Description:

St. Louis School is a premium British school in Milan providing education for students from age 2 to 18 across three campuses in Milan. Established in 1996, it serves an international community of 1800 students representing around 50 nationalities. Its academic pathway combines the English National Curriculum, an Italian-English bilingual option, Cambridge IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. For international families relocating to Milan, as well as Italian families seeking an English-language education with recognised Italian pathways, St. Louis offers continuity from Early Years through university preparation.

A Continuous Education Pathway from Ages 2 to 18

The school’s curriculum is designed to allow students to progress through each stage without changing educational systems. English is the principal language of education, while Italian is integrated according to the pathway selected and additional language support is available for non-native Italian speakers.

• Early Years: a play-based foundation for young children, with dedicated learning and outdoor spaces.
• Primary School: a broad programme centred on the English National Curriculum. Families can choose the British Stream or the Italian-English bilingual pathway; the Primary School holds official Scuola Paritaria status.
• Middle School: Key Stage 3 of the UK National Curriculum, with an Italian language and culture stream for eligible students and the option to sit the Italian Terza Media examination at the end of Year 9.
• High School: Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10 and 11, followed by the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13.

The dual educational pathway is particularly relevant to internationally mobile families who want a transferable British education while maintaining access to Italian qualifications and universities.

Three St. Louis School Campuses in Milan

Each campus is organised around a specific age group and stage of education, allowing facilities and pastoral support to develop with students as they grow.

• Caviglia Campus — Early Years, Primary and Middle School for ages 2 to 14. The founding campus in south Milan welcomes more than 500 students and includes classrooms, science laboratories, libraries, a gymnasium and outdoor areas.
• Colonna Campus — Early Years, Primary and Middle School in northeast Milan. Opened in 2017, the campus serves more than 600 students and includes sports facilities, a spacious dining area and well-equipped classrooms.
• Archinto Campus — High School for ages 14 to 18. Located in the restored seventeenth-century Palazzo Archinto near central Milan, it accommodates more than 470 students following the Cambridge IGCSE and IB Diploma programmes.

Cambridge IGCSE, IB Diploma and University Preparation

At Archinto, the two-year Cambridge IGCSE programme provides the academic foundation for the IB Diploma. The school’s Class of 2026 achieved an average IB score of 37.5 points, compared with the 2026 global average of 30.88. The school’s published IGCSE results show 52% of grades at A–A and 76% at A–B.** Students receive individual guidance on subject choices, university applications and future study. Recent university destinations listed by the school include institutions in the United Kingdom, the United States, Italy and continental Europe, spanning Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London, Stanford, Columbia, Bocconi University, Politecnico di Milano and Humanitas University. View the latest academic results. For additional insight into the High School experience, read Easy Milano’s interview with the Principal of St. Louis School Archinto.

School Life and International Opportunities

St. Louis combines academic study with sport, creative and performing arts, languages and extracurricular activities. Campus facilities vary by age group but include science and computer laboratories, libraries, art and music spaces, theatres, sports areas and dedicated social spaces. A school bus service operates from designated collection points. As a member of Inspired Education, students may also access selected international exchange, global camp and enrichment opportunities offered across the group’s school network. These programmes complement the school’s multicultural environment and support students who may later continue their education in another country.

Admissions, Open Days and Personalised Tours

Families can begin by submitting an online enquiry for the relevant campus. The Admissions Team then provides information and can arrange a private visit. The usual process includes:

• submitting an enquiry and selecting the appropriate campus;
• visiting the school through an Open Day or personalised tour;
• completing the online application and providing recent school records;
• an assessment for applicants entering Year 1 and above;
• formal acceptance and completion of enrolment documents.

Submit an enquiry, view upcoming Open Days or arrange a personalised campus tour.

Campus Locations and Contact Details

• Caviglia Campus: Via Enrico Caviglia 1, 20139 Milan | Tel. +39 02 5523 1235
• Colonna Campus: Via Marco Antonio Colonna 24, 20149 Milan | Tel. +39 02 3300 7523
• Archinto Campus: Via Olmetto 6, 20123 Milan | Tel. +39 02 3672 3970

  Visit the St. Louis School website for current admissions information, fees, campus visits and application details.