Liceo Linguistico Alessandro Manzoni

What Liceo Linguistico Alessandro Manzoni does

Liceo Linguistico Alessandro Manzoni is a public upper-secondary school (istituto di istruzione secondaria superiore) located in Milan, Italy, operating under Italy's MIUR national education framework and funded by the Comune di Milano. Founded in 1862, the school delivers multi-track curricula centered on linguistic education (traditional Western European languages plus Russian and Chinese) and an economic-legal/technological track (LES and Amministrazione Finanza e Marketing), serving secondary-school-age students in the Milan metropolitan area. Teaching and administrative headcount is approximately 88 staff.

The school's core product is its academic curriculum and diploma pathways, delivered through a mix of classroom instruction, digital learning platforms, and structured international/cultural programs. The underlying technology stack is built on commodity education SaaS: Google for Education (deployed in a 2018 pilot), the Moodle learning management system, and the Madisoft electronic register for administration and grade management. Differentiated program lines include the Confucius Classroom partnership with Hangzhou Normal University (Chinese-language certification), the MilanoManzoniMUN student Model United Nations conference, the Manzoni Sportiva athletics program, and the 'Semi al Futuro' educational film festival. Auxiliary institutional relationships with the Carabinieri, City Angels, Medici Volontari, World Friends, and CADMI provide structured extracurricular and civic-engagement programming.

The business model is non-commercial: the institution is funded through statutory public allocations (municipal and ministerial) and does not charge tuition. The only disclosed monetized line is a voluntary €5 per-student insurance fee. There is no pricing model, go-to-market motion, or revenue mechanics in the private-sector sense. Favorable positioning in the Eduscopio rankings and recognitions such as the Intercultura teacher award and Politecnico student rankings support its competitive standing within the Milan public-school market, where enrollment and academic reputation — rather than commercial KPIs — are the relevant performance indicators.

Name

Liceo Linguistico Alessandro Manzoni

Legal name

Civico Polo Scolastico Manzoni

Website

https://lamanzoni.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Public upper-secondary school in Milan, Italy, operating under MIUR and funded by the Comune di Milano. Offers multilingual curricula (English, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Chinese) plus economic-legal tracks to local secondary-school-age students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Language Schools (611630), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Language Schools (61163)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Social Studies & Civics Instruction (School-Delivered) (EDAJAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Language high school
• Multilingual education
• Public school education
• International exchange programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Milano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Civico Polo Scolastico Manzoni is a public municipal secondary school in Milan offering a Liceo Linguistico (language high school) and an ITE (Istituto Tecnico Economico). It delivers multilingual education across English, French, German, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish, complemented by Model United Nations programs, international student exchanges, a Confucius Classroom, and career orientation services.

Product overview

Liceo Linguistico Alessandro Manzoni (Civico Polo Scolastico Manzoni) is a civic language high school in Milan offering linguistic education with a digital infrastructure. The school operates a dual-platform educational technology system comprising: (1) the Madisoft Electronic Register (Registro Elettronico) for administrative functions including grades, attendance, and parent-student communications; and (2) the Moodle-based Virtual Learning Environment for course materials and online learning. Beyond core academics, the school offers specialized programs including MilanMUN (Model United Nations conferences), the annual Semi al Futuro Action! video/film festival on sustainability themes, Manzoni Sportiva sports initiatives, and the student-run RAM Radio project. The institution also maintains an international dimension through its Confucius Classroom, CLAES international office for student exchanges, and German language certification through Deutsch PLUS/Goethe-Institut.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MilanMun: Model United Nations conference organized annually by the school, hosting students from various schools internationally.
• Manzoni Sportiva
• Semi al Futuro Action!
• Ufficio CLAES
• Aula Confucio

Products and services

• Liceo Linguistico (Language High School) Public five-year secondary education track specializing in language learning across English, French, German, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish, preparing students for university admission and international careers.
• Istituto Tecnico Economico (ITE) Five-year technical-economic secondary education track covering business, economics, and foreign languages, housed at the same campus as the Liceo Linguistico.
• MilanMUN - Model United Nations Conference Annual Model United Nations program and conference organized by the school, hosting student delegations from various schools internationally to develop diplomatic and public speaking skills.
• Aula Confucio (Confucius Classroom) Confucius Classroom program providing Chinese language instruction and cultural exchange activities in partnership with the Confucius Institute.
• Ufficio CLAES (International Exchange Office) School office coordinating international student mobility, language immersion programs, exchange partnerships (including Intercultura), and study-abroad opportunities.
• Manzoni Sportiva In-school sports program featuring athletics, relay marathons, and participation in community fundraising events for charitable causes, launched in 2021.
• PCTO / FSL (School-to-Work Program) School-to-work alternating learning program connecting students with professional experiences as required by the Italian national curriculum.
• Semi al Futuro Action! (Film Festival) Annual film festival and video competition organized by the school on sustainability and UN Agenda 2030 themes, supported by MIUR and MIBACT funding.
• Orientamento (Guidance Service) Student guidance and orientation service supporting university and career pathway planning for enrolled students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top rankings in Eduscopio for both Liceo Linguistico and ITE categories

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Google for EducationcoreTechnology or Integration · 16 October 2018Google for Education partnered with the school to host a major Italian educator event featuring G Suite for Education tools and Chromebook training. The school serves as a pilot location for CampuStore and Lenovo Chromebook/G Suite projects.
• CampuStorecoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology reseller and Google for Education partner involved in the pilot project for Chromebook deployment and G Suite for Education implementation at the school.
• LenovocoreTechnology or IntegrationHardware partner in the pilot project providing Chromebook devices for school deployment alongside G Suite for Education.
• World FriendsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable partnership supporting healthcare projects in Nairobi, Kenya slums. School donated 1,906 euros collected during Solidarity Day to support hospital operations, vaccinations, rehabilitation programs, and maternal health services.
• Medici Volontari Italiani OnlusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable partnership providing free healthcare assistance. School made donations to support medication purchases for people unable to access regional health services, including immigrants and Italians excluded from healthcare.
• Associazione Davide il DragominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFriendship association supported by the school, details of partnership activities not fully specified in available sources.
• InterculturacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational cultural exchange organization. School received Menzione d'Onore for promoting student exchanges, hosting international students, and supporting intercultural programs.
• NABA (Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for the 'Semi al Futuro Action' film festival. NABA hosted the award ceremony at their auditorium and provided graphic design students to present the festival.
• COE (Center for Orientation and Education)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the Semi al Futuro Action film festival competition, collaborating on sustainability and Agenda 2030 themes.
• Comune di MilanocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government that owns and funds the school. Supports school initiatives including the Semi al Futuro Action film festival. Provides school facilities and administrative support.
• Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di MilanominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOncology foundation receiving funds from school's Lorenzo Bozzo Solidarity Day. Donation supported the Progetto Giovani della Pediatria Oncologica (Youth Oncology Project).
• City AngelsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian organization that awards the 'Campioncino' prize to the school for social commitment and charity initiatives organized by students and staff.
• Fondazione Alessio TavecchiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation benefiting from school's relay marathon teams. Funds support the 'Tutti giù per Terra' project creating accessible vineyard and garden for wheelchair users.
• CADMI (Casa di accoglienza donne maltrattate)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's shelter organization collaborating with school for 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) educational activities and student projects.
• Confucius Institute / Aula ConfuciocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChinese language and cultural program partnership. School hosts Confucius Classroom (Aula Confucio) for Chinese language instruction and cultural activities. Students won multiple Chinese Bridge competition awards.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Canadian School of Milan: International school in Milan delivering English-language programmes across primary and secondary levels. Comparable as another international incumbent competing for fee-paying families in the same Milan market.
• St. George's British International School: International school group operating in Milan offering British curriculum primary and secondary programmes. Comparable as a broader international education incumbent serving the same multilingual, internationally oriented families in Milan.

Direct peers

• Liceo Scientifico Leonardo da Vinci (Milano): Large civic scientific liceo in Milan with strong academic reputation. Comparable as a high-performing public secondary school in the same metropolitan market competing for top students at the Open Day stage.
• Deutsche Schule Mailand: German international school in Milan offering bilingual German-Italian secondary education. Comparable as a Milan-based language-immersion school competing for families prioritising multilingual secondary education, especially German.
• American School of Milan: International school in Milan that hosts the ASM MUN conference, where Manzoni students directly compete. Comparable as a Milan-based secondary institution with strong international and Model UN programming competing for the same student pool.
• British School of Milan: Long-established English-language international school in Milan serving primary and secondary students. Comparable as a Milan-based secondary institution offering international curricula and competing for families seeking multilingual education.
• Liceo Classico Giuseppe Parini: Historic civic liceo in central Milan offering classical and modern secondary tracks. Comparable as a public Comune di Milano secondary school competing for the same Milan catchment area and student demographic.
• Liceo Giovanni Berchet: Civic secondary school in Milan offering classical and linguistic tracks. Comparable as a public Milan liceo competing for the same catchment and language-oriented students, including those considering a Liceo Linguistico.
• Istituto Marcelline Tommaseo: Long-established private Catholic school in Milan offering primary and secondary education including linguistic tracks. Comparable as a Milan-based secondary school with linguistic offerings competing for the same student families.

Others

• Comune di Milano - Rete Civica Scuole: Network of civic schools administered by the Comune di Milano, of which Manzoni is part. Comparable as the institutional ecosystem governing funding, enrollment rules, and policy that frames the school's operating context.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCfDrh00JCAUSCnJ7PxD4qAg
• Facebookfacebook.com/civico.polo.scolastico.manzoni
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/liceo-linguistico-alessandro-manzoni

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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