Bilingual European School Milano: Scuola Secondaria di I° e II° Grado

Campus Resegone (Scalo Farini area)

The new campus on Via Resegone is dedicated to lower and upper secondary school students, with approximately 4,000 sq m of space, including 1,800 sq m of outdoor areas designed to provide modern, innovative learning environments.

The BES programme for lower secondary school is designed to support growth and development during pre-adolescence. Students learn to make connections across subjects and cultures, sharing and discussing different opinions and points of view.

BES's integrated curriculum enables students to discover connections between different disciplines and to explore how these relate to real-life experiences. By working in groups to solve problems, students also build confidence in their own abilities while contributing their individual talents and skills.

Our four-year bilingual Liceo Scientifico delle Scienze Applicate offers an educational pathway that allows students to earn a dual diploma — an Italian state-accredited qualification and the Canadian Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Beyond academic preparation, the BES liceo places the same emphasis as all other year groups on each student's individual development. With an innovative, multidisciplinary curriculum, we prepare students to excel in a globalised world, shaping critical thinkers and responsible citizens.

Weekly Timetable

Our school day begins at 8.15 and ends at 16.15, with a structure designed to promote student wellbeing and learning.

On Wednesdays, the schedule follows a different rhythm: lessons finish at 14.20, leaving the afternoon free for optional activities. During this time, students have the opportunity to take part in Project Work.

Curriculum

The BES curriculum meets the core requirements set by the Ministry of Education, particularly in the areas of Italian Language and Literature, History, Geography, Science and Mathematics. Instruction is delivered 50% in Italian and 50% in English, and ensures that students are adequately prepared for admission to Milan's most rigorous and prestigious upper secondary schools, both Italian and international. The curriculum is broad and challenging, encouraging students to make steady progress in their intellectual skills and to grow into confident, considerate and proactive young people. English-language instruction totals fifteen hours per week, allowing our students to consolidate and further develop the skills and competencies acquired in Primary School. In addition to the core subjects included in the curriculum, secondary school students enrich their abilities and talents through lessons in art, technical drawing, music, drama and physical education.

IB MYP Candidate School

Bilingual European School is a candidate school for the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and is pursuing authorisation to become an IB World School. Our MYP pathway reflects our commitment to providing a high-quality, bilingual education with an international perspective, helping students become independent, curious learners who are aware of the global dimension.

*Only schools authorised by the IB Organization may offer one of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP) or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate school status does not guarantee that authorisation will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, please visit http://www.ibo.org.

Founded in 1999, the Bilingual European School (BES) is Milan's first bilingual school. A state-accredited independent school (Scuola Paritaria) recognised by the Ministry of Education and Merit (MIM), BES offers a bilingual Italian-English educational pathway from Primary School through Lower and Upper Secondary School, with a new bilingual Liceo Scientifico delle Scienze Applicate launching in the 2025-2026 academic year.

BES and BAPS are part of Globeducate, one of the leading international networks of bilingual and international schools. Through the Globeducate network, students and teachers take part in global projects, exchanges, international events and collaborations with organisations such as WWF, LEGO, Eco-Schools and sports academies. The group's presence across several European cities also provides educational continuity for international families who relocate.