Institut Saint-Dominique vs Istituto Marymount Roma - Nomentana 355
Institut Saint-Dominique and Istituto Marymount Roma - Nomentana 355 are both in Rome, about 11 km apart. Both schools offer Cambridge International AS Levels programmes. Institut Saint-Dominique also offers IB and French, and Istituto Marymount Roma - Nomentana 355 also offers British, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels and Catholic. Published annual fees are €5,870 - 13,850 at Institut Saint-Dominique and €8,000 - 9,600 at Istituto Marymount Roma - Nomentana 355, which puts Institut Saint-Dominique roughly 12% higher. Institut Saint-Dominique takes pupils from 1 to 18, and Istituto Marymount Roma - Nomentana 355 from 3 to 19. Istituto Marymount Roma - Nomentana 355 is the larger school, with around 700 pupils to Institut Saint-Dominique's 300.
IB (DP), Cambridge International AS Levels, French Curriculum
Curriculum
British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Catholic Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
300
Pupils
700
Typical class size
Typical class size
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Typical class size
16
Instruction language
Instruction language
French, English, Italian
Instruction language
English, Italian
Opened
Opened
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Opened
1930
Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
Rome, Lazio, Italy. The campus is at Via Igino Lega 5, 00189 Rome, about 30 minutes from the historic center.
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
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.
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 international school in Rome; boarding is available; part of the Odyssey Education group; accredited by the French Ministry of Education and AEFE partner.
School type
Catholic, parity (state-recognized) bilingual school for ages 3 to 19
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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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.
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Affiliated with France through AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad).
Country affiliation
Italy
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
Catholic affiliation; rooted in the Dominican tradition and provides religious instruction.
Religious affiliation
Catholic (Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary)
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.
School day structure
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Bus service details
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.
Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
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)
- 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%)
(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.)
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.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
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.
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.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
Small class sizes.
Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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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.
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
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.
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.
Scholarships
Scholarships
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Scholarships
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Waitlist
Waitlist
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Waitlist
A non-binding request is used to be placed on the waiting list for the class of interest.