Wayne Rutherford
Director
ASM offers a student-centered, American-style education that encourages children to develop their full potential, achieve personal excellence and become global citizens committed to lifelong learning. We embrace the IB learner profile along with our school values of respect, curiosity, integrity, courage and kindness. Technology is a key focus and an integral part of student learning. Our elementary school integrates iPads to prepare students for the 1:1 laptop program that begins in Grade 6. The school also offers 3D design, robotics, digital art and photography and film courses in our ultramodern film studio. There is wifi campus wide.
Currently school enrollment is over 800 students and there are more than 100 full-time faculty employed. Our teachers are talented, highly educated, experienced and, above all, inspiring leaders. The school encourages faculty continued learning through a substantial professional growth fund.
ASM was authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma in 1983. Students are also awarded the American School High School Diploma upon graduation. ASM student IB results have consistently surpassed world averages in terms of pass rate and average points.
We also offer an extensive range of co-curricular activities throughout the elementary and upper school, including f, golf, karate, a thriving Model United Nations, NHS/NJHS, ABRSM music exams and Wind orchestra, rock and jazz band, varsity sports, yearbook, chess and rock climbing.
Our Values
Respect: We honor ourselves, others, the school, and the planet.
Curiosity: We ask questions in pursuit of truth and understanding.
Integrity: We are honest and sincere.
Courage: We do the right thing, even when difficult or unpopular.
Kindness: We are friendly, generous, and considerate in actions and words.
We have organised the information available for this school into 10 sections and 37 questions. Click or tap on the name of each section to read more.
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Number of students
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850
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Number of nationalities represented in the school
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50+
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Most common nationality
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Italian
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Ratio of local students to international students
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40% local to 60% international
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Native English speaking teachers
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Yes
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Language support for students not fluent in English
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Yes, we offer ELL (English Language Learners) for students learning English
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Additional language classes offered by the school
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Italian and Spanish and French from middle school
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Max. number of students per class
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18
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Average number of students per class
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18
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Does the school employ teaching assistants?
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Yes for early childhood through grade 2
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Use of technology in the classroom
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I-pads are utilized in all elementary classrooms and we have a 1:1 laptop program for all middle and high school students
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Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?
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No
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External examinations or assessments available
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IB Diploma, MAP testing from grades 3 through 10 and PSAT /SAT for upper school students
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Results in these examinations
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5-year IB Diploma average awarded points for ASM students: 34.4
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Do teachers assign homework to their students?
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Yes
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Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation
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100%
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Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs
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We do have a SEN program for students with mild to moderate learning needs
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Learning support offered
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1:1 and small group support with a specialized teacher
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students
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We have an enrichment program in math and literacy in the elementary program and advanced math program from the middle school through the high school.
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Student access to education psychologist
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Yes
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Entry evaluation for students
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Yes, from grades 3 and higher
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Brief description of entry evaluation required
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Tests in Math and English literacy
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Waiting list
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Sometimes, yes
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Deadline for registration (new academic year)
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We have rolling admissions.
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Students can join after academic year begins
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Yes, when space is available
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School start time
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8:50
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School finish time
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15:30
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School bus service available
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Yes, we have an extensive bus service to the school from Milan city center and several suburbs (Arese, Milano 2, Milano 3, Basiglio)
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School provided lunches
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Yes, we have an in-house cafeteria, but students may also bring their own lunch from home.
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Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)
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Yes, we offer gluten free and vegetarian/vegan options.
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Uniform required
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No
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Sports facilities at the school
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Two full sized gyms, basketball court, tennis court, grass soccer pitch, climbing wall, dance studio, weight area
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school
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The American School of Milan (ASM) is an independent, nonprofit 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 55 years. The school’s mission is to provide a modern and rigorous education for international students to excel in the changing world of tomorrow.
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Teaching approach of the school
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ASM offers a student-centered, American-style education that encourages children to develop their full potential, achieve personal excellence and become global citizens committed to lifelong learning. We embrace the IB learner profile along with our school values of accountability, respect and empowerment. Technology is a key focus at ASM and an integral part of student learning.
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Learning
ASM offers an American-style international program, preparing students for success in the International Baccalaureate Diploma program that begins in the last 2 years of our high school.
We provide a student-centered, American-style education that encourages children to develop their full potential, achieve personal excellence and become global citizens committed to lifelong learning. Technology is a key focus at ASM and an integral part of student learning.
Learning at ASM starts with our Early Childhood program for 3 and 4-year olds. Students begin school at age 5 with Kindergarten and then continue elementary school through grade 5. Our middle school program covers grade 6-8 with students following an international or terza media track. High school is 4 years from grades 9-12, culminating with the IB Diploma program.
Facilities
We have state-of-the-art facilities and our campus is set on 9 acres of green space that includes:
• 7 modern science laboratories
• maker Space & Design Lab
• 2 full-sized American gymnasia complete with a dance studio, climbing wall and weight room.
• a 20,000 volume library with e-books
• a motion picture film studio
• interactive white boards in all classrooms
• integrated technology in the classroom: i-pads in elementary, a full laptop program from grade 6+, robotics, programming and 3D design, digital art and photography classes
• two separate outdoor playgrounds, a tennis court, an outdoor basketball court and a grass soccer field.
Athletics
The mission of the Athletics Program at ASM is to provide all students with the opportunity to develop fundamental movement skills that can be applied into a variety of team and individual based sports. Emphasis is placed on holistic fitness skills providing students with healthy habits, both physically and mentally, for a lifetime full of fitness.
The extensive middle school and varsity athletics programs at ASM offer students a wide variety of sports and provide the students with the opportunity to compete in two International Sports Leagues; the Northern International Schools Sports Association (NISSA) and the European Sports Conference (ESC).
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