Identified as one of the top 10 British Schools in the world, the British School of Milan - Sir James Henderson is a co-educational day school, with an international constituency extending across the city of Milan and beyond. Established in 1969, the school offers an academically rigorous as well as a broad and balanced curriculum for students between the ages of 3 and 18. In the Lower School, students follow the English National Curriculum, culminating in the Upper School with public exams at (I)GCSE. In Years 12 and 13 (the Sixth Form), students pursue the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma – considered the gold standard of world education and the best preparation for universities and the globally competitive world of work. A highly qualified and committed body of staff delivers lessons – rated ‘excellent’ in the most recent Inspection – in small classes. Students enjoy an exceptionally friendly atmosphere, ensuring that they feel safe and happy. A wide range of sporting activities is available in both recreational and competitive contexts, while standards of creativity in Music, Art and Drama are outstanding.