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Our Learning Journey at ICS Milan

 

ICS Milan offers a stimulating and internationally-minded educational pathway, guided by globally recognized frameworks and a commitment to high-quality, holistic learning.

Our vision is to inspire, motivate, and challenge all students to achieve their personal best. Our mission is to provide them with a rich, creative, and well-balanced educational experience.

 

Early Years & Primary School

Early Years: Nursery | British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Ages 1–3

Nursery follows the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), a play-based framework  supporting development from birth to age five.

Early Years and Primary:
Preschool - Year 6 | IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)

Ages 3–11

  • ICS Milan is a *Candidate School for the PYP, designed for children aged 3–11, from Preschool to Year 6.
  • The PYP is transdisciplinary, encouraging students to explore concepts across subjects and make meaningful connections to the world around them.
  • The programme nurtures internationally-minded learners who are curious, reflective, and caring.

National Accreditation

  • ICS Milan is a recognised Paritaria school, accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education. Italian language and culture are integrated into the ICS Milan PYP curriculum, ensuring students meet both national and international standards.

*ICS Milan is a Candidate School* for the IB PYP Programme. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that ICS Milan believes is important for our students. 

Secondary School

Middle School | IB Middle Years Programme (MYP)

Ages 11 - 14

  • ICS Middle School offers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), supporting students aged 11–14, from Year 7 - Year 9.
  • The MYP builds on the PYP foundation, encouraging critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and academic challenge.

High School | International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)

Ages 14–16

  • Students follow the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), preparing students from Year 10 - Year 11 for advanced study and global opportunities.

High School | IB Diploma Programme (DP)

Ages 17 - 18

  • ICS Milan is an authorized IB World School for the Diploma Programme, offering a rigorous, internationally recognized qualification for university entrance for our Year 12 - Year 13 students.

Italian Curriculum Integration

  • The curriculum includes national recommendations for Italian language and culture, ensuring students engage meaningfully with their local context.

 

Our Commitment

ICS Milan is proud to be part of the IB learning community, sharing a philosophy of challenging, high-quality international education. Our integrated approach ensures that students are globally aware, academically prepared, and personally empowered to thrive in a changing world.

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