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Yies School

Italy, Milan

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Italian, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 14 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish
Strengths STEM, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

YIES School is a private bilingual IB World School for ages 3 to 14, located in Vedano al Lambro, Monza e Brianza, near Parco di Monza. The two‑level campus has a main entrance with ample family parking, a lower level for sport, science and art spaces, and an upper level housing classrooms and offices. The program combines a bilingual Italian–English curriculum with Spanish as a vehicle language from Grade 3; Spanish also becomes a language of instruction in geography, history and science from Grade 3. Learning is concept‑based, experiential and interdisciplinary, with coding, robotics and design integrated into daily work. Math follows the Innovamat method to deepen conceptual understanding, and the SEL laboratory supports social‑emotional development. The school is part of the Becoming Education network, focused on bilingualism, experiential learning and well‑being. Extracurriculars include Coding, Hip Hop and music in English, expressive arts and Cambridge language certifications, plus Homework Club.

Via Monte Grappa, 17, 20854 Vedano al Lambro MB, Italy

The Essentials

Yies School has instruction in Italian, English.

Location
Vedano al Lambro, Monza e Brianza, Italy. The school is located at Via Monte Grappa 17, Vedano al Lambro (MB). A drop-off at the school entrance on Via Monte Grappa is available from 8:40 to 8:50 a.m.

Stages
Early childhood, primary and middle school (Infanzia, Primaria and Secondaria di Primo Grado).

Type
Private bilingual school offering early childhood to middle school; IB World School.

Country affiliation
Italy

School day structure
Lessons run 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. A pre-school service runs from 8:00 a.m. and an after-school service finishes at 6:00 p.m. Drop-off at the Via Monte Grappa entrance is from 8:40 to 8:50 a.m.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Lunch is served on site from 12:30 to 13:30, with free play in the garden.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a state-recognized private bilingual school (paritaria) offering primary and middle school.
Fees
Application fees
- Application / enrolment fees: Not published. The school's publicly accessible pages do not include any numerical amount for application or enrolment fees.

Tuition fees by year group
- Published tuition amounts by year group (per term or per year): Not published. There is no publicly available fee table or schedule on the school's public pages that lists tuition per class, per term, or per academic year. Families should expect that the school sets separate tuition rates for the different levels (infanzia / primaria / secondaria di primo grado) but the exact figures are not displayed publicly.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing schedule (e.g., termly, semesterly, annual) and payment terms (due dates, late-payment penalties, discounts for early payment): Not published. The school's public pages describe daily timetables and the presence of pre- and post-school services but do not publish an invoicing schedule, payment deadlines, or formal payment terms.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Boarding provision and fees: Not applicable. YIESchool is a day school (infanzia, primaria and lower secondary) with drop-off and pick-up arrangements and pre-/post-school services; there is no indication of boarding or residential accommodation on the school's public pages.

Other costs and optional charges
- School meals / mensa: Not published. The site does not list a price for daily meals or a meal plan; it confirms school hours that include a lunch period.
- Extra-curricular and after-school clubs (club pomeridiani / after-school): Present, but fees are not stated. After-school clubs and post-school services are described in the school information, but no public price list is provided for these services.
- School trips and multi-day outings: Occur from Grade 3 onward; costs are not listed. The school describes day visits and a multi-day trip from grade 3, but no fees are posted publicly for those outings.
- Uniforms, books, materials, technology charges, exam fees: Not published. No public schedule of charges for uniform, textbooks, devices or external examination fees is available on the school's public pages.

Refund information
- Refunds and withdrawal penalties: Not published. There is no publicly available refund or withdrawal policy with numerical rules or deadlines on the school's public pages.

Fee payment options
- Payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit, etc.): Not published. The school's public pages provide contact details (email and mobile) for the administration but do not list which payment methods are accepted.

Summary of findings
- YIESchool's public pages describe the school's educational levels, daily hours, pre-/post-school services, after-school clubs and the practice of educational outings, but they do not publish any numerical fee schedule, application/enrolment fee amounts, billing timetable, refund policy, or the list of accepted payment methods. For the items requested above, the site confirms the existence or non-applicability of services (for example, no boarding) but provides no monetary figures or formal billing terms.
Academics

Yies School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 14.

Curriculum
The school is an IB World School offering a bilingual Italian–English curriculum with Spanish introduced from Grade 3 as a vehicle language for humanities and sciences. From Grade 3, Spanish also serves as a language of instruction for geography-history and science, enriching the curriculum. The teaching method is concept-based learning, with a focus on experiential and interdisciplinary approaches. Coding, robotics and design are integrated into the program, and mathematics uses the Innovamat method to strengthen mathematical skills. Emotional intelligence is developed through the SEL laboratory, supporting social-emotional learning. The program aims to develop world citizens prepared for European universities and international careers, and is part of the Becoming Education network.

Higher Education Progression
The school prepares students for European universities and international careers.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Serenity, support and cooperation are fundamental elements of the learning environment. Circle Time is used as a morning welcome and a reading corner to support social interaction and language development. The YIES method develops skills, knowledge and attitudes through a concept-driven curriculum and recognizes different learning styles, helping students think creatively and act with independence. The school aims to develop responsible global citizens through intercultural understanding and respect. An emotional intelligence lab is led by a sensitive and competent teacher who helps children name and manage their emotions, contributing to social and emotional development.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Both Italian- and English-speaking staff teach in their own language. Specialists in art, music, emotional lab and physical education enrich the program and Spanish is introduced from Grade 2 and taught by a native Spanish speaker, creating a multilingual environment. English-speaking teachers come from different countries and have years of experience teaching English as a second language in international school settings. Italian teachers have long experience teaching in bilingual environments and understand how bilingualism works. Traditional subjects are taught in both Italian and English, with Spanish as a third language.

Mental Wellbeing
The emotional intelligence lab is a focal point of mental wellbeing, with a sensitive and competent teacher guiding children to name and manage their emotions. Circle Time (morning welcome) and a reading corner support social interaction and emotional development. Serenity, support and cooperation are fundamental principles of the school, aiding a calm and supportive atmosphere. The curriculum develops critical thinking and personal skills to help students grow as responsible citizens, capable of intercultural understanding and respect. The school's multilingual, intercultural approach contributes to wellbeing by fostering inclusive relationships and empathetic communication.
Parent Experience

History
YIES School is the new and innovative bilingual primary and middle school in Vedano al Lambro. It offers traditional subjects in Italian and English with Spanish as a third language, developing multilingual competence, with 50/50 instruction and native-speaking teachers. It is an IB World School, offering a world-recognized curriculum. It is part of the Becoming Education network, a 0-13 educational community focused on bilingualism, experiential learning and socio-emotional development.

Community
Field trips and after-school activities foster community life; the school participates in the Becoming Education network, a 0-13 bilingual community focused on experiential learning and socio-emotional development. Educational field trips include visits to the Planetarium in Milan, Villa Reale di Monza and Monza Cathedral, with a residential trip for higher grades. After-school clubs offer music, yoga, multisport in English, hip hop dance, expressive arts, coding, English and Spanish, plus a Homework Club. The campus is equipped with outdoor spaces and green areas to support daily activities and learning outside the classroom.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Friends of YIESCHOOL is the parent community associated with YIES School.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
YIES School is a bilingual IB World School located in Vedano al Lambro, Monza e Brianza, near Parco di Monza. The campus is a two-level building with two entrances (main and service); the main entrance includes ample parking for families. The lower level hosts spaces for physical activities and recreation, an art area, a music room, and a well-equipped science laboratory; the upper level houses the primary classrooms and administrative offices. Classrooms are spacious and well-lit and equipped with the tools to enrich lessons with web research, videos, and photos, including a projector and a computer. A reading corner and a Circle Time area are available in addition to standard teaching spaces. The school is an IB World School.

Sports Facilities
An outdoor green area surrounding the campus is large and equipped for active play. Spaces dedicated to physical activities and recreation are located on the lower level of the building. Indoor spaces support physical education and movement as part of the daily routine. The layout provides safe, accessible environments for movement and sports activities.

Academic Facilities
The campus features a well-equipped science laboratory. Classrooms are spacious and well-lit, with internet access, projectors, and computers to support learning. From Grade 3, Spanish is used to teach geography, history, and science, enriching the curriculum. Innovamat provides mathematical support within the program to develop conceptual understanding. There is a reading corner in each classroom to support literacy and a Circle Time area.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Afternoon clubs are open to students and families. The clubs include Coding; artistic gymnastics and multi-sport in English; Hip Hop dance; Cambridge language certifications. From 16:00 to 17:00, the Homework Club helps consolidate topics covered during lessons.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
After-school activities include a homework club from 4 PM to 5 PM to consolidate classroom learning. Computer coding is offered to develop computational thinking and problem-solving skills. English and Spanish language courses support bilingual development.

Arts & Creative
Music classes are offered group and individual. Hip hop dance and expressive art courses provide outlets for creativity. An expressive arts program supports visual and performing arts.

Cultural & Language
English is heavily integrated into early grades, with about 75% of classes taught in English in first grade. From second through fifth grade, English and Italian are taught about equally, at roughly 50% of classes each. Spanish begins in second grade as part of the bilingual program.

Social & Hobbies
After-school clubs offer Yoga, Multisport in English, Hip hop, music, and expressive arts to promote social interaction. Students can participate in group activities and collaborate on projects. The Homework Club supports study and peer cooperation after the school day.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The daily schedule runs 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a pre-school service from 8:00 AM and an after-school service until 6:00 PM. A Homework Club runs from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM to support continued learning. After-school clubs provide structured, supervised activities that support wellbeing and family flexibility.
Languages

Language Provision
YIESchool is an IB World School. Instruction is in Italian and English, with Spanish added from Grade 3. In the middle school, Humanities are taught in Italian, English and Spanish.

Bilingual Teaching
The school is bilingual in Italian and English from the start of schooling. From Grade 3, Spanish is introduced as a vehicular language that conveys knowledge in geography, history and science. In the middle school, Humanities are developed in three languages—Italian, English and Spanish.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
IB World School; The school is described as an innovative multilingual primary and middle school aligned with the International Baccalaureate framework.
Admissions

Admissions
The school is open to any students, without sex, race, religion, or ability distinctions. The school is an IB World School. Traditional subjects are taught in both Italian and English, with Spanish as a third language. You are invited to set an appointment or videocall to visit and learn about the curriculum.
School Events
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