Ambrit International School vs American Overseas School of Rome

	A Ambrit International School Rome, Italy	A American Overseas School of Rome Rome, Italy
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €11,250 - 21,900	Fees / year €13,000 - 28,300
Age range	Age range 3 - 14 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP)	Curriculum IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 620
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 16
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1947
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Ambrit International School is located at Via F. Tajani 50, 00149 Rome, Italy. It is situated about 6 kilometres south of Rome's historic centre in the Portuense area. The campus sits on a 10-acre hill overlooking the Tiber River.	Location The American Overseas School of Rome is located at Via Cassia, 811, 00189 Roma RM, Rome, Italy. The campus sits in a residential area surrounded by a natural reserve and spans six acres with multiple outdoor learning spaces. Facilities include a large quad, two playgrounds, a soccer field, two outdoor basketball courts, two outdoor volleyball courts, two tennis courts, and an outdoor amphitheater. The campus houses 55 classrooms, an indoor gymnasium, a full-time health clinic, and a large cafeteria with indoor and outdoor dining areas.
Stages	Stages Early Childhood; Primary School; Middle School. The school serves students aged 3-14.	Stages Pre-K (ages 3–5), Elementary School (ages 3–11), Middle School, High School.
School type	School type International IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3-11 and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11-14; operates as a day school.	School type Independent, co-educational international school offering Pre-K through 12.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 420 students; representing over 60 nationalities; language distribution: 40% Italian first language, 30% English first language and 30% native speakers of other languages.	Pupil nationality mix The community includes peers from over 55 nationalities; 30% of families are Italian, and 70% are international.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support English as an Additional Language (EAL) support and Learning Support are available; School Counseling and College Counseling are provided.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation United States; the school offers an American PreK-12 program.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Non-denominational.
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Pre-K typical day runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., with a morning meeting at 9:00 a.m., a snack at 10:00 a.m., lunch at 12:15 p.m., and a rest period followed by dismissal at 3:15 p.m.
Bus service details	Bus service details Bus service available; provided in partnership with a private bus company; daily service from 7:00; routes based on areas where families reside; registration by end of June; route adjustments possible for new families, space permitting.	Bus service details AOSR provides a bus service across Rome. Morning pickups range from 7:00 to 8:15 a.m.; afternoon departures include an Early Bus at 3:40 p.m. and a Late Bus at 5:15 p.m. Registration options are Full-Year Service or One-Way; fees are €3,500 for round trip and €2,500 for one-way.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Scope and academic year - The following fee schedule applies to the 2025/2026 academic year at Ambrit International School (day programme, ages 3–14). Application / one-time admission fees - Enrolment fee (one-time, payable on acceptance): EUR 4,000. This one-time charge is applied in the first year of enrolment. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term) - Tuition is published as an annual amount by grade. The school's billing includes a trimester (three-term) option; the per-term figures below are the annual tuition divided by three (per-term amounts are approximate and shown for parent budgeting). - Kindergarten 1 (age 3): - Annual tuition: EUR 11,250. - Per term (approx.): EUR 3,750. - Kindergarten 2 (age 4): - Annual tuition: EUR 11,250. - Per term (approx.): EUR 3,750. - Kindergarten 3 (age 5): - Annual tuition: EUR 14,300. - Per term (approx.): EUR 4,767. - Grade 1 (age 6): - Annual tuition: EUR 17,600. - Per term (approx.): EUR 5,867. - Grade 2 (age 7): - Annual tuition: EUR 17,600. - Per term (approx.): EUR 5,867. - Grade 3 (age 8): - Annual tuition: EUR 19,100. - Per term (approx.): EUR 6,367. - Grade 4 (age 9): - Annual tuition: EUR 19,100. - Per term (approx.): EUR 6,367. - Grade 5 (age 10): - Annual tuition: EUR 20,800. - Per term (approx.): EUR 6,933. - Grade 6 (age 11): - Annual tuition: EUR 20,800. - Per term (approx.): EUR 6,933. - Grade 7 (age 12): - Annual tuition: EUR 21,800. - Per term (approx.): EUR 7,267. - Grade 8 (age 13): - Annual tuition: EUR 21,900. - Per term (approx.): EUR 7,300. Sibling discounts - Second child: 10% discount on tuition. - Third child: 20% discount on tuition. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school offers multiple payment schemes including trimester (three-term) billing, monthly automated payments, and payment in advance for the year; parents may select the scheme that best fits their needs. Per-term amounts shown above are based on the school's trimester billing arrangement (annual divided into three). - Typical payment-related terms in the school's published payment schedules include: automated bank transfer for monthly schemes, a discount for advance full-year payment, and a small saving for monthly automatic payment plans. Specific discount rates and exact due dates are set out in the school's payment schedule documents and apply to the chosen payment scheme. Boarding fees - Ambrit operates as a day school for ages 3–14; there are no boarding fees because boarding is not offered. Other compulsory and optional costs - Lunch program: the school publishes paid lunch options as an additional charge to tuition (standard and dietary-option pricing available). - Bus/transportation: home-to-school bus service is available for an additional fee; one-way and round-trip options are priced separately. - English Additional Language (EAL) and resource support: the school charges additional fees for EAL or intensive resource support where required. - After-school activities and extra-curricular programmes: some activities are included in tuition; others incur separate annual or per-term charges. - Uniform and school supplies: families should budget separately for uniforms and personal school supplies where required. - Examples of these ancillary charges have historically included lunch, transport and EAL fees; the school's payment documents list the current ancillary-price items and charging rules. Refunds, withdrawal and late payment - Withdrawal notice: published payment terms require written notice of withdrawal and set a notice period; under defined payment schemes families remain responsible for fees during the notice period. - Advance-payment refunds: advance full-year payments under an advance-payment scheme are typically treated differently from termly/monthly schemes and may be non-refundable once the school year has commenced. - Late payments are subject to late-payment charges as specified in the school's payment rules. Exact notice periods, the amount or percentage of late-payment charges, and the refund terms for each payment scheme are specified in the school's published payment and registration policies. Fee payment options - Accepted payment methods include bank transfer to the school's Euro account, euro cheque, and credit card; credit-card payments may incur an additional processing surcharge. Parents are responsible for any bank transfer charges from their own banks. Specific account details and the exact credit-card surcharge (where applicable) are provided in the school's payment documentation. Note on figures and calculations shown above - Annual tuition amounts are the school's published annual fees for the 2025/2026 academic year. Per-term amounts are shown as an approximate division of the annual tuition into three terms (trimester), consistent with the school's published billing options; the per-term figures are calculated for budgeting convenience.	Fee details Application / New‑student fees - Capital Assessment Fee (one‑time, per new family): € 5,500. - Registration Fee (one‑time, per new student): € 800. - Senior (Grade 12) new‑student fee (one‑time): € 1,500. - The Capital Assessment Fee is non‑refundable, is not prorated by entry date, and is waived for families enrolling only in Pre‑K; returning families re‑enrolling after more than 12 months must pay the Registration Fee. Annual tuition by year group (amounts per student, EUR) - Pre‑Kindergarten (Age 3 & 4): € 13,000. - Kindergarten (Age 5): € 17,500. - Grades 1–3: € 21,000. - Grades 4–5: € 21,500. - Grades 6–8: € 24,200. - Grades 9–10: € 27,500. - Grade 11: € 28,000. - Grade 12: € 28,300. Per‑term / instalment detail (by year group) Billing options used by the school include semester billing (semesters are billed and must be paid in full) and an optional 3‑installment plan for tuition and transportation; the 3‑installment plan divides annual tuition and transportation into three equal payments and carries a service charge of € 500 (families with a child(ren) enrolled at AOSR for at least three years are exempt from the € 500 fee). Semester amounts (equal half of the annual tuition, shown per student): - Pre‑K: € 6,500 per semester. - Kindergarten: € 8,750 per semester. - Grades 1–3: € 10,500 per semester. - Grades 4–5: € 10,750 per semester. - Grades 6–8: € 12,100 per semester. - Grades 9–10: € 13,750 per semester. - Grade 11: € 14,000 per semester. - Grade 12: € 14,150 per semester. Three‑installment plan (three equal payments of the annual tuition, shown per student; a € 500 service charge applies to this plan unless exempted): - Pre‑K: three payments of approximately € 4,333.33. - Kindergarten: three payments of approximately € 5,833.33. - Grades 1–3: three payments of € 7,000.00. - Grades 4–5: three payments of approximately € 7,166.67. - Grades 6–8: three payments of approximately € 8,066.67. - Grades 9–10: three payments of approximately € 9,166.67. - Grade 11: three payments of approximately € 9,333.33. - Grade 12: three payments of approximately € 9,433.33. Optional / other fees and regular ancillary charges - International Baccalaureate (IB) Program fee (charged to IB candidates, per year): € 1,500. - Advanced Placement (AP) exam fee (per exam): € 150. - Bus service (optional): Round trip € 3,500; One way € 2,500. Partial use of the bus service is not allowed; routes and seats are managed by the Bus Coordinator. Lunch is not included in tuition for Grades 4–12 and is paid directly to the caterer; lunch is included for Pre‑K through Grade 3. After‑school activity fees and exam fees are additional. - The instalment plan does not apply to the Registration and Capital Assessment Fees, nor to IB, AP, or After School Activity fees. - The school does not require a uniform. Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoices for returning students are issued in April/May and are payable on or before the due date(s) shown on the invoice. Semesters are expected to be paid in full on the dates indicated on the invoice. - Late payment policy: a penalty charge of 1% per month applies to outstanding balances after 30 days; parents/legal guardians remain liable for any outstanding balances and associated late charges. Bank handling charges must be borne by the remitter. - Late re‑enrollment: returning students re‑registering after 5 March may be charged a late re‑registration fee of € 150 per student. - For students entering mid‑year: if a student enters in the second semester, 50% of the tuition fees plus all other fees and charges are payable. Semesters are not prorated. Refund and withdrawal terms - No reimbursement is made for a current semester because of a student's absences, withdrawal, suspension, or expulsion; semesters are paid in full and are not prorated. - If a student withdraws before the beginning of school, a 90% refund of tuition will be made. - If a student cannot attend the second semester and the school is notified by November 30, AOSR will reimburse 50% of the annual tuition. Notifications should be sent to the school's designated leaving contact. Official transcripts and records are released only after all financial obligations have been met. Payment methods and practical payment details - Acceptable payment methods include checks (Euros or U.S. dollars), wire transfers (Euros or U.S. dollars), and cash up to € 5,000 in compliance with Italian law; bank charges are the payer's responsibility. For wire transfers, include the Family Code and the student's last name on the transfer and send a copy of the payment receipt to the school cashier. - Credit and debit card payments are handled via third‑party payment processors used by the school; specific card acceptance and any processing fees are managed through those processors. Boarding / residential provision - The school operates as a day school; boarding or room‑and‑board services are not applicable. Other important financial notes - The instalment plan carries a € 500 service charge unless a family qualifies for the exemption. Families remain responsible for all charges until paid in full; the school reserves the right to deny classroom attendance or re‑enrollment for unpaid invoices. Official payment details (bank account and invoice references) and the billing office email address are provided on invoices; parents/legal guardians are responsible for ensuring third‑party payers meet AOSR payment terms.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Ambrit offers the International Baccalaureate continuum with PYP in Early Childhood and Primary and MYP in Middle School. The EC PYP Curriculum is play-based and Reggio-inspired, with inquiry-driven learning for ages 3–6. The Primary School PYP Curriculum uses Units of Inquiry under six transdisciplinary themes and includes English as an Additional Language (EAL), ICT and PSPE as core components. The Middle School follows the MYP, covering Language and Literature, Language Acquisition (Italian, French, Mandarin, Spanish), Sciences, Individuals and Societies, Design, Mathematics, Arts, and Physical and Health Education. Language of instruction is English and Italian.	Curriculum details The school teaches an international curriculum guided by three pillars: personalized learning, active engagement, and a future-ready approach. The Elementary program uses inquiry-based learning to foster curiosity and foundational skills, while Middle School develops independence and critical thinking, and High School offers rigorous pathways to university. The High School provides International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) programs to support college readiness.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Approximately 420 students; maximum class size of 20.	Student teacher ratio Elementary class sizes average 15 students per class from Pre-K through Grade 5, with two sections per grade level.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression At the end of middle school, Ambrit students are prepared to enter International High School or Italian High School, depending on the program chosen for Middle School. The Grade 8 Dean of Students provides high school selection information and arranges onsite information sessions and visits to high schools in Rome.	Higher education progression The school has graduates who attend Università Bocconi, University of Hong Kong, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, King's College London, University of Cambridge, and Yale University.
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Facilities	Facilities
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Applications are reviewed within seven working days after the completed application and all required supporting documents are received. If admission is recommended and a place is available, a formal offer is sent by email; if no place is available, the application is placed on the waiting list and you will be updated when a place becomes available. Applicants are assessed mainly on submitted documentation and an interview; for children new to English or with language, behavioral or learning needs, a language and/or learning evaluation may be required to determine accommodation. Applications are accepted throughout the school year, though earlier applications improve the chances of meeting the family's needs. Admissions decisions are communicated by email; acceptance emails include information about payment, bus and lunch services, the confirmed start date, and other school contacts. Documentation required before review includes: completed application form; copy of student's passport or equivalent; report cards for the past two years (in English or Italian); Student Referral form (Prep-8) sent by the current teacher; Student Questionnaire form (Grades 4-8); standardized testing results if available; psychological/educational evaluations if applicable. Grade placement is based on age as of August 31 (e.g., 3-year-olds in Nursery, 4 in Kindergarten, 5 Prep, 6 Grade 1, up to 13 in Grade 8). The EAL program assists students whose first language is not English; some EAL services may incur additional fees. Ambrit does not admit children with serious learning, physical, emotional or behavioral difficulties; mild to moderate learning difficulties may be admitted on a probationary basis with written evaluation dates. The school facilitates information sessions about International High Schools; the Grade 8 Dean of Students assists with high school placement. Ambrit does not offer any financial aid. Italian is taught as an additional language from Nursery through Grade Five; in Middle School students may study Spanish, French or Mandarin depending on the program.	Admissions 1. Registration of Interest via OpenApply: Tell us a little about your family. After you submit, an acknowledgment of receipt is sent by the Admissions Team. The Admissions Team then contacts you to schedule a virtual or in-person meeting with the Admissions Officer. You may also reserve a spot at an Open Day to learn more about AOSR. 2. Reserve Your Spot at One of Our Open Days: Learn more about AOSR by reserving a spot for an Open Day. Attending an Open Day helps families understand the school's programs and community. After reserving, the Admissions Team can coordinate a meeting as part of the process. 3. Schedule a Meeting: Following the Registration of Interest, the Admissions Team will set up a virtual or in-person meeting with the Admissions Officer. The meeting provides an opportunity to ask questions and discuss relocation timelines and school fit. This step helps tailor the subsequent application steps. 4. Complete the Application Form: After meeting with the Admissions Team, you receive the Application Form link to complete via OpenApply. The form requests the documentation needed to begin the internal review process. Submissions are accepted only through OpenApply, not by email. 5. Review Process: After you submit all required documents, the Admissions Team assesses your child(ren)'s application. You will be notified of the decision with an official admissions letter. 6. Explore AOSR and Complete Enrollment: After meeting, you can explore AOSR from anywhere with a virtual tour; a campus tour can be arranged as appropriate. Once the application process is complete and you have spoken with the Admissions Team, you will receive the next steps to finalize enrollment.
Scholarships	Scholarships Ambrit does not offer any financial aid.	Scholarships AOSR offers Scholarships and Financial Aid funded by donations. American Overseas School of Rome, Inc. is a nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)); donations are tax-deductible and support the scholarships and financial aid program. The financial aid policy provides that aid is allocated to reduce tuition fees for families who meet eligibility criteria and submit a complete application; decisions are made by a committee consisting of the Head of School and the Administration. Applications for financial aid are accepted throughout the school year to assist families facing unforeseen financial difficulties, and a cover letter detailing the circumstances must accompany the application. Incomplete applications are not considered; for applications submitted before April 30, a confidential decision is communicated by May 20.
Waitlist	Waitlist If a place is not available after admission is recommended, the application is placed on the waiting list and updates are provided as soon as a place becomes available.	Waitlist AOSR may maintain a waiting list when a grade level reaches capacity during the application period. The waiting list helps balance class sizes and manage admissions fairly. While every applicant is considered, space cannot be guaranteed until openings are available.
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