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Taught languages Italian, German, English, French, Latin, Spanish
Strengths Languages, Sport, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Arts and Creative
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Schweizer Schule Rahn Education Mailand is a Swiss international school in Milan for ages 3 to 18, delivering a bespoke Lehrplan 21-based curriculum within a bilingual German-Italian framework. German is taught as the first language, with English introduced in grade 3, and French and Latin from grade 7; Spanish is available at Gymnasium. Instruction is delivered by native-speaking teachers, and the school supports multilingual development with formal language certificates (Goethe C1, IELTS/CAE, DELF B2, DELE B2) available to students. The campus, located at Via Andrea Appiani 21, has a long history dating to 1860 and is part of Rahn Education, recognized by Swiss and Italian authorities. The program leads to the bilingual Italian-Swiss Matura, aligning Swiss cantonal cycles with Italian schooling from Kindergarten to Gymnasium. Distinctive features include Sprachatelier, a German language lab, and Musica, with a yearly school concert, plus winter camps in Fiesch. A welcoming multilingual community awaits.
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.
Pupil Nationality Mix
Approximately 250 students of various nationalities; cosmopolitan.
Country affiliation
Switzerland
Fees
Annual tuition at Schweizer Schule Rahn Education Mailand ranges from EUR 7,750 to EUR 13,600 for 2026/27.
Application fees
- No publicly published application or registration fee amount for Schweizer Schule Rahn Education Mailand is available in the school's published materials for the current academic year.
Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- The school has not published a detailed tuition-fee schedule by year group or per term for the current academic year in the documents and downloads made publicly available. No specific per-term or per-year numeric tuition figures are published in the accessible admission/download/FAQ materials.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- A dedicated online payments facility is listed for the Rahn Education schools, indicating that the school uses an online payment system for school fees. Specific billing schedule details (for example, number of instalments, exact due dates, late-payment penalties or discounts for advance payment) are not published in the public admission/download materials.
Boarding fees (if applicable)
- No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed for Schweizer Schule Rahn Education Mailand in the school's public materials; boarding fees are therefore not applicable as no boarding service is published.
Other costs or fees (uniforms, transport, materials, extracurriculars)
- Uniform: A school dress code requires a school T‑shirt from kindergarten through primary/secondary; no published price for the uniform is provided. - Transport: School transport is offered and route-based costs vary by neighbourhood; no fixed price list for transport is published. - Materials / extracurriculars: Fees for textbooks, school materials, optional extracurricular activities, music lessons or special projects are not published as fixed amounts in the available public documents.
Refund information
- No published refund policy or specific refund amounts/conditions for tuition or other fees is available in the downloadable or FAQ materials for the current academic year.
Fee payment options
- The school lists an online payment portal as a payment channel. Contact details (school office phone and email) are published for administrative and billing enquiries. Specific payment methods accepted through the portal (for example, which credit cards, bank transfer details, or direct-debit options) are not published in the publicly available admission/download materials.
Notes: The above statements summarize the school's publicly presented fee-related information and the absence of specific numeric fee amounts or published schedules in the school's public downloads, admissions and FAQ materials for the current academic year.
Academics
Schweizer Schule Rahn Education Mailand teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
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.
Higher Education Progression
The diploma opens doors to national and international universities; the bilingual Italian-Swiss Matura is an internationally recognized diploma.
Admissions
Admissions
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.
Waitlist
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.
FAQs
What curriculum does Schweizer Schule Rahn Education follow?
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).
What are the tuition fees?
**Application fees**
- No publicly published application or registration fee amount for Schweizer Schule Rahn Education Mailand is available in the school's published materials for the current academic year.
Where is Schweizer Schule Rahn Education located?
Schweizer Schule Rahn Education Mailand, Via Andrea Appiani, 21, 20121 Milan, Italy. It sits in the pulsating heart of the Lombardy capital.
Step 1: Online Registration. Register your child online through the school's online registration portal. An automatic confirmation is issued after successful registration.
What languages are taught?
German is taught as a first language, and Italian is taught from kindergarten. English begins in grade 3; French and Latin begin in grade 7; Spanish is offered as a core subject or elective in Gymnasium.
When was Schweizer Schule Rahn Education founded?
The school began in 1860 as an institution offering German-language education in Milan as an alternative to the majority Catholic schooling system. In 1919 it was recognized by the Swiss Confederation as a Swiss school abroad.
What extracurricular activities are available?
German and Italian are introduced playfully from kindergarten. English begins in the third grade; French and Latin begin in the seventh grade. Spanish is offered as a core or elective subject at gymnasium level.
