What are the schools in Milan like?

"Schools in Milan vary greatly in terms of quality, size, content, and educational philosophy. There are traditional state-run schools, as well as private international schools and Montessori schools. Some schools focus more on academic subjects, while others include a vast array of extracurricular activities. Many of the public and private schools offer bilingual programs to maximize the benefit of education in a globalized world. There are also several universities, academies and technical institutes catering to a wide range of interests, along with many specialized universities in specific subject fields," commented one expat when asked about in Milan.

"Check all the other schools in Milan first so that you are making the right choice! They have a multi-age program (4/5 through 7 and 8 through 11), which is usually the cause of much debate! The academics are not strong so if your child is very able consider the other schools. But, if you are living only temporarily in Italy (a year or so), this is not a bad choice for it's friendly and welcoming attitude. The Italian program for foreigners is weak and you must accept that you will be doing lots of home study if you want to keep your children up to the standard of an International School or good US school," remarked one expat living in Milan with children attending The American School of Milan.