British School of Milan Secondary is the senior phase of the British School of Milan, in the Niguarda area of Milan, taking students from Year 7 at around age 11 through to the sixth form at age 18. It teaches the English National Curriculum to IGCSE and then the IB Diploma, on the same campus as the primary school. This profile focuses on the senior stage; for the early and junior years see the British School of Milan Primary profile, and for the whole school the British School of Milan profile.
British School of Milan Secondary at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | English National Curriculum; IGCSE in Year 11; the IB Diploma in the sixth form |
| Stages | Year 7 to Year 13 (ages 11 to 18) |
| Part of | The British School of Milan, founded 1969 |
| Status | Independent not for profit; IB World School |
| Fee band | Premium for the city, highest in the Diploma years |
| Campus area | Via Pisani Dossi, Niguarda, northern Milan |
Curriculum and academics
The senior school runs the English National Curriculum through lower secondary and into IGCSE in Year 11, then moves to the IB Diploma in the sixth form rather than A Levels. That structure gives a recognisable British lower secondary route followed by the broad, university facing Diploma, with its six subject groups, the extended essay, theory of knowledge and the creativity, activity and service strand. English is the language of instruction, with Italian and modern languages continuing through the senior years.
Subject teaching is supported by science laboratories, digital suites, a learning resource centre and dedicated arts spaces, and small class sizes are a feature the school highlights. To weigh the senior school against other options, use the IB schools in Milan hub and ask for recent IGCSE and IB Diploma outcomes and the university destinations of recent leavers.
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British School of Milan Secondary fees
| Stage | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Years 7 to 9 | EUR 20,100 |
| Years 10 to 11 (IGCSE) | EUR 21,500 |
| Years 12 to 13 (IB) | EUR 22,700 |
Source: The British School of Milan (britishschoolmilan.com). Private rate (the corporate rate is about 10 percent higher). Excludes lunch, exams and trips. Fees are the most recent published figures and exclude one-off costs such as registration, deposits and capital levies. Always confirm current fees directly with the school.
The senior years sit in the premium band for Milan and are highest in the IB Diploma years, where examination entries and the trips that come with the Diploma add to tuition. Across the city most reputable schools run between roughly EUR 14,000 and EUR 21,000 in the middle years, with premium schools higher. The figures are indicative only and should be confirmed with the school. Budget beyond tuition for a registration fee, a refundable deposit, and optional extras such as transport, lunch and examination costs.
For the wider cost picture see our guide to international school fees in Milan, or estimate your own total with the fee calculator.
Admissions
The academic year runs from September, and the main intake follows it, with rolling entry into other senior year groups where places exist. Families provide recent school reports and references, and applicants complete age appropriate assessments, with sixth form entry conditional on IGCSE or equivalent results that meet the requirements for the IB Diploma subjects a student wishes to take.
Sixth form places at popular Milan schools fill early, so applying in the year before entry, ideally six to twelve months ahead, is sensible.
Location and who goes there
The senior phase shares the school's campus on Via Pisani Dossi in the Niguarda area of northern Milan. The northern districts and well connected suburbs are where many of the international and dual nationality families who choose the school live, and a single campus means siblings in the primary and senior schools share one drop off. To compare the area with other parts of the city, start from the Milan city hub.
British School of Milan Secondary reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are British School of Milan Secondary fees?
The senior years sit in the premium band for Milan and are highest in the IB Diploma years, where examination and trip costs are added. Figures are indicative, so confirm the current schedule with the school.
What qualifications does British School of Milan Secondary offer?
The senior school teaches the English National Curriculum to IGCSE in Year 11, then the IB Diploma in the sixth form rather than A Levels.
What ages does British School of Milan Secondary take?
The senior phase takes students from Year 7 at around age 11 through to the end of the sixth form at age 18.
When do British School of Milan Secondary applications open?
The main intake follows the September start, with rolling entry where places exist. Sixth form entry is conditional on IGCSE or equivalent results meeting the requirements for the IB Diploma.
Where is British School of Milan Secondary located?
The senior phase shares the school's campus on Via Pisani Dossi in the Niguarda area of northern Milan.
