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Secondary fee range at a glance
Milan secondary fees are quoted in euro and split by curriculum and brand. The premium band is held by the International School of Milan, the British School of Milan and the American School of Milan, where senior tuition reaches the low to high twenties of thousands and the IB Diploma years sit at the very top. ICS Milan and St Louis School occupy the upper mid band, with established IB and British secondaries. Smaller bilingual privati and newer international schools cluster in the mid band, and bilingual Italian international secondaries anchor the value end. The IB Diploma and A-level years carry the highest tuition because of small senior classes, specialist teaching and examination administration. The bands below are 2026 estimates tied to our Milan fees research.
Secondary fee table by tier
| Tier | Annual secondary tuition (EUR) | Approx USD |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | EUR 22,000 - 28,000 | USD 23,800 - 30,200 |
| Upper mid | EUR 16,000 - 22,000 | USD 17,300 - 23,800 |
| Mid | EUR 11,000 - 16,000 | USD 11,900 - 17,300 |
| Value | EUR 9,000 - 12,000 | USD 9,700 - 13,000 |
Bands are 2026 estimates tied to our Milan fees research. Secondary and sixth form tuition sits at the top of each band; the IB Diploma and A-level years are the most expensive.
Added and one-off costs
| Cost item | Typical range (EUR) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application / registration | 100 - 700 | Usually non refundable, paid per applicant |
| Facilities / annual fee | 1,000 - 1,500 a year where charged | Billed alongside tuition at some schools |
| Refundable deposit | One term of fees, refundable | Held against the place, returned on departure subject to notice |
| Entry / capital contribution | 0 - 3,000 where charged | One off contribution on first enrolment at some schools |
| Exam entries (IGCSE, IB) | 600 - 1,200 in exam years | Concentrated in the senior years |
| School bus | 1,300 - 3,500 a year | Distance based; optional but common |
What drives the cost
The biggest driver at senior level in Milan is the leaving qualification and the brand offering it. Schools running the IB Diploma, A-levels or Advanced Placement carry small sixth form classes, specialist subject teaching, university counselling for Italian and overseas applications, and examination administration that concentrate into the final two years. The International School of Milan and the British School of Milan price these in, which is why the premium band is clear of the bilingual privati.
Property and staffing costs in a high demand northern Italian capital push fees toward the top of the continental range, and the longest established schools command the strongest demand from corporate relocating families. Bilingual Italian international schools keep fees lower by blending the national curriculum with an international stream and running larger classes, so the value band reflects a genuinely different model rather than a lighter version of the premium one.
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Hidden costs beyond tuition
Headline tuition is only part of the bill in Milan, particularly in the premium sector. The largest extras are a registration fee of EUR 100 to 700 per applicant, an annual facilities fee of EUR 1,000 to 1,500 at some schools, a refundable deposit of about one term, a one off entry or capital contribution of up to EUR 3,000 on first enrolment, examination entries of EUR 600 to 1,200 in the IGCSE and IB years, and transport of EUR 1,300 to 3,500 a year. Add devices, residential trips and activity fees, and budget a few thousand euro a year beyond tuition.
Compare secondary fees
Milan secondary fees sit in the upper European band at the premium schools and the mid European band lower down, broadly in line with other northern Italian and continental host cities. Use our compare fees tool to put Milan next to other European host cities and curricula, then revisit the Milan primary fees page for the earlier stages and the all-in cost of a place.
FAQ
How much is secondary international school in Milan? Secondary international school fees in Milan run from about EUR 9,000 a year at bilingual Italian international schools to EUR 28,000 at the premium English medium senior schools. The IB Diploma and A-level years sit at the top of each band, with the International School of Milan around EUR 25,000 to 27,000 in the upper years.
Which Milan schools offer the IB Diploma and A-levels? The International School of Milan offers the IB Diploma, the British School of Milan follows the English National Curriculum through IGCSE and offers a sixth form pathway, and ICS Milan runs British and IB programmes including IGCSE and the IB Diploma. The American School of Milan offers a US diploma with Advanced Placement.
Are bilingual schools cheaper than English medium ones for secondary in Milan? Yes. Bilingual Italian international secondaries sit in the EUR 9,000 to 12,000 band, well below the EUR 22,000 to 28,000 charged by the premium English medium schools. The trade off is a different model that blends the national curriculum with an international stream rather than a full English medium international programme.
What are the hidden costs of secondary school in Milan? Beyond tuition, families add a registration fee of EUR 100 to 700, an annual facilities fee of EUR 1,000 to 1,500 at some schools, a refundable deposit of about one term, a one off entry contribution of up to EUR 3,000, examination entries of EUR 600 to 1,200 in exam years, and transport of EUR 1,300 to 3,500 a year.
Is the IB Diploma the most expensive stage in Milan? The IB Diploma and A-level years are the most expensive part of secondary because of small classes, specialist teaching, university counselling and examination costs. Expect the top of each tier band to apply in the final two years, with separate exam entry fees falling in those years.