International House Milano

What International House Milano does

International House Milano is a privately held English language school founded in 1982 in San Donato Milanese and operating today as International House Srl. The school is part of the International House World Organisation network (affiliated since 1997) and delivers English courses across three core segments: children and young learners aged 3-18 (structured annual programs from First Steps through Teens), adults and professionals (general English, intensive, semi-intensive, flexi hourly, and S.O.S. English formats), and corporate clients (customized in-company training plus welfare-platform-mediated sales via Edenred, Welfarebit, DoubleYou, and Epassi). The school also operates teacher training programs including CELTA, DELTA, TKT/CLIL, and specialized Young Learner certifications (IHVYL, IHCYLT), and functions as a Cambridge Platinum authorized exam centre (IT060) administering Cambridge Digital exams A2 through C2, IELTS, Linguaskill, and TOLES.

The business runs on a multi-stream revenue model: recurring annual tuition subscriptions for young learners and adults (€570-€1,750 per student), transactional exam fees (€144-€299 per candidate), one-time teacher training program fees, and welfare-platform-channeled corporate revenue. Pricing includes a uniform €60 annual registration fee, multi-installment payment via PayPal, and non-cumulative discounts (Open Week, returning students, siblings). Distribution is primarily direct through three owned facilities (San Donato Milanese, Corso Lodi Milano, Via Mecenate exam centre) plus a partner school venue in Porta Romana for Young Learner courses in academic year 2026/27; online live delivery via Zoom extends geographic reach. Technology is non-proprietary: WordPress, WooCommerce, Tawk.to, Microsoft Forms, Zoom, and Cambridge Linguaskill/Test&Train platforms.

The school's competitive position rests on the IHWO global brand, Cambridge Platinum certification status, native-speaker CELTA/DELTA-qualified teaching talent, regular IH Quality Inspection compliance (renewed 2025-2028), and an embedded local ecosystem of welfare platforms, partner schools, and community initiatives. Operating geographies are limited to Lombardy, primarily the Milan metropolitan area. The company is independently owned by co-founders Sieglinde Wolkan and Claudio Tedesco with no disclosed external investment.

Name

International House Milano

Legal name

International House Srl

Website

https://ihmilano.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

International House Milano is a privately held English language school founded in 1982 in Milan, affiliated with International House World Organisation since 1997. It serves children, adults, and corporate clients with courses, Cambridge/IELTS exam administration, and CELTA/DELTA teacher training across three Milan-area facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

English Language Training and Certification

NAICS

Language Schools (611630), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

General Language Schools (Multi-Language) (EDAIAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

English Proficiency & International Admissions Exams (TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/Duolingo) Prep (EDANABAC), Exam Preparation Language Programs (IELTS/TOEFL/DELE/DALF/HSK, etc.) (EDAIAEAD)

Keywords

• English language training
• Cambridge exam preparation
• Teacher training CELTA
• Corporate language courses
• Young learner education

Headquarters

HQ city

San Donato Milanese

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Language Courses (Children, Adults, Teens): The primary revenue stream is tuition from language courses. Offerings include annual group courses for children (ages 3–18) and adults, individual and intensive courses, semi-intensive courses, flexi hourly courses, and SOS English short sessions. Courses are available in-person at the school's two locations and online.
2. Cambridge English Certification Exams: The school acts as a Cambridge Platinum authorized exam centre (IT060) and earns revenue from exam registration fees. Exams are offered in Digital format across multiple levels (A2 Key, B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency) with sessions in Milan, Monza, Pavia, and Monticello Brianza.
3. Teacher Training Programs: Revenue is generated from teacher training courses including CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults), DELTA (Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults), TKT/CLIL, IHVYL, IHCYLT, and Young Learner Starter Kit programs.
4. Welfare Platform Sales: Corporate employees can use welfare benefit credits (via Edenred, Welfarebit, DoubleYou, Epassi) to purchase language courses, expanding revenue reach into the B2B segment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

International House Milano is an English language school and authorised Cambridge/ IELTS testing centre delivering annual group and individual courses to children (ages 3–18), adults, and corporate clients across three Milan-area facilities and online. It also administers internationally recognised English proficiency exams (Cambridge A2–C2, IELTS, Linguaskill, TOLES) and runs teacher-training qualifications (CELTA, DELTA, TKT/CLIL, IHVYL, IHCYLT).

Product overview

International House Milano operates a multi-segment language school offering English courses across three main segments: children/young learners (ages 3-18), adults (general and professional), and corporate clients. The school functions as both a course provider and certification center. Course delivery formats include in-person classes at three Milano-area locations (Corso Lodi, San Donato Milanese, Via Mecenate certification center), online instruction, and blended options. As a Platinum Cambridge Exam Centre, IH Milano also administers Cambridge English certifications (A2-C2 levels), IELTS testing, and Linguaskill assessments. The teacher training division offers CELTA, DELTA, TKT/CLIL, and specialized youth learner certifications. Individual course formats include Intensive, Semi-Intensive, Flexi, and S.O.S. sessions. The school also operates an e-commerce platform (WooCommerce) for direct enrollment in courses and exam registrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• English Courses for Children and Teenagers (Young Learners) Annual English courses for children and teenagers aged 3-18 organised by age and proficiency level. Small group classes (max 10 students) running from October to May/June, following the Italian school calendar, with Cambridge Young Learners exam preparation (Starters, Movers, Flyers).
• English Courses for Adults Group and individual English courses for adults covering conversation, grammar, and professional English, available in-person at Milano and San Donato Milanese or online.
• Corporate English Training (Corsi per Aziende) Customised English language training for companies and professionals delivered at client premises, at IH Milano facilities, or online. Includes team courses, executive coaching, and Business English aligned to industry-specific terminology.
• Cambridge English Certification Exams Official Cambridge English exam administration and preparation covering A2 Key (KET), B1 Preliminary (PET), B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE), and C2 Proficiency (CPE) in Digital format. Sessions held at the school and at external venues in Milan, Monza, Pavia, and Monticello Brianza.
• IELTS Official Test Centre Official IELTS test administration and preparation services for university, work, and international migration purposes, delivered at the Via Mecenate certification centre.
• Linguaskill English Assessment Cambridge Linguaskill online testing providing multilevel English proficiency assessment for academic evaluation, placement, and monitoring purposes.
• CELTA Teacher Training Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA), an internationally recognised initial teacher training qualification, delivered full-time in-person or part-time/extensive formats. Includes Q&A sessions with Head CELTA Teacher Trainer.
• DELTA Teacher Training Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults (DELTA), a higher-level professional development qualification for experienced English language teachers.
• Young Learner and TKT/CLIL Teacher Training Specialised teaching qualifications including Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT), Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), IHVYL (Very Young Learners, ages 3-6), Young Learner Starter Kit (ages 6-11), and IHCYLT (Children/Youth, ages 6-17).
• Intensive Individual English Courses 25-hour individual English intensive courses designed for certification preparation, overseas travel, or Business English, delivered as full immersion over 1-2 weeks with 5 hours daily including 2 hours self-study.
• Semi-Intensive Individual English Courses 15-hour semi-intensive individual English courses delivered as full immersion over 1-2 weeks with 3 hours daily of focused instruction.
• Flexi Hourly English Courses Flexible scheduled individual or small-group (up to 4 people) English lessons at €70/hour in-person or €60/hour online, with customisable scheduling.
• S.O.S. English Short Sessions 3-hour individual online English sessions at €165 for specific needs such as CV writing, job interview preparation, exam preparation, or presentation preparation.
• Proficiency 1 Online Course for Teens 45-hour annual online live group course for advanced teenage students preparing for Cambridge C2 Proficiency level, launching for academic year 2026/27.
• English Courses for Schools English language programs designed for primary and secondary schools, providing curriculum-aligned instruction and Cambridge certification pathways for students at partner institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Small group sizes of maximum 10 students per class ensure personalized attention and improved learning outcomes.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International House World Organisation (IHWO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1997IH Milano has been affiliated with the International House World Organisation since 1997. IHWO is a global network of 160+ language schools across 52 countries founded in 1953. The affiliation provides IH Milano with globally recognized teaching standards, quality inspection frameworks (IH Quality Inspection), teacher training programs, and brand credibility.
• Cambridge Assessment EnglishcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCambridge Assessment English is the examining body for Cambridge English certifications. IH Milano holds Platinum authorized exam centre status (IT060), enabling delivery of Cambridge Digital and paper-based exams including A2 Key, B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency, plus Linguaskill. The school also participates in Cambridge teacher training workshops and events.
• AISLi (Associazione Italiana Scuole di Lingue)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAISLi is the Italian Association of Language Schools. IH Milano is a member, subject to regular external quality inspections alongside IH World and ISO audits. AISLi membership connects IH Milano to the national network of quality language schools.
• Edenred WelfareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIH Milano is listed on the Edenred Welfare corporate benefits platform, enabling employees of client companies to use their education credit to purchase language courses at IH Milano.
• WelfarebitminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIH Milano is available as a training provider on the Welfarebit platform, allowing corporate employees to redeem education benefits for language courses.
• DoubleYouminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIH Milano is listed on the DoubleYou welfare platform, enabling employees to use corporate education budgets for English language training.
• EpassiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIH Milano is available on the Epassi corporate welfare platform, allowing employees to use education credits to purchase language courses.
• MIUR (Ministero dell'Istruzione)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Italian Ministry of Education is listed as a partner, indicating recognition of IH Milano's educational offerings within the Italian school system. Cambridge English certifications are recognized by MIUR for integration into school curricula.
• Scuola Leonardo da Vinci MilanominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner school venue in Corso di Porta Vigentina, Milano, hosting IH Milano Young Learner group courses for academic year 2026/27. Located in the Porta Romana area near IH's Corso Lodi location.
• Scuola Maria Ausiliatrice di San Donato MilaneseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA paritary (private-equivalent) school in San Donato Milanese with an active convention for English language training referrals. Strengthens IH Milano's local presence in San Donato.
• Studio GemminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDance school in the Milano Porta Romana area with an active convention, offering cross-promotion of language courses to Studio Gem's community of families and students engaged in creative activities.
• Figurella San Donato MilaneseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWellness and fitness centre in San Donato Milanese with an active convention. Collaboration connects wellness and language learning audiences in the local community.
• IH Italy (International House Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIH Italy is the national association coordinating 16 International House schools across Italy. IH Milano contributes to and benefits from the network's shared standards, resources, and monthly newsletter (giornalino IH Italy) promoting news from member schools.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• EF Education First (Italy): Global English education leader with adult language schools in Italy offering comparable courses and corporate training at scale, with broader international footprint and stronger digital infrastructure.
• Kaplan International Languages: Large international English language school operator with comparable adult courses, exam preparation, and teacher training, though typically more focused on study-abroad destinations than local-market schools.

Direct peers

• British Institutes: Long-standing Italian network of English language schools with comparable offerings (group/individual courses, corporate training, exam prep) across multiple Italian cities, competing in overlapping segments.
• International House Rome (IH World affiliate): Fellow International House World Organisation affiliate offering the same brand standards, CELTA/DELTA training, and Cambridge exam preparation in Rome, directly comparable in business model and service mix.
• British Council Milan: British Council operates English language courses and IELTS testing in Milan, directly competing with IH Milano for adult learners, corporate clients, and certification seekers in the same geography.
• Wall Street English Italy: Italy-wide chain of English schools offering in-person and blended adult English courses with a similar premium positioning, directly overlapping IH Milano's adult learner and corporate training segments.
• InLingue: Italian network of private language schools offering multi-language corporate and individual training with a similar B2B/B2C blend and local-market positioning across Italy.

Regional players

• Linguaviva: Italy-based language school primarily delivering Italian-as-a-foreign-language programs in Florence and Milan; comparable operating model and Cambridge exam centre presence but different target learner.

Emerging players

• Scuola Leonardo da Vinci: Italy-based language school focused primarily on teaching Italian to international students; shares operational space (and venue) with IH Milano but serves a different learner segment (foreigners learning Italian).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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