The British School of Milan (Sir James Henderson)

The school aims to inspire pupils to become confident, adaptable, lifelong learners by fostering a love of learning and a clear set of values. It emphasizes the importance of curiosity, character, challenge, creativity, and collaboration within a safe, inclusive environment. As a not-for-profit institution, the school focuses exclusively on education, with all revenue reinvested into the school.

The school follows an exclusively British system of education, utilizing the English National Curriculum for students aged 3 to 16. Primary students follow the English National Curriculum, while the Senior School prepares students for IGCSE examinations in Year 11. In the Sixth Form (Years 12 and 13), students pursue the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma.

The school consistently achieves high academic results, with a 100% pass rate in the IB Diploma and an average score of 37 points. Graduates secure places at top-tier universities globally, including institutions such as Oxford, Cambridge, Yale, UCL, LSE, and Bocconi. IGCSE results are equally strong, with a high percentage of students achieving top grades.

The school provides dedicated learning support services to assist students with individual needs. Additionally, the school employs a dedicated school nurse and a school counsellor to support the health and well-being of the student body.

The school is a non-selective, co-educational day school, though entry can be competitive. Applications are assessed on an individual basis, with careful consideration given to children with special needs or learning difficulties to ensure the school can effectively address their requirements. The admissions process is designed to be fair, open, and transparent.

The academic year typically runs from early September to late June, divided into three terms: Autumn, Spring, and Summer. Each term includes a half-term break, and the calendar incorporates various public holidays, staff planning days, and INSET days. The school year concludes in late June.

Located in the north-east of Milan, the campus features both interior and exterior spaces with entrances on Via Pisani Dossi and Via Rombon. The school is situated within walking distance of the Udine and Lambrate FS metro stations. Facilities support a broad range of academic and co-curricular pursuits, including dedicated areas for sports, music, art, and drama.

The school offers over 100 after-school activities designed to inspire curiosity and creativity. These include a wide range of sporting opportunities, as well as exceptional programmes in music, art, and drama. Students may participate in the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, which features hiking expeditions, and compete in sports through the Northern International Schools Sports Association (NISSA).