Bilingual Lower Secondary School
Bilingual Lower Secondary School

Bilingual Lower Secondary School

At Lower Secondary (ages 11–14), students take charge of their learning, fostering curiosity and key skills including teamwork and leadership.

MILE's bilingual education in English and Italian enables students to progress with confidence to upper secondary school and prepares them for university and careers in Italy and abroad.

Excellent academic results

Students at MILE Bilingual School consistently achieve above-average scores in Invalsi tests and Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoints.

Invalsi tests 2025

238

in Mathematics vs Italian average 195 (in Lombardy 197)

218

in Italian vs Italian average 193 (in Lombardy 197)

258

in English Reading vs Italian average 215 (in Lombardy 222)

273

in English Listening vs italian average 215 (in Lombardy 226)

Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint 2025

33

in English

34

in Mathematics

34

in Science

Our bilingual curriculum

Students deepen their knowledge through the Cambridge Lower Secondary programme, following a hands-on approach that encourages discussion, debate and independent learning to develop critical thinking and research skills.

Subjects in Italian

Students consolidate advanced skills and a solid practical foundation in the following subjects:

  • Italian
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Art and Design
  • Geography
  • History
  • Music
  • Physical Education
  • Technology

Civic Education and Financial Education are additional interdisciplinary subjects.

Subjects in Italian

Subjects in English

Students enhance their knowledge and skills through lessons taught entirely in English in:

  • Science
  • Mathematics
  • English
  • Global Insights
  • Earth Science
  • Music
  • Drama
  • Economics
Subjects in English

Foreign Languages

Students can choose to specialise in either French or Spanish as a third language.

The French course focuses on developing intermediate conversational skills and understanding texts related to school, personal life, and future aspirations.

The Spanish course enables students to communicate confidently, share experiences, dreams and plans, and engage in meaningful everyday interactions.

Foreign Languages

A typical day at our Bilingual Middle School in Milan

Students follow a stimulating routine that encourages collaborative learning, critical thinking and active citizenship. This helps them to develop the skills they need to face the future with confidence.

Core learning pillars

At MILE School, students are empowered to take ownership of their learning journey. Through our Lower Secondary core learning pillars, they develop independent thinking, critical awareness and responsibility, essential qualities for becoming conscious, extraordinary leaders of tomorrow.

Academic achievement
Academic achievement

Enjoy personalised learning that continuously enhances knowledge, skills and understanding.

Life competencies
Life competencies

Gain essential life skills to thrive in academics, as well as careers and personal lives.

Multilingualism
Multilingualism

Accelerate bilingual fluency in English and Italian, while discovering French or Spanish as additional languages.

International opportunities
International opportunities

Begin your journey to becoming a citizen of the world through experiences abroad.

Life and career pathways
Life and career pathways

Benefit from personalised guidance for university and career choices, supporting your chosen path.

Riccardo

Thanks to the bilingual education, academic curiosity and competitiveness I developed at MILE, I completed my high school studies at an international college in the United States after spending three years at high school in Italy.

Riccardo, Alumni

When to enrol?

At MILE Bilingual School, enrolment for our Bilingual Lower Secondary School is open throughout the year. Our Admissions Team in Milan is always available to support and guide families through every stage of the application process.

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Get ready to access prestigious upper secondary schools and universities in Italy and abroad with the Cambridge Lower Secondary curriculum at MILE Bilingual School.

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