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IB Curriculum International Schools in Milan, Italy

Compare 17 IB Curriculum international schools in Milan, Italy. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 16,516), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
17
Curricula
12
Average annual fee
EUR 16,516
Fee range
EUR 6,500 – 29,280
More school facts
Most common curriculum
IB (DP) (13 schools)
Average school size
729 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Collegio San Carlo
Oldest
Collegio San Carlo (1869)
With boarding
2
About international schools in Milan, Italy

Milan has a substantial cluster of International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools: many offer parts or the full IB continuum (Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma programmes) and a number run bilingual English - Italian tracks rather than English-only provision. Fees for IB schools in Milan are typically in the mid-to-upper private-school range, with early-years tuition commonly in the low tens of thousands of euros and secondary tuition often rising into the mid-to-high twenties of thousands a year before extras such as lunches, buses, exam and trip costs. Admissions follow an annual cycle with the principal intake for the school year in September, some schools offering a January intake or year-round places where capacity allows, and most schools charging application, registration and one-off enrolment or deposit fees; assessment visits and school reports are normally part of the process. Relocating families should factor in travel time across the city (many international campuses sit outside the central zone), early-application windows for popular year groups and clear questions about language support and whether a school offers the full IB continuum or only selected programmes.

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FAQs for Italy

What ages and stages does the IB cover at schools in Milan?
The IB is a continuum covering ages 3 - 19 through three main programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for early and primary education, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for lower secondary, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for the final two years of secondary school; some Milan schools offer all three, while others offer just one or two. Families should check each school’s published age ranges and whether it runs the complete PYP→MYP→DP pathway.
Is instruction in IB schools in Milan mainly in English or bilingual?
Many IB schools in Milan are English-medium but a number operate bilingual English - Italian models or co-teaching arrangements in which Italian is integrated from the Early Years; additional modern languages such as Spanish, French or German are commonly offered as well. If maintaining or improving Italian is important to your family, ask schools how and when Italian is used as a language of instruction and whether they provide mother-tongue or EAL support.
How much should we budget for tuition and extras at an IB school in Milan?
Published fee guides for Milan show a broad band: early-years tuition commonly sits around €10,000 - €15,000 a year, while upper-secondary and IB Diploma years can be in the range of roughly €20,000 - €30,000 a year before extras. In addition expect non-refundable application or assessment fees, annual registration or enrolment charges, and separate costs for lunches, school bus, examinations, trips and optional activities, so budget for a total package rather than tuition alone.
When should we apply and what does the admissions process look like?
The main intake for Milan schools is the September term, so families relocating for the autumn should begin enquiries and submit applications several months in advance; many schools recommend applying in the autumn or winter before the September start, and some also run a January intake or consider mid-year placements if places are available. Admissions typically include an application form and fee, review of school reports, an assessment or meeting (in person or online for overseas applicants) and payment of a registration/enrolment deposit once a place is offered.
Will the IB Diploma let my child study at Italian universities?
The IB Diploma is widely accepted by universities internationally and students holding the IB Diploma can apply to Italian universities, but families should check specific course requirements and any language prerequisites because admission procedures and the need for formal recognition or translations are handled by individual universities or national authorities. If your child plans to study in Italy, contact the admissions office of the universities of interest early to confirm entry requirements and any steps needed for recognition of a foreign qualification.