IB Diploma Programme

@CSC

16-18 years
max year group 25 students
12 teachers from France, Italy, Spain, Sri Lanka, Ireland, UK and US.

A highly personalised IB Diploma Programme in the heart of Milan

Since 2017, Collegio San Carlo has offered the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, an academically rigorous and challenging programme that is recognised in most countries of the world as a university entrance qualification.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is an internationally recognised programme, taught in English, which prepares students for higher education and is recognised by universities worldwide. Students do three subjects at High Level and three at Standard Level. The Diploma Core consists of an independently researched Extended Essay of 4,000 words, Theory of Knowledge which is an interdisciplinary course focusing on the nature, acquisition and development of knowledge, and the holistic, experiential learning Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) programme

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Academic goals

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Develop critical thinkers

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Create global citizens

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Become life-long learners

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Foster innovative problem solvers

Why Choose Our IB Diploma Programme?

  • Global Recognition: Acknowledged by universities worldwide, our programme provides students with a strong foundation for their future.
  • Personal Attention: The small programme size means students benefit from individualised support and a close-knit learning environment.
  • Holistic Education: Drawing on a tradition of excellence and professional experience, we cultivate intellectual and personal growth and foster a deep respect for the world around us and our place within it.

Join our IB Diploma Programme at Collegio San Carlo and become part of a nurturing and intellectually stimulating environment where students will develop the confidence and competencies to make valuable contributions to our local, national and global communities.

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Unlock Your Child's Full Potential with the IB Diploma at CSC

At Collegio San Carlo, the IB Diploma Programme nurtures both academic excellence and personal growth, helping students to become the best version of themselves.  Guided by the IB Learner Profile, students develop key values such as curiosity, integrity, open-mindedness, and resilience. The CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) Programme is a cornerstone of this holistic education, helping students build essential life skills like collaboration, time management, and responsibility. Our graduates leave as confident, compassionate global citizens, well prepared for university and beyond.

A Catholic School, A Global Vision

Our school has a highly personalised approach to learning. It is one of the few Catholic schools in Europe which offers the IB Diploma Programme, thus providing a supportive environment which places high importance on character education.

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A perfect blend of tradition and innovation

With its proud heritage of over 150 years, Collegio San Carlo is recognised for pioneering innovative programmes that challenge students to reach their full potential, preparing them for both undergraduate and graduate studies. Among our nearly 2,000 students, IB Diploma candidates play a vital role in our vibrant and growing community.

 

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We are in the pulsating centre of Italian innovation, connected to the rest of Europe

Milan is the second-largest Italian city, and the capital of Italian innovation. It is home to fashion, food, music and global promotional events and the Winter Olympics. Additionally, thanks to the development of good transport connections, it is well connected to Switzerland and the rest of Europe.

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The IB Leadership Team

IB DP Principal and Co-ordinator

CAS Co-ordinator, TOK teacher, university counselling for the IB students and Site Co-ordinator for the SATS. She has been teaching in various capacities since 1994 and she began working at Collegio San Carlo in September 2017

IB DP Development and Project Director

Docente di economia al Collegio San Carlo dal 2015, dal 2017 inizia l'insegnamento di questa materia anche nell'IB Diploma Programme. Si occupa inoltre dello sviluppo del programma IB DP

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Admission to IB Diploma Programme

Admission process

Frequently Asked Questions

The school day starts at 08.00 and finishes at 16.30. There are two breaks in the morning and a lunch break. All students have some tutorial periods in which they have no lessons, but instead are supervised by a teacher or they can make an appointment with a teacher if they need some help or advice.
The maximum number in each year group is 25. However, classes are smaller than this and are determined by the number of students who choose the subject.
Some students are from Collegio San Carlo, others join the programme from other schools in Milan and we also have students from other countries.
Yes, our graduates are in public and private universities in Italy, the UK and other European countries.