Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
850 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
65 |
| Most common nationality |
Italian, English, German and Nordics |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
65% of students are international |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Italian, Spanish, French, German, Mandarin. |
| Max. number of students per class |
23 |
| Average number of students per class |
21 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Technology is used to support educational needs at different levels |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
34.5 IB average |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
In some cases, the school may carry out a formal learning assessment in the areas of Mathematics and Language (English and / or Italian). This will take place at the school and usually lasts for approximately 90 minutes. The school may also require students to undergo educational or psychological evaluation before the offer of a place is considered. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Usually before AY starts |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, but it is not recommended |
| School start time |
8.15 |
| School finish time |
15.50 |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Dance, Hip Hop, martial arts, football, swimming, volleyball, athletics, basketball, music. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, theatre, Science lab, Swimming pool, football pitch |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Indoor swimming pool, multifunctional gymnasium. |
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
Grade 10 and higher |
| Boarding facilities at the school |
Swimming pool, modern science labs, auditorium |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Although International School of Milan is the longest established international school here in Milan, you will find there the most progressive thinking linked to the strong academic standards that have served the international and Italian communities in Milan for over 50 years. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
An IB (International Baccalaureate) education provides the opportunities to develop children in so many ways beyond a more rigid curriculum. In addition, it provides a both disciplinary and interdisciplinary understanding that meet rigorous standards set by institutions of higher learning around the world. IB programmes offer curriculum frameworks and courses that are broad and balanced, conceptual and connected. |
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