Milan has various international schools that teach a range of programmes, including the International Baccalaureate as well as American, British, French and German curricula. Fees can be pricey, but international schools are a good way to get around language differences. For expats moving with older children, they provide an opportunity to continue with a similar curriculum avoiding any setbacks from having to change to an unfamiliar one.

Here is a list of the most prominent international schools in Milan.

International schools in Milan

American School of Milan

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: American and International Baccalaureate 
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.asmilan.org

Andersen International School

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: English National Curriculum, International Baccalaureate and Italian
Ages: 2 to 18
Website: www.andersenschool.it

The British School of Milan 

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and International Baccalaureate
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.britishschoolmilan.com

Deutsche Schule Mailand

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: German and Italian
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.dsmailand.it

Lycée Stendhal de Milan

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: French
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.lsmi.it

Further reading 

►For an overview of education in the country, read Education and Schools in Italy

►Read Accommodation in Milan to learn about finding a home in the city

Expat Interviews

"In Milan there are plenty of international schools. Many expat children go to the American School or a private institute that offers courses in English (Leone XIII is the most prestigious)." Alice offers some insights on education in Milan in her interview.

"Many expats prefer to put their children through an international, fee-paying school like The British School of Milan, that use a British curriculum." Tim talks about international schools in his expat interview. Read more to find out about his experiences living in Milan.

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