Britannia International School of Rome vs Kendale International School

	B Britannia International School of Rome Rome, Italy	K Kendale International School Rome, Italy
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €6,800 - 8,200	Fees / year €5,990 - 12,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 11 years	Age range 3 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), EYFS (Early years foundation stage)	Curriculum IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 100
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 14
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1987	Opened 1972
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Via Ernesto Parisi 11, 00134 Roma, Italy.	Location Kendale International School is located at Via di Grottarossa 295, 00189 Rome, Italy.
Stages	Stages Early Years Foundation Stage and Primary School (ages 3–11).	Stages Preschool through Primary; ages 3 to 10 (beginning primary 4-5 years to Year 6).
School type	School type private International Primary school.	School type International school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Affiliated with the National Curriculum for England and Wales.	Country affiliation Italy
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Registration begins at 08:30; the school day finishes at 15:00; there is a morning recess and a lunch break; school lunch is obligatory in Italy; external caterers provide a healthy varied menu and can meet dietary requirements.	School day structure First day of school: 9:00 am–2:00 pm. Full-day classes: 9:00 am–3:30 pm. Orientation day for new students: 9:15 am–11:00 am.
Bus service details	Bus service details School bus service is available; both ways €2700; one way €1800 (VAT applies).	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Enrolment fees - Enrolment fee (K–6): EUR 850 (non-refundable). - Re‑registration fee for the following academic year: EUR 450. This re‑registration fee will be deducted from the first term's fees only if paid before the school's deadline and if all yearly fees have been settled by the end of May. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term amounts) - Early Years (Kinder & Transition): EUR 6,800 per year. Lunch service is included. Per term (3 equal instalments): EUR 2,266.67. - Elementary (Classes 1–6): EUR 8,200 per year. Lunch service is included. Per term (3 equal instalments): EUR 2,733.33. - Italian lessons for State Exams (from Class 2): EUR 1,200 (annual). - Italian State Exam fee: EUR 100 (per candidate). - After School Homework Programme (available Class 1–6; Monday–Thursday 3:15–4:15pm): EUR 1,100 (annual). Billing schedule and payment terms - School fees are payable in three equal instalments on the first school day of September, December and April. New children must pay the first school term fee instalment together with the enrolment fee. Enrolment fee and the first school term fee are not refundable. - Those who wish to pay by bank transfer may request the school's bank details; all fees must be paid net of any banking, transfer or other commissions and charges. - Any balance overdue by more than 15 days from the date of the statement of account will be assessed a penalty charge of 1% per month. If a student's fees remain unpaid 30 days after the statement has been sent, the school reserves the right to suspend the student until full payment is made. Boarding fees - Boarding is not offered. The school provides day education for children aged 3–11 and operates a day schedule. Other costs and fees - School bus service (subject to VAT surcharge on the bus fee): Both ways EUR 2,700; One way EUR 1,800. A 50% discount on transport fees for the Both Ways service is available for the third child. - Family discounts on tuition fees only: EUR 240 per annum discount for a second child; EUR 495 per annum discount for a third and subsequent children. - Lunch service is included in the published tuition for Early Years and Elementary. - Any extracurricular activity fees (including after‑school activities beyond the Homework Programme) are charged separately and vary by year and programme; the After School Homework Programme has a stated fee (see above). Refund information - The enrolment fee and the first school term fee are non‑refundable. - The re‑registration fee may be offset against the first term's fees only under the school's stated conditions (paid before the stated deadline and with all yearly fees settled by the end of May). Fee payment options - Bank transfer is explicitly available; the school provides bank details on request. Fees must be paid net of any bank or transfer charges. No other specific payment methods (for example, credit card) are listed.	Fee details Application fees - One-time registration (application) fee at first enrolment: EUR 700. The registration fee is applied in the first year and is shown separately from tuition; for a three‑year‑old in Kindergarten 1 the first‑year total including registration is EUR 8,100. Tuition fees (annual and approximate per‑term) - Kindergarten 1 (age 3): Annual tuition EUR 7,400. Approximate per term (if invoiced termly): EUR 2,467. (Annual figure published for academic year 2025/2026.) - Kindergarten 2 (age 4): Annual tuition EUR 7,400. Approximate per term: EUR 2,467. - Kindergarten 3 (age 5): Annual tuition EUR 10,200. Approximate per term: EUR 3,400. - Grade 1 (age 6): Annual tuition EUR 12,000. Approximate per term: EUR 4,000. - Grade 2 (age 7): Annual tuition EUR 12,000. Approximate per term: EUR 4,000. - Grade 3 (age 8): Annual tuition EUR 12,000. Approximate per term: EUR 4,000. - Grade 4 (age 9): Annual tuition EUR 12,000. Approximate per term: EUR 4,000. - Grade 5 (age 10): Annual tuition EUR 12,000. Approximate per term: EUR 4,000. (Per‑term figures above are calculated by dividing the published annual tuition by three to show an illustrative term amount where termly billing is used. The school's published figures are presented as annual tuition.) Billing schedule and payment terms - The published fee listings present a one‑time registration fee plus annual tuition amounts; the registration fee is charged on first enrolment and annual tuition is stated per year group. Detailed public billing schedule (invoice dates, exact payment deadlines or standard instalment plan) and explicit payment‑deadline terms are not included in the publicly available fee summary. Boarding fees - Kendale operates as a day primary school for ages 3–11; directories list boarding places as zero and do not publish any boarding fees. There are no published full‑boarding or weekly‑boarding fees for this school. Other costs and common additional charges - Sibling discount: A yearly discount of EUR 750 for the second child; the third child is shown as not charged. - Uniform: The school is listed as not requiring a mandatory uniform in its published profile. (No mandatory uniform fee is listed in the published fee summary.) - Optional/extra activities: the school offers after‑school care, instrument lessons and extracurricular clubs in its program listings; separate charges for optional activities (music lessons, clubs, supervised after‑school programmes or special trips) are not itemised in the published fee summary and may be billed separately. Refund information - No publicly published refund policy or detailed refund schedule for registration or tuition appears in the available fee summary listings. The fee listings show the registration fee as a one‑time charge but do not set out published refund conditions or percentages in the fee summary. Fee payment options - The publicly available fee summary lists fees and discounts but does not publish specific accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer IBAN details or credit‑card payment options) in the summary materials reviewed. Payment method details and invoice banking information are not provided in the published fee table. Summary of availability of published information - Published, current (academic year 2025/2026) figures are available for the one‑time registration fee and annual tuition by year group, and a sibling discount is published. Boarding fees are not applicable because the school is a day primary school. Detailed public statements of termly invoice dates, explicit instalment schedules, refund terms, and specific payment‑method instructions are not included in the fee summary sources reviewed.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school's curriculum is based on the National Curriculum for England and Wales and provides a framework for teaching and learning. English education is delivered by a team of qualified English mother-tongue teachers. Early Years Foundation Stage covers Kindergarten (3-4 years) and Transition (4-5 years) with a programme that builds essential skills in a happy, English-language environment. Six areas of learning in EYFS are Personal Social and Emotional Development; Communication, Language and Literacy; Mathematical Development; Knowledge and Understanding of the World; Creative Development; and Physical Development. The Primary School serves children aged 5-11 (Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2) with Classes 1-6; core subjects include English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Computing, Art, Drama, Music, Design Technology and PE. An Italian language programme is available for native Italian speakers; Italian lessons are optional and limited to up to 5 hours per week.	Curriculum details Kendale's programme emphasizes creativity alongside the standard international school curriculum, with dedicated time for musical, dramatic, and artistic activities and for physical education. The school offers English, a comprehensive Italian course, and an introduction to French. For younger children, a daily routine fosters independent learning within a safe, respectful and supportive environment. By the end of Year 6, Kendale students are well prepared for the transition to Middle School, whether at the Italian Scuola Media, an international institution or a school in their home country.
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Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Pupils' talents are encouraged and developed through the breadth and creativity of the curriculum and through extracurricular activities.	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The main criterion for admission is the evaluation of the child's ability to benefit from the school. Enrollment is rolling. After an initial discussion with the head of the school, visits are arranged; for parents coming from overseas, this is done online. For this meeting, parents provide the most recent school or kindergarten reports (if applicable). Together we determine if the child's language skills are at a suitable level to join the class for their age group. If the child is joining an existing class, a plan for their integration is discussed. Parents complete and submit enrollment forms. A Payment Prospect is sent based on annual fees and the time of year the student starts. The first payment is made and enrollment is confirmed. Downloadable documents include Fees, Calendar, Enrollment Forms, and Handbook. Britannia International School of Rome was founded in 1987. Our aim is to create a friendly and encouraging atmosphere to promote a positive attitude towards learning and to help children feel happy, secure and motivated. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9am-12pm/1pm-3pm. Via Ernesto Parisi 11 – 00134 Roma. P.IVA 08076451007. Tel. +39 0639742729.	Admissions Enrollment for the 2025–2026 school year is open for new students aged 3–10 years. The form is printable as a PDF. The form collects: surname and name of the child, Cod. Fisc, birth date, place of birth, citizenship, languages spoken, home address, city, postcode, home telephone, email address, father's name, mobile numbers, mother's maiden name, and email address; it also asks to indicate which parent communications should be addressed to, whether the telephone number may appear on class lists, and notes that private transport may be arranged at extra cost; instrument options (piano, recorder, flute, guitar) with age thresholds; a note that the number of children per group is limited and to confirm by May; prior schools attended, year, grade; names and birthdays of older and younger siblings; how the school was recommended; immunisation details; vaccination status; where receipts should be addressed; an agreement to pay the yearly tuition fees with a 5% late payment fee; and a general consent to proceed. Three months' written notice is required if a child is withdrawn during the school year. The Fees Schedule for 2025–2026 shows registration fees (first child €700, second €600, third €500), tuition by grade, and that two or more children receive discounted rates; tuition includes mid-morning snack, lunch, library services and materials, Italian instruction at all levels, oral French from age 7+, music and gymnastics; private transport is available at extra cost. Enrolments open for 3–10 year olds for 2025–2026.
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