Overview
Founded in 1996, St. Louis School is one of Europe’s leading international schools, consistently ranked among the top five international schools in Europe for more than a decade. Located in Milan, Italy’s global capital of business, design, and innovation, the school provides an exceptional international education for over 1,500 students aged 2 to 18.
St. Louis School operates across three distinctive campuses, each designed to support students at every stage of their academic journey. The founding campus in Via Caviglia and city centre campus in Via Colonna, host the Early Years, Primary, and Middle School divisions, offering a nurturing environment that fosters intellectual curiosity, creativity, and personal growth. The High School is housed in the prestigious Palazzo Archinto campus, situated in the heart of Milan, just moments from the iconic Duomo, providing students with a unique urban learning experience connected to one of Europe’s most dynamic cultural and economic centres.
Complementing its academic excellence, St. Louis School students access world-class academic pathways, preparing students for admission to leading universities worldwide.
Academics
**Academic Excellence Through British, Italian and International Baccalaureate Education**
At St. Louis School, academic excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Consistently ranked among the leading international schools in Europe, we offer a rigorous and ambitious educational journey that combines the strengths of the British, Italian and International Baccalaureate (IB) curricula. Our students are challenged to think critically, act confidently and achieve outstanding academic outcomes, preparing them for admission to the world's leading universities.
Our Early Years programme is based on the renowned British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), providing a strong foundation for future learning through inquiry, creativity and personal development. In Primary and Middle School, students follow the British National Curriculum, recognised globally for its academic rigour and breadth, with the opportunity to also study the Italian curriculum from the age of six, fostering bilingualism and international-mindedness.
In High School, students progress through the internationally respected IGCSE programme in Years 10 and 11 before undertaking the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Years 12 and 13. With more than 150 students enrolled in the IB Diploma each year, St. Louis School has established itself as one of the most successful IB schools in Europe.
Our educational approach develops independent learners, critical thinkers and future leaders. Through personalised support, expert teaching and a culture of high expectations, students acquire the knowledge, skills and resilience needed to excel academically and thrive in an increasingly global world.
**Exceptional IB Results**
St. Louis School is renowned for its outstanding academic performance. For a decade, St Louis school achieved an average IB Diploma score of 37+ points—among the highest in Europe and significantly above the global average (30 worldwide). These exceptional results reflect our commitment to academic excellence, innovative teaching and individual student success.
**A Unique Learning Environment in the Heart of Milan**
The Funding campus in Via Caviglia 1, is the first Louis School offering a vibrant Early Years, Primary and Middle School campus located in the south-east of Milan. Designed to support a world-class international education, the campus delivers the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and British National Curriculum within a nurturing, innovative and academically rigorous environment. With modern facilities, great outdoor space and excellent teaching, the campus poses a strong focus on student development.
The Via Marco Antonio Colonna Campus of St. Louis School is a key Early Years, Primary and Middle School site located in the centre of Milan. Offering a high-quality international education, the campus follows the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and British National Curriculum, with the option of the Italian curriculum from age six
Since 2016, the High School has been based at the prestigious Palazzo Archinto campus in central Milan. This magnificent 17th-century palace, designed by architect Francesco Maria Richini, seamlessly combines historic grandeur with state-of-the-art educational facilities providing an inspiring environment where students in Years 10–13 can pursue academic excellence while benefiting from the cultural, professional and international opportunities of one of Europe's most dynamic cities.
For students seeking a truly world-class international education in Milan, St. Louis School offers an exceptional pathway from Early Years through to university entrance, combining academic achievement, personal growth and global perspective.
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Extra-curricular Activities
A complete education does not stop with structured learning. St Louis school in Milan offers not only state of art in academics but also excellent extra curricular experiences that build confidence, creativity, and foster indipendence.
From football with InterAcademy to rugby, tennis, padel, performative arts, theatre, chess and so many other activities to choose from, students can explore, develop and grow beyond the classroom structured learning environment.
Facilities
St. Louis School operates across three modern campuses in Milan, each designed to deliver a world-class international education through outstanding facilities, innovative teaching environments and a strong focus on academic excellence.
The Via Caviglia Campus offers a modern, purpose-built learning environment for students aged 2–14. Facilities include bright, contemporary classrooms, dedicated Early Years spaces, fully equipped science laboratories, a library for independent learning, and indoor and outdoor sports areas. The campus supports the British and Italian curricula through a safe, nurturing and academically focused setting designed to build strong foundations for future success.
The Via Colonna Campus provides a spacious and welcoming international school environment for students aged 2–14. Key facilities include modern classrooms, dedicated sports facilities, dining areas, and age-appropriate learning spaces that support academic, social and emotional development. The campus promotes bilingual learning, student wellbeing and academic progress within a structured British curriculum framework.
Located in the heart of Milan within the historic Palazzo Archinto, the Archinto Campus is the school’s flagship High School for students aged 14–18. The campus features specialist science and computer laboratories, modern classrooms, advanced learning spaces, and dedicated areas for IGCSE and IB Diploma study. Combining historic architecture with state-of-the-art facilities, Archinto provides a prestigious academic environment designed for university preparation and outstanding IB performance.
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