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Schweizer Schule Rahn Education Mailand, Via Andrea Appiani, 21, 20121 Milan, Italy. It sits in the pulsating heart of the Lombardy capital.

Kindergarten; Primary (1–5); Secondary (6–8); Gymnasium (9–12).

Swiss international school in Milan; German is taught as the first language; bilingual German-Italian instruction; English begins in 3rd grade; French and Latin begin in 7th grade; Spanish is offered as a core or elective subject in Gymnasium; language instruction is delivered by native-speaking teachers.

Approximately 250 students of various nationalities; cosmopolitan.

Switzerland

The school's canteen offers a lunch prepared on-site, with ingredients sourced from certified suppliers. Menus can be adapted for allergies or intolerances with medical certification, and Swiss dishes, Mediterranean specialties, and world cuisines are regularly served.

The school is owned and governed by the Fondazione Scuola Svizzera Rahn Education Milano (Fondazione Scuola Svizzera Rahn Education Milano). The foundation's legal seat is in Milan, Via Appiani 21, 20121 Milano.

The curriculum follows Lehrplan 21, implemented across 21 Swiss cantons, with cycle structure aligned to the Italian system: Kindergarten/Primarschule (1–5), Sekundarschule (6–8), Gymnasium (9–12). Fifth-year students complete a program to prepare for the Licenza Media exam at the end of primary school; in Sekundarstufe I (grades 6–8) students begin preparation for Licenza Media from the second semester of seventh grade; Gymnasium students are prepared for the bilingual Italian-Swiss Matura, an internationally recognized diploma. Language instruction is central and delivered by native-speaking teachers; German and Italian are introduced in kindergarten; English from grade 3; French and Latin from grade 7; Spanish is offered as a core or elective subject in Gymnasium. International language certificates are available (Goethe C1, IELTS and Cambridge Advanced C1 for English, DELF B2 for French, DELE B2 for Spanish). Parent language support is available on request, and enrollment does not require German proficiency from parents.

The diploma opens doors to national and international universities; the bilingual Italian-Swiss Matura is an internationally recognized diploma.

Step 1: Online Registration. Register your child online through the school's online registration portal. An automatic confirmation is issued after successful registration. The school office will contact you to submit the latest report card and any other required documents. You will receive additional enrollment information by email.
Step 2: Trial Days and Admission Test. Students participate in level-appropriate placement tests—Primary School (Grades 1–6) in German and Mathematics; Secondary School (Grades 7–10) in German, Mathematics, and English; Upper Level / GIB (Grades 11–12) follows the IB policy. Students from abroad may require additional tests in relevant national subjects. Fees total 2,500 EGP: 1,500 EGP for three Trial Days and 1,000 EGP for Admission Tests. Payment can be made online or at the school office; fees are non-refundable.
Step 3: Parent Meeting. After the trial days, you will receive an invitation for a parent meeting to discuss results and possible placement. If you are still abroad, the meeting can be conducted online. The meeting provides the opportunity to ask questions and clarify enrollment steps.
Step 4: Decision and Notification. The school management makes the final admission decision. You will be informed by email with the current fee schedule, the documents required for enrollment, and any further organizational steps. If classes are full, your child will be placed on a waiting list and notified when a place becomes available.

Waiting list: If the classes are full, your child will be placed on a waiting list. You will be notified when a place becomes available.

Located in Basiglio, Milan, Italy. The campus address is Via don Silvio Coira 45, 20079 Basiglio, Milan.

Primary School

Primary School; Day school; Bilingual immersion

Switzerland; part of the SIS Swiss International School network

Lunch, homework supervision, before- and after-school care, flexible drop-off and pickup times.

Day School Community

Lunch is offered.

Part of the SIS Swiss International School global network (bilingual schools in Switzerland, Germany and Brazil).

Follows the Italian curriculum, enriched with an international perspective. Bilingual by immersion for Primary School. Continuity from Kindergarten to College and learning enhanced by technology within SIS's international network with local insight.

The school provides a structured, stable and nurturing day-school community that supports social and emotional development; students learn to share with others, develop assertiveness, and take pride in their achievements.

English and Italian are used in day-to-day life and instruction; language acquisition occurs through immersion with teachers who have native-level fluency, enabling near-native bilingual competence for many students.

The school is a place to learn and thrive in a stable, nurturing environment with a structured day that includes lunch, supervised homework, and after-school options to support wellbeing and development.

A safe learning environment is provided, and digital learning includes e-safety education as part of the curriculum.

Enrollment is accepted year‑round, following Italian law. For questions, contact the school office. Open School sessions are by appointment on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. How do I enroll? Children can be enrolled starting from the age of six. The Primary School in Milan‑Basiglio is the first SIS Swiss International School in Italy, and expansion to Early Childhood and Secondary levels is planned. If a child does not speak one or both of the school languages, enrollment is possible; Italian and English are taught through the immersive method, with additional language courses offered outside regular hours or as intensive courses during school hours, and the cost of additional language lessons is included in the school fees.

Via Marcello Malpighi, 14, 00161 Roma, Italy

Pre-kindergarten, Kindergarten, Elementary school, Middle school, High school

Swiss international day school. It is non-profit and officially recognized as a Swiss School Abroad in Switzerland and in Italy.

About 20 nationalities are represented.

Switzerland

Non-denominational

Via Malpighi: 07:30–16:00 (Monday–Friday). Via Nomentana: 07:45–16:05 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday); 07:45–13:25 on Wednesday.

An external school bus service is available to parents. Schedules, fares and areas served are defined by the drivers themselves; parents contact the secretary's office to obtain drivers' contact details; the Swiss School of Rome declines any responsibility or obligation for this external school bus service.

There is no school uniform.

The school prepares daily meals in-house in its own kitchen, including accommodations for allergies and celiac disease; menus are reviewed by a professional nutritionist.

The Swiss School of Rome is non-profit and is officially recognized as a Swiss School Abroad in Switzerland (educationsuisse) and in Italy. The school is under the control of the Swiss Federal Department of the Interior, with the Canton of St. Gallen responsible for the curriculum and teaching program. Private management is handled by the Associazione Scuola Svizzera di Roma and the School Governing Board, elected every three years.

The Swiss School of Rome leads to the Swiss Matura; the high school follows the Canton of St. Gallen's directives and concludes with the Federal Maturità Certificate, equivalent to the Italian Maturità and enabling access to Italian higher education. The middle school lasts three years and ends with the Italian Licenza Media; at the end of the fifth grade Italian proficiency objectives are verified. Permeability to the Italian education system is guaranteed from kindergarten to high school; Matura students are bilingual in German and Italian, with a high level of English and the possibility to reach high levels in French and/or Latin. Pre-kindergarten accepts three-year-olds and covers two school years, offering German-language instruction and daily care from 07:30 to 16:00; Kindergarten accepts four- and five-year-olds for two years, with daily care from 07:30 to 16:00. The elementary school lasts five years with two classes per year; classes run from 08:30 to 16:00, with Wednesday finishing at 12:55 (extension possible to 16:00). Alumni study at leading universities in multiple countries.

University acceptances and matriculation data show graduates attend a wide range of universities worldwide, including Yale University, University of California Berkeley, University of Cambridge, University of Edinburgh, and other leading institutions.

Graduates pursue higher education across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe, with acceptances to a diverse set of universities.

The Swiss School of Rome uses a holistic head–heart–hand approach that foregrounds social-emotional development. Autonomy, willingness to learn and respectful interaction with others are explicitly emphasized and discussed with pupils and parents during annual assessment meetings. Older pupils mentor younger peers through the Die Patenkinder program to foster mutual respect, belonging and social skills. The community encourages empathy, sharing concerns and resolving conflicts constructively, supporting a climate of inclusion and safety. Staff guide students toward greater independence while ensuring channels to seek help when needed.

German as a second language (DaZ) support is provided for Kindergarten and for Primary/Secondary levels (DaZ Kindergarten; DaM Primar-/Sekundarschule). A dedicated Heilpädagogik (special education) professional is on staff (Nina Kolb) to support learners with special educational needs.

English begins in the fifth year of primary school and is compulsory until graduation. Students use English to communicate with subject teachers in class and in daily life, as English is the language of instruction for some content. In the upper years, ceramics are taught in English (7th Gymnasium), and in the final year economics is taught in German alongside English for Professional Communication. The school offers Cambridge examinations, including the Cambridge Advanced Certificate (CAE), and is an Official Cambridge Preparation Centre.

The convivencia framework commits to developing socio-emotional competencies and to a climate that supports wellbeing. It emphasizes empathy, respectful interaction and the ability to share problems, with clear guidance for constructive conflict resolution. The Die Patenkinder mentoring program reinforces social belonging and positive relationships across the school. The school consistently highlights the responsibility of students, staff and families to nurture wellbeing and personal development. Autonomy and supportive collaboration are promoted as part of the well-being framework.

Safeguarding is embedded in the convivencia framework, which includes safeguarding norms such as respect for all and non-violence. The policy outlines students' rights to be accepted, to receive support, to express needs, and to have their concerns heard, and it emphasizes collaboration among teachers, parents and the school to maintain a safe climate. It prohibits any form of violence (physical, verbal or psychological) and requires professional handling of sensitive information. The governance material also stresses the importance of privacy and appropriate conduct when addressing personal or health-related issues.

Non-binding registration is offered for a class and school year. Registration is made via an online form that collects the child's details and the parents' contact information. School fee rates are published as PDFs for Swiss and Non-Swiss families.