Lycée Stendhal Milan is the French international school of Milan, teaching the French national programme from the early years through to the Baccalauréat on a single campus in the west of the city. The school is run directly by the Agence pour l’enseignement français à l’étranger and its teaching is approved by the French Ministry of National Education, which places it firmly inside the official French network abroad. With teaching in French and Italian compulsory at every level, it suits French speaking families and others who want a recognised European route. This profile covers the curriculum, the fees, how admissions work and where the campus sits.
Lycée Stendhal Milan at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | French national curriculum; the Baccalauréat, with the ESABAC French and Italian dual diploma |
| Stages | Maternelle to terminale (ages 3 to 18) |
| Founded | French schooling in Milan dates to 1946; the Stendhal name was adopted in 1990 |
| Status | French public network school managed by the AEFE; teaching approved by the French Ministry of National Education |
| Fee band | Value to mid for the city |
| Campus area | Via Laveno, Municipio 7, western Milan |
Curriculum and academics
The school follows the French national curriculum through maternelle, élémentaire, collège and lycée, leading to the Baccalauréat in the final year. Because the programme is approved by the French Ministry of National Education and the school is managed by the AEFE, a pupil can transfer into any French school in the world without losing their place in the system. Eligible students can take the ESABAC track, which awards the French Baccalauréat and the Italian Esame di Stato together, a useful dual qualification for families who plan to stay in Italy.
French is the language of instruction, while Italian language and culture are taught and compulsory at every level. English is taught from the early years, with German or Spanish added in the later primary and secondary years. The school reports a community of well over a thousand pupils from dozens of nationalities, which gives the languages a genuine working context. To weigh the French route against the British and IB options in the city, use the Milan city hub and ask the school for its recent Baccalauréat results.
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Lycée Stendhal Milan fees
As a school inside the French public network, Lycée Stendhal sits in the value to mid band for Milan, below the premium Anglophone schools and broadly in line with the more affordable end of the city market. Tuition rises gradually from maternelle to lycée. The figures move each year, so confirm the current schedule with the school. Budget beyond tuition for a registration fee, the AEFE network contributions, and optional extras such as the canteen, transport and the trips and examination costs that come with the senior years.
For the wider picture across the city see our guide to the cheapest international schools 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 places in other year groups filled where they exist. Families inside the French network often have priority, and the school asks for recent reports and, for older pupils, evidence of French language level appropriate to the year applied for. Entry to the lycée and the ESABAC track depends on prior results and language readiness.
Demand from French speaking families relocating to Milan is steady, so applying several months ahead of your move is sensible, particularly for the early years and for entry points where the year group is already full.
Location and who goes there
The campus is on Via Laveno in Municipio 7, in the western part of Milan towards San Siro and Lampugnano, an area well served by the metro and the ring roads. The surrounding western and north western districts, along with the commuter towns reached from them, are where many of the French and dual nationality families who choose the school tend to live. To see how the area compares for schools and commuting, and to line up alternatives, start from the Milan city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Lycée Stendhal Milan fees?
As a school in the French public network, Lycée Stendhal sits in the value to mid band for Milan, below the premium Anglophone schools. Tuition rises from maternelle to lycée, so confirm the current schedule with the school.
Is Lycée Stendhal Milan a good school?
It is the recognised French school of Milan, managed by the AEFE with teaching approved by the French Ministry of National Education, which makes it a strong fit for French speaking families and anyone wanting the Baccalauréat route. Ask for recent results and visit before deciding.
What curriculum does Lycée Stendhal Milan follow?
It follows the French national curriculum to the Baccalauréat, with an ESABAC option that awards the French and Italian diplomas together.
When do Lycée Stendhal Milan applications open?
The school year starts in September and the main intake follows it, with rolling entry into other years where places exist. Applying several months ahead is sensible, especially for the early years.
Where is Lycée Stendhal Milan located?
The campus is on Via Laveno in Municipio 7, in the western part of Milan towards San Siro, well served by the metro and ring roads.
