The British School of Milan

The British School of Milan – Sir James Henderson

The British School of Milan, founded in 1969, is the only school in Milan rated ‘Excellent’ by UK Government Inspectors (ISI). It has been identified as one of the top 10 British Schools in the world and leading IB school in Italy.

The BSM is a not-for-profit school which provides world-class education to 780 students aged 3 to 18 of over 40 different nationalities. The school values cultural diversity and offers a rich international experience while rigorously following the UK National Curriculum.

High quality teaching and learning is at the core of the British School of Milan and the style of teaching is modern and progressive. BSM staff are almost all British-trained and mother-tongue teachers. Their teachers are professionally qualified, highly experienced and annually appraised. Languages are taught almost exclusively by native language speakers including Italian, French and Spanish.

Curriculum

In the Primary School, students follow the English National Curriculum, culminating in the Senior School with public exams at (I)GCSE. In Years 12 and 13 (the Sixth Form), students pursue the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma – considered the gold standard of world education and the best preparation for universities and the globally competitive world of work.

Academic results are outstanding and students progress to top universities around the globe. In the last few years they have gained places at Oxford, Cambridge, Yale, Columbia, LSE, Imperial, University College London, The University of Edinburgh, Trinity College Dublin, Università Bocconi, SciencesPo and many other leading universities.

There is a strong emphasis on co-curricular activities with over 100 options available. The school is particularly proud of its exceptional music, art and drama departments. In addition, the school acts as the Italian centre for the UK-based ABRSM, the exam board of the Royal Schools of Music. The school nourishes a strong tradition of community service, with its involvement in the International Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme and three IB scholarships offered annually.

Fees and Admissions

For the 2025/2026 academic year, the fees are €14,000 – €22,700 per annum. Admission applications are accepted throughout the year and prospective families can find out more about the admissions process on the school’s website.

Location

The BSM is situated just outside the centre of Milan, close to the metro and on several bus routes. Linate airport and the popular Milano 2 residences are just minutes from the school.

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