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Below, we have compiled the top 20 international schools in Italy according to our users. However, there are another 85 schools to choose from in the country. You can find the best international school for your child by personalising your results. Just fill in your search criteria, and we will calculate a personal score for every international school in the city of your choosing based on your requirements.

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H-Farm International School Venice

The only international IB school in Italy certified by the IBO, recognized as Apple Distinguished, and accredited by the Boarding School Association.
City
Venice
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €11,050
to: €24,180

American Overseas School of Rome

An exceptional US and international education in Rome since 1947. Located on a vibrant 6-acre campus in Roma Nord, AOSR welcomes 60 nationalities, offering the most comprehensive Advanced Placement (AP) program in Italy alongside the prestigious IB Diploma.
City
Rome
Curriculum
American, IB, AP, International
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €13,000
to: €28,300
Reviews
(23 reviews)

H-Farm International School Vicenza

We proudly stand as the only institution in the Vicenza, Verona, and Padua areas to offer the full International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum—from the Primary Years Programme to the Middle Years and Diploma Programme.
City
Vicenza
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €12,680
to: €19,460

Marymount International School Rome

Marymount International School Rome is a private, Catholic, co-educational day school enrolling students from Early Childhood-Grade 12. It offers an English-language international curriculum, U.S. Diploma, the International Baccalaureate Diploma program and AP courses.
City
Rome
Curriculum
IB, American, Catholic
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €13,900
to: €28,000
Reviews
(8 reviews)

American School of Milan

The American School of Milan is an independent, co-educational college preparatory day school with a state-of-the-art campus located south of Milan. Founded in 1962, ASM has been educating international students from more than 50 countries for more than 50 years.
City
Milan
Curriculum
IB, American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €14,150
to: €25,950

Best 20 International Schools in Italy

Out of a total of 105 International Schools in Italy.

Based on the aggregated preferences of our users in the last 30 days.

Milan World School

Milan World School is a new international school in the heart of Milan, offering education from Early Childhood through Primary school. MWS strive's to make the world a better place and is committed to helping students grow into thoughtful, responsible individuals who will shape the future with their critical thinking, international mindedness and purpose.
City
Milan
Curriculum
International, British, Italian, Canadian
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 11
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €12,500
to: €14,500

The British School of Milan - Sir James Henderson

Identified as one of the top 10 British Schools in the world and the only school in Milan rated 'Excellent' by UK Government inspectors, the British School of Milan (BSM) is a co-educational day school, with an international constituency extending across the city of Milan and beyond. Established in 1969, the school offers an academically rigorous as well as a broad and balanced curriculum for students between the ages of 3 and 18.
We aim to inspire pupils and instil in them a love of learning and a clear set of values; to develop the life of the mind in ways that are exciting, challenging, ambitious, as well as fun.
A highly qualified and committed body of staff delivers lessons in small classes.
Students enjoy an exceptionally friendly atmosphere, ensuring that they feel safe and happy. A wide range of sporting activities is available, while standards of creativity in Music, Art and Drama are exceptional – for instance the choir was recently invited to perform in the Vatican in Rome.
Finally, because the BSM is a not-for-profit organisation, all the revenue is re-invested back into the school and does not go to shareholders or private equity.
City
Milan
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €14,700
to: €23,800
Reviews
(5 reviews)

American School of Milan

The American School of Milan is an independent, co-educational college preparatory day school with a state-of-the-art campus located south of Milan. Founded in 1962, ASM has been educating international students from more than 50 countries for more than 50 years.
City
Milan
Curriculum
IB, American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €14,150
to: €25,950

Canadian School of Milan

Since 2004, the Canadian School of Milan has been one of Milan’s leading IB international schools, known for its academic excellence, strong values, and welcoming community. We offer a world-class education to students aged 3 to 18, in two campuses set in the heart of Milan, offering families the rare convenience of walking or cycling to school through some of the city’s most beautiful and safest neighbourhoods.
Our academic journey follows the Cambridge IGCSEs , leading to two distinguished graduation pathways: the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), preparing students to thrive at top universities worldwide.
With small class sizes and a student-centred approach, every child at CSM is known, supported, and inspired to achieve their personal best. Our values are lived daily, made possible by the close-knit community that allows us to nurture each student’s individuality, creativity, and expressive confidence.
City
Milan
Curriculum
IB, Canadian, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €13,300
to: €21,650

Andersen International School

Andersen wants to be a space where children of every nationality learn to live together and interact through the use of the English language. Our goal is to create an environment where students can find common ground for interacting, experiencing and discovering the characteristics which make different cultures both unique and the same.
City
Milan
Curriculum
British, IB, Italian
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €13,470
to: €25,200

Deutsche Schule Mailand

Deutsche Schule Mailand is a bilingual international school where the subjects are taught in German and Italian.
City
Milan
Curriculum
German, Italian
Languages of instruction
German, Italian
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €7,590
to: €7,590

Bilingual European School

BES provides a challenging dual language program that engages learners through inquiry and collaboration. We encourage our students to think critically, to take risks and to be creative. We challenge learners to strive for personal excellence, and we value the intellectual, social, artistic and physical development of each student, which have a significant impact on his/her academic achievements and personal growth. We aim to provide a stimulating environment that fosters a life-long love of learning. We assist students in developing strength of character by learning to make appropriate choices and by taking responsibility for their actions. We expect BES students to embody the attributes of the learner profile, to take thoughtful and appropriate action, and to develop their unique potential. We seek to inspire the compassion and international mindedness necessary for learners to contribute responsibly to the global community.
City
Milan
Curriculum
IB, Italian
Languages of instruction
English, Italian
Ages
2 to 16
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €12,420
to: €17,530
Reviews
(4 reviews)

ICS Milan International School

ICS Milan International School is an IB school for children and students from 1 to 18 years old that offers an international curriculum enhanced by an innovative teaching approach based on experiential learning. A school of innovation that serves a diverse community of students from a range of nationalities, cultures and backgrounds and helps children grow into citizens of the world.
ICS Milan is active throughout the Milan area with four campuses (Viale Ortles, via Orti/Colletta, via Tenca, Strada di Spina-Milano2). Since 2017 ICS Milan is part of Globeducate, a leading international network of more than 55 schools with around 25,000 students in the world.
City
Milan
Curriculum
British, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €13,340
to: €22,410

Kendale International School

Kendale is a small but dynamic school which provides a safe, supportive and caring environment where a dedicated staff guides children towards the acquisition of knowledge, skills and confidence, the necessary foundations for a life-long love of learning.
City
Rome
Curriculum
American, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 11
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €7,400
to: €12,000
Reviews
(23 reviews)

Acorn International School

WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY CHILD HAS A RIGHT TO THE BEST EDUCATION POSSIBLE
Acorn International School believes that every child has a right to the best education possible. We aim to develop both intellect and character within a stimulating and challenging dual curriculum, nurturing the development of conscientious and responsible global citizens, as well as life-long learners.
City
Rome
Curriculum
British, Italian, IB
Languages of instruction
English, Italian
Ages
2 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

Core International School

Core International School in Rome was founded in 1983 and is staffed by qualified, experienced British teachers.
The school began in a small way and although it has grown over the last forty years it has been able to maintain the original familiar atmosphere where children of many nationalities, cultures and religious backgrounds, learn to live and work together in harmony.
The school policy is to keep classes small, about 16 children in each class, so that each child receives individual attention and is encouraged to reach his or her full potential.
All lessons are conducted in English and emphasis is placed on children acquiring a sound understanding of the three basic skills, whilst learning in a creative environment.
City
Rome
Curriculum
International, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 11
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €9,700
to: €11,800

Rome International School

Rome International School offers a continuum in education for students between the ages of 2 and 18 years, representing 60 nationalities. Our highly committed and professional team of teachers aim to educate the whole child and enable every student to realise their full potential. Exceptional teaching and personalised care and attention ensure that every child flourishes both academically and personally.
We are the only school in Rome authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme for students between the ages of 3 and to 11, and the IB Diploma Programme for High School students between the ages of 16 and 18. Our status as a Cambridge International School allows our Middle School students between the ages 11 to 14, to pursue a rich programme of study leading to the International General Certificate of Secondary Education for ages 14 to 16, as validated by Cambridge Assessment.
City
Rome
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €11,110
to: €28,365

The New School Rome

The New School Rome is extraordinary. A nurturing, intensely friendly and intimate place to learn backed with outstanding academic rigour. It is unlike any other school you will have experienced.
City
Rome
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €11,450
to: €20,550
Reviews
(7 reviews)

American Overseas School of Rome

An exceptional US and international education in Rome since 1947. Located on a vibrant 6-acre campus in Roma Nord, AOSR welcomes 60 nationalities, offering the most comprehensive Advanced Placement (AP) program in Italy alongside the prestigious IB Diploma.
City
Rome
Curriculum
American, IB, AP, International
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €13,000
to: €28,300
Reviews
(23 reviews)

Ambrit International School

Ambrit Rome provides an international education for students from diverse cultural backgrounds. The school’s programmes of study and activities foster the cognitive, aesthetic, physical, social and emotional growth of the whole child, helping each child to reach his or her greatest potential in a stimulating and caring environment. Children are encouraged to develop a sense of identity, self-esteem and independence.
City
Rome
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 14
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €11,800
to: €23,000
Reviews
(1 review)

Marymount International School Rome

Marymount International School Rome is a private, Catholic, co-educational day school enrolling students from Early Childhood-Grade 12. It offers an English-language international curriculum, U.S. Diploma, the International Baccalaureate Diploma program and AP courses.
City
Rome
Curriculum
IB, American, Catholic
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €13,900
to: €28,000
Reviews
(8 reviews)

Saint Francis International School

St. Francis International School is a well-established, one-form entry institution offering a unique blend of American and International curricula. As a proud member of Rome's premier RISA International school network, we provide high-quality education at an exceptionally affordable cost.
Our mission is to deliver a well-rounded and challenging education rooted in the values of tolerance, solidarity, trust, and integrity. We strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where every child is empowered to reach their full potential—academically, physically, emotionally, and socially.
Within our close-knit community, students are encouraged to develop responsibility, compassion, awareness, and a sense of pride. Emphasizing the importance of politeness, courtesy, and exemplary behavior, we cultivate an atmosphere where respect and kindness are central to every interaction.
City
Rome
Curriculum
American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 14
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €7,100
to: €9,200

Canadian School of Florence

The Canadian School of Florence is a private (International and Italian Paritaria) school that promotes global education in an international environment. CSF successfully combines the best of Canadian, Italian and International educational standards, by adopting the Ontario curriculum and modern teaching methodology, while recognizing the importance of maintaining our students’ cultural heritage.
CSF welcomes students from 3 to 18 years in its three campuses: the Junior and Middle schools, both located in different renovated villas in the foothills of Fiesole, and the Senior school, hosted in a beautiful historical building near the center of Florence.
City
Florence
Curriculum
Canadian
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €11,555
to: €21,940

Castelli International School

Castelli International School is one of the most exciting and stimulating green international schools in Europe. Founded in 1977, the school is beautifully situated on a hilltop overlooking Rome, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves on the slopes of the Alban hills.
CIS is the only fully integrated international private day school in Italy catering for children from Year 1 through 9.
City
Rome
Curriculum
Italian, British
Languages of instruction
English, Italian
Ages
5 to 14
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €8,200
to: €12,800
Reviews
(11 reviews)

Lycée Victor Hugo - French International School in Florence

Lycée Victor Hugo is a French international school that has been in activity since 1974 in Florence. As a non-profit educational institution, we promote global education in an international environment. We are the only Florentine school accredited by French Ministry of Instruction. We are one of the 566 French International Schools belonging to the MLF (Mission Laique Francaise) and AEFE network abroad. Our school welcomes students from 3 to 18 years in its only campus situated in the neighbourhood of Santa Maria Novella, close to the train station and historical centre of Florence.
City
Florence
Curriculum
French
Language of instruction
French
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €8,020
to: €11,960
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Summary

What are the best international schools in Italy?

  1. Milan World School
  2. The British School of Milan - Sir James Henderson
  3. American School of Milan
  4. Canadian School of Milan
  5. Andersen International School
  6. Deutsche Schule Mailand
  7. Bilingual European School
  8. ICS Milan International School
  9. Kendale International School
  10. Acorn International School
  11. Core International School
  12. Rome International School
  13. The New School Rome
  14. American Overseas School of Rome
  15. Ambrit International School
  16. Marymount International School Rome
  17. Saint Francis International School
  18. Canadian School of Florence
  19. Castelli International School
  20. Lycée Victor Hugo - French International School in Florence

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How Many International Schools are there in Italy?

There are 105 international schools in Italy. See them all

What are the most popular curriculums in Italy?
Curriculum International schools
IB 44  
British 41  
Italian 31  
International 13  
American 13  
Other 31  

Additionally, there are 9 boarding schools in Italy.

What are the most popular languages of instruction?
Language International schools
English 94  
Italian 34  
French 7  
German 6  
Japanese 1  
Other 1  

Among these, there are 34 bilingual schools in Italy.

How Much do International Schools cost in Italy?

The average price of international schools in Italy is €14,769. (*)

Price for 12 y.o.
Min. price €2,300
Avg. price €14,769
Max. price €44,600
Price for 12 y.o. Number of international schools
€2,000 to €7,499 10  
€7,500 to €12,999 21  
€13,000 to €18,499 16  
€18,500 to €23,999 14  
€24,000 to €29,499 4  
€29,500 to €34,999 1  
€35,000 to €40,499 0  
€40,500 to €45,999 1  

(*) The price for one year of fees for a 12 year old (or the closest age to 12 available in the school), excluding one-time fees at enrolment.

How Big are Class Sizes in Italy?

The average class size of international schools in Italy is 17.6 students.

Class Size Number of international schools
10 to 14 12  
15 to 19 26  
20 to 24 17  
25 to 29 4  

How big are the schools in Italy (in number of students)?

The average size, in number of students, of international schools in Italy is 464 students.

Number of students Number of international schools
1 to 200 19  
201 to 400 22  
401 to 600 14  
601 to 800 7  
801 to 1,000 7  
1,001 to 1,200 0  
1,201 to 1,400 1  
1,401 to 1,600 2  
1,601 to 1,800 0  
1,801 to 2,000 1  

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