Castelli International School vs Istituto Marymount Roma - Nomentana 355

	C Castelli International School Rome, Italy	I Istituto Marymount Roma - Nomentana 355 Rome, Italy
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Fees / year	Fees / year €8,200 - 12,800	Fees / year €8,000 - 9,600
Age range	Age range 5 - 14 years	Age range 3 - 19 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Indian Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Catholic Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 135	Pupils 700
Typical class size	Typical class size 16	Typical class size 16
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Italian
Opened	Opened 1977	Opened 1930
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Via degli Scozzesi, 13, 00046 Grottaferrata (RM), Italy. Located a few kilometres south of Rome, on the Castelli Romani hills, far from the city smog and surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. The campus is green and multi-functional with an outdoor amphitheatre, a vegetable garden, a greenhouse, a multi-purpose court (tennis, basketball, volleyball) and two artificial turf football pitches.	Location Rome, Italy. The Infanzia, Primaria and Secondaria di I Grado campus is at Via Nomentana 355, 00162 Roma. The Liceo Classico and Liceo Scientifico campus is at Via Livorno 91, 00162 Roma. Both campuses are in the 00162 area of Rome, serving students aged 3 to 19.
Stages	Stages Kindergarten (5 years); Primary (6-11); Lower secondary (11-14)	Stages Infanzia (ages 3–5), Primaria (ages 6–10), Secondary I Grado (ages 11–13); Liceo Classico and Liceo Scientifico (ages 14–19).
School type	School type Private day school	School type Catholic, parity (state-recognized) bilingual school for ages 3 to 19
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Country affiliation	Country affiliation Cambridge International program integrated with the Italian curriculum (UK Cambridge); Cambridge Lower and Upper Secondary; Cambridge Checkpoint and IGCSE exams are internal	Country affiliation Italy
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Catholic (Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary)
School day structure	School day structure The school day runs from 08:30 to 16:30	School day structure —
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & registration fees - Registration fee: EUR 800.00 (non-refundable). - Deposit to secure a place: EUR 500.00 (non-refundable in case of withdrawal). - Capital assessment (one-off for new students; not applicable to Kindergarten): EUR 1,000.00 (non-refundable). Tuition fees (annual and per term / per semester) - Kindergarten (Primina, age 5): Annual tuition EUR 8,400.00 — per semester EUR 4,200.00. Lunches are included in the tuition. - Grades 1 and 2: Annual tuition EUR 10,700.00 — per semester EUR 5,350.00. Lunches are included in the tuition. - Grades 3, 4 and 5: Annual tuition EUR 12,200.00 — per semester EUR 6,100.00. Lunches are included in the tuition. - Middle School (Grades 6, 7 and 8): Annual tuition EUR 13,100.00 — per semester EUR 6,550.00. Lunches are included in the tuition. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing: tuition is payable in two semi-annual installments. First-semester payment is due by September 1; second-semester payment is due by January 11. A 1% discount on tuition applies if the full year's tuition is paid in a single payment by the first-semester deadline. An administration charge of EUR 40.00 applies to each installment beyond the standard semester payments. Late payments are subject to a 1% interest surcharge per month (or fraction thereof) and may trigger other administrative measures (suspension of attendance, withholding of documents, or cancellation of concessions). Transaction charges and bank fees (including foreign-currency charges) are payable by the payer. - New enrolments: the Registration fee is payable once the application is accepted; the Deposit and Capital Assessment (where applicable) must be paid by the stated deposit deadline to finalize and secure the place. For returning students, registration and deposit deadlines apply as billed for the next academic year. Individual invoices are issued at the time payments are received. Boarding / accommodation - Castelli International School operates as a day school for ages 5–14; no boarding fees apply. Other costs and optional fees - School trips: costs are billed separately and vary by grade. Estimated ranges are up to EUR 150 for KG–Grade 3, EUR 150–300 for Grades 4–5, EUR 300–700 for Grades 6–7, and EUR 2,000–3,500 for the overseas Grade 8 trip. These are charged in addition to tuition as appropriate. - Examination fees: internal exams set by the school are at no additional cost; Cambridge Checkpoint and IGCSE exam fees, and any Italian State examination fees, are charged separately as appropriate. - Special tuition and support: fees apply for additional lessons, special educational needs support, individual lessons, supervised study or other services outside regular hours (optional and charged as appropriate). - After-school activities: optional activities (sports, arts, music, languages, etc.) carry additional charges. - Private bus service (outsourced): optional and charged separately. Payment terms for the bus service are an annual subscription with 60% due by September 1 and the remaining 40% due by January 15. Withdrawals from the bus for the second semester must be communicated by December 15 or the full annual amount will be due. - Uniforms / dress code: a school uniform must be worn. Uniform items are part of standard school requirements; uniform purchase costs are not itemised in the fee schedule and are treated as an additional family expense. Refund, cancellation and withdrawal rules - Registration fee, Deposit and Capital Assessment are non-refundable. No reductions or refunds are made for absence, suspension, dismissal or withdrawal. However, the second-semester tuition may be waived if formal written notice of withdrawal is given by December 15 and the student will not attend the school after January 31. Fractions of months for pro-rata charges are treated as full months. The school reserves the right to retain payments as partial settlement of unpaid tuition and to enforce late-payment measures. Discounts and individual payment plans - Sibling discount: a 10% reduction applies to tuition only for siblings currently attending the school. Individual payment plans may be approved by the School Treasurer before the academic year starts and are valid only for that school year. Accepted payment methods and instructions - Accepted methods: cash (within legal limits), cheque, and bank transfer (preferred). Bank transfer details for euro payments are provided by the school (IBAN and SWIFT/BIC as indicated by the school). Transaction taxes, bank charges and foreign-currency fees are payable by the payer. Credit-card acceptance is not specified in the fee schedule; bank transfer is the preferred method. If you need these fee items formatted differently for your database, the figures and terms above present the full fee structure and key rules for billing, optional charges, refunds and payment methods as stated by the school.	Fee details Application fees - EUR 1,800.00 — New registration (Nuova iscrizione). - EUR 650.00 — Re-registration (Re iscrizione). - EUR 650.00 — New registration for a third child when siblings already attend. - Registration and re-registration fees are non‑refundable. Tuition fees (annual and per-term by school level) - Infanzia (Preschool / Kindergarten) - Annual tuition: EUR 8,000.00. - Term breakdown: 2 installments of EUR 4,000.00. - Annual amount with 2% early‑payment discount: EUR 7,840.00 (discount applies when full tuition is paid by 3 July 2026). - Primaria (Primary) - Annual tuition: EUR 8,540.00. - Term breakdown: 2 installments of EUR 4,270.00. - Annual amount with 2% early‑payment discount: EUR 8,369.00 (discount applies when full tuition is paid by 3 July 2026). - Secondaria I Grado (Lower Secondary / Middle School) - Annual tuition: EUR 8,750.00. - Term breakdown: 2 installments of EUR 4,375.00. - Annual amount with 2% early‑payment discount: EUR 8,575.00 (discount applies when full tuition is paid by 3 July 2026). - Secondaria II Grado (Upper Secondary / High School — Classical and Scientific bilingual liceo) - Annual tuition: EUR 9,600.00. - Term breakdown: 2 installments of EUR 4,800.00. - Annual amount with 2% early‑payment discount: EUR 9,408.00 (discount applies when full tuition is paid by 3 July 2026). Billing schedule and payment terms - Installment deadlines for tuition and meal charges: - 1st installment: 01 September 2026. - 2nd installment: 01 February 2027. - A 15% discount is applied to the tuition for the third child in the same family (as indicated by the school). - Payments must be made via traceable methods (bank transfer, credit card, or Bancomat). The school provides bank details for transfers: Banca Popolare di Sondrio, Agenzia 8 — Viale Somalia 255, Roma; IBAN: IT91L0569603208000006210X44, account name: Fondazione Istituto Marymount. Boarding - Boarding is not provided; there are no boarding fees charged by the institute. Other costs and compulsory items - School uniform: All students must wear the school uniform; uniforms are available for purchase online (provider indicated by the school). - School meals (annual charges): - Infanzia (includes morning and afternoon snacks): EUR 1,650.00 per year. - Primaria: EUR 1,600.00 per year. - Secondaria I Grado: EUR 1,600.00 per year. - Secondaria II Grado: meal service provided upon purchase of a carnet (prepaid vouchers). - Meal charges are annual; meal fees may not be refundable when non‑use is not caused by the school. - Textbooks: charged on invoice for Infanzia, Primaria and Secondaria I Grado. - Didactic project materials: charged on invoice for Infanzia and Primaria. - Language certification fees: charged on invoice for Primaria (from class III) and Secondaria I Grado. - Advance deposits for educational outings: charged on invoice for Infanzia, Primaria and both secondary levels. - L2 Italian course: available for secondary students (charged as applicable). Refund information - Registration and re‑registration fees are non‑refundable. - Meal fees and other service charges are not refundable in cases of non‑use when the reason for non‑use is not attributable to the school. Fee payment options - Accepted payment methods: bank transfer, credit card, Bancomat (all payments must be traceable). - Bank transfer details (for payments): Banca Popolare di Sondrio — Agenzia 8, Viale Somalia 255, Roma; IBAN: IT91L0569603208000006210X44; Intestato a: Fondazione Istituto Marymount.
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Curriculum details	Curriculum details English is the language of instruction. Kindergarten is for 5-year-olds; Primary School is for 6-11 years; Lower Secondary is for 11-14 years. The international student body is well prepared to enter local Italian high schools as well as international high schools. Our students then proceed to national and international universities leading to successful career paths. IGCSE exams are taken in Grade 8 as part of the curriculum. Learning by doing and a holistic approach underpin the curriculum.	Curriculum details The High School is bilingual and offers two tracks: Liceo Classico and Liceo Scientifico, with a Double Diploma, Public Speaking, STEAM, Geopolitics, and transversal competencies. It provides Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Level certifications and has been recognized as a Cambridge International Centre since 2018. AP courses are available, and SAT preparation began in the 2025/2026 academic year. The curriculum includes study and certifications for IGCSE and AS Level in various subjects, and the school hosts a University Fair twice a year with Italian universities (Caoscari, Cattolica, Bocconi, Luiss, Campus Biomedico, St. Louis College of Music) and international universities (King's College London, NYU Dubai, George Washington University, Fordham University, Temple University) to showcase post-diploma opportunities. From Primary through Secondary, the Marymount program emphasizes a vertical digital curriculum, with Mandarin Chinese study, Innovamat for math, and a strong focus on debate/public speaking; the program integrates cross-disciplinary projects and language development across grades.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression Upon graduating Castelli International School, students gain access to prestigious secondary schools followed by excellent universities in Italy and around the world.	Higher education progression The school supports university orientation to guide students toward higher education in Italy or abroad. A University Fair is hosted twice yearly with Italian universities (Caoscari, Cattolica, Bocconi, Luiss, Campus Biomedico, St. Louis College of Music) and international universities (King's College London, NYU Dubai, George Washington University, Fordham University, Temple University). The UNIFROG platform helps compare programs and apply to universities in Italy and internationally.
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Facilities	Facilities
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Castelli International School has a rolling admissions policy, with applications accepted throughout the school year and summer. However, due to the limited number of places available, it is advisable to apply by January preceding the academic year of entrance. The school evaluates applicants on the ability to relate to the school environment academically and socially, readiness for critical analysis, and the ability to face and solve problems, to gather information and communicate it, which are integral to the experiential approach to learning. 2. For Primary School, there is an informal admissions interview held at the school. The interview assesses the child's fit for the program and their readiness to participate in classroom activities. It helps determine the child's capacity to engage academically and socially within the school environment. 3. For lower secondary (Grades 6-8), applicants undergo a written evaluation in English, math and Italian, as well as an interview.	Admissions To enroll, submit a non-binding request to join the waiting list for the class of interest. After acceptance, the school will communicate the steps to finalize the enrollment. The 2026-2027 tuition fees can be downloaded. Educational Covenant of Shared Responsibility applies to Infanzia, Primaria and Secondary I and II Grade, with separate covenants for Infanzia, Primaria, Secondary I Grade, and Liceo.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist A non-binding request is used to be placed on the waiting list for the class of interest.
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