Britannia International School of Rome vs Little Genius International

	B Britannia International School of Rome Rome, Italy	L Little Genius International Rome, Italy
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €6,800 - 8,200	Fees / year €5,400 - 7,900
Age range	Age range 3 - 11 years	Age range 2 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), EYFS (Early years foundation stage)	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 130
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 15
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1987	Opened 2004
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Via Ernesto Parisi 11, 00134 Roma, Italy.	Location Located at Via di Grotte Portella 28, 00044 Frascati (Rome), Italy. Frascati is a town near Rome. The school is accessible by public transport: from Frascati the Schiaffini line bus to ESA/Tor Vergata station; from Rome the ATAC line bus 509 from Anagnina.
Stages	Stages Early Years Foundation Stage and Primary School (ages 3–11).	Stages 2-11 years
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 —
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 / Registration fee - Registration fee: EUR 799. Tuition fees by year group (published figures and examples) - Example for Nursery (Scuola Materna), Class 2, attendance up to 15:45: annual tuition (Retta) EUR 8,499. This is provided as an illustrative list-price example for that specific class and timetable. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard installment options: tuition may be paid in from two to five instalments; each instalment is due by the 15th day of the month. - Monthly rate option: tuition may be split into eight monthly instalments from September to April; these 8 monthly instalments are due by the 5th day of each month and carry a 5% surcharge on the tuition amount when chosen. - Financing option: a school-arranged consumer loan (Prestito Online Crediper) is available to families for school costs; loan amounts from EUR 1,500 up to EUR 30,000 with repayment plans up to 84 months are offered through the partner lender. Boarding fees - Boarding fees: not applicable. The School serves children aged 2–11 as a day school (no boarding provision). Other costs and discounts - Uniforms and school clothing: school uniform is available for purchase through the school shop. Uniform purchase is an additional cost. - Example one-off fees: the registration fee (EUR 799) is a separate one-off cost in addition to annual tuition. - Concessions and discounts that may apply to tuition (non-cumulative): - -20% on the tuition for personnel of research institutions, healthcare staff and law enforcement / armed forces. - -15% on the tuition for the second child enrolled. - -10% on the tuition for referral of a friend. - Company / group enrollment discounts on tuition: 5% for a minimum of 2 enrolled from the same organization; 10% for 3 enrolled; 15% for 4 or more enrolled. - Scholarships: merit-based scholarships are awarded and scholarship amounts are stated in published examples as ranging from EUR 2,500 to EUR 5,000 per year. Scholarship applications must meet published deadlines and selection criteria; awarded scholarships are allocated by ranking. Refund information - No full, detailed refund policy for tuition or registration is published in the available fee examples. The published material presents illustrative list prices and a description of installment and financing options, and it notes that the example tuition figures are indicative rather than a complete per-year list. Specific refund or cancellation terms are not provided in the published fee examples. Fee payment methods and practical payment notes - Payment structure: the school accepts structured payments per the instalment options described above (two to five instalments, or eight monthly instalments with a surcharge). Financing through the partner lender is available to spread cost over months/years. - The published material does not list an exhaustive set of accepted transaction channels (for example, specific mention of credit card, direct debit or bank transfer is not provided in the fee examples). Summary of available published fee information - Published, concrete figures include a registration fee of EUR 799 and an illustrative annual tuition for Nursery (Class 2, to 15:45) of EUR 8,499. Installment schedules, surcharge for monthly instalments (5%), concession details, scholarship ranges (EUR 2,500–5,000) and availability of third‑party financing are published. A complete, line-by-line fee schedule by year group and per term is not provided in the available published fee examples.
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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 The school serves children aged 2 to 11 years. The ICE® (Infinite Child Evolution) methodology guides the learning program. The program emphasizes ethics and civic education, digital literacy, and English language learning. The curriculum includes interdisciplinary projects and the use of educational apps. The program aims to develop critical thinking, creativity, and responsible global citizenship.
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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 PRE ADMISSION: LGI welcomes families from all over the world to its international school in Rome. ADMISSION PROCESS: The school accepts applications throughout the school year; early enrollment in December/February is recommended for September entry; applications submitted during the academic year will be reviewed on an individual basis. For information or to arrange a visit, contact the Front Office: Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (October–May). HOW TO DO IT: After filling out the pre-application form, the internal committee evaluates the application and informs you about acceptance and subsequent procedures. When acceptance is confirmed, the official Enrollment Form can be filled out. To complete registration, attach the required documents, including medical certificates. Enrollment Form is downloadable.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships PRICE LIST AND DISCOUNTS: The list prices are, on average, 40% lower than schools with standard quality (facilities such as fablab, bio-architecture, languages) and about 15% higher than ordinary private non-international schools; in some cases, prices may be lower. To obtain the complete price list, visit the Frascati facility and inquire about personalized discounts (from 5% to 20% for police, researchers and armed forces) in addition to merit-based scholarships. Contact numbers: 06 97245148 or 06 9409707. EXAMPLE FEES: preschool tuition starts at 8,499€ per year; enrollment/registration fee about 799€. Discounts for corporate partners range from 5% to 15% based on the number of enrollments; there is a 20% discount for healthcare workers, researchers and police/armed forces. MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS: 2,500€ to 5,000€ per year; applications must be submitted by October 31 of the year preceding the start and must be filed via the online form (access requested by calling 0697245148). INCOME-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS: The school does not award scholarships for income reasons; scholarships are merit-based. ANNUAL ALLOCATION: The number and amount of scholarships are determined yearly based on student results and financial availability and are announced by June 30; rankings are posted at the school and on littlegenius.cloud. EXAMINATIONS AND ACCREDITATION: Cambridge, INVALSI (the only international school in Italy to perform such assessments), and MIUR; the school is certified as a Benefit Corporation in Italy and the USA and serves as a training center for education faculties. PAYMENT AND FINANCING: payments may be split into two to five installments, due by the 15th of each month; September to April offers eight installments with a 5% surcharge; discounts are not cumulative. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT: online Crediper loan is available for education costs (€1,500–€30,000; up to 84 months).
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