GIS The International School of Monza

4.8 (5 reviews) Via Federico Confalonieri, 18, 20900, Milan, Lombardy, Italy View map

About GIS The International School of Monza

In short: GIS The International School of Monza is a private, secular, co-ed international school in Milan, Italy. Stages: nursery, preschool, primary and middle school (ages 2–13). Taught in English and Italian. Families rate it 4.8 out of 5 (5 reviews).

GIS The International School of Monza is an international school in Lombardy welcoming children from Early Years through primary, with a secondary campus announced. Teaching is spread over two campuses: the Monza campus for children aged 2 to 5 and the Villasanta campus for ages 6 to 13.

The school is part of GIS – Group of International Schools Suisse, whose schools also include The International School of São Paulo and The International School of Lugano.

Type: Private
Faith: Secular
Gender: Co-ed
Ages: 2–13
Approach: General Curriculum

Fees at GIS The International School of Monza

On requestThe school shares its fees on request

Curriculum and languages

GIS Monza is a member of the global network of IB World Schools and delivers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, combined with a Reggio Emilia inspired approach and the '100 Languages' philosophy of Loris Malaguzzi.

Languages

The bilingual programme treats the host country language as a priority. Alpha, EY1 and EY2 classes immerse students in both English and Italian with bilingual staff, and from EY3 Italian is taught by specialist teaching staff.

From PY3 students also study Maths in Italian for one lesson per week, with an additional weekly co-teaching lesson in which the English and Italian teachers work together.

Stages and ages

Educational approach

Principles

GIS Monza is an IB World School delivering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), enriched with a Reggio Emilia inspired approach that places children at the centre of learning.

Play-based learning is used throughout the school, supported by Homeroom Bases with role play areas, ateliers, light tables and Coding BeeBots. The school documents learning daily: parents receive a diary explaining the group learning that has taken place.

Values

The school states five values: Excellence, Global Citizenship, Lifelong Learners, Multilingualism and Human Principles.

Global Citizenship is described as a sense of belonging and action in a multicultural society, respecting and celebrating diversity; Human Principles cover responsibility, honesty, integrity, empathy and respect, together with care for the environment.

Facilities and services

Learning facilities

Reviews of GIS The International School of Monza

4.8

5 reviews from families and Google

E. C.5· 5 years ago· Google

Excellence in Monza for me is called GIS. A teaching staff of the highest level, a brand new structure full of innovative teaching materials! The experiences are really valuable (trips to the park, music and theater workshops and many others) and the teaching of great quality!

A. R.5· 5 years ago· Google

After almost a year of my daughter attending PY1 (first grade) I have nothing but positive things to say for this school. My daughter is happy to go to school, there is not much to add. For the sake of completeness, H international was here and it was there until May 2020. GIS International took over in August 2020 saving a school that others had decided to close. Thanks GIS.

P. F.4· 5 years ago· Google

unique school of its kind, which combines two top teaching methods: that of Reggio and IBO ... to find the same combination you have to go to San Francisco!

A sample of verified family reviews on ISA and reviews published on Google.