We believe that the most ambitious educational programme nurtures better people. inspirededu.co.uk/ Member of 1 Prospectus The St. Louis School of Milan is an international school which provides a high quality education within a friendly, secure, purposeful environment. We foster creativity, independence of thought and an enduring love of learning which prepares our students to take their future role as citizens of the world. By embracing the different backgrounds of our pupils, we instil within our children an appreciation of the rights of individuals irrespective of race, creed and culture. We believe that everyone within the school community should be treated with respect, tolerance, fairness and concern. By actively involving our parental body in assisting their children to learn, we also create an openness that builds mutual trust and appreciation which socially models a climate of international understanding. From our Mission Statement 2 3 The British Italian St. Louis system system Lower school School Infant Introductory Nursery 2 years old Scuola School Stage dell’infanzia Is an independent international school, range of sports, artistic, musical and Foundation Pre-School 3 years old catering for children from ages 2 to learning activities. Each year, examiners Stage 18. It is an International Baccalaureate from the Associated Board of the Royal Reception 4 years old (IB) World School, a member of the Schools of Music (ABRSM), the world’s Council of British International Schools leading music examining board, hold (COBIS) and is authorised by the Italian exams at our school. Primary Key Stage 1 Year 1 5 years old School Authority as “Scuola Primaria School St. Louis School is also proud to offer Paritaria”. Furthermore, the University Year 2 6 years old Scuola of Cambridge International Examination to students aged 14 to 18 The Duke of primaria board has officially recognised St. Louis Edinburgh’s International Award, the Key Stage 2 Year 3 7 years old School as a Cambridge International world’s leading youth achievement Centre. Our unique curriculum is based award programme. The award brings Year 4 8 years old on the British National Curriculum and together practical experiences and Year 5 9 years old incorporates the Italian Curriculum for skills to equip young people for life. children fluent in Italian. The school has three campuses in Year 6 10 years old The staff are highly competent, Milan. At the premises in via Caviglia, qualified teachers with invaluable southeast Milan, there is the Infant, Upper school experience teaching in the U.K. and Primary and Middle school, while the Italy; they work closely together as premises in via M.A. Colonna goes a team to create a positive, caring from Reception to Year 11 and is found Middle Key Stage 3 Year 7 11 years old Scuola secondaria learning environment for our students. near Corso Sempione/Portello area. School di 1° grado There are clear expectations for the Both sites are conveniently located Year 8 12 years old children but the emphasis is on being close to public transport and a private Year 9 13 years old enthusiastic, motivated, independent bus service is also offered to reach and therefore successful. Pupils at the premises. The school has two High Key Stage 4 Year 10 14 years old Scuola the St. Louis School are treated with gymnasiums, a large outdoor play and School secondaria respect, tolerance, fairness and concern. sports area with facilities for football, IGCSE Year 11 15 years old di 2° grado Throughout the year, they are engaged basketball, volleyball and many other in many special events including sports. The school has a well-equipped Key Stage 5 Year 12 16 years old school outings, music concerts, sports kitchen and restaurant where nutritious events, international events and trips. meals are prepared daily for all pupils. IB Diploma Year 13 17 years old Clubs form a major focus in our extra- The High School is located in the centre curricular programme. We offer a wide of Milan. 5 The4 school structure Infant school The INFANT SCHOOL (2-4 year- The curriculum is based on the olds) offers a happy and stimulating Foundation Stage of the British environment in which children learn National Curriculum. to be away from home, to understand the importance of routines and rules and to work independently as well as in groups. 6 7 The areas of learning are: The school provides Music and Phy- of reading. The computer suite is avai- sical Education specialist teachers, lable for all children in Reception once Personal, Social & Expressive Arts swimming lessons from Pre School, a week. The children use technology to & Design Emotional Development visits to museums and theatres, excur- support their learning, using a mouse sions and extra-curricular activities and and keyboards to interact with age-ap- clubs, such as Ballet, Judo, Yoga, Art, propriate software. etc. From Reception the children have Communication, Physical Development the opportunity to visit the school li- Language & Literacy brary where they select books,listen to and share stories to develop their love Mathematics Understanding the World School Hours: The children Literacy arrive at school between 8.45 and 9.30 a.m. and go home between 3.45 and 4.00 p.m. In the afternoon the teachers put the younger children to bed (2-3 year-olds); The aims of our they have their nap from curriculum include: 1.00 to 2.30 p.m. Encouraging children’s learning Building a solid foundation through play for the children’s learning Developing the students’ Valuing each child’s strengths gross and fine motor skills and abilities while meeting and co-ordination their individual needs Stimulating the students’ creative thinking and expression 8 9 The Primary School includes two Key Stages: Primary Key Stage 1 - Years 1 and 2 school Key Stage 2 - Years 3 to 6 At the end of each Key Stage, students between two academic programmes: are assessed with tests used in British The British Stream or The Italian schools. Our students’ results are Stream. The Primary School holds the consistently well above UK national Italian status of “Scuola Paritaria”. There averages. The school offers the choice is also an optional Religion lesson. British Stream Italian Stream Subjects Subjects • English • English • Mathematics • Mathematics • Science • Science • Humanities • Humanities • Music • Music • Arts & Design • Arts • Physical Education / Swimming • Physical Education / Swimming • Computing • Computing The PRIMARY SCHOOL teaching Most importantly, the whole school programme follows a uniquely devised, programme enriches the children’s • Personal Health and Social • Personal Health and Social Education Economic Education broad and balanced curriculum which learning experiences and provides them takes into account the children’s age with the academic, social, linguistic and • Italian as an Additional Language • Italiano and background, enhancing the overall technological tools necessary for the student attainment levels. modern world. • Matematica • Storia e Geografia (from Year 5) 10 11 We believe that the most important innovation will always be the people we are able to become. The children have specialist teachers learn languages, participate in a range School Hours: The children for P.E. and Music. During the year of sports and explore their creativity in Year 1 follow the entry and home-times of the Infant each class also has the opportunity to via an extensive offering of clubs and School with work on an art project with specialist lessons, including: French, Spanish, break time between Art teachers. The Italian Curriculum Mandarin Chinese, Journalism, Chess 12.30 p.m. and 1.30 p.m. is taught throughout the Primary Club, Maths Club, Robotics, Football, On Wednesdays they may finish at School to the pupils who opt for the Basketball, Volleyball, Judo, Yoga, Hip 1.30 p.m. Italian stream. Each pupil’s level of Hop, Dance Club. Music is an integral All other classes start lessons promptly at spoken Italian is assessed and “Italian part of our programme at St. Louis 8.45 a.m. and finish at4.00 p.m. as an Additional Language” teaching School. In addition to the weekly music with lunch break time between 1.00 is provided for non-native speakers. lessons with specialised teachers, p.m. and 2.15 p.m. On Wednesdays During the year, the children have students have the opportunity to take the school day finishes the opportunity to go on educational individual voice or instrumental lessons at 1.30 p.m. Lunch is provided on the premises. visits, linked to the topics that they are (piano, strings, woodwinds, percussion, studying. These visits include trips to brass).Students can also join the school art galleries, theatres and museums, choir or band and enjoy the many making the children’s learning opportunities to perform at school experience a broader one. A wide range concerts and events. We also have of activities are available through our specialists visit the school to provide extracurricular programme. workshops and performances for the Students have the opportunity to children. 12 13 Core subjects include: Middle • English / Literacy • Music • Mathematics • Art & Design school • Science • Computing • Italian • Physical Education The Middle School pupils’ academic Year 9 they will then take either Key programme aims to support the Stage Cambridge Check Point exams, • French or Spanish • PSHE Personal Social Health educational and social transition the Italian Terza Media exams, or both. and Economic Education • Humanities from Primary to Secondary School Students in Middle and High School for students in year groups 7-9, have an important role,which involves using modern teaching techniques three key elements: And the Italian Stream and specialist teachers. The Core extends to: Curriculum is focused directly upon • Responsibility the requirements of the British • Italiano From Middle School every student will National Curriculum.