Istituto Leone Dehon

The Istituto Leone Dehon is a Christian-inspired school managed by laypeople, adhering to the values of the Dehonian fathers. Its educational project centers on the student as the protagonist of their own growth, supported by a dialogue-based relationship between teachers, students, and families. The school seeks to cultivate individuals who are responsible, solidary, open to the transcendent, and capable of using culture and science as tools for service and personal development.

The school offers four main academic tracks: the Liceo Classico, the Liceo delle Scienze Umane, the Liceo Internazionale Quadriennale, and the Istituto Professionale for health and social assistance services. The curriculum integrates traditional subjects with modern methodologies, including the DADA model, and emphasizes the development of study methods, language certifications, and professional skills. The educational path is structured around five annual themes: Identity, Globality, Responsibility, Legality, and Frontier.

The school aims to form individuals who are free from prejudice, solidary, capable of dialogue, and aware of their role in society. Graduates are prepared for both further academic studies and the professional world, with the school emphasizing the development of merit and the ability to face life's challenges with critical thinking. The institution maintains a quality management system certified under UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 to ensure the effectiveness of its educational offerings.

The school promotes the inclusion of students with disabilities, specific learning disorders (DSA), or other special educational needs. Support measures include individual meetings with specialists, the creation of personalized educational plans (PEI or PDP), and the integration of educational support staff within the classroom to ensure constant collaboration between teachers and educators. A dedicated service for academic recovery and support is also available, featuring pedagogical-didactic counseling and remedial courses.

The school manages admissions through an online process. Prospective students must provide documentation including a birth certificate, tax codes for the student and parents, vaccination records, identity documents, a middle school orientation recommendation, and proof of enrollment fee payment. For the four-year international high school, applicants are required to take an entrance assessment test. Individual orientation interviews are also available for prospective families.

The school year typically begins in mid-September, with the first week often featuring a modified schedule. The administrative office maintains regular hours from Monday to Friday (08:00–14:00) and Saturday (08:00–13:00), with specific holiday adjustments during the Christmas period. Open Day events are held to introduce the school to the public.

Located in the historic center of Monza, the campus is accessible via public transport and features an on-site parking area. The school emphasizes a laboratory-based approach for its professional programs and utilizes modern educational methodologies.

The school offers afternoon courses led by native speakers to prepare students for Cambridge ESOL certifications. Additionally, it serves as an authorized center for the Instituto Cervantes to conduct DELE Spanish language certification exams. Students also participate in school-work alternation programs (alternanza scuola-lavoro) in partnership with local businesses, universities, and cultural institutions.