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Montessori Bilingual School of Milan

Italy, Milan

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Italian, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 11 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English
Strengths Languages, Outdoor Education, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

Montessori Bilingual School of Milan is a private day school offering a bilingual Italian–English Montessori program for children aged 3 to 11. The Preschool – Children's House runs in mixed-age classrooms with two teachers, one Italian and one English, delivering activities in both languages. In Primary School, students aged six to eleven study using the Montessori method in English and Italian, with language support as needed and all subjects taught in both languages. The curriculum combines Montessori materials with the Italian ministerial programme and emphasizes cosmic education as a core component. Facilities focus on accessible, child-centered environments; outdoor space includes a gardening plot and a yard for active learning. After-school activities include karate, juggling and circus arts, art, theater in English and chess; a Shakespeare-themed theater course is offered for primary students. The school participates in a solidarity project, Mulinelli di Sabbia, and is a Scuola Paritaria Bilingue di Milano.

Via Nicola Palmieri, 72/4, 20141 Milano MI, Italy

The Essentials

Montessori Bilingual School of Milan has instruction in Italian, English.

Location
The Montessori Bilingual School of Milan is located at Via Palmieri, 72/4 - 20141 Milano. It is a Montessori-based program that is bilingual in Italian and English. Preschool – Children's House offers two mixed-age bilingual Montessori classrooms for children ages three to six, with activities conducted in Italian and English by a bilingual team of two teachers. The Primary School welcomes children aged six to eleven and applies the Montessori method in English and Italian.

Stages
Preschool – Children's House (ages 3-6) in two mixed-age bilingual classrooms; Primary School (ages 6-11) applying Montessori method in English and Italian.

Type
Private day school offering Montessori education in a bilingual Italian-English program.

School day structure
School hours (Monday to Friday): Children's House – Entrance 8:00–9:00; Exit 15:40–16:00; After-school 16:00–17:30. Primary School – Pre-school 8:00–8:30; Entrance 8:30–9:00; Exit 15:40–16:00; After-school 16:00–17:30.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Lunch is served in classrooms on a schedule: 12:00–12:45 for 1st–2nd grade and 12:45–13:30 for 3rd–5th grade; the seasonal menu is prepared by an internal kitchen run by Arco di Rozzano and follows ATS guidelines, and is emailed to families. There is no formal mid-morning snack; a fruit-based snack is available via a snack table in class, and table linens are paper placemats. Special diets can be arranged by submitting the ARCO form and medical certificates as needed.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a Scuola Paritaria (state-recognized private school) comprising kindergarten and primary school. It is operated as a Cooperativa Sociale Onlus, with its registered office at Via Palmieri, 72/4, Milano.
Fees
Application fees
- No fixed application or enrolment fee amount is published in the school's publicly available information for the current academic year. Families should contact the school office (segreteria@montessoribilingue.it or +39 02 49530147 / +39 345 8147898) to obtain the exact application/enrolment fee and how it must be paid.

Tuition fees by school year (preschool / primary)
- The school operates a Children's House (preschool, ages 3–6) and a Primary School (ages 6–11). There is no published schedule of tuition rates per class, term, or year group in the school's publicly available materials. Exact tuition amounts (annual and per-term or per-month breakdowns) must be requested from the school administration.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school does not publish a standard public billing schedule or payment-terms document for tuition (for example, monthly vs. termly vs. annual payment deadlines) in the materials accessible to the public. The school's office provides enrollment and administrative information upon request; families should confirm payment schedule options (annual, termly or monthly), deadlines, late-payment penalties and any available discounts directly with administration.

Boarding fees
- The school offers early-years (Children's House) and Primary School programmes only and does not provide boarding or residential student services; therefore no boarding fees apply.

Other costs and optional fees (meals, extracurriculars, uniforms, trips, materials)
- Afternoon/extra-curricular courses (karate, juggling and circus arts, art, theater in English, chess, Zumba Kids, etc.) are offered to enrolled pupils; these activities are organised separately and typically involve additional charges or separate registration terms. Exact prices and enrolment conditions for each extra-curricular activity are provided by the school at registration.
- School meals, school trips and related services are accounted for in the school's internal financial documents as components tied to overall fees; specific per-meal or per-excursion charges are not publicly listed and are normally billed separately or included as specified in the family's fee schedule.
- No uniform fee or mandatory uniform policy with published pricing is shown in the publicly available information; if a uniform or set of compulsory materials is required, the cost and where to purchase will be provided by the school at enrolment.

Refund information
- There is no publicly posted refund policy or detailed refund terms for tuition or enrolment fees in the school's publicly accessible materials. Refund conditions (for withdrawal, absence, suspension, or cancelled services) must be confirmed directly with the school administration prior to enrolment.

Fee payment options
- The school's public pages do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, direct debit, credit card). Parents should confirm accepted payment methods, invoicing procedures and the required payment references with the school office when requesting the fee schedule. Contact details: segreteria@montessoribilingue.it; phone +39 02 49530147 / +39 345 8147898.

Summary instruction for parents
- The school does not publish a public fee table for the current academic year on its publicly available pages. To register or to obtain a complete, itemised fee schedule (application/enrolment fees, annual tuition and per-term breakdowns, billing dates, optional-service charges, refund terms and acceptable payment methods), contact the school office using the email and telephone numbers above; the administration will provide the current official fee schedule and invoicing terms.
Academics

Montessori Bilingual School of Milan teaches Montessori Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 11.

Curriculum
Montessori Bilingual School of Milan offers a bilingual Italian-English program based on the Montessori philosophy. In Preschool – Children's House for ages three to six, two teachers (one Italian, one English) work together in each mixed-age classroom, and activities are conducted in both languages. The Primary School serves children aged six to eleven and applies the Montessori method with instruction in English and Italian. The relationship between adults and children is built through communication in both languages by two educators in the classroom, one English and one Italian; language-support groups are formed for learners who need additional language work. The curriculum uses Montessori materials alongside the Italian ministerial programme, with every subject taught in both languages. After-school and extracurricular activities are offered.

Student Teacher Ratio
Two educators per classroom (one English, one Italian) in Preschool and Primary.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The child is at the center of the program; emotional needs are part of the child's development according to Montessori.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school is bilingual in Italian and English. In Preschool–Children's House, activities are conducted in both Italian and English by a team of two teachers; in Primary School, the Montessori method is applied using both English and Italian.
Parent Experience

History
The Montessori Bilingual School of Milan is a private bilingual Montessori school located in Milan. It is a Scuola Paritaria Bilingue di Milano, a state-recognized private school. The educational program is bilingual in Italian and English and based on the Montessori philosophy and teaching method. The Children's House includes two mixed-age bilingual Montessori classrooms for children ages three to six, with activities conducted in both Italian and English by a team of two teachers. The Primary School welcomes children aged six to eleven and applies the Montessori method in both English and Italian. After-school courses include karate, juggling and circus arts, art, theater in English and chess, and the school engages in a solidarity project, Mulinelli di Sabbia, as part of its community initiatives.

Community
Open Day events are offered for Preschool–Children's House and for Primary School, with enrollments for the 2025/26 school year now open. After-school courses include karate, juggling and circus arts, art, theater in English and chess. The school participates in solidarity initiatives such as The School We Dream Of – Schools supporting Schools, including the Solidarity Project: Mulinelli di Sabbia. Testimonials from former students and parents are featured on the site.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Montessori Bilingual School of Milan offers a bilingual Italian-English program based on the Montessori philosophy and teaching method. The Preschool – Children's House comprises two mixed-age bilingual Montessori classrooms for children aged three to six, with activities performed in Italian and English by a team of two teachers. The Primary School welcomes children aged six to eleven and applies the Montessori method using both English and Italian.

Sports Facilities
Swimming courses are optional, with teachers accompanying children by private bus to the Bocconi Sport Center once a week from October through May. Physical education is provided in school by an expert teacher for students who do not take swimming lessons.

Academic Facilities
The school uses the Montessori method across the Preschool and Primary School and provides bilingual education in Italian and English.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Afternoon courses include karate, juggling and circus arts, art, theater in English and chess.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Montessori Bilingual School of Milan uses the Montessori Method with mixed-age classrooms and cosmic education as core components. Preschool – Children's House includes two mixed-age bilingual classrooms for ages three to six, with activities conducted in Italian and English by a team of two teachers. The Primary School welcomes children aged six to eleven and applies the Montessori method using both English and Italian in all subjects. The Montessori approach is supported by cosmic education and Montessori materials.

Arts & Creative
Musical education is part of the Montessori classroom. The school offers after-school activities including theater in English, karate, juggling and circus arts, art, and chess. A Shakespeare-themed theater course for primary students is available as an English-language program.

Cultural & Language
The school provides a bilingual Italian–English environment, with English not taught separately but lived in daily learning and social interactions. In Preschool – Children's House, two teachers (one Italian speaker and one English speaker) collaborate in bilingual education. In Primary School, all subjects are dealt with in both languages (English and Italian), with targeted language learning support if needed.

Social & Hobbies
After-school courses include karate, juggling and circus arts, chess, and theater in English. The Shakespeare in action theater course is offered for primary school children, providing English-language performance opportunities.

Community & Service
Solidarity Project: Mulinelli di Sabbia — The School We Dream Of – Schools supporting Schools aims to bring the children closer to a reality distant from their own, reflecting a school-wide solidarity initiative.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Outdoor activities are central to the school environment, with the yard providing space for outdoor play and a gardening plot for hands-on learning. The Children's House is designed to be accessible, safe and inviting, with child-sized furniture that supports independence and active learning.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches Italian and English. A bilingual approach uses Italian-speaking and English-speaking teachers who interact in their own languages with pupils. Preschool and Primary School follow the Montessori method. Language support is provided for students whose English or Italian proficiency needs strengthening.

Bilingual Teaching
Montessori Bilingual School of Milan offers a bilingual Italian-English environment. In preschool, a team of two teachers, one Italian speaker and the other English speaker, collaborates to educate using a bilingual approach. In primary school, work groups support language development with language objectives for students whose practical level of English or Italian is not high enough when they join the primary school. Montessori materials are used in both Italian and English.

Immersion Programs
Language immersion occurs in both Italian and English across the program. Teachers use their own language during interactions with pupils, supporting daily activities in both languages. Montessori materials are used in Italian and English as part of daily lessons. This bilingual approach is integrated into daily routines rather than isolated language coursework.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Enrollments for the 2025-26 school year are open. Open Day events provide an opportunity to learn about the program and facilities. Reservations are required to participate. Book by email to reserve a place.

2. Preschool – Children's House Open Day is on Thursday 23 January 2025, from 9.30 to 11.00. Primary School Open Day is on Thursday 30 January 2025, from 9.30 to 11.00. Reservations are required to participate. Book by email.

3. To proceed with admissions, contact the school to arrange an interview. The school is located at Via Palmieri, 72/4 - 20141 Milano. You can request information by filling out the 'Request informations' form.

4. Fill out the 'Request informations' form to request information about the school and educational project. The school provides contact details and a form to request information.
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