Ambrit International School vs Institut Saint-Dominique

	A Ambrit International School Rome, Italy	I Institut Saint-Dominique Rome, Italy
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €11,250 - 21,900	Fees / year €5,870 - 13,850
Age range	Age range 3 - 14 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP)	Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge International AS Levels, French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 300
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Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language French, English, Italian
Opened	Opened —	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
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 Rome, Lazio, Italy. The campus is at Via Igino Lega 5, 00189 Rome, about 30 minutes from the historic center.
Stages	Stages Early Childhood; Primary School; Middle School. The school serves students aged 3-14.	Stages Preschool from 18 months; Elementary from 6 to 11; Middle school from 11 to 15; High school from 15 to 18; The High school offers the International Baccalaureate.
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 Private international school in Rome; boarding is available; part of the Odyssey Education group; accredited by the French Ministry of Education and AEFE partner.
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 —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Dedicated support staff includes a pedagogical advisor; specialized teachers (FLE); a school nurse and a psychologist for students with special needs; and a classroom assistant.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Affiliated with France through AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad).
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Catholic affiliation; rooted in the Dominican tradition and provides religious instruction.
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure After-school and study options are available: Garderie from 15:30 to 18:00 for preschool; 15:30 to 18:00 for elementary; 16:30 to 18:00 for middle school and high school, with registration per period or year.
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 Two bus lines operate in Rome with a possible third; registration is annual and covers the full school calendar; younger students are escorted to their classes on arrival; multiple tariff options; AEFE scholarships can cover transport for French residents in Italy.
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 Frais d'inscription - Nouvelle inscription (Droit de Première Inscription) : EUR 1,750.00. Early‑payment reduction on the first‑registration fee if paid before the early deadline: EUR 1,225.00. - Réinscription (Droit Annuel d'Inscription) : EUR 750.00. Early‑payment reduction on the re‑registration fee if paid before the early deadline: EUR 525.00. Frais de scolarité — montants annuels par cycle / parcours (2025–2026) - Pré‑maternelle (TPS) : EUR 6,050.00 par an. - Maternelle : EUR 7,450.00 par an. - Élémentaire : EUR 7,800.00 par an. - Collège (parcours régulier) : EUR 8,600.00 par an. - Collège (parcours Cambridge) : EUR 9,900.00 par an. - PRE‑IB / Grade 9 : EUR 9,900.00 par an. - Lycée (2nde – 1ère – Terminale, régulier et ESABAC) : EUR 9,700.00 par an. - PRE‑IB / Grade 10 : EUR 16,100.00 par an. - IB DP (Grade 11–12) : EUR 16,100.00 par an. Frais de restauration (cantine) — annuels - TPS & Maternelle : EUR 1,100.00 par an. - Élémentaire / Collège / Lycée : EUR 1,650.00 par an. Frais d'examens (le cas échéant) - Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) – Classe de 3ème : EUR 60.00. - Épreuves anticipées du Baccalauréat (EAB) – Classe de 1ère : EUR 130.00. - Baccalauréat – Classe de Terminale : EUR 300.00. - Frais d'examen Grade 12 (IB/équivalents) : EUR 750.00. Internat — formules et frais annuels (internat, pension et services) - Formule 5 jours, chambre double : EUR 21,650.00 (6ème–3ème); EUR 22,950.00 (Cambridge / Grade 9 / PTM); EUR 21,650.00 (2nde–Terminale); EUR 28,050.00 (Grade 10–11–12). - Formule 5 jours, chambre simple : EUR 23,650.00 (6ème–3ème); EUR 24,950.00 (Cambridge / Grade 9 / PTM); EUR 23,650.00 (2nde–Terminale); EUR 30,050.00 (Grade 10–11–12). - Formule 7 jours, chambre double : EUR 25,650.00 (6ème–3ème); EUR 26,950.00 (Cambridge / Grade 9 / PTM); EUR 25,650.00 (2nde–Terminale); EUR 32,050.00 (Grade 10–11–12). - Formule 7 jours, chambre simple : EUR 27,650.00 (6ème–3ème); EUR 28,950.00 (Cambridge / Grade 9 / PTM); EUR 27,650.00 (2nde–Terminale); EUR 34,050.00 (Grade 10–11–12). - Dépôt de garantie et caisse pour dépenses imprévues (obligatoire la première année) : EUR 500.00 + EUR 500.00 (montants indiqués pour les formules). Accueil dimanche soir (supplément annuel) : EUR 1,000.00. Autres coûts / services facultatifs (annuels) - Transport scolaire (service annuel) : EUR 2,950.00. - Garderie maternelle / Étude élémentaire : EUR 600.00. - Activités extrascolaires : catalogue et tarifs publiés en début d'année (frais variables). - Fournitures scolaires : incluses pour l'ensemble du primaire dans les frais annuels de scolarité. - Tenue scolaire / uniformes : la tenue scolaire est à la charge de la famille; aucun montant forfaitaire uniforme imprimé dans la grille tarifaire annuelle. Modalités de facturation, échéances et conditions de paiement - Facturation : la facture annuelle regroupe les frais annuels de scolarité et de cantine ainsi que les taxes d'examen et les dépenses pédagogiques listées. En cas de départ en cours d'année, la tranche annuelle des frais de scolarité et le transport scolaire restent dus pour le trimestre de référence ; la cantine est calculée au prorata des mois utilisés. - Options de paiement disponibles durant l'année scolaire (trois modalités) : - Paiement annuel intégral, effectué au plus tard avant la rentrée (paiement annuel exigé par virement bancaire pour la modalité annuelle). - Paiement trimestriel en trois versements : paiements répartis en 40% / 30% / 30% de la tranche annuelle restante (après déduction des sommes payées à l'inscription), avec échéances en septembre, décembre et mars. Les pourcentages et échéances sont appliqués sur la facture annuelle. - Paiement mensuel en 9 versements : échéances mensuelles de septembre à mai (après déduction des sommes payées lors de l'inscription). - Modalité par défaut : si la famille ne précise pas la modalité et la fréquence choisies, le paiement est effectué trimestriellement par prélèvement bancaire SEPA. Les paiements par chèque et en espèces ne sont pas acceptés. Exemples de répartition (calculs basés sur la tranche annuelle et la répartition 40% / 30% / 30%) - Pré‑maternelle (EUR 6,050.00) : versements trimestriels (40% / 30% / 30%) = EUR 2,420.00 ; EUR 1,815.00 ; EUR 1,815.00. Paiement mensuel (9 mois) = EUR 672.22 par mois. - Maternelle (EUR 7,450.00) : trimestriels = EUR 2,980.00 ; EUR 2,235.00 ; EUR 2,235.00. Mensuel = EUR 827.78. - Élémentaire (EUR 7,800.00) : trimestriels = EUR 3,120.00 ; EUR 2,340.00 ; EUR 2,340.00. Mensuel = EUR 866.67. - Collège parcours régulier (EUR 8,600.00) : trimestriels = EUR 3,440.00 ; EUR 2,580.00 ; EUR 2,580.00. Mensuel = EUR 955.56. - Collège Cambridge / PRE‑IB Grade 9 (EUR 9,900.00) : trimestriels = EUR 3,960.00 ; EUR 2,970.00 ; EUR 2,970.00. Mensuel = EUR 1,100.00. - Lycée (2nde–Terminale, EUR 9,700.00) : trimestriels = EUR 3,880.00 ; EUR 2,910.00 ; EUR 2,910.00. Mensuel = EUR 1,077.78. - PRE‑IB / IB DP (EUR 16,100.00) : trimestriels = EUR 6,440.00 ; EUR 4,830.00 ; EUR 4,830.00. Mensuel = EUR 1,788.89. (Note : les montants trimestriels et mensuels ci‑dessus sont des calculs effectués à partir de la tranche annuelle et de la répartition des échéances indiquée pour la modalité trimestrielle et mensuelle; la première somme due peut être ajustée après déduction des paiements effectués lors de l'inscription.) Remboursements et annulations - Les frais d'ouverture de dossier et les frais de première inscription ne sont pas remboursables en cas d'annulation ou de renoncement. En cas de départ anticipé en cours d'année, la tranche annuelle des frais de scolarité et le transport scolaire restent dus pour le trimestre de référence ; la cantine est calculée au prorata des mois de fréquentation. Des pénalités et intérêts de retard peuvent être appliqués en cas de défaut de paiement. Modes de paiement acceptés - Virement bancaire (le paiement annuel est indiqué comme payable exclusivement par virement bancaire pour l'option annuelle). - Prélèvement bancaire SEPA (prélèvement direct). Si aucune modalité de paiement n'est choisie, la facturation est réglée par prélèvement SEPA trimestriel par défaut. - Les paiements par chèque et en espèces ne sont pas acceptés. Remises et réductions - Réduction pour paiement annuel anticipé : tarif réduit (pourcentage variable selon l'année / échéance indiquée dans la grille tarifaire ; seuils et dates limites précisés dans la grille). Pour 2025–2026, une réduction pour paiement annuel anticipé est indiquée. - Réduction fratrie : réduction de 10% sur la tranche annuelle des frais de scolarité à partir du 2ᵉ enfant inscrit. (La présente synthèse reprend les montants et modalités applicables pour l'année scolaire 2025–2026 ; les montants annuels, les frais d'internat et les options facultatives sont indiqués ci‑dessus conformément à la grille tarifaire et au règlement financier de l'établissement.)
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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 Primary education is bilingual. The primary program runs Maternelle (18 months–6 years) and Élémentaire (6–11 years). Secondary education includes Collège (11–15) and Lycée (15–18), with the International Baccalaureate (IB) available for Grades 9–12. In the IB section, instruction is in English and most courses are taught in English, with other languages taught at advanced levels; classes are small. The IB Diploma Programme requires choosing courses across Groups 1–6 with HL/SL levels, and includes the core components Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS). There is also a five-week IB immersion in Rome for students in Grade 9–11.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Approximately 420 students; maximum class size of 20.	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes.
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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 —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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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. Complete your online application on the Eduka portal. Documents to upload include school reports and photocopies of the parents' and child's passports. The school welcomes students of all nationalities and backgrounds. Every application is carefully and thoroughly reviewed by the school management, who assess each student's ability to integrate and succeed within our educational environment. Enrollment at the Institut International Saint-Dominique of Rome requires full adherence to its educational values as well as its operational rules, which ensure the cohesion of the school community. 2. Pedagogical meeting and admission response. After submitting the application, a pedagogical interview will be offered within 5 business days. Your child's place will be confirmed by email within 2–3 days following the admission committee's decision. The process ensures the child's fit with the school environment is carefully evaluated. 3. Payment of tuition fees. Once admission is confirmed, you are invited to pay the first registration fees. These fees are non-refundable in case of withdrawal. Your child's enrollment will be definitively confirmed by email within 7 days of payment. Rates for 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2026-2027 Boarding are published.
Scholarships	Scholarships Ambrit does not offer any financial aid.	Scholarships —
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 —
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