Istituto Salesiano S. Ambrogio Milano Opera Don Bosco

What Istituto Salesiano S. Ambrogio Milano Opera Don Bosco does

Istituto Salesiano S. Ambrogio Milano Opera Don Bosco is a nonprofit Catholic educational institution located in Milan, Italy, operated by the Salesian religious congregation. Founded in 1894 with the arrival of the Salesians and housed in a main building completed in 1897, the institution operates as a "scuola paritaria" (state-recognized school) accredited by Regione Lombardia, with two central Milan campuses at Via Copernico 9 and Via Tonale 19. It delivers a comprehensive educational pathway spanning Scuola Primaria (primary), Scuola Secondaria di primo grado (middle school), five distinct high school tracks (Scientifico, Classico, Linguistico, Scienze Umane, and Scienze Applicate), and post-secondary IeFP (Istruzione e Formazione Professionale) vocational training programs.

The institution's educational product is built on the Salesian pedagogical tradition (the "Preventive System" of Don Bosco), delivered by teaching staff and Salesian community members using conventional educational technology tools including GSuite for Education and electronic school registers. Curriculum is supplemented by formative offerings such as theatre, music, sports, and pastoral activities, with a scheduled 2026 launch of a new "Comunicazione e Digital Media" module signaling incremental modernization.

The business model combines tuition revenue with public subsidies. Annual tuition ranges from €3,484 for primary school to €4,767 for the upper years of the Liceo Scientifico, with families additionally paying a binding €400 pre-enrollment deposit. IeFP vocational training is publicly funded through the Regione Lombardia accreditation system, and the institution participates in PNRR (National Recovery and Resilience Plan) funding initiatives. Students continue into the Salesian-affiliated ITS Academy network for post-secondary technical education. The customer base consists of individual Milan-area families seeking Catholic, Salesian-character education, with no corporate or institutional client concentration.

Name

Istituto Salesiano S. Ambrogio Milano Opera Don Bosco

Legal name

Istituto Salesiano Sant'Ambrogio Opera don Bosco Milano

Website

https://salesianimilano.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Istituto Salesiano S. Ambrogio Milano Opera Don Bosco is a nonprofit Salesian Catholic school in central Milan offering primary, middle, five high school tracks, and IeFP vocational training to families, funded through tuition and public subsidies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Milano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: Families pay annual tuition contributions for primary, secondary, and upper secondary education. Fees vary by school level and are paid in installments (typically 4 rates: enrollment, September, December, March). Additional charges apply for canteen meals, after-school care, study assistance, school trips, and optional activities.
2. Regional Government Funding for Vocational Training: The IeFP (Istruzione e Formazione Professionale) programs are funded by Regione Lombardia through the dote sistema di finanziamento. The institution is accredited with Regione Lombardia for vocational training delivery.
3. Public Financial Support and Subsidies: The institution receives small contributions from the State for primary school operations. Students can access Dote Scuola from Regione Lombardia for textbook subsidies. The IeFP pathway is financed by Regione Lombardia.
4. Charitable Donations (Erogazioni Liberali): The institution accepts voluntary liberal donations (erogazioni liberali) from individuals and businesses with tax benefits (19% for individuals, 2% for companies). IBAN: IT65F0623001614000015483186.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Istituto Salesiano S. Ambrogio Milano Opera Don Bosco is a Salesian Catholic educational institution delivering a full educational pathway from primary school through vocational training under one institutional umbrella. It operates Scuola Primaria, Scuola Secondaria di Primo Grado, five licei/technical tracks (Liceo Classico, Liceo Scientifico, Liceo Scienze Umane, Liceo Scientifico Scienze Applicate, ITT Grafica e Comunicazione, ITT Meccanica e Meccatronica), and accredited IeFP vocational training in Electrical, Graphic, and Mechanical sectors. Tuition contributions from families, supplemented by Regione Lombardia vocational funding and charitable donations, fund operations across two Milan campuses.

Product overview

Istituto Salesiano S. Ambrogio Milano Opera Don Bosco is a comprehensive Catholic/Salesian educational institution operating as a multi-level school complex. The institution offers a unified portfolio of educational products spanning: Scuola Primaria (primary school), Scuola Secondaria di Primo Grado (middle school), and five Scuole Superiori (high school tracks) including Liceo Classico, Liceo Scientifico, Liceo delle Scienze Umane opz. Economico-Sociale, Liceo Scientifico opz. Scienze applicate, and two Istituto Tecnico Tecnologico programs (Grafica e Comunicazione, Meccanica e Meccatronica). Additionally, the institution provides Istruzione e Formazione Professionale (IeFP) vocational training with three sectors (Elettrico, Grafico, Meccanico). Supporting services include ICDL certification testing, psychological counseling (COSPES), career services (Sportello SAL), continuing education courses, and IFTS/ITS post-diploma pathways. The institution leverages GSuite for distance learning and digital educational tools, operates an electronic register (Registro Elettronico), and provides specialized workshops and orientation programs.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Stefano Mazzocchi achieved 2nd place out of 60 participants in the national Agòn Polymathèias Greek translation competition (2026)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration10 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CNOS/FAP Lombardia (Centro Nazionale Opere Salesiane/Formazione e Aggiornamento Professionale)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Centro di Formazione Professionale (CFP) is associated with CNOS/FAP, which manages Salesian vocational training in Italy. CNOS/FAP provides educational methodology, ongoing training updates, and institutional support for vocational programs in Electrical, Graphic, and Mechanical sectors.
• ITS Academy Rizzoli (Istituto Tecnico Superiore - Graphics and Communication)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-diploma two-year advanced technical institute in the Graphics sector. The Istituto Salesiano refers graduates of its ITT Grafica e Comunicazione and IeFP Graphic programs to this partner for advanced technical specialization.
• ITS Lombardia Meccatronica (Istituto Tecnico Superiore - Mechanics and Mechatronics)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-diploma two-year advanced technical institute in Mechanics and Mechatronics. The Istituto Salesiano refers graduates of its ITT Meccanica e Meccatronica and IeFP Mechanical programs to this partner for advanced technical specialization.
• Regione LombardiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe IeFP vocational programs are accredited by and receive funding through Regione Lombardia. The dote funding system supports student participation. The region also provides Dote Scuola subsidies for families.
• Opera PrimaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiterary agency collaborating with the Nerofrizzante program for author encounters. Opera Prima organizes and facilitates meetings between students and major Italian contemporary authors as part of the school's literary education program.
• COSPES Milano (Centro di Psicologia Salesiano)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSalesian Psychology Center providing psycho-pedagogical assistance, diagnostic, and orientation services to students across all school levels. An accredited team of experts supports student well-being and academic guidance.
• International HouseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational language school providing conversation and exam preparation courses for English language learning at the Scuola Secondaria di Primo Grado, enhancing the school's English language curriculum with native speaker instruction.
• Università Cattolica del Sacro CuoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with the school on the theatrical drama/expressive workshop program at the Liceo Classico, providing university-level theatrical education and cultural enrichment.
• Museo Diocesano Carlo Maria MartiniminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides work-school training (Alternanza/Formazione Scuola-Lavoro) opportunities for Liceo Classico students who serve as museum guides, gaining public speaking, art history, and teamwork skills during the Lent exhibition period.
• Diocesi di Milano (Arcidiocesi di Milano)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school participates in Diocesan events including the Jubilee pilgrimage with Archbishop Mario Delpini, and is part of the Catholic educational network under the Archdiocese of Milan.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Liceo Sacro Cuore: Catholic school network in Milan with primary through liceo offerings. Directly comparable paritaria competitor with similar pricing structure and Salesian-like Catholic pedagogical identity.
• Istituto Marcelline: Network of Catholic schools operated by the Suore Marcelline in Milan and other Italian cities. Comparable paritaria peer offering K-12 Catholic education with similar tuition range and target families.
• American School of Milan: International school in Milan offering K-12 international curriculum. Comparable competitor for English-speaking and internationally oriented families in Milan, competing for the same tuition-paying expatriate and globally-minded local families.
• Istituto Gonzaga: Jesuit paritaria school in central Milan offering primary, middle, and liceo tracks. Direct competitor for families seeking a values-based Catholic K-12 education in the Milan metro area with comparable tuition positioning.
• Collegio San Carlo: Catholic comprehensive school in Milan offering primary, secondary, and liceo tracks with strong humanities tradition. Comparable paritaria peer competing in the same central-Milan market for values-oriented families.
• Istituto Leone XIII: Long-established Jesuit paritaria school in Milan spanning primary through liceo. Competes for the same pool of Milan families seeking Catholic values-based education with full legal-validity credentials.

Regional players

• Istituto Salesiano Don Bosco Verona: Salesian comprehensive school in Verona offering K-12 and vocational tracks under the same Don Bosco pedagogy and CNOS/FAP affiliation. Sister institution in the same Salesian network, operating outside the Milan metro.
• Istituto Salesiano Don Bosco Valdocco: Original Don Bosco Salesian school in Turin, offering the same Salesian preventive system across primary, secondary, licei, and vocational tracks. Operates the same product as the subject but in a different geographic market (Piedmont vs. Lombardy).

Others

• ITIS Galileo Galilei: State technical institute (ITIS) in Milan offering free technical tracks. Competes with the Istituto's ITT and IeFP programs as a no-cost incumbent in the same Milan labor market for technical graduates.

Broad incumbents

• Liceo Classico Berchet: Historic state liceo classico in central Milan providing free classical education. The dominant zero-price incumbent competing for the same humanities-oriented student pool as the Istituto's Liceo Classico.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/SalesianiMilanoVideo
• Facebookfacebook.com/salesianimilano
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/salesianimilano
• Instagraminstagram.com/salesianimilano_official

Compliance1 record

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Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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