BES Liceo Scientifico delle Scienze Applicate

Founded in 1999, the Bilingual European School (BES) is Milan's first bilingual school. A state-accredited independent school (Scuola Paritaria) recognised by the Ministero dell'Istruzione e del Merito (MIM), BES offers a bilingual Italian-English education from Primary School through Lower and Upper Secondary School, with a new bilingual Liceo Scientifico delle Scienze Applicate (Applied Sciences upper secondary school) launching in the 2025-2026 academic year.

BES was established as a natural continuation of the British American Pre-School (BAPS), a full English immersion nursery school founded in 1987. Together, BAPS and BES accompany students from age 2 to 18 through an integrated educational journey, preparing each student to become a global citizen capable of contributing to society and meeting the challenges of the future.

The school's mission is to develop each student's intellectual and human potential through an excellent bilingual education, nurturing curiosity, creativity, critical thinking and a passion for learning. The teaching approach places the student at the centre: teachers build an individualised relationship with each pupil, supporting both their personal growth and academic progress.

Campus Resegone (Scalo Farini area): dedicated to Lower and Upper Secondary School, with approximately 4,000 sq m of space, including 1,800 sq m of outdoor areas, all designed to provide modern and innovative learning environments.

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 ensures educational continuity for international families who relocate.

"We prepare each student to be a global citizen who can shape the world."

Bes High School: Future continues here.

Our bilingual, four-year Liceo Scientifico delle Scienze Applicate (Applied Sciences upper secondary school) offers an educational pathway that enables students to earn a dual diploma — the Italian state-accredited qualification and the Canadian Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Beyond academic training, BES High School places particular emphasis, as it does across all its study programmes, on the individual development of each student. Through an innovative, multidisciplinary curriculum, we prepare students to excel in a globalised world, nurturing critical thinkers and responsible citizens.

A dual diploma combining an Italian and an international curriculum

Our school's four-year curriculum offers an innovative pathway that combines the Liceo Scientifico delle Scienze Applicate — a state-accredited programme recognised under MIUR guidelines — with the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), a Canadian qualification regarded as one of the most prestigious international diplomas. Students receive in-person instruction at the campus in Italy, following courses and earning credits through BAO's Brightspace platform. BAO is a school inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education (BSID 669675).
This programme allows students to receive a comprehensive education delivered through 33 in-person teaching hours per week in a fully bilingual environment, integrating the principles of applied sciences with the practical, methodological approach characteristic of Canadian education. In just four years, our students earn a dual certification — Italian and international — acquiring strong scientific, technological and language competencies, and an advanced preparation for entry to leading universities both in Italy and abroad.

Weekly Schedule

The school day begins at 8:15 and ends at 16:15; on Wednesdays, students may leave early at 14.20 or, alternatively, take part in Project Work. In addition to in-person bilingual lessons, some extra credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma can also be earned through online classes.