International Schools in Italy
Compare 73 international schools in Italy. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 12,171), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 73
- Curricula
- 27
- Average annual fee
- EUR 12,171
- Fee range
- EUR 4,200 – 51,430
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- IB (DP) (26 schools)
- Average school size
- 492 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- St. Louis School – Colonna Campus
- Oldest
- Schweizer Schule Rahn Education Mailand (1860)
- With boarding
- 5
About international schools in Italy
International schools in Italy are concentrated in the larger cities and offer a mix of international curricula - the International Baccalaureate, British (IGCSE/A-level) and American programmes are common, while a number of schools also run bilingual Italian - English pathways. These schools are typically private; some hold “scuola paritaria” status, which gives their qualifications legal equivalence with Italian state schools, and families should be aware that public Italian schools remain free for residents. Annual tuition varies widely by city, age and curriculum but in major centres such as Milan and Rome fees commonly sit in the mid-four-figure to low-five-figure euro range, with additional costs for registration, deposits, transport, meals and exam fees. Admissions often follow a September intake timetable but many schools run rolling admissions or waitlists and use school reports, interviews and placement tests - plan to start enquiries at least several months before your intended start date and confirm documentary and visa requirements directly with the school.
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25 international schools in Milan
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4 international schools in Florence
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Curricula
There are 73 international schools in Italy covering 27 curricula. The most widely offered are IB (DP) (26), British Curriculum (25), Bespoke Curriculum (21), EYFS (Early years foundation stage) (18), IB (PYP) (18). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Italy runs from about EUR 4,200 to EUR 51,430, averaging roughly EUR 12,171. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Italy run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
5 of the 73 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Italy we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.