/A-Level), extracurricular activities and uniform.
When should I apply and what does the admissions process usually involve?
Begin enquiries several months before your intended start date and expect the busiest cycle to be the spring and summer ahead of a September intake; common entry points are Reception (early years), the start of secondary (around age 11), the IGCSE phase and sixth form (age 16+). Schools typically ask you to complete an application, attend a visit or open day, and may carry out age-appropriate assessments, interviews and English-language checks; many operate waiting lists for oversubscribed year groups.
Will A-Levels or IGCSEs let my child study at an Italian university?
Yes - A-Levels and recognised Cambridge/Pearson qualifications are commonly accepted by Italian universities, though applicants normally follow the national enrolment and recognition procedures and may need to supply documentary equivalence (for example a Declaration of Value or ENIC/CIMEA statement). Some courses and universities also require specific subject content or an A-level in Italian for applicants without Italian citizenship, so always check individual course entry rules early in your planning.
What practical factors should relocating families check when comparing British schools in Italy?
Look for the school’s examination pathway (IGCSE → A-Level, or IGCSE → IB), whether it has paritaria recognition with the Italian Ministry (important if you want an Italian-recognised diploma), the level of English-as-an-additional-language and special-education provision, and published fee and refund policies. Also consider location and transport, term dates versus your moving schedule, pastoral and university-advice services, and whether the school cohort and language mix match your child’s needs.