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Andersen International School

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Italian
Fees €12,270 - 24,000
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 600
Type Co-educational
Opened 2000
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages English, Italian, Spanish, French
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Located in downtown Milan, Andersen International School is a private, independent international day school for students aged 1 to 17. The curriculum blends the British National Curriculum from Nursery through Year 9 with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the Upper School. The Middle Years Programme is offered in years 4 and 5 as preparation for the Diploma Programme, while the Liceo is a Candidate School for the MYP as it pursues IB World School authorization. The campus spans 18,000 square metres and includes classrooms, artistic and scientific laboratories, a theatre and auditorium, gyms and sports spaces, a large garden and recreational areas. Primary and Middle Schools are Paritarie and recognized by the Italian Ministry of Public Education (MIM). The community welcomes students from over 40 nationalities, and all IB teachers participate in ongoing professional development. Founded in 2000 by Laura Donzelli, who remains CEO, the school brands itself as the biggest International School of Milan.

Via Don Carlo S. Martino, 8, 20133 Milano MI, Italy

The Essentials

Andersen International School has 600 pupils, instruction in English, Italian.

Location

Via Don Carlo San Martino 8, 20133 Milano, Italy. The campus sits on over 18,000 square metres in Milan and is described as the largest international school in Milan.

Stages

Pre School (2–4 years), Primary School (5–10 years), Middle School (11–13 years), High School (14–17 years).

Type

Private independent international day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix

Over 600 students from diverse nationalities; a mix of cultures and nationalities from around the world.

Additional learning support

The Psychological Listening Desk provides welfare and counseling support for students.

Country affiliation

British National Curriculum (United Kingdom).

School day structure

School runs Monday to Friday, from 8:30 to 16:30.

Bus service

External bus operators serve the Milan area; providers include Autonoleggio Mauceri, Autonoleggio Canella, and Autonoleggio Papalino. Timetables and stops are arranged after feasibility checks and enrollment minimums; a Bus Authorization Form must be submitted.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement

Uniform policy is mandatory across levels. The official uniform supplier is LM SCHOOL UNIFORMS. Pre-Primary and Primary (Nursery–Year 6) daily uniform consists of a blue jumper or vest, a white polo shirt, blue trousers, unisex shorts, and a blue skirt or dress. Nursery wears comfortable play attire; a blue tracksuit and white T‑shirt are suggested. From Year 1 onward, uniforms are required and not included in tuition; Kindergarten and Reception may wear the sports uniform daily. For trips and events from Year 1, girls wear a scarf and boys wear a tie. Shoes and socks must be blue or black; laces are allowed only for children who can tie them. From Year 1 to Year 4, a backpack is required, and Year 5–6 use a trolley. For Nursery and Kindergarten, nap-time blankets are purchased at the school office. Middle School (Year 7–9) daily uniform includes a blue sweater or vest, white shirt or polo, blue trousers, unisex shorts, and a trolley backpack; a white lab coat is required for science labs. High School (IB) daily uniform includes a blazer and pullovers from the official supplier, a white shirt or polo, and dark blue jeans/trousers/skirt/dress (from the official supplier or plain). A white lab coat with gloves and safety goggles is required for science labs. The sports uniform comprises track pants, shorts, capri pants or leggings, a T‑shirt and sweatshirt. Shoes must be blue or black. The top part of the everyday uniform must be purchased from the official supplier; non‑decorous garments are not allowed.

Food Options

Lunch is provided by the canteen. Mensa is listed as a lunch option in tuition schedules, with a charge of 730 EUR per year for certain year groups.

Governance and Ownership

Independent private international school, not influenced by external funding. Paritaria school status; recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education (MIM).
Fees

Annual tuition at Andersen International School ranges from EUR 12,270 to EUR 24,000 for 2026/27.

Application and admission fees

- Admission fee (payable once upon first enrolment):
- Pre‑primary / Primary / Middle: EUR 2,600 for the 1st child; EUR 1,500 for the 2nd child.
- High School: EUR 2,600 for the 1st child; EUR 1,500 for the 2nd child; EUR 1,000 for the 3rd child.
- Registration fee (payable annually at registration):
- Pre‑primary / Primary / Middle: EUR 1,200 per year.
- High School: EUR 1,000 per year.
- Admission test fee (one‑off, non‑refundable): EUR 200 (applies to all new students).

Tuition fees by year group (installments and annual totals)

Note on installment schedule: I payment, II payment and III payment are the standard instalments (see Billing schedule). All amounts below are shown per child and given as I / II / III installments followed by the Total annual amount.

- Pre‑Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Reception (Pre‑school)
- 1st child: I EUR 5,100 / II EUR 4,100 / III EUR 3,070 — Total EUR 12,270.
- 2nd child: I EUR 5,100 / II EUR 4,100 / III EUR 2,100 — Total EUR 11,300.
- 3rd child: I EUR 5,000 / II EUR 3,200 / III EUR 2,000 — Total EUR 10,200.
- School lunch: annual EUR 1,520 (charged as EUR 760 in the second and third instalments).

- Year 1 (Primary Year 1)
- 1st child: I EUR 6,100 / II EUR 5,100 / III EUR 4,010 — Total EUR 15,210.
- 2nd child: I EUR 6,100 / II EUR 5,100 / III EUR 3,200 — Total EUR 14,400.
- 3rd child: I EUR 6,100 / II EUR 5,100 / III EUR 2,690 — Total EUR 13,890.
- School lunch: annual EUR 1,520 (charged as EUR 760 in the second and third instalments).

- Years 2–4 (Primary Years 2–4)
- 1st child: I EUR 6,100 / II EUR 5,100 / III EUR 5,010 — Total EUR 16,210.
- 2nd child: I EUR 6,100 / II EUR 5,100 / III EUR 4,010 — Total EUR 15,210.
- 3rd child: I EUR 6,100 / II EUR 5,100 / III EUR 3,500 — Total EUR 14,700.
- School lunch: annual EUR 1,520 (charged as EUR 760 in the second and third instalments).

- Years 5–6 (Primary Years 5–6)
- 1st child: I EUR 7,100 / II EUR 5,100 / III EUR 5,080 — Total EUR 17,280.
- 2nd child: I EUR 7,100 / II EUR 5,100 / III EUR 4,100 — Total EUR 16,300.
- 3rd child: I EUR 7,100 / II EUR 5,100 / III EUR 3,700 — Total EUR 15,900.
- School lunch: annual EUR 1,520 (charged as EUR 760 in the second and third instalments).

- Middle School (Years 7–9)
- 1st child: I EUR 7,100 / II EUR 5,710 / III EUR 5,600 — Total EUR 18,410.
- 2nd child: I EUR 7,100 / II EUR 5,200 / III EUR 5,100 — Total EUR 17,400.
- 3rd child: I EUR 7,100 / II EUR 5,100 / III EUR 4,600 — Total EUR 16,800.
- School lunch: annual EUR 1,520 (charged as EUR 760 in the second and third instalments).

- High School — MYP 4–5 (Years 10–11)
- 1st child: I EUR 8,000 / II EUR 7,000 / III EUR 7,000 — Total EUR 22,000.
- 2nd child: I EUR 8,000 / II EUR 6,000 / III EUR 5,200 — Total EUR 19,200.
- 3rd child: I EUR 8,000 / II EUR 6,000 / III EUR 4,000 — Total EUR 18,000.

- High School — DP1–DP2 (Years 12–13)
- 1st child: I EUR 9,000 / II EUR 8,000 / III EUR 7,000 — Total EUR 24,000.
- 2nd child: I EUR 8,000 / II EUR 7,000 / III EUR 6,000 — Total EUR 21,000.
- 3rd child: I EUR 8,000 / II EUR 6,000 / III EUR 4,000 — Total EUR 18,000.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Standard installment due dates:
- I payment: by 20 June 2026.
- II payment: by 20 September 2026.
- III payment: by 31 January 2027.
- Bank transfer details for payments (bank charges to be covered by the payer):
- Pre‑primary / Primary / Middle payments to: INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CHILD'S STUDIES SRL — Crèdit Agricole / CARIPARMA — IBAN IT72S0623009512000063597826 — BIC CRPPIT2P610.
- High School payments to: INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION S.r.l. — Crèdit Agricole / CARIPARMA — IBAN IT82Q0623009512000063647942 — BIC CRPPIT2P610.
- All amounts must be paid net of bank charges; bank charges are the responsibility of the payer.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not offered; the school is a day school.

Other costs and compulsory extras

- Costs explicitly not included in tuition (examples): didactic materials; books and digital platforms; computer platforms and software; teaching laboratories and workshops; school trips and compulsory workshops; pre‑ and after‑school services; extra‑curricular activities (some optional activities have additional fees); school uniforms (compulsory from Kindergarten) and backpacks/trolleys. Chromebook is compulsory in Primary and is not included in the tuition price.
- School lunch: annual EUR 1,520 (charged in the second and third instalments as EUR 760 each where shown).
- Optional costs called out separately in High School: IB DP2 examination fees and certain external lectures/workshops may incur extra charges; optional private lessons or activities (e.g. piano) incur separate charges.
- Discount policy for multiple children: discount for the 2nd and 3rd child applies only when those children attend at the same time.

Refunds and non‑refundable items

- The admission test fee of EUR 200 is explicitly non‑refundable. No other specific tuition refund terms are listed in the fee documents.

Fee payment options

- The fee documents list bank transfer (IBAN / BIC) as the payment mechanism and provide the receiving entity and IBAN for the relevant institute. Bank charges must be paid by the payer.
Academics

Andersen International School teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum

Andersen International School follows the British National Curriculum from Nursery through Year 9. The Liceo (Upper School) offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The campus spans over 18,000 square meters and supports an international educational environment. Primary and Middle Schools are Paritarie and recognized by the Italian Ministry of Public Education (MIM). The Middle Years Programme (MYP) is offered in years 4 and 5 as preparation for the Diploma Programme (DP), and Andersen High School is a Candidate School for the MYP and pursuing IB World School authorization. All teachers delivering IB programs participate in ongoing professional development accredited by the IB.

Higher Education Progression

The IB Diploma Programme is widely recognized by universities worldwide.

Gifted and Talented

The school emphasizes developing each student's individuality and unique talents. From early years, differences are encouraged as a source of personal enrichment within a diverse, internationally open community.
Parent Experience

History

The ownership of the school remains private and individual, since the year 2000, the year of its founding. Laura Donzelli is the founder and CEO. The school brands itself as the biggest International School of Milan.

Community

The Andersen International School community is diverse and multicultural, welcoming over 40 nationalities. The school emphasizes English-language education delivered by native-speaking teachers. The campus spans 18,000 square meters in downtown Milan. The school has been in operation for more than 25 years.
Facilities

Facilities Overview

The school has an 18,000 sqm campus in downtown Milan. The campus includes classrooms and artistic and scientific labs, a theatre and auditorium, gyms and spaces dedicated to sports, and a spacious garden and recreational areas. Inside, every classroom is equipped with cutting-edge tools and high-quality materials. The community welcomes students from over 40 nationalities.

Sports Facilities

The school has gyms and spaces dedicated to sports.

Academic Facilities

The school has classrooms and artistic and scientific labs.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Musical instrument lessons (Piano, Guitar, Violin, Pop Singing); Artistic Gymnastics; Baby Gym; Chess; Choir; Fencing; Football; Newspaper Club; Homework Club; Baby Modern Dance; Robotics & LEGO Constructions.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

Activities take place after school from Kindergarten through High School, Monday to Friday. The most popular clubs are Drama, Football, and Art. Other offerings include musical instrument lessons (Piano, Guitar, Violin, Pop Singing), Artistic Gymnastics, Baby Gym, Chess, Choir, Fencing, Football, Newspaper Club, Homework Club, Baby Modern Dance, and Robotics & LEGO Constructions.

Arts & Creative

Musical instrument lessons are offered in Piano, Guitar, Violin, and Pop Singing. There is a Choir and a Drama club, and an Art club. These activities provide opportunities to explore creativity and artistic expression.

Social & Hobbies

The school offers a wide range of after-school clubs from Monday to Friday. Popular clubs include Drama, Football, and Art; Chess and Newspaper Club provide strategic and communication opportunities. The program also includes Baby Gym, Artistic Gymnastics, and Baby Modern Dance.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Football and Artistic Gymnastics are among the sports offered; Baby Gym is available as well. The campus features an 18,000-square-metre outdoor space and extensive indoor facilities to support after-school activities.
Languages

Language Provision

English is the language of instruction for the British Curriculum; the Italian Curriculum is offered for primary education and is aligned with MIUR. Italian is taught as part of that programme, and Spanish is studied as a third language. In both Primary and Secondary, teachers collaborate across English and Italian to provide bilingual learning, and a dedicated language teacher supports students needing extra help in English or Italian.

Bilingual Teaching

Teachers collaborate with Italian counterparts to deliver learning across English and Italian languages.

Immersion Programs

Early Years are English-language immersion.
Admissions

Admissions

Becoming part of Andersen International School's community involves four steps. Book a Visit: Call the secretariat to schedule an appointment and a visit to the school. Documents Required: Parents are invited to send a copy of the child's most recent school report. This information helps determine the appropriate educational approach. Entrance Test: For students applying to primary school onward, there is an entrance test. The results are communicated to parents in the days that follow. Enrollment: To complete the enrollment process, sign the enrollment contract and pay the admission and enrollment fees. We strongly recommend enrolling your children at Andersen International School during the early years (nursery and kindergarten) to guarantee a place in subsequent classes. Come visit the largest international school in Milan. The only school that trains the leaders of the future.
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