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The St. Louis School of Milan started in 1996 with only eight students and has quickly grown into a large community. Today, Milan hosts three campuses (Caviglia, Archinto and Colonna) that welcome more than 1,700 students of over 50 different nationalities every day.
The Ministry of Education grants students a certificate of primary education and allows them to take the Italian “9 Years” exam after Middle School. This offers a strong bilingual foundation, encouraging children from the start to speak two languages simultaneously.
Bilingualism is a natural process that begins at an early age. Children are immersed in an educational context where English is the language of choice for communication, then reinforced through co-curricular activities. Music, sport, theatre, and play are powerful learning vehicles.
The international dimension does not exclude the local element, which remains an important point of reference. Italian language and culture are part of the programme, alongside educational initiatives created in collaboration with the city. Students who are not interested in the dedicated Italian-language pathway can choose other topics for further study.
Specifically, St. Louis School Caviglia offers a course of study based on the English National Curriculum and supports students up to age 14 through the Early Years, Primary School, and Middle School programmes.
The campus is designed to support different age groups in a calm, welcoming environment. Facilities include a 100-seat theatre, a library, computer classrooms with up-to-date equipment, a rooftop area, a gymnasium, and a full sports field.
For children aged 2 to 5 (Early Years), a large garden is dedicated to outdoor learning, where play and education come together.
After eighth grade, students can continue their international studies at St. Louis School Archinto in Via Olmetto, ranked by Spear’s Schools Index 2024 as one of the top 10 recommended schools in Europe.
After completing the two-year IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) and the subsequent two-year Diploma Programme, students can obtain the International Baccalaureate Diploma, an important qualification for access to leading universities worldwide.
St. Louis School Archinto has one of the largest IB cohorts in Italy and has achieved strong results over the past decade. One distinctive feature of the academic approach is pre-university orientation: from Year 10, the Careers Programme supports a personalised pathway to help students identify and prepare for their next steps.
St. Louis School is a constantly evolving school. Alongside ongoing updates to programmes and teaching methods, students can follow the British pathway in parallel with the Italian one.
A dual educational opportunity helps students develop critical, flexible, open-minded thinking. Moving confidently between cultures, learning alongside peers of many nationalities, and respecting different values broadens horizons and supports children and young people in an increasingly global society.
Interested in joining the St. Louis community? Explore the campuses, meet the staff, and discover what makes this one of the most respected international schools in Italy.
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