St. Louis School is an independent international school in Milan, Italy that educates over 1,000 students from 50 nations from nursery through high school. The high school offers the Cambridge IGCSE program for years 10-11 and the IB Diploma program for years 12-13. For the class of 2016, St. Louis School achieved the highest IB results in Continental Europe with an average score of 37.03, 100% pass rate, and 43% of students scoring 38 points or higher. The school offers over 20 subjects and a variety of extracurricular activities. St. Louis School has a 100% university acceptance rate, with past graduates attending top schools around the world.

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CARPE MAGNIFICENTIAM
ST. LOUIS
SCHOOL
ACADEMIC PROFILE
2016-17
ST. LOUIS
SCHOOL
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2. OVERVIEW
The School
As a leading educational establishment in Continental Europe, St. Louis School is an independent international
school providing high quality education for students from the ages of two to eighteen. Founded in1996 to cater
for students from Nursery to Middle school, the school expanded in 2011 to incorporate the seniorYears of 10-13
and subsequently deliver the IGCSE and IB Diploma examinations. St. Louis School educates a diverse population
of 1000 students from over fifty nations, with 220 students educated at the High School campus. For the 2016/17
academic year the graduating IB cohort will be comprised of 55 students. St. Louis School regards excellence in
teaching as the cornerstone of its success. Faculty members, many with advanced degrees, are carefully selected
from countries around the world.
St. Louis School’s Mission Statement
St. Louis School of Milan provides a high quality education within a friendly, secure and purposeful environment.
The school fosters creativity, independence of thought and an enduring love for learning within all students,
preparing them to take on their future role as citizens of the world.
Result Statistics for the Class of 2016
HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM
AND DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
The four-year high school curriculum offers the Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE examinations forYears 10 and 11, and the
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) for Years 12 and 13. Cambridge IGCSE is one of the world’s
most rigorous international qualifications for 14 to 16 year olds, and broadens opportunities for students who
wish to further their education either domestically or internationally. St. Louis School’s core curriculum for IGCSE
candidates includes a First Language, Second Language, Mathematics, one Natural Science and Global
Perspectives (optional for those who wish to study Additional Mathematics). Students also choose several elective
courses ranging from Social Sciences to Creative Arts. Assessment takes place at the end of the course and includes
written coursework, oral and practical assessment, and externally marked exams. The grading system used by
Cambridge for the IGCSE ranges from A* (A+) to G, with A* and A considered outstanding work.
The IB Programme is a challenging college preparatory curriculum, in which students are tested both internally
through coursework and externally through final exams in six core subject areas. Students take three subjects at
higher level (HL) and three subjects at standard level (SL) and must achieve a minimum score of 24 out of 45 points
to graduate. In addition, they must complete a Theory of Knowledge course, 150 hours of Creativity, Action and
Service work (CAS), and a 4000 word research essay on a subject of their choice (Extended Essay), which can earn
the student an additional three points. The IB grading scale is from 1 to 7, with 4 as a passing mark and 6 and 7
representing outstanding work (equivalent to A and A* (A+) respectively).
The Academic Program
St. Louis School follows the British National Curriculum throughout the school years whilst also offering elements
of the Italian National Curriculum for students wishing to take the national exam at the end of Middle School.
Average Point Score
Diploma Pass Rate
Scored 38 or higher
St. Louis School IB Results – May 2016 Exam Session
37.03 (Global Average 30.07)
100%
43%
• St. Louis School achieved the highest IB results for the second consecutive year across Continental Europe.
ST. LOUIS SCHOOL HAS BEEN THE TOP PERFORMING
IB SCHOOL IN CONTINENTAL EUROPE
FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE YEARS
A MAXIMUM SCORE
OF 45 POINTS
WAS ACHIEVED IN 2016
OVER 43%
OF ST. LOUIS STUDENTS ACHIEVED
38 POINTS OR HIGHER IN 2016
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3. Extra-Curricular Programme
Upon graduation each student will have completed over 225 hours of extra-curricular activities within the three
CAS areas of Creativity, Action and Service. The school offers a variety of activities both within the school and in
the wider community including: Model United Nations, theater productions, sports competitions,The Spirit of St.
Louis (newspaper), the SLS Media Team and numerous volunteering opportunities. St. Louis are also proud to be
the only school in Italy currently offering The Gold Duke of Edinburgh International Award – the world’s leading
youth achievement award, combining practical experiences and life skills. Furthermore, since 2014, our students
have been involved with a school project in rural Cambodia through the British Charitable organization, United
World Schools. Students have the opportunity to raise funds and assist with building and maintaining the school.
Our goal is to establish a long-term educational project in Cambodia, offering lasting benefits for disadvantaged
children and providing important growth opportunities for our students, teachers and the greater St. Louis School
Community.
Exam Results (2012-2016)
IGCSE
Number of candidates
Grades of A and A*
Grades between A* and C (passing)
IB
Number of candidates
Pass rate
St. Louis School average score
World average score
2016
51
50%
96%
35
100%
37.03
30
2015
47
49%
92%
17
100%
36.1
29
Cambridge IGCSE
• Mathematics
• Additional Mathematics
• English Language
• English Literature
• Italian IGCSE (non-native speakers)
• Italian Literature (Pre-IB, non IGCSE)
• French
• German
• Spanish
• Chinese (Mandarin)
• Global Perspectives
• History
• Economics
• Business Studies
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Biology
• Computer Science
• Art and Design
Optional courses in Italian (not IGCSE)
• Greek
• Latin
IB Diploma Programme
Group 1: Native Language
• English A Language and Literature (HL)
• Italian A Language and Literature (HL)
Group 2: Second Language
• English B (HL)
• Italian B (HL)
• French B (HL)
• Spanish B (HL)
• Mandarin Chinese B
Group 3: Individuals and Societies
• History (HL)
• Philosophy (HL)
• Economics (HL)
• Environmental Systems and Societies
Group 4: Sciences
• Biology (HL)
• Chemistry (HL)
• Physics (HL)
• Environmental Systems and Societies
Group 5: Mathematics
• Mathematics (HL)
• Mathematical Studies
Group 6: Arts and Electives
• Visual Arts (HL)
• Drama (HL)
• Computer Science (HL)
Courses Offered
Students must earn a minimum of 28 credits in order to graduate (eight IGCSE and six IB courses).
The following two-year courses are all taught at St. Louis School, earning one credit for each year of the course:
All courses are taught at Standard Level, with those indicated by HL also taught at Higher Level.
2013
16
49%
90%
2014
34
46%
91%
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4. CAREER AND HIGHER EDUCATION COUNSELING
CEEB Code: 748281
The St. Louis School strives to connect students with study, work and research opportunities in Europe and beyond.
A work experience with local organizations is required in Years 10 and 12. Throughout the year SLS brings in
prominent researchers and thinkers to open new career vistas for the students. Visitors during the 2016-2017
academic year include the philosopher A.C. Grayling and the distinguished nanotechnology researcher Dr. Deji
Akinwande.
University Acceptances
University of Aberdeen
University of Bath
University of Birmingham
University of Brighton
Brunel University
Cambridge University
Cardiff University
City University London
University College, London
Durham University
University of East Anglia
University of Exeter
University of Glasgow
Goldsmiths College, University of London
Imperial College London
University of Kent
Kings College London
University of Leeds
University of Liverpool
University of Manchester
University of Nottingham
Queen Mary University of London
University of Reading
Royal Holloway London
University of Sheffield
SOAS University of London
University of Southampton
University of Strathclyde
University of Surrey
University of Sussex
United Kingdom
University of Warwick
University of York
United States of America
Berklee College of Music
University of California at Berkeley
Drexel University
Emerson College, Boston
Florida Institute of Technology
Florida International University
Fordham University
George Washington University
Monterey College
New York University
Northeastern University
University of Pennsylvania
Rhode Island School of Design
Worldwide
Copenhagen Business School
Università Luigi Bocconi
Università Cattolica
IULM Milan
Politecnico di Milano
Erasmus Rotterdam
Leiden University
Universiteit Maastricht
IE Spain
University of Melbourne
Lucia Vescovi, lvescovi@stlouisschool.com
Gerry Rafferty, grafferty@stlouisschool.com
Christina Helms (USA), chelms@stlouisschoolapps.com
Heather Oxley (UK), hoxley@stlouisschoolapps.com
www.stlouisschool.com
info@stlouisschool.com or highschool@stlouisschool.com
St. Louis High School – Via Pantano 13 - 20122 Milan, Italy
Tel: +39.02.367.239.70
School Director:
Head of Upper School:
University Counselors:
General information:
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