The common language is English, but the school places importance on cultural diversity, following the UK National Curriculum from Nursery to Year 11, with the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) pursued in Years 12 and 13.

[4][5] The BSM aims to inspire learning within a caring, creative and international community, to pursue excellence, and enable students to fulfill their ambitions.

[6] The school places emphasis on creativity, including music, art, and, drama and serves as the Italian centre for the exam board for the Royal School of Music (ABRSM).

[7][8] There is a tradition of community service with students pursuing CAS projects within the IB and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme.

It also offers over 100 co-curricular activities and three IB Academic Scholarships per year.