International School Milan
Milan
Type
Co-ed
Size
1000 students
Languages
English, Italian
Ages
2 - 18
Tuition
23 840 CHF
Location
Milan
About the School
Founded in 1958 by Francesco Formiga, ISM is the oldest international school in Milan. Offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum for both girls and boys, it is located just 40 minutes from Malpensa Airport. Through the Swiss Academic Network, students participate in summer camps, which all students have thoroughly enjoyed.
Academics
Academic Excellence
ISM offers a comprehensive IB curriculum that promotes critical thinking, global awareness, and academic excellence. Tailored language and learning pathways help students become multilingual, well-rounded individuals, with about one-third of graduates attending top universities, including US Ivy League and UK Russell Group institutions. ISM’s boarding programme provides flexible weekly and termly options in a comfortable, supportive environment. Students enjoy on-site activities like sports, arts, and movie nights, along with off-site cultural excursions to Milan and cities like Verona, Bologna, and Torino.
Beyond the Classroom
Rich Campus Life
ISM offers a wide range of extracurricular activities designed to enrich students’ learning and personal growth. On campus, students can participate in sports, dance, arts and crafts, music, board games, cooking, and movie nights. The school also organizes off-site excursions to cultural and historical sites in Milan and other Italian cities like Verona, Bologna, and Torino, providing students with opportunities for exploration, teamwork, and real-world learning.
Getting Here
Private transfer and arrival logistics coordinated by Swiss Academic Network
Commercial Airport
Milan Malpensa (MXP) — 50 min / Linate (LIN) — 25 min
Private Aviation
Milano Linate FBO — 25 min
Train Station
Milano Centrale — 25 min
5-Star Hotel Nearby
Four Seasons Hotel Milano
SAN arranges private aviation, luxury ground transfers, and family accommodation for all arrivals and departures. Contact us to coordinate your child's travel.
How Swiss Academic Network Can Help Your Family
Every placement is managed end-to-end — from school selection and application to private arrival transfers and year-round support.
Boarding School Placement
Private placement at the world's most prestigious boarding schools. We manage every step from shortlist to enrolment.
Athletic Schools
Elite sports academies where students train professionally and earn a full diploma with a clear university pathway.
Universities
Swiss and European university placement including ETH Zurich, EPFL, and leading business schools.
Hospitality Schools
Placement at Switzerland's finest hospitality institutions — Les Roches, Glion, and César Ritz Colleges.
Summer & Holiday Camps
Curated short-term camps worldwide — language, ski, academic, and enrichment programmes for ages 8–18.
Special Needs Placement
We accommodate students with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, and other specific learning needs at specialist institutions.
VIP Guardianship
24/7 local guardian support, private airport transfers, medical coordination, and welfare updates to parents.
Educational Consulting
Bespoke individual development plans built by specialists with 20+ years of experience in elite school placement.
