The British School of Milan - Sir James Henderson
International School in Milan
Quick answer
The British School of Milan, part of the Sir James Henderson School group, serves 780 students from 51 nationalities aged 3 to 18. The school combines British curriculum with the IB Diploma at sixth form, accredited by IBO, COBIS, BSO and CIE — a four-accreditation set. Tuition $14,880-$23,580 per year. Long-established premier British international school in Lombardy, suiting British, Italian-British and corporate expat families on Milan finance, fashion and corporate assignments.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $14,880–$23,580/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 16 (max 20) Milan international school · 780 students total.
- 51 nationalities top: Italian.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at Lessons begin at 8.50.
- Accreditations: IBO, COBIS, BSO plus 1 more.
780
51 (Italian)
16 avg / 20 max
Rolling
1969
IBO, COBIS, BSO, CIE
IGCSE and IB Diploma
About The British School of Milan - Sir James Henderson
Identified as one of the top 10 British Schools in the world and the only school in Milan rated 'Excellent' by UK Government inspectors, the British School of Milan (BSM) is a co-educational day school, with an international constituency extending across the city of Milan and beyond. Established in 1969, the school offers an academically rigorous as well as a broad and balanced curriculum for students between the ages of 3 and 18.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $14,880 – $23,580 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 14880-23580 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $20,880(+9%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $22,380 |
| Cost position in Milan | 91th percentile(premium tier) |
IB, British
IGCSE and IB Diploma
IGCSEs and the IB Diploma.
The IB Diploma average score is 37.3 points, with the top 20 students achieving an average of 40 points. 76% of all IGCSE exam results were A* or A grades. 100% of all results were A* to C.
Italian, French, Spanish and after school Mandarin club.
The SEN Department offers one-to-one or small-group support, advice and guidance to any pupil who may need additional help with learning to fulfil their academic potential.
Yes
We offer EAL (English as an Additional Language) classes for those students who need extra support.
Lessons begin at 8.50 – The main curriculum finishes at 15.20
Yes, but children can also bring their own lunch if preferred.
Yes
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Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: Italian
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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