The British School of Milan – Sir James Henderson

Milan, Lombardy
International School - Private School
The British School of Milan – Sir James Henderson
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Highlights

  • Bilingual immersion from age 3
  • High IGCSE & IB Diploma scores
  • Innovative STEAM programme

Overview

The British School of Milan, founded in 1969, is rated among the top 5 IB schools in Europe, No.1 in Italy, and top 50 in the world. The BSM is the only school in Milan passing all the standards set by UK Government Inspectors (ISI).The BSM is a not-for-profit school which provides world-class education to 720 students aged 3 to 18 of over 40 different nationalities. The school values cultural diversity and offers a rich international experience while rigorously following the UK National Curriculum from Nursery to Year 11 with the IB pursued in Years 12 an 13.Academic results are outstanding and students progress to top universities around the globe. In the last few years they have gained places at Oxford, Cambridge, Yale, LSE, Imperial, University College London, The University of Edinburgh, Trinity College Dublin, Università Bocconi, University of British Colombia, Sciences-Po and many other leading universities.
There is a strong emphasis on co-curricular activities with over 100 options available. The school is particularly proud of its exceptional music, art and drama departments. In addition, BSM acts as the Italian centre for the exam board of the Royal Schools of Music. The school nourishes a strong tradition of community service, with a scholarship and bursary fund recently inaugurated and its involvement in the International Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme.
The BSM is situated just outside the centre of Milan, close to the metro and on several bus routes. Linate airport and the popular Milano 2 residences are just minutes from the school.
Admission applications are accepted throughout the year.

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Type of school
International School - Private School
British Curriculum - IB Curriculum
Age range
Gender

Co-Education

from 14,490 to 25,090 EUR

Foundation

Founded in 1969

Nationalities

44 different nationalities

Nr of students

730 students

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Academics

BSM Mission Statement: ‘To inspire learning within a caring, creative, and international community, to pursue excellence and to enable students to fulfil their ambitions’

The British School of Milan, founded in 1969, is rated among the top 5 IB schools in Europe, No.1 in Italy, and top 50 in the world. The BSM is the only school in Milan passing all the standards set by UK Government Inspectors (ISI).

The BSM is a not-for-profit school which provides world-class education to 720 students aged 3 to 18 of over 40 different nationalities. The school values cultural diversity and offers a rich international experience while rigorously following the UK National Curriculum from Nursery to Year 11 with the IB pursued in Years 12 an 13.

Academic results are outstanding and students progress to top universities around the globe. In the last few years they have gained places at Oxford, Cambridge, Yale, LSE, Imperial, University College London, The University of Edinburgh, Trinity College Dublin, Università Bocconi, University of British Colombia, Sciences-Po and many other leading universities.

There is a strong emphasis on co-curricular activities with over 100 options available. The school is particularly proud of its exceptional music, art and drama departments. In addition, BSM acts as the Italian centre for the exam board of the Royal Schools of Music. The school nourishes a strong tradition of community service, with a scholarship and bursary fund recently inaugurated and its involvement in the International Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme.

The BSM is situated just outside the centre of Milan, close to the metro and on several bus routes. Linate airport and the popular Milano 2 residences are just minutes from the school.

Admission applications are accepted throughout the year.

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Curriculum

British Curriculum, IB Curriculum

Examinations

IB Diploma, IGCSE

Language of instruction

English

Foreign languages taught

Chinese, French, Italian, Spanish

Accreditations

IB, HMC, ISI, BSO, Cambridge International Education, COBIS, ABRSM, afPE Quality Mark for Physical Education, School Sport & Physical Activity, The Duke of Edinburgh International Award

Tuition Fees for 2025

Learn more about The British School of Milan – Sir James Henderson tuition fees for 2025, including general fee details and available scholarships.

Annual tuition fees

Annual tuition fees at The British School of Milan – Sir James Henderson range from EUR 14,490 to EUR 25,090, depending on the student's grade level and program.

Scholarships

Scholarship information is not currently available. Please contact the school directly through this page to learn more.

Facilities

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Campus Facilities

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Things to know

Enrollment phase

Nursery – Year 13

Minimum Enrollment Duration

This school requires a minimum enrollment of 1 months, ensuring students have adequate time to benefit from the curriculum and educational experience.

Student Community

The British School of Milan – Sir James Henderson welcomes a vibrant community of 730 students representing 44 different nationalities.

Uniform

Students are required to wear school uniforms.

Special needs

ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Intellectual Giftedness
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Tuition fees for The British School of Milan – Sir James Henderson range from 14490 to 25090 EUR per year depending on the student’s grade and chosen program.

Scholarship information is not currently available. Please contact the school directly through this page to learn more.
The British School of Milan, founded in 1969, is rated among the top 5 IB schools in Europe, No.1 in Italy, and top 50 in the world. The BSM is the only school in Milan passing all the standards set by UK Government Inspectors (ISI).
This institution has a total enrollment of 730 students.

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