Castelli International School vs The New School Rome

	C Castelli International School Rome, Italy	T The New School Rome Rome, Italy
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Fees / year	Fees / year €8,200 - 12,800	Fees / year €11,200 - 20,300
Age range	Age range 5 - 14 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Indian Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils 135	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 16	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1977	Opened 1972
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 The New School Rome is located in Rome, Italy. The street address is Via Della Camilluccia 669, 00135 Roma. The campus serves pupils aged 3-18 as a private, not-for-profit international school.
Stages	Stages Kindergarten (5 years); Primary (6-11); Lower secondary (11-14)	Stages Foundation Stage; Primary; Senior (A-Levels).
School type	School type Private day school	School type Private, not-for-profit international day school.
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Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support EAL; Learning Support.
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 British international education affiliations: COBIS membership; Cambridge International; Pearson Edexcel; Rome International Schools Association.
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School day structure	School day structure The school day runs from 08:30 to 16:30	School day structure Primary school day starts at 08:30; lessons begin at 08:45; break at 10:30–11:00; lunch 12:00–12:30; play in the garden until 13:30; day ends at 15:30.
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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 and enrolment fees - Registration fee (new student): €1,500, payable per new student at enrolment. - Capital Assessment fee: €3,200, payable once per family. - Advance fee to secure a place for the following academic year: €1,000 per student; payable by 30 December and deducted from the fees for the following academic year. Annual maintenance charge (per family) - One child enrolled: €750 annually. - Two children enrolled: €1,000 annually. - Three children enrolled: €1,250 annually. - Four children enrolled: €1,500 annually. The annual maintenance charge is payable on 30 June each year (from existing families) and from the second year of attendance for new families. Tuition fees (when paid directly by parents) — per term and annual total (Academic year 2025–2026) - Early Years 1: Term 1 €4,280; Term 2 €4,280; Term 3 €2,140; Annual total €10,700. - Early Years 2: Term 1 €4,504; Term 2 €4,504; Term 3 €2,252; Annual total €11,260. - Year 1 & 2: Term 1 €5,508; Term 2 €5,508; Term 3 €2,754; Annual total €13,770. - Year 3 & 4: Term 1 €6,256; Term 2 €6,256; Term 3 €3,128; Annual total €15,640. - Year 5 & 6: Term 1 €6,884; Term 2 €6,884; Term 3 €3,442; Annual total €17,210. - Year 7: Term 1 €7,152; Term 2 €7,152; Term 3 €3,576; Annual total €17,880. - Year 8 & 9: Term 1 €7,484; Term 2 €7,484; Term 3 €3,742; Annual total €18,710. - Year 10 & 11: Term 1 €7,548; Term 2 €7,548; Term 3 €3,774; Annual total €18,870. - Year 12 & 13: Term 1 €7,920; Term 2 €7,920; Term 3 €3,960; Annual total €19,800. Tuition fees (when paid directly by an employer) — per term and annual total (Academic year 2025–2026) - Early Years 1: Term 1 €4,820; Term 2 €4,820; Term 3 €2,410; Annual total €12,050. - Early Years 2: Term 1 €5,044; Term 2 €5,044; Term 3 €2,522; Annual total €12,610. - Year 1 & 2: Term 1 €6,048; Term 2 €6,048; Term 3 €3,024; Annual total €15,120. - Year 3 & 4: Term 1 €6,796; Term 2 €6,796; Term 3 €3,398; Annual total €16,990. - Year 5 & 6: Term 1 €7,424; Term 2 €7,424; Term 3 €3,712; Annual total €18,560. - Year 7: Term 1 €7,692; Term 2 €7,692; Term 3 €3,846; Annual total €19,230. - Year 8 & 9: Term 1 €8,024; Term 2 €8,024; Term 3 €4,012; Annual total €20,060. - Year 10 & 11: Term 1 €8,088; Term 2 €8,088; Term 3 €4,044; Annual total €20,220. - Year 12 & 13: Term 1 €8,460; Term 2 €8,460; Term 3 €4,230; Annual total €21,150. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard three-instalment schedule: three instalments paid in full by 30 June, 30 December and 30 March (or the next business day). - Alternative payment plans and adjustments: - Annual payment: paid in full by 30 June with a 1% discount on tuition fees (discount applicable only to private clients). - Five instalments: payments due 30 June, 30 September, 30 November, 30 January and 30 March (1.5% increase on the total owed). - Ten instalments: payments by the 30th of each month from June to March inclusive (3% increase on the total owed). - Financial rules and penalties: fees paid 15 or more calendar days after the due date are subject to a penalty of 0.033% per calendar day. Attendance is conditional upon payment of all fees due; unpaid accounts 30 calendar days after due dates will be referred for Executive Council review and continued enrolment will be assessed. Termly fees are due in full for students who begin attending within the first five weeks of any term; students starting in the sixth week or later have fees calculated pro rata. A full term's written notice is necessary before withdrawing a child; otherwise a full term's fees will be due. There is no refund for lunch cancelled during a term. Registration, capital assessment and deposits are due on enrolment and must be settled within one month of being offered a place. Advance/Deposit, refunds and withdrawal - The €1,000 advance fee secures a place and is deducted from the following year's fees (must be paid by 30 December). - A full term's written notice is required before withdrawal; absence of such notice makes a full term's fees payable. There is no refund for lunch cancelled during a term. Late-payment penalties and potential suspension of enrolment apply for overdue accounts as described above. Boarding fees - The New School Rome operates as a day school; boarding provision and boarding fees are not applicable. Other costs and optional services - Lunch (mandatory annual cost): €1,350 per year. There is no refund for lunch cancelled during a term. - Transport (optional): organized door-to-door by Todde Bus SRL (contact details supplied for the transport provider). Transport is contracted separately and billed through the transport operator. - Trips and residentials: educational trips and summer-term residencies form part of the curriculum and may incur additional charges specific to each trip or residency. Payment methods - Most major credit cards are accepted (an additional charge of €4 may apply). - Bank transfer (bank details provided by the school): Crédit Agricole Italia, Via Flaminia, 453 – 00191 Rome, ABI 06230 – CAB 05089, Account 000063350745, IBAN IT61H0623005089000063350745, SWIFT/BIC CRPPIT2P616. Notes on instalment schedules and discounts - The school offers a choice between the standard three-instalment schedule and alternative annual, five-instalment or ten-instalment plans; the annual payment carries a small discount for private clients, while more frequent instalment plans incur a small surcharge as stated above.
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Academics	Academics
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 New School Rome follows the English National Curriculum for pupils aged 3–18. It is organized into Foundation Stage, Primary, and Secondary. In Secondary, there is a creative core in Art and Drama alongside core academic study. A-Levels are offered for 16+ as a pathway to universities in the UK and worldwide. The school maintains small class sizes and a favorable student-teacher ratio to support individual attention.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio The New School Rome maintains small class sizes and a favorable student-teacher ratio.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results Academic Year 2025 shows strong examination results; The New School Rome is one of the best performing schools in Europe for exam results. For A-Levels, the 3-year aggregate is A–A 49% and A–C 89%. For GCSE, the 3-year aggregate is A–A 48% and A–C 87%. Cohorts are small, typically 16–20 students in examination years.
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 Graduates pursue higher education at universities around the world. Destinations include Oxford, St Andrews, Cambridge, LUISS, Bocconi and MIT. A-Levels and the EPQ provide preparation for university applications.
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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 The New School Rome welcomes admissions inquiries. An Admission Enquiry form is available.
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