The Admissions process

In order to ensure a better organization, Open Days are reserved to families who have requested participation by registering on the Admissions Portal. The day before the meeting, parents will receive a reminder

Eventually, in-person tours will be organized. During Open Day, we will show videos that will allow you to virtually visit the indoor and outdoor spaces dedicated to teaching, science and technology laboratories, the gyms, the cafeteria, the infirmary, the administrative and secretarial offices

After Open Day you will receive an email with the tuition plan indicating the one-time contribution fee expected upon initial enrollment to Collegio San Carlo

The entrance test sessions are scheduled in person at Collegio San Carlo.

The candidate takes the test with the assistance of the Admission Office and of the teachers. A short break is planned. The duration of the test is two hours approximately.

-Logic and mathematics - the test will verify the calculation skills, with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, recognition of geometric shapes, their perimeter and problem solving;
-Italian - the test will check spelling skills, grammatical analysis and the basics of logical analysis and text comprehension;
-English: the proficiency in reading, writing, listening and speaking will be evaluated

For more detailed information, please check the ‘How does the test work’ page

After attending the open day, we request the uploading of the documentation listed in the “Entry test” paragraph above. After the uploaded documents are validated you will receive an automatic email listing the slots available to be booked for the entry test

As several professional figures are involved, the cost is 230.00 euros for the first sessions and 60.00 euros for the second sessions - one subject

The payment must be made online via the Admission Portal. The payment is an essential condition to access the test.

The candidate is required to write a self-written statement (by hand or digitally) in which he/she describes himself/herself; the previous educational background; any extracurricular activities; hobbies; interests and achievements. The personal statement must include the candidate’s motivation in attending Collegio San Carlo

Yes. The combined criteria are described in the list below:

Cambridge International curriculum (10 hours in English):
It is not requested a minimum score to be admitted.
If the results are not satisfactory, a realignment program will be recommended, to be undertaken by the family and suggested during the restitution meeting

Intercultural curriculum (12 hours in English per week):
In English, the entry level required is at least A2, according to the Common European Framework (https://europass.europa.eu/en/common-european-framework-reference-language-skills)

Following the test, the Headmaster eventually authorizes enrollment in middle school.

Each area of the test has a maximum score of 100/100.
Admission is subject not only to the evaluation of the entire school curriculum, but also to the outcome of the tests. The subjects are evaluated as follows:

-Italian: It is not requested a minimum score to be admitted. If the results are not satisfactory, a realignment program will be recommended, to be undertaken by the family and suggested during the restitution meeting;
-Logic and mathematics: please be advised that the mathematics test is conducted in Italian. It is not requested a minimum score to be admitted. If the results are not satisfactory, a realignment program will be recommended, to be undertaken by the family and suggested during the restitution meeting;
-English: given the intercultural nature of Collegio San Carlo, the results of the English part of the test assumes a special role. In particular:

For the Cambridge International curriculum, if the results are not satisfactory, a realignment program will be recommended, to be undertaken by the family and suggested during the restitution meeting.

For the Intercultural curriculum, the following minimum scores are required:
- Writing task: 70/100
- Speaking: 80/100

Within 10 days from the test, via an online meeting scheduled with the Admission Officer and the Principal, the outcome of the observations will be given to the student and his/her parents. The tests results will be commented during the interview and cannot be duplicated or forwarded to the family. You will be informed of the possibility of enrolling in the Cambridge section or in the Intercultural section. Candidates who have scored insufficient marks in the English language area will be able to repeat the test once, approximately 30 days after the first test.

In case of acceptance of the application, once the availability of seats has been assessed, you will receive an email authorizing your enrollment. Digitally, through the portal, you will be asked to fill out the required forms, to pay the one-time fee for first registration exclusively via online payment. This fee will not be refundable in case of withdrawal (the payment methods will be exclusively online according to the instructions that will be communicated to you).

Candidates who have failed the English test may retake the test once, approximately 30 days after the first test. You will receive further instructions during the interview.

Priority enrollment is given to brothers/sisters of internal students of Collegio and to sons/daughters of former students, provided that the application registration procedure has been respected and that, following the conclusion of the admission process and after receiving authorization, enrollment is carried out within 5 working days. If all the available seats have been assigned, a ranking will be drawn up in the waiting list that takes into account the time required for authorization and online registration of the application

Yes, Collegio keeps into account enrollment priority for a maximum of five business days. After that, Collegio will consider the position assignable to other candidates according to the waiting list. These procedures, are considered necessary and binding in order to gain access to Collegio San Carlo and thus take advantage of the right of preemption over other candidates