Programme
What to expect at the SIS Milano-Basiglio primary school Open Day
On 21 November, from 10.00 to 12.00, we welcome you to our Basiglio campus, just minutes from Milan. Two hours to understand how bilingual immersion really works, meet our Italian and English native-speaker teachers and tour classrooms, labs and shared spaces. We will show you how the Italian curriculum and the international SIS perspective work together to build independence, critical thinking and curiosity.
Book your place: attendance is free and spaces are limited.
Welcome and introduction
01
Family welcome and registration. The Principal opens the morning by presenting the values SIS is built on: academic excellence, immersive bilingualism and careful attention to each child's personal growth.
The immersive bilingual method
02
We explain how we bring together the Italian curriculum and the international SIS perspective: co-teaching with native-speaker educators, daily immersion in Italian and English, continuous assessment and learning paths shaped around each student's pace.
School and facilities tour
03
A guided walk through classrooms and labs, the library, gym, outdoor areas and dining hall: spaces designed to support curiosity, collaboration and wellbeing throughout the school day.
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 method, services and how school life is organised.
Q&A with the Principal and teachers
05
Time set aside for your questions on teaching, languages, school progression, before and after-school care, inclusion and admissions. 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 good reasons to join us
See the immersive bilingual method in action
Tour classrooms, labs and outdoor spaces designed for active learning
Speak directly with our Italian and English native-speaker teachers
Learn about the services that shape the school day: before and after-school care, dining, extracurricular activities
Understand what an international education really means for your child's future
Testimonianze
Dicono di noi
"Attending the Open Day showed us a truly unique and engaging learning environment. Our son is now excited to go to school!"
"We wanted a genuinely bilingual school near Milan, not an Italian school with a few extra English lessons. At the Open Day we saw the difference straight away, watching the children move between languages without noticing."
"We were afraid our daughter would fall behind because she spoke no English. The teachers walked us through exactly how the induction works: within a few months she started answering us in English at home, on her own."
"The tour is what convinced us: bright classrooms, well-equipped labs, plenty of outdoor space. And teachers who know every child by name. We had made up our minds 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 broaden 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 along?
Yes, they are very welcome. 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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