Admission process
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How to enroll
1
Apply on the Admission Portal
From the 30th of March 2026 at noonWhat do I need to do?
- Log in and register on the Admission Portal
- Complete the form
- Check if you have received a confirmation email
What information/documents should I provide?
- Parents’ personal information
- Candidate’s personal information
- Candidate’s recent ID photo
- School of origin
2
Open Day
Starting from September 2026 onwardsWhat do I need to do?
- Book the event through the dedicated section of the Admission Portal
- Check your inbox to confirm you have received the booking confirmation email, which includes the QR Pass needed to access the facility
- Attend the Open Day
What information should I provide?
- None at this time
3
Admission Test
From October 2026What do I need to do?
- Log in to the Admission Portal after attending the open day and provide the required documentation to book the candidate’s observation session
- Make the payment by credit card and verify that you have received the booking confirmation email.
- On the scheduled date, the candidate takes the test, which lasts approximately two hours and a half
What information/documents should I provide?
- IB Application form
- Personal Statement
- Most recent school report
- Documented learning disabilities certifications
- Any language certifications/sports certifications
4
Restitution of results
From November 2026What do I need to do?
- Book an online meeting to receive the test results.
- Take part in the interview. Student attendance is mandatory.
What information should I provide?
- None at this time
5
Enrollment
From November 2026What do I need to do?
- Check your inbox: you will receive by email the Headmaster’s authorization to proceed with the enrollment, if granted
- Make online payment of the registration fee (credit card, ApplePay, MicroSSD) within 5 days of notification of admission
What information should I provide?
- School fee payment form
- Enrollment form
- Privacy Policy
- Mailing address
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Frequently Asked Questions
In order to ensure a better organisation, 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 admission test sessions will be held in hybrid form, i.e., in-person if possible or online on the Microsoft Teams platform
After attending the open day, it is required to upload the following documents on the Admission Portal:
- IB Application Form.
- Personal statement
- Copy of the most recent report card.
Upon validation of the uploaded documents from the Admission Office, you will receive an email that notifies you of the test dates.
- IB Application Form.
- Personal statement
- Copy of the most recent report card.
Upon validation of the uploaded documents from the Admission Office, you will receive an email that notifies you of the test dates.
The test will take 2.5 hours and students will have a short break. The test divide into three sections:
-CEM (Cambridge Evaluation and Monitoring Centre) cognitive test covering three areas: English Language, Mathematics and Spatial Logic (duration approximately 1 hour);
-Writing test - you will be asked to write a short essay with a choice of two titles (duration 1 hour);
-Interview with the Principal (duration 20 minutes approximately) is usually on the same day, but not necessarily at the same time as the other tests
-CEM (Cambridge Evaluation and Monitoring Centre) cognitive test covering three areas: English Language, Mathematics and Spatial Logic (duration approximately 1 hour);
-Writing test - you will be asked to write a short essay with a choice of two titles (duration 1 hour);
-Interview with the Principal (duration 20 minutes approximately) is usually on the same day, but not necessarily at the same time as the other tests
There is no specific preparation. The objective of the test is to assess the candidates’ skills in various areas and their motivation / suitability to attend the IB Diploma Programme.
As it involves several professionals, the cost is 120.00 euros for the students of the Collegio and 230.00 euros for external students.
The payment must be made online via the Admission Portal. The payment is an essential condition to access the test.
The test results will be provided via online meeting within 10 days of the test.
If the candidate is accepted onto the programme, you will receive an email authorising your enrollment. You then have five working days to complete the required forms through the portal and pay the one-time fee for first registration via online payment. This fee is non-refundable.
Places are allocated on a rolling admission basis. Priority enrollment is given to siblings 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 authorisation, enrollment is carried out within 5 working days.
Yes, the deadline to formalise enrollment is five business days after receiving the authorisation. After this time, the school will assign the place to the next candidate on the waiting list. These procedures must be adhered to in order to be accepted to the school.