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Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages French, Spanish, German, English, Italian
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
BDC School is an international bilingual network with campuses in Milan, Cologno Monzese, Meda and Rimini, serving over 600 students aged 0–18 from 35 countries. The school delivers continuous education from early years through high school in a bilingual framework that combines the Italian curriculum with Cambridge International programs. In Early Years, IEYC is taught with English immersion. Primary follows the Cambridge International Primary Curriculum alongside the Italian national syllabus, with technology integration and active participation. Middle School blends Italian and English with the Cambridge International Curriculum. High School offers a four-year pathway with IGCSEs in the first two years and A Levels in the final two, including study of Italian language and Made in Italy project-based learning. Facilities include the IMCD STEM Lab and a Cologno Monzese STEM Lab; the Pietrasanta nursery benefits from natural light and an indoor pool. Extracurriculars span sport, arts and robotics; Summer Camp features football with the AC Milan Academy Elite Experience; partnerships with Centro Umanamente ONLUS.
BDC School operates across four campuses in northern Italy: Milano (Via dei Fontanili 1, Via dei Fontanili 3, Via Pietrasanta 14), Cologno Monzese (Via A. Volta 16), Meda (SCUOLA SAN GIUSEPPE, Via Orsini 35), and Rimini (INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF RIMINI, Via Santa Chiara 40). The Milano campuses are located in the city and connected by public transport, and the other campuses are in the Lombardy region and Rimini.
Stages
Early Years; Primary School; Middle School; High School IGCSE & A-Levels; STEM High School AI & Data Science; Cambridge Online School
Type
The school is a fully accredited international bilingual school with campuses in Milano, Cologno Monzese, Meda and Rimini.
Country affiliation
Italy.
Fees
Annual tuition at BDC School ranges from EUR 6,500 to EUR 16,500 for 2026/27.
Application and Registration Fees
- FIRST REGISTRATION (one-off, first year only): - EUR 1,500 (Milano, all classes). - EUR 500 (Meda, all classes). - EUR 1,500 (Cologno: from Nursery to Middle School); EUR 0 (Cologno High School).
- ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE (payable each year): - EUR 1,000 (Milano, all classes). - EUR 550 (Meda, all classes). - EUR 1,000 (Cologno: Nursery to Middle School); EUR 500 (Cologno High School).
Annual Tuition Fees (listed by campus and year group)
- MILANO (annual tuition per student): - Nursery (Via Pietrasanta 14): EUR 6,500. - Kindergarten: EUR 9,750. - Primary School (Year 1–Year 6): EUR 10,300. - Middle School (Year 7–Year 9): EUR 10,500. - High School (Scienze Umane, Year 10–Year 11): EUR 11,000. - High School (Scienze Umane, Year 12–Year 14): EUR 12,000. - High School (IGCSE, Year 10–Year 11): EUR 12,000. - High School (A-Level, Year 12–Year 13): EUR 15,000.
- MEDA (annual tuition per student): - Kindergarten: EUR 5,500. - Primary School (Year 1–Year 6): EUR 6,000. - Middle School (Year 7–Year 9): EUR 6,500.
- COLOGNO MONZESE (annual tuition per student): - Nursery: EUR 6,695. - Kindergarten: EUR 6,695. - Primary School (Year 1–Year 6): EUR 7,210. - Middle School (Year 7–Year 9): EUR 7,725. - High School (Scienze Applicate, Year 10–Year 14): EUR 6,500.
Cafeteria / Canteen and Meal Charges
- CANTEEN / LUNCH FEE (where applicable): - Milano: EUR 1,500 (all classes). - Meda: EUR 1,500 (all classes). - Cologno: EUR 1,500 (Nursery to Middle School); High School (3 lunches per week) EUR 1,000. - Additional published lunch reference (all grades) EUR 1,515 in some campus/annex material.
Standard Extras / Mandatory Supplements
- COMPANY PREMIUM (all classes): EUR 1,500 (Milano, Meda, Cologno).
Optional services and after-school care
- EARLY MORNINGS (5 days): EUR 800 (all campuses/classes where offered).
Exams, assessments and Cambridge / Online programme fees
- English Language Assessment (one-time): EUR 200. - IGCSE Exam (per subject) at BDC School Milan: EUR 200 per subject. - A-Levels Exam (per subject) at BDC School Milan: EUR 250 per subject. - Cambridge Online (IGCSE / A-Levels) fees (Cambridge Online programme admission/registration as published in annex): for example, IGCSE (6 subjects per year) admission fee EUR 5,650; A-Levels (3 subjects per year) registration fee EUR 5,150 (Cambridge Online specific fee items published separately).
Other costs (uniforms, materials, trips, insurance, etc.)
- Specific charges for school uniform, textbooks, educational materials, optional trips, and student insurance are not itemised in the school fee schedules that list annual tuition, registration and the services above; these costs are typically charged separately when applicable.
Refunds and withdrawal
- The publicly posted fee schedules do not include a detailed refund or withdrawal policy within the fee documents themselves; certain competition- and scholarship-related rules note that enrollment contract fees (initial registration, annual enrollment fee, canteen) remain payable even for scholarship winners and that the school may withhold or require payment under specified conditions. Families should note that no comprehensive refund terms are published in the fee documents.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The fee schedules provide the list of amounts (registration, annual tuition, canteen, extras) but do not publish a standard billing timetable (for example exact invoice dates or installment schedule) or detailed payment terms in the fee sheets themselves. The school's published documents state that tuition and cafeteria fees may be changed with prior notice by a specified deadline. Specific invoice timing, installment options, late-payment penalties, and accepted payment methods are not itemised in the publicly available fee schedule documents.
Fee payment options
- The publicly available fee schedules do not list accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit card, direct debit) inside the fee sheets; families are billed for registration, tuition, canteen and optional services as separate line items in the schedules above.
Administrative notes (published conditions visible in fee documents)
- The school reserves the right to change tuition or cafeteria fees but states that any changes will be communicated no later than December 31 of the preceding school year. Scholarship awards do not cover enrollment-contract fees and canteen charges, which remain payable by scholarship recipients.
Summary of available published amounts
- The amounts above are the published registration, annual tuition and standard service fees listed in the school's official fee schedules for the upcoming academic year; canteen, company premium, early-mornings and afterschool prices are published as fixed yearly charges per student where applicable.
Note on missing details in the published fee documents
- The publicly posted fee sheets list amounts but do not supply a full billing schedule (invoice dates or installment plan details), detailed payment terms, accepted payment method list, or a complete refund/withdrawal policy within the same fee documents. For parents entering data into an external database, the numerical fees and service charges above are the published line items; the fee schedules do not include the operational payment mechanics and refund clauses in the same documents.
Academics
BDC School teaches British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 0 to 18.
Curriculum
BDC School offers continuous education from early years through high school. The curriculum is bilingual, integrating the Italian curriculum with the Cambridge curriculum. In Early Years, IEYC is used with English language immersion. Primary follows the Cambridge International Primary Curriculum alongside the Italian national curriculum, with technology integration and emphasis on active participation. Middle School combines Italian and English with the Cambridge International Curriculum. High School offers a four-year international pathway with IGCSEs in the first two years and A Levels in the final two years, including study of Italian language and culture and Made in Italy project-based learning.
Higher Education Progression
Continue their academic journey at Italian universities. They can access prestigious international universities. The High School pathway prepares students for university studies in Italy or abroad.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
BDC School cultivates social-emotional skills, creativity, critical thinking and resilience. The mission emphasizes social-emotional development as a core part of the learning experience. The school maintains an international approach that combines global perspectives with local culture to support intercultural understanding. Emotional development seminars are held for students and families, focusing on body, relationships and emotions. The programs are integrated across campuses, reinforcing social-emotional learning through real-life contexts.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
BDC School is a fully accredited international bilingual school from Nursery to High School. English and Italian mother tongue teachers support instruction. Students develop language and communication skills in both Italian and English through the Cambridge International Curriculum. The curriculum integrates Italian heritage with international approaches to bilingual learning. The Milan and Meda campuses, plus Rimini International School, offer bilingual programs across multiple age groups.
Mental Wellbeing
Emotional development seminars address body, relationships and emotions and help interpret children's emotions. The school emphasizes social-emotional skills and resilience as part of the learning. The seminars are designed for students and families, reflecting a holistic approach to wellbeing. They are part of a broader social-emotional learning framework across campuses (ages 0–18).
Admissions
Admissions
Step 1. Fill out the Admissions form directly on the website. The Admissions team will guide and support you through the application process. For more information or to ask questions, contact the admissions team. A meeting can be scheduled using the Schedule a meeting link on the Admissions page.
Step 2. Book an interview with the Campus Admissions Manager to discuss your child's specific needs and to learn more about the school. The Admissions team will guide you through the process during this interview. If you have questions, contact the team for assistance. You can schedule this interview via the Schedule a meeting link.
Scholarships
BDC School offers scholarships to deserving students through a collaboration with the I Care Onlus Association and the support of educators, parents, entrepreneurs and volunteers. It is the first high school in Italy to offer full scholarships through a pitch competition. The competition is open to all Italian and international students in the last year of middle school or equivalent. Participants must demonstrate curiosity in solving local social and climate problems with solutions that can have a global impact, and proposals are encouraged to address issues identified during the World Economic Forum.
FAQs
What curriculum does BDC School follow?
BDC School offers continuous education from early years through high school. The curriculum is bilingual, integrating the Italian curriculum with the Cambridge curriculum. In Early Years, IEYC is used with English language immersion.
What are the tuition fees?
**Application and Registration Fees**
- FIRST REGISTRATION (one-off, first year only):
- EUR 1,500 (Milano, all classes).
- EUR 500 (Meda, all classes).
- EUR 1,500 (Cologno: from Nursery to Middle School); EUR 0 (Cologno High School).
Where is BDC School located?
BDC School operates across four campuses in northern Italy: Milano (Via dei Fontanili 1, Via dei Fontanili 3, Via Pietrasanta 14), Cologno Monzese (Via A.
What age groups does the school serve?
Early Years; Primary School; Middle School; High School IGCSE & A-Levels; STEM High School AI & Data Science; Cambridge Online School
How does admissions work?
Step 1. Fill out the Admissions form directly on the website. The Admissions team will guide and support you through the application process. For more information or to ask questions, contact the admissions team.
What languages are taught?
The school offers English and Italian as the languages of instruction. There are English and Italian mother tongue teachers.
What wellbeing support is available?
BDC School cultivates social-emotional skills, creativity, critical thinking and resilience. The mission emphasizes social-emotional development as a core part of the learning experience.
What facilities does the school have?
BDC School operates across several campuses in the Milan metropolitan area, including Fontanili 1, Fontanili 3, Pietrasanta and Cologno Monzese, serving students from early years through high school.
When was BDC School founded?
Founded in 2013, BDC School is an international bilingual school. The BDC School has three campuses in the Milan metropolitan area serving over 600 students aged 0 to 18 from 35 countries.
What extracurricular activities are available?
The school engages students in art-focused projects such as La matita delle idee and Urbino in acquerello. BdC School uses these creative projects as part of the educational experience.
