The British School of Milan

Focus

Inspiring learning

Day fees 2025/26

$16,500-$26,800

Term dates

• Term 1: 3 September to 19 December 2025
• Term 2: 8 January to 2 April 2026
• Term 3: 15 April to 26 June 2026

Ages

3-18

Pupil count

780

Parent company

Inspired Education Group

Spear’s Review

The British School of Milan (BSM) was founded in 1969 with the aim of providing an exemplary British education in one of Italy’s most influential cities. Nearly 60 years later, the school is still providing a top-class education, and children achieve excellent results before progressing to top universities in the world.

Alongside a challenging curriculum, BSM students are encouraged to participate in co-curricular activities. There are active art and drama clubs and classes, many competitive sports and a comprehensive music programme. The school offers the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and there is even an Eisteddfod – a ‘grand cultural gathering’ with its origins in Wales – making for a school that truly embraces and emulates British traditions.

Students are also offered the opportunity to learn and develop their Italian. Native speakers can take some classes in Italian as well as take exams from the Italian curriculum ‘to maintain a stronger link with the culture and educational system of Italy’.

Academics

In 2025:

• 67 per cent of IGCSE results were grades 7-9
• Average IB score was 37.0

Head teacher

Simon Lockyer was appointed principal in 2024 after serving as headmaster of Royal Hospital School in the UK for nine years. He previously held positions at Portsmouth Grammar School, where he was second master, and Wellington College, where he was a housemaster and head of biology. Having received an education in Devon, Lockyer completed a BSc in microbiology at the University of Newcastle and a PGCE at the University of Cambridge. He also has an MA in educational leadership from the University of Buckingham.

University and college destinations

BSM students go on to matriculate at some of the top schools in the world. In 2025, one-fifth of graduates secured an offer from an Ivy League school or Oxbridge.

Admissions

The admissions process varies by age. Children applying for Years 1-6 must submit their latest school report and attend a meeting with a senior member of the admission team or the head teacher. Those applying to Years 7-13 must also complete an entrance assessment and provide a reference from their current school.

Accessibility 

Milan Malpensa Airport: 45 minutes / Milan Linate Airport: 10 minutes

Location

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