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St. Louis School - Archinto Campus

Italy, Milan

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Italian
Fees €23,270 - 24,430
Ages 14 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 47
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages English, French, German, Italian, Latin, Spanish
Typical class size 22
Strengths Sport, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

St. Louis School – Archinto Campus offers a specialized high school experience for students aged 14 to 18, located within the historic Palazzo Archinto in central Milan. This 17th-century palace provides a unique learning environment where modern education meets Italian heritage, situated steps away from the Duomo. Students follow a two-stage academic pathway: the Cambridge IGCSE program in Years 10 and 11, followed by the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma in Years 12 and 13.The campus is particularly known for its consistent academic performance, having maintained the highest average IB Diploma score in continental Europe for several consecutive years. Facilities include six dedicated science and computer laboratories equipped with 3D printers and virtual reality tools to support a strong focus on STEM subjects. Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes personal growth through the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award and a variety of CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) initiatives, alongside professional university guidance tailored for international applications.

www.stlouisschool.com

Via Olmetto, 6, 20123 Milano MI, Italy

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The Essentials

St. Louis School - Archinto Campus has 47 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English, Italian.

Location
Milan, Italy. St. Louis School operates on three campuses in Milan: Archinto Campus (Via Olmetto 6, 20123 Milan), Caviglia Campus (Via Enrico Caviglia, 20139 Milan), and Colonna Campus (Via Marco Antonio Colonna 24, 20149 Milan). The campuses serve students aged 2 to 18 across Early Years, Primary, Middle, High School, and International Baccalaureate programmes. All campuses are conveniently located to serve international students and local families.

Stages
Early Years (Kindergarten) Ages 2 - 5; Primary School Ages 6 - 10; Middle School Ages 11 - 13; High School Ages 14 - 16; International Baccalaureate Ages 16 - 18

Type
Private international school in Milan offering the British and Italian curriculums and the IB Diploma; An Inspired School

Pupil Nationality Mix
50 nationalities represented; diverse and inclusive community across Early Years, Primary, Middle, High School and IB

Country affiliation
Italy; Primary holds the Italian Scuola Paritaria status

Bus service
The school bus service is run by a private company with a daily city-wide service for an additional fee. It is available for children from 3 to 14 years old attending the Caviglia and Colonna campuses. There are City Centre (fixed routes) and Door-to-Door (personalised) options.
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Fees

Annual tuition at St. Louis School - Archinto Campus ranges from EUR 23,270 to EUR 24,430 for 2026/27.

Application & assessment fees
- Assessment (application) fee (Year 1+): EUR 100 — non-refundable.
- Registration fee (first year only, payable on acceptance/enrolment): EUR 3,000.
- Annual enrolment fee (payable each year upon enrolment): Colonna campus EUR 1,850; Caviglia and Archinto campuses EUR 1,800.

Tuition fees by year group — Academic year 2026–2027 (amount = full year; instalment amounts shown where published)
- Early Years / Nursery (FS0), Kindergarten (FS1), Reception (FS2): Tuition EUR 13,730 per year — instalments: EUR 4,577 / EUR 4,577 / EUR 4,577.
- Year 1 — Year 2: Tuition EUR 18,930 per year — instalments: EUR 6,310 / EUR 6,310 / EUR 6,310.
- Year 3 — Year 4: Tuition EUR 19,200 per year — instalments: EUR 6,400 / EUR 6,400 / EUR 6,400.
- Year 5 — Year 6: Tuition EUR 19,280 per year — instalments: EUR 6,427 / EUR 6,427 / EUR 6,427.
- Year 7 — Year 8: Tuition EUR 22,330 per year — instalments: EUR 7,433 / EUR 7,433 / EUR 7,433.
- Year 9: Tuition EUR 22,400 per year — instalments: EUR 7,467 / EUR 7,467 / EUR 7,467.
- Year 10 — Year 11 (Archinto campus): Tuition EUR 25,230 per year — instalments: EUR 8,410 / EUR 8,410 / EUR 8,410.
- Year 12 — Year 13 (Archinto campus): Tuition EUR 26,380 per year — instalments: EUR 8,793 / EUR 8,793 / EUR 8,793.

Meals / lunches (additional costs where listed)
- Lunches (Nursery – Year 6): EUR 1,700 per year — instalments: EUR 850 / EUR 850 (where instalment split shown).
- Lunches (Year 7 – Year 9): EUR 1,360 per year — instalments: EUR 680 / EUR 680 (where instalment split shown).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard payment options for tuition: pay in full at the start of the academic year or in three instalments at the start of each term. Fees are payable at the start of each term; students joining after term start should arrange a payment schedule with Admissions.
- Published instalment dates for the 2026–2027 year (as shown on the published fee schedules): 1st payment by 30 April 2026, 2nd payment by 10 September 2026, 3rd payment by 10 January 2027. (Instalment amounts for each year group are shown above.)
- Registration and enrolment fees are payable at the moment of enrolment/acceptance.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Boarding house / boarding provision: the school operates a boarding house at the Archinto campus and boarding is described in the school materials. The 2026–2027 published tuition schedules for the Archinto, Colonna and Caviglia fee documents do not list an annual boarding charge in their main 2026–2027 tables; earlier published fee schedules (e.g., 2024/25) did include a boarding fee for Years 10–13 (example figure: EUR 16,660 per year in a prior published schedule). Parents should note that boarding arrangements and charges have appeared separately in earlier fee schedules and in the school prospectus.

Other costs and mandatory items
- School uniform: All students are required to wear the official school uniform; uniform costs are charged separately and are available from the school's authorised supplier/uniform shop.
- School bus / transport: The school's bus service is run by an external provider and is charged separately; bus routes and prices are published separately from tuition.
- Laptops / devices: From Year 6 to Year 9 parents must purchase a laptop to school specifications; Archinto students must purchase a laptop (High School).
- Examinations: IGCSE and IB examination fees are not included in the published tuition figures.
- Didactic / educational materials and local day trips up to Year 9: these are listed as included in tuition in the published schedules (where specified). Swimming / alternative activities are included for Early Years and Primary as noted in the schedules.
- Extras (optional activities, camps, trips): charged separately and invoiced as applicable. Camp and short-course programmes set separate terms for deposits, cancellations and refunds.

Refund information
- Assessment (application) fee: EUR 100 is explicitly described as non-refundable.
- Camp / short-course cancellations: Camps and similar programmes include specific cancellation and refund terms (deposit deadlines, cancellation rules and limited refunds for forced cancellations are set out in the camp terms and conditions).
- For other tuition, registration or enrolment refunds: registration and enrolment fees are payable at enrolment; published fee schedules state those fees are payable at the time of enrolment. Specific refund arrangements for tuition (withdrawal, pro-rata refunds, or charges) are addressed in the school's enrolment contract and programme terms; parents should note assessment fee is non-refundable.

Fee payment options (accepted methods)
- The school accepts electronic payments by direct bank transfer and by debit/credit card for programme and camp fees; invoices and enrolment paperwork indicate payments by bank transfer or card for fees and extras. Payment details for bank transfers and any card processing instructions are provided on school invoices and enrolment documentation.

If you require this material formatted for an external database, the items above provide the published fee items, instalment amounts and key payment and additional-cost headings as presented in the school's published 2026–2027 fee schedules and admissions materials.
Academics

St. Louis School - Archinto Campus teaches IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 14 to 18.

Curriculum
British National Curriculum forms the basis of the programme, with inputs from the Italian Curriculum. In High School, learners follow the International GCSE course and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).

Exam Results
Exceptional 2025 IB Exam Results: Archinto's IB cohort achieved an average Diploma score of 37, with 21% earning 38+ and the highest score reaching 45; nearly half of the diplomas awarded were bilingual.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates go on to study at world-class universities, including Imperial College London, Central Saint Martins and the University of Pennsylvania; Bocconi University; London School of Economics; and Stanford University.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit an Enquiry. Complete the Enquiry Form to request information about St. Louis School and book a personalised tour. The Admissions Team is ready to welcome prospective families and guide you through the process. You can indicate your preferred Campus to arrange a private tour of Archinto Campus, Caviglia Campus, or Colonna Campus.

2. Visit the School Campus. The Admissions Team will contact you to arrange a private tour of the school. Tours are arranged per your schedule and may involve meeting campus staff. The school operates on Archinto, Caviglia, and Colonna campuses in Milan.

3. Complete the Application Form. You will receive a unique link to access the online form. Please enclose a copy of your child's most recent school report and any other required documents. If you have questions, the Admissions Team can help clarify what's needed.

4. Assessment. From Year 1 upwards, parents/guardians must register for an assessment before enrolling their child. A non-refundable fee of €100 is payable to the school. We endeavour to inform parents of assessment results within 5 working days and will allocate places accordingly.

5. Acceptance. We endeavour to inform parents of assessment results within 5 working days and will allocate places at the school accordingly. Accepted families will receive details on the next steps to finalise enrollment.

6. Enrolment. Upon acceptance of a place at the school, parents will be asked to sign both the enrollment and School Regulation forms. This completes the admissions process for the chosen campus.

7. Admissions Team. The Head of Admissions is Barbara Grassi. Admissions Officers include Erin Hudson (Caviglia), Caterina Bassani (Colonna), and Sandra Mary Aitken (Archinto). They oversee intake and are available to respond to questions across the three Milan campuses.

Scholarships
Nsouli Scholars Programme provides a full scholarship for up to 50 students at any one time to attend Inspired schools for the duration of their education. Scholarships are awarded to individuals of Lebanese origin. The programme honours Nadim Nsouli, founder of Inspired, and aims to expand the community and opportunities across Inspired's schools.
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