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Taught languages English, Italian, Mandarin, Spanish, French
Typical class size 20
Strengths STEM, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Collegio San Carlo is a Catholic Archiepiscopal school in Italy offering a continuous education path for ages 2 to 18. The campus hosts Scuola dell'infanzia, Scuola primaria, Scuola secondaria 1° and Licei, with the IB Diploma Programme for the final years and Cambridge IGCSE in English. It combines Cambridge IGCSE-certified curricula in English with an IB Diploma Programme taught in English, and Core elements including Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and CAS. A strong emphasis on English and Italian starts in the preschool years, with optional Spanish and French and CEFR-aligned language study. The school preserves Italy's cultural heritage while integrating modern tools, including DAMA Digital Arts Music Agorà, Theater, and a Library, plus science laboratories and a large sports complex. Founded in 1869, it features historic Palazzo Busca alongside 7,000 m2 of modern spaces and an extensive network of international partner schools to prepare students for universities worldwide today.
Collegio San Carlo has 1,916 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in Italian, English.
Location
Located in central Milan, Italy, at Corso Magenta 71, 20123 Milano. It is a Catholic Archiepiscopal school open to the world.
Stages
Preschool (2–6 years); Primary School (6–11); Middle School (11–14); High School (Licei, 14–19); IB Diploma Programme (16–18).
Type
A Catholic Archiepiscopal school.
Additional learning support
Inclusive education is provided.
Country affiliation
Italy
Religious affiliation
Catholic
Fees
Application fees and entrance-test costs - Admission test (first session): €220.00. - Re-test / additional session fees: €55.00 for one subject or €110.00 for two subjects (applies to second sessions).
Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year) - The school provides a formal tuition plan with the full per-year and per-term amounts and any one‑time contribution to families after participation in an Open Day; specific tuition figures by year group and term are supplied directly to enrolled families as part of the admissions/enrolment paperwork.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment of the admission/test fee must be made online through the Admissions Platform prior to taking the test; payment is an essential condition to access the test. - Once a place is offered, families must formalize enrollment and make the required registration payment within five (5) working days of receiving authorization. Failure to comply with these deadlines may result in forfeiture of the place. - The school requires a one‑time contribution (registration/enrolment fee) to be paid at first enrolment; this one‑time contribution is non‑refundable in the event of withdrawal.
Boarding fees (if applicable) - The school does not publish any boarding or residential fees on its public admissions and information pages; no boarding/residential programme fees are listed for the Collegio San Carlo school-level provision described in the admissions materials. (No separate boarding fee schedule is provided to applicants on the public admissions pages.)
Other costs and recurring charges - Entrance/test payments and the one‑time registration/enrolment contribution are specified costs during the admissions process (see amounts above for tests; the one‑time contribution amount is provided in the tuition plan given after Open Day). - The school lists on‑site services such as cafeteria/cafeterias and other facilities; fees for meals, uniforms, textbooks, extracurricular activities, or optional services are not published as fixed amounts on the public admissions pages and are included or broken down in the tuition plan supplied to families.
Refund information - The one‑time registration/enrolment contribution payable at first enrollment is non‑refundable in case of withdrawal. - No separate public refund policy for other tuition installments, meal charges, or ancillary fees is published on the public admissions/information pages; specific contractual conditions and refund rules are communicated as part of the enrolment documentation.
Fee payment options - Admission/test payments: online payment through the Admissions Platform (credit‑card payment is indicated for test registration). - Enrollment/registration payment: accepted online via credit card, Apple Pay, and the payment method indicated as MicroSSD in the enrolment instructions; the school specifies that first‑time registration payments are made exclusively online according to the instructions provided during admission.
Brief note on available public information and missing line‑item details - Public admissions and programme pages publish the entrance-test fees and the enrollment process (including the requirement to pay a non‑refundable one‑time registration contribution), the payment methods for tests and registration, and the procedural deadlines for payment and enrolment. They do not publish a public fee schedule with explicit per‑year and per‑term tuition amounts, boarding fees, uniform or textbook charges, or a full refund schedule; those numerical line items are provided to prospective families in the formal tuition plan and enrolment paperwork delivered after Open Day or at the point of offer.
Academics
Collegio San Carlo teaches IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 2 to 19.
Curriculum
A continuous learning path through four levels of schooling: Scuola dell'infanzia (2-6 years), Scuola primaria (6-11 years), Scuola secondaria 1° (11-14 years), and Licei (14-19 years) with the IB Diploma Programme for 16-18-year-olds. The school welcomes children in the preschool years and prepares them to study at the world's best international universities. It is a Cambridge School with IGCSE-certified curricula in English and an IB Diploma Programme. A high level of proficiency in English and Italian is fostered from the early years. Tradition and innovation, combining Italy's cultural heritage with modern tools, support inclusive education through STEM, logic, robotics and coding from the earliest age. An orientation program and an extensive network of international partner schools help prepare students for entrance to top Italian and foreign universities.
Higher Education Progression
Students gain access to the best universities in Italy and around the world through the orientation program and a network of international partner schools. The College provides tools to prepare for the entrance tests of leading Italian and foreign universities. This preparation supports students in building a higher education trajectory. Graduates pursue studies at prestigious institutions across Italy and globally.
Admissions
Admissions
Five steps to join the Collegio San Carlo community: 1. Apply on the admission platform from April 2, 2025 onwards; log in and register on the admission portal, fill out the form with parents' and applicant's personal data, and verify that you have received a confirmation email. The required documents include parents' personal information, candidate's personal information, the candidate's most recent ID photo, and the selected course. 2. Participate in open days/presentation meetings from September 2025 onwards; check your email for the Open Day date, connect to the Admission Platform, register for the Open Day via the portal, verify the confirmation email, attend the Open Day, and after participation log back in to provide the information indicated: most recent report card, orientation judgment formulated by the school board, personal statement, documented learning disabilities certifications, and any language certifications or sports certifications. 3. Admission Testing from October 2025 onwards; check your email for confirmation of admittance to the test and the date, connect to the Admission Platform, register the candidate for the admission test via the same platform, pay the test via credit card, verify the confirmation email, and carry out the test. 4. Family Interview from October 2025 onwards; connect to the Admission Platform, select the available interview date with the Principal, verify that you have received a confirmation email, and take part in the interview via Microsoft Teams with the presence of both parents and the student. 5. Enrollment from October 2025 onwards; check your email for the outcome of the interview, formalize your application by filling out the required forms (tuition payment form, enrollment form, privacy policy, mailing address, vaccination certificate, authorization to the processing of personal data by the psychology service, co-responsibility agreement), and pay the one-time registration fee within five working days of admission authorization. This process applies across the school's offerings: preschool, primary, middle school, high school, and the IB Diploma Programme.
Waitlist
Priority enrollment is given to brothers/sisters of internal students and to sons/daughters of former students, provided that the application has been completed properly and enrollment is authorized within five working days. If all available places have been assigned, a ranking is drawn up to form the waiting list, taking into account the time required for authorization and online registration of the application.
FAQs
What curriculum does Collegio San Carlo follow?
A continuous learning path through four levels of schooling: Scuola dell'infanzia (2-6 years), Scuola primaria (6-11 years), Scuola secondaria 1° (11-14 years), and Licei (14-19 years) with the IB Diploma Programme for 16-18-year-olds.
What are the tuition fees?
**Application fees and entrance-test costs**
- Admission test (first session): €220.00.
- Re-test / additional session fees: €55.00 for one subject or €110.00 for two subjects (applies to second sessions).
Where is Collegio San Carlo located?
Located in central Milan, Italy, at Corso Magenta 71, 20123 Milano. It is a Catholic Archiepiscopal school open to the world.
What age groups does the school serve?
Preschool (2–6 years); Primary School (6–11); Middle School (11–14); High School (Licei, 14–19); IB Diploma Programme (16–18).
How does admissions work?
Five steps to join the Collegio San Carlo community: 1) Apply on the admission platform from April 2, 2025 onwards; log in and register on the admission portal, fill out the form with parents' and applicant's personal data, and verify that you have r
What languages are taught?
Languages taught include English (Cambridge/IGCSE; IB non-language subjects taught in English), Italian (compulsory across levels), Mandarin Chinese (Preschool program), Spanish (optional) and French (optional).
What facilities does the school have?
The school has 7,000 m2 of innovative didactic spaces designed for a laboratory-based learning environment. Palazzo Busca preserves the Collegio's historic spaces dating back to 1869.
When was Collegio San Carlo founded?
Founded 1869. Palazzo Busca-Arconati-Visconti was purchased in 1869 and the Collegio was founded; Achille Ratti, who later became Pope Pius XI, was among its alumni in 1874–1875.
What extracurricular activities are available?
The Theater is the space dedicated to meetings and performances. DAMA Digital Arts Music Agorà shows a digital arts and music hub on campus.
