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Rootes School is a bilingual day school for ages 0 to 13 that blends the UK National Curriculum with Italian educational indications. Across five campuses, around 450 students learn with Italian educators and native English-speaking teachers, within a single bilingual and bicultural didactic journey. The Rootes School Method combines Blended Learning and Inquiry-Based Learning to nurture critical thinking, autonomy and collaboration as students explore both curricula. Learning spaces follow the '4 spaces +1' model, including the Agora for group discussion, research areas, presentation spaces, personal study corners, and a connected digital setting. The campus design uses natural materials and integrates an educational garden as a central feature. A psycho-pedagogic service supports wellbeing, with in-class observation, screening and counselling for teachers and parents. The in-house canteen promotes balanced meals and sustainability. Out-of-class programs include Spanish, Chinese, coding, choir, musicals, dance and Ju Jitsu, with portfolios tracking progress and dialogue with families.
Schweizer Schule Rahn Education Mailand is a Swiss international school in Milan for ages 3 to 18, delivering a bespoke Lehrplan 21-based curriculum within a bilingual German-Italian framework. German is taught as the first language, with English introduced in grade 3, and French and Latin from grade 7; Spanish is available at Gymnasium. Instruction is delivered by native-speaking teachers, and the school supports multilingual development with formal language certificates (Goethe C1, IELTS/CAE, DELF B2, DELE B2) available to students. The campus, located at Via Andrea Appiani 21, has a long history dating to 1860 and is part of Rahn Education, recognized by Swiss and Italian authorities. The program leads to the bilingual Italian-Swiss Matura, aligning Swiss cantonal cycles with Italian schooling from Kindergarten to Gymnasium. Distinctive features include Sprachatelier, a German language lab, and Musica, with a yearly school concert, plus winter camps in Fiesch. A welcoming multilingual community awaits.
BDC School Pietrasanta is a bilingual nursery in Milan, welcoming children from zero to three years old. The campus provides an educational path through kindergarten, immersing students in both English and Italian. Its curriculum integrates the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) alongside Italian pedagogical methods. Children engage in play-based learning and structured routines, exploring expressive languages, early literacy, and logical-mathematical thinking. A unique feature of the Pietrasanta campus is its indoor swimming pool, utilized to build early motor skills and water safety guided by qualified instructors. The facility includes natural light, soft furnishings, and dedicated indoor play areas to support gross and fine motor development. While the Pietrasanta site focuses entirely on early years, the broader BDC school network supports students up to age 18, eventually offering a direct pathway to Cambridge IGCSE, A-Levels, and the IB Diploma.
Vidura College Milan is a private international day school for ages 0–16, offering a bilingual English–Sinhalese program within a Cambridge-based framework. Pre-school, Primary and Secondary sections follow the English National Curriculum and the Cambridge International Curriculum, culminating in Cambridge IGCSE exams. The school prioritizes literacy and numeracy foundations and core subjects—science, mathematics, geography and history—with a clear route to university for the majority of students. Founded in 2015 as Vidura International College Milan, it describes itself as the first bilingual concept school in Europe. Extracurriculars include Drama & Music Club, Cricket Club (Italy's first school cricket team), Radio Electronic Club, Debating Club and a Scouting Camp in Switzerland. It emphasizes English and Sinhalese development and hosts annual events Videx and Appreciation Day. School hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Located near Bocconi University in a former spinning mill, BDC School Milano is a bilingual day school serving students from ages 0 to 18. The school integrates the Italian national curriculum with Cambridge Primary, IGCSE, AS, and A Levels, alongside an IB Diploma option for older students. Notable spaces include the IMCD Stem Lab dedicated to science and robotics, an indoor swimming pool for nursery students at the Pietrasanta site, and an outdoor terrace at the main campus. A distinctive offering is the high school's specialized pathway in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. Students also participate in the signature BDC School Challenge, an annual pitch competition tackling global issues for a chance to earn full-tuition scholarships. Extracurricular options range from art and music to sports and robotics, encouraging project-based learning and entrepreneurial thinking. Instruction is fully bilingual in Italian and English across all grade levels.
MILE Bilingual School is a private international school in Milan offering a Cambridge-based curriculum in English and Italian. With more than 20 years of experience, it delivers Cambridge Primary for the Primary years and Cambridge Lower Secondary for the Middle School, integrated with MIUR for the Italian component. The Bespoke Curriculum supports continuity across ages 0 to 14, and the Learning Journey covers ages 1 to 14 from bilingual Nursery to Bilingual Lower Secondary. From Primary, students may study a third language—Spanish, French, Chinese or German. The school is MIUR-recognised for the Italian component and Cambridge International-accredited for First Language. Founded by Adriana Sorbellini, MILE is part of International Schools Partnership (ISP). The campus features spacious, light-filled classrooms and laboratories, drama/art/music rooms, a library in English and Italian, and ICT devices. Outdoor spaces, a gym, fencing for younger students, and after-school care support a well-rounded day for families and students.
BDC School Cologno is a bilingual day school located in Cologno Monzese, offering an integrated curriculum from nursery to high school. The school merges the Italian Ministry of Education curriculum with Cambridge International programs, including IGCSE and A Levels. Cologno’s campus spans 1,800 square meters and features a dedicated STEM lab, where students engage in hands-on robotics, science experiments, and engineering projects. The school follows a design-thinking approach, requiring students to solve practical problems through interdisciplinary project-based learning. Facilities include flexible classrooms and communal recreation areas to support collaborative work. A distinctive feature is the BDC Challenge, an annual pitch competition where middle school students present solutions to global issues identified by the World Economic Forum to earn high school scholarships. The school provides instruction in English and Italian, supported by an After School program offering languages, technology, and creative arts.
Rootes School - Seregno Milano offers a bilingual education intertwining the UK National Curriculum and the Italian framework for students aged 7 months to 15 years. The Seregno campus features distinct learning areas, including a creative workshop, reading corners, structured outdoor spaces, and a didactic vegetable patch used for sustainability and food education. Students participate in an inquiry-based model and a STEAM curriculum linking science, technology, art, and mathematics. A distinctive daily initiative in the Middle school is the "Agora," a morning gathering where classes come together to discuss, share research projects, and compare ideas before beginning their lessons. Additionally, primary students participate in "Trinity Stars," staging group performances using music and drama with native English teachers to earn linguistic certification. Students can further engage in afternoon activities such as coding, Spanish, Chinese, choir singing, and Ju Jitsu.
Rootes School - Monza Ramazzotti offers a bilingual day-school program for children aged 7 months to 13 years, merging the UK National Curriculum and EYFS with the Italian educational framework. Students learn through an inquiry-based method with instruction in both English and Italian, supported by a 1:10 teacher-to-student ratio. The campus features specific programs like Trinity Stars for performance skills, along with extracurricular offerings in coding, Ju Jitsu, Spanish, and Chinese. A distinctive daily tradition is the "Agora," a dedicated morning gathering where students discuss and share ideas before classes begin. Campus resources include a didactic vegetable patch used for sustainability education and an in-house kitchen prioritizing seasonal, non-meat-based proteins and zero-plastic practices. The school also provides dedicated tutoring sessions in STEM and Humanities. Psycho-pedagogic support is available on-site for both students and families to assist with educational development.
Milan World School is an international early-learning and primary school for ages 2 to 11, housed in a historic building in the heart of Milan. The Canossian Institute heritage informs its inclusive ethos, welcoming children from diverse backgrounds. The campus blends modern classrooms, science and art labs, a library, theatre, gym and outdoor spaces with a curriculum designed to meet international standards. The Early Years Foundation Stage and the Reggio Emilia-inspired approach shape learning for younger children, while the Primary program (Grades 1-5) draws on Canadian, Italian and UK curriculums within an inquiry-based, student-centered framework. English is the main language of instruction, with Italian and French taught as additional languages. The program covers English, Mathematics, Italian, Science and Technology, Social Studies, Drama, Music, Visual Arts, ICT, Physical Education, Social-Emotional Learning, World Religions. Emphasis on communication, teamwork, adaptability and problem-solving. Experiential labs and curriculum-based field trips extend learning beyond the classroom.
Rootes School - Seregno Sanzio provides a bilingual education for students aged 7 months to 13 years. The curriculum intertwines the Italian National Indications with the UK National Curriculum, incorporating the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for early childhood development. A signature component of the daily routine is the "Agora," a dedicated morning period where classes gather for structured discussion, peer comparison, and idea sharing. Italian and native English-speaking educators utilize a co-teaching model during specific lessons, such as mathematics and science, to facilitate continuous bilingual instruction. The Seregno Sanzio campus infrastructure features a didactic vegetable patch utilized directly for food education and sustainability projects. An in-house kitchen prepares daily lunches emphasizing seasonal ingredients, reduced plastic usage, and non-meat-based proteins. Students follow the Trinity College London linguistic certification pathway, starting with Trinity Stars group performances in primary school and culminating with the B2-level ISE II exam before graduation.
Lycée Stendhal Milan is a French international school located in Milan and directly managed by the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE). It educates about 1,200 students from around 25 nationalities and follows the French national curriculum, leading to the Baccalauréat, with ESABAC for eligible students and, when appropriate, the Esame di Stato. The school teaches in French, Italian and English from early years, with Italian mandatory for all pupils and German or Spanish introduced from grade 5. The secondary program runs four years of collège and three years of lycée, with specialties including HGGSP, HLP, LLCE Anglais, Mathématiques, Physique-Chimie, SES and SVT; CNED is available for subjects not on site. Facilities include a Centre de Documentation et d'Information (CDI), a canteen with a resident dietitian and nurse, and Garderie. The school's signature initiatives include Mai des Langues intercultural exchanges, ADN-AEFE exchanges, and Semaine Verte, promoting language learning and development.
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