Deutsche Schule Mailand, the German School of Milan, is one of the oldest international schools in Milan, founded in 1886 to educate the children of German families in northern Italy. It now teaches more than a thousand students from age 3 to 18 and is one of three German schools in Italy where subjects are taught in both German and Italian. This profile sets out the curriculum, the fees, how admissions work and where the campus sits.
Deutsche Schule Mailand at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | German curriculum, bilingual German and Italian, leading to the German Abitur and the Italian maturita scientifica |
| Stages | Preschool to secondary (ages 3 to 18) |
| Founded | 1886; current site since 1957 |
| Status | Recognised German school abroad; dual German and Italian diploma route |
| Fee band | Value to mid for the city |
| Campus area | Via Legnano, near the historic centre of Milan |
Curriculum and academics
The school follows the German curriculum from preschool through to secondary, taught bilingually so that pupils build genuine command of both German and Italian. The senior years lead to a dual qualification, the German Abitur together with the Italian maturita scientifica, which the school has offered since the 1970s. That combination opens both German speaking universities and the Italian system to leavers, and is the school's defining strength for families moving between the two countries.
Because instruction is rooted in the German educational tradition rather than the IB or a British route, the school suits families who want continuity with a German speaking school system, or who plan a future in Germany, Austria or Switzerland. To see how it fits the wider field, use the guide to the best international schools in Milan and ask the school about Abitur results and university destinations.
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Deutsche Schule Mailand fees
As a recognised German school abroad with support from the German system, Deutsche Schule Mailand typically sits below the city's premium international tier, in the value to mid band, where Milan tuition tends to start nearer EUR 12,000 to EUR 15,000 rather than the higher international figures. The exact schedule is set by the school and should be confirmed directly, as fees are reviewed annually. Budget beyond tuition for a registration or enrolment contribution, an annual materials charge, and optional extras such as lunch and transport.
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 year groups where places exist. Families submit recent school reports and references, and because the school teaches in German and Italian, language readiness is a real factor, so older applicants may be assessed on their German in particular and younger children settled through a visit. Some families enter at preschool to build the language f