Programme
What happens at the SIS Milano-Basiglio primary school Open Day
On 16 January, from 10.00 to 12.00, we look forward to welcoming you in Basiglio, just minutes from Milan. In two hours you will see how our immersive bilingual method works, meet our Italian and English native-speaker teachers and tour classrooms, labs and shared spaces. You will see first-hand how we combine the Italian curriculum with an international perspective to build independence, critical thinking and curiosity in every child.
Book your place: attendance is free and places are limited.
Welcome and introduction
01
Family welcome and registration. The Principal opens the morning and presents the values that guide SIS: academic excellence, immersive bilingualism and close attention to each student's personal growth.
The immersive bilingual method
02
We explain how we combine the Italian curriculum with the international SIS perspective: co-teaching with native-speaker educators, daily immersion in Italian and English, continuous assessment and learning paths tailored to each child's pace.
School and facilities tour
03
A guided visit to classrooms and labs, the library, gym, outdoor areas and dining hall: environments designed to encourage curiosity, collaboration and everyday wellbeing.
Activities for children and families
04
Bilingual mini-lessons, storytelling, STEM and art workshops, guided games. While children try a real SIS lesson, parents explore our methodology, services and daily school life.
Q&A with the Principal and teachers
05
Open questions on teaching, languages, school progression, before and after-school care, inclusion and the admissions process. You will leave with our information pack and the option to book a one-to-one meeting.
SIS Swiss International School | Milano-Basiglio
Via don Silvio Coira 45, 20079 Milano Basiglio
Why attend
Five reasons to join the Open Day
See how the immersive bilingual method really works
Tour classrooms, labs and outdoor spaces designed for active learning
Meet the Italian and English native-speaker teachers who will follow your child
Learn about everyday services: before and after-school care, dining, extracurricular activities
Weigh the real advantages of an international education for your children's future
Testimonials
What families say
"Attending the Open Day showed us a truly unique and engaging learning environment. Our son is now excited to go to school!"
"We were looking for a school near Milan that was genuinely bilingual, not just a few extra hours of English. At the Open Day it took ten minutes to see the difference, watching the children switch between languages without thinking about it."
"We were worried our daughter would fall behind because she spoke no English. The teachers explained exactly how the induction works: within a few months she started answering us in English at home, unprompted."
"The tour is what convinced us: bright classrooms, real labs, generous outdoor space. Above all, teachers who know every child by name. We had made our decision before we left."
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the Open Day and admissions
My child does not speak one or both of the school's languages (Italian and English). Can I still enrol them?
Yes. At SIS Swiss International School children learn both Italian and English through our immersive method, even when neither is their mother tongue. Our schools offer Italian and English courses outside lesson hours, or intensive courses during school hours depending on the year group. The cost of these additional language lessons is included in the school fees.
What is the minimum age for enrolment?
Children can be enrolled from the age of six.
Will the school also offer Kindergarten and Secondary levels?
The Milano-Basiglio primary school is the first SIS Swiss International School in Italy, and at this stage we are focusing on this level. Our goal is to extend our offering in Italy to include Kindergarten and Secondary school.
Do I need to book to attend the Open Day?
Yes. Attendance is free, but places are limited: fill in the form on this page and you will receive confirmation by email.
Can I bring my children?
Of course. The Open Day includes dedicated activities for children, so they can try a bilingual lesson while parents talk with the school leadership and teaching staff.
Registration
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Need help with your registration?
Write to us or call: we can assist you in Italian or English.
