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Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Bespoke Curriculum, Reggio Emilia Approach
Taught languages Italian, English, Spanish
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Languages, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School
Introduction
La Scuola International School offers an international, language-rich education for children aged 2 to 14. The Milano campus will blend the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme with a Reggio Emilia-inspired learning approach and English/Italian language immersion. While Milano applies for IB candidacy before opening, other campuses are fully accredited. In line with the Montreal Language Immersion Model, instruction uses English and Italian with grade-appropriate distributions, beginning with 90/10 English/Italian in PreK and moving toward balanced bilingual learning from primary through middle grades. The school also draws on a bespoke curriculum that complements IB with hands-on projects and multilingual inquiry. Facilities features include Ateliers such as Art, Environmental Science/Garden, Music, Languages, and Design & Technology, plus Physical Education & Athletics. The Ambassador Ensemble and two yearly concerts showcase student creativity; the Garden & Environmental Studies Atelier provides ecological learning. Languages are embedded across learning, supporting culturally engaged learners.
La Scuola International School has instruction in English, Italian.
Location
La Scuola International School, Milano campus is located at Via Giovanni Ambrogio de Predis 8, 20155 Milano, Italy. This campus is part of La Scuola International School, a network that includes Mission Campus in San Francisco, Dogpatch Campus in San Francisco, and Silicon Valley Campus in East Palo Alto. Doors to the Milano campus will open for the 2026/27 school year, enrolling students aged 2 to 11.
Stages
PreK–8th grade
Type
Independent, non-profit La Scuola International School; Milano campus blends International Baccalaureate Programme, Reggio Emilia Approach, and Language Immersion; the Milano campus will apply for IB candidacy prior to opening.
Additional learning support
Differentiation and after-school tutoring will be available to support students in language learning.
Country affiliation
Italy
Fees
Annual tuition at La Scuola International School ranges from EUR 10,200 to EUR 15,300 for 2026/27.
Application & Registration Fees
- Registration fee (one-time, due on acceptance): EUR 2,300 for the first child; EUR 0 for each additional concurrently enrolled child when the second (and subsequent) child is enrolled at the same time. A registration-fee waiver is also applied for certain transfers into specific grades.
Tuition Fees — Annual and Per-Term/Installment (by year group)
- Early Years (ages 2–6): Annual tuition EUR 8,500. Under the school's standard 40%/30%/30% installment schedule this would be: first installment EUR 3,400; second installment EUR 2,550; third installment EUR 2,550. Paying the full tuition early by the school's early-payment deadline carries a 3% tuition discount (early-pay total: EUR 8,245).
- Primary Years (ages 6–11): Annual tuition EUR 11,500. Under the 40%/30%/30% installment schedule this would be: first installment EUR 4,600; second installment EUR 3,450; third installment EUR 3,450. Early full-payment total with 3% discount: EUR 11,155.
- Middle Years (ages 11–14): Annual tuition EUR 13,000. Under the 40%/30%/30% installment schedule this would be: first installment EUR 5,200; second installment EUR 3,900; third installment EUR 3,900. Early full-payment total with 3% discount: EUR 12,610.
Additional Annual Fees (apply in addition to tuition)
- Enrollment fee (annual): Early Years EUR 1,200; Primary Years EUR 1,200; Middle Years EUR 1,800.
- Building & Maintenance Fund (annual): EUR 500 per student.
- Meals (annual): EUR 1,650 per student.
Sibling and Founding/Transfer Discounts
- A 5% tuition discount is applied to a second concurrently enrolled sibling; a 10% tuition discount is applied to the third and each additional concurrently enrolled sibling. Founding-family tuition rates are offered for families enrolling for the specified academic year; the school also applies registration-fee waivers for certain transfer students.
Billing Schedule & Payment Terms
- Registration fee payment deadline: due within 10 days of the acceptance letter. All remaining tuition and school fees may be paid either by: (a) full early payment by May 31 (qualifies for a 3% tuition discount), or (b) the installment schedule: 40% of tuition by 30 April, 30% by 30 September, and 30% by 31 January. These dates and split percentages are the published payment options.
Boarding Fees
- Boarding is not listed as an offering for this campus; the school's materials and FAQs describe day-school schedules and before/after-school services rather than any boarding program.
Other Costs and Fees (uniform, transport, after-school, etc.)
- Uniform: students will not wear daily school uniforms; a dress code applies. A PE uniform is required. The school will offer La Scuola logo tops and jackets for purchase; specific prices are not published in the fee schedule.
- Before-/After-school care and Morning Care: morning care and after-school care are offered; these services incur additional fees (amounts not published in the tuition & fees table). After-school program hours and morning-care availability are shown as services with separate charges.
- School bus / transportation: bus service will be offered for an additional fee; the cost is not listed in the published fee table.
- Other incidental or program-specific charges (for example field trips, special activities, or optional services) are described as possible additional fees; specific line-item amounts are not published in the tuition & fees table.
Refunds and Withdrawal
- No public refund or withdrawal schedule is published in the tuition and FAQs that accompany the published fee schedule. Families should note the registration-fee timing and the payment deadlines above when making financial plans.
Fee Payment Options and Contacts
- The school uses the OpenApply admissions and enrollment platform for applications and enrollment management. Specific payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, or wire-transfer instructions) are not itemized in the published tuition and admissions materials; families seeking the accepted payment methods and invoicing details should use the school contact information provided. Contact email published: info@lascuolainternational.org.
Academics
La Scuola International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Bespoke Curriculum, Reggio Emilia Approach for students aged 2 to 14.
Curriculum
The school uses the International Baccalaureate Programme, the Reggio Emilia Approach, and language immersion. Milano will apply for IB candidacy prior to opening, while other campuses are fully accredited. Language immersion follows the Montreal Language Immersion Model with Italian/English splits by grade: PreK 10% Italian and 90% English; K–1st 20% Italian and 80% English; 2nd 30% Italian and 70% English; 3rd–5th 50% Italian and 50% English; 6th–8th 50% Italian and 50% English.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school uses the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) framework and the Responsive Classroom approach.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Language immersion is offered in Italian and English with grade-level language ratios: PreK 10% Italian / 90% English; K-1st 20% Italian / 80% English; 2nd 30% Italian / 70% English; 3rd–5th 50% Italian / 50% English; 6th–8th 50% Italian / 50% English.
Safeguarding
The school admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, sliding scale tuition, and other school-administered programs. The school also does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. If you feel you may have been discriminated against on the basis of sex or would like more information, contact Dani Sollberger, Director of Administration, at dani.sollberger@lascuolasf.org or 415-558-9006 or by mail at 728 20th Street, San Francisco, CA 94107.
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions: La Scuola International School Milano offers a founding-family opportunity as it opens a new campus. Applications are processed through OpenApply. Language requirements: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 6 do not require students to speak English or Italian; Grades 2–5 and Grades 7–8 are assessed individually for readiness for bilingual learning; differentiation and after-school tutoring support language learning. Admissions timeline: November 2025 admissions process begins with Open Day and information sessions; January 12, 2026 OpenApply portal goes live; January–February 2026 submit applications and upload required forms; January–February 2026 schedule interviews; March 15–25, 2026 admissions decisions communicated and enrollment begins; April 2026 admissions events; April–June 2026 rolling admissions decisions continue. Admissions events: Preschool Admissions Playdate (ages 2–5) and Elementary Admissions Playdate (rising 1st–5th); Learn More about Milano event with RSVP details. Tuition and fees for 2026–27: Founding-Family Rates: Early Years €8,500; Primary €11,500; Middle Years €13,000. Fees: Registration €2,300; Enrollment €1,200; Building & Maintenance €500; Meals €1,650. Discounts: 5% tuition reduction for a second concurrent sibling; 10% for the third and additional siblings. Payment options: pay in full by May 31, 2026 with a 3% tuition discount, or 40% by April 30, 2026, 30% by September 30, 2026, and 30% by January 31, 2027.
FAQs
What curriculum does La Scuola International School follow?
The school uses the International Baccalaureate Programme, the Reggio Emilia Approach, and language immersion. Milano will apply for IB candidacy prior to opening, while other campuses are fully accredited.
What are the tuition fees?
**Application & Registration Fees**
- Registration fee (one-time, due on acceptance): EUR 2,300 for the first child; EUR 0 for each additional concurrently enrolled child when the second (and subsequent) child is enrolled at the same time.
Where is La Scuola International School located?
La Scuola International School, Milano campus is located at Via Giovanni Ambrogio de Predis 8, 20155 Milano, Italy.
How does admissions work?
Admissions: La Scuola International School Milano offers a founding-family opportunity as it opens a new campus. Applications are processed through OpenApply.
What accreditations does the school hold?
Milano campus will apply for candidacy for the International Baccalaureate Programme prior to opening.
All other La Scuola International School campuses are fully accredited.
What languages are taught?
Languages taught are Italian and English. The Milano campus uses English/Italian language immersion.
What wellbeing support is available?
The school uses the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) framework and the Responsive Classroom approach.
What facilities does the school have?
The Milano campus will open in the 2026/27 school year in a newly renovated facility. It offers preschool through Grade 8 and uses International Baccalaureate Primary Years and Middle Years Programmes with English/Italian language immersion.
When was La Scuola International School founded?
Founded in 2002, La Scuola International School is the world's only IB PYP and MYP, Reggio Emilia-inspired, Italian immersion world school.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Reggio Emilia Approach-inspired Ateliers include Art, Environmental Science/Garden, Music, Physical Education & Athletics, Languages, and Design & Technology. These Ateliers connect creative expression with hands-on learning across disciplines.
