The British School of Milan, is rated among the top 5 IB schools in Europe, No.1 in Italy, and top 50 in the world. We are an independent day school and the only school in Milan rated Excellent by UK Government Inspectors (ISI). We offer an exclusively British system of education, following the English National Curriculum from the ages of 3 to 16, with IGCSE in Year 11 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) in the Sixth Form.

Our Mission

To develop confident, adaptable, lifelong learners

Our School Values

Curiosity, Character, Challenge, Creativity and Collaboration

Students benefit from a distinctive mix of academic excellence, pastoral care, and a rich co-curricular programme.

The British School of Milan is a not-for-profit school, and its only focus is education.

Who are we?

Identified as one of the top 10 British Schools in the world and the only school in Milan passing all the standards set by UK Government Inspectors (ISI), 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.

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.

What is Our Vision?

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.

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