Institut Saint-Dominique vs Lycée Français Chateaubriand de Rome

	I Institut Saint-Dominique Rome, Italy	L Lycée Français Chateaubriand de Rome Rome, Italy
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €5,870 - 13,850	Fees / year €6,576 - 7,598
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge International AS Levels, French Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 300	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language French, English, Italian	Instruction language French
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1903
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
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 Three campuses serve different levels in central Rome. Strohl-Fern is at Via di Villa Ruffo, 31, 00196 Rome, lying at the bottom of the Villa Borghese park, and hosts nursery through 4th grade. Malpighi is at Via Malpighi, 11, 00161 Rome, hosting 9th and 10th grades. Patrizi is at Via di Villa Patrizi, 9, 00161 Rome, hosting 11th and 12th grades.
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 Maternelle, Elementary, Collège and Lycée; three sites: Strohl-Fern (nursery through 4th), Malpighi (3e and Seconde), Patrizi (1ère and Terminale).
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 French international school, member of the AEFE network; homologated by the French Ministry of National Education.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix The student body comprises 48% Italian, 22% Franco-Italian, 20% French, and about 10% from around 40 other nationalities.
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 The school provides support for pupils with special educational needs (EBEP) within an inclusive framework; documents for families include information and conventions related to supporting students with disabilities.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Affiliated with France through AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad).	Country affiliation France (AEFE network).
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Catholic affiliation; rooted in the Dominican tradition and provides religious instruction.	Religious affiliation —
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 Opening hours: Strohl-Fern site 7:00–19:00; Patrizi/Malpighi sites 7:30–19:30; Monday to Friday (outside school holidays).
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 A paid school transport service is offered for the Strohl-Fern site, organized by the APE in partnership with Societa Cooperativa Chateau. Minibuses pick up from home or a meeting point and drop off at Strohl-Fern at 8:20 a.m.; an attendant accompanies each bus; return trips are at 15:30 daily, with two departures on Wednesdays at 12:30 and 15:30.
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) - Formule 5 jours, chambre double : EUR 21,650.00 (6ème–3ème); EUR 22,950.00 (Cambridge / Grade 9 / PTM); EUR 21,650.00 (2nde–Terminale); EUR 28,050.00 (Grade 10–11–12). - Formule 5 jours, chambre simple : EUR 23,650.00 (6ème–3ème); EUR 24,950.00 (Cambridge / Grade 9 / PTM); EUR 23,650.00 (2nde–Terminale); EUR 30,050.00 (Grade 10–11–12). - Formule 7 jours, chambre double : EUR 25,650.00 (6ème–3ème); EUR 26,950.00 (Cambridge / Grade 9 / PTM); EUR 25,650.00 (2nde–Terminale); EUR 32,050.00 (Grade 10–11–12). - Formule 7 jours, chambre simple : EUR 27,650.00 (6ème–3ème); EUR 28,950.00 (Cambridge / Grade 9 / PTM); EUR 27,650.00 (2nde–Terminale); EUR 34,050.00 (Grade 10–11–12). - Dépôt de garantie et caisse pour dépenses imprévues (obligatoire la première année) : EUR 500.00 + EUR 500.00 (montants indiqués pour les formules). Accueil dimanche soir (supplément annuel) : EUR 1,000.00. Autres coûts / services facultatifs (annuels) - 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%) - Pré‑maternelle (EUR 6,050.00) : versements trimestriels (40% / 30% / 30%) = EUR 2,420.00 ; EUR 1,815.00 ; EUR 1,815.00. Paiement mensuel (9 mois) = EUR 672.22 par mois. - Maternelle (EUR 7,450.00) : trimestriels = EUR 2,980.00 ; EUR 2,235.00 ; EUR 2,235.00. Mensuel = EUR 827.78. - Élémentaire (EUR 7,800.00) : trimestriels = EUR 3,120.00 ; EUR 2,340.00 ; EUR 2,340.00. Mensuel = EUR 866.67. - Collège parcours régulier (EUR 8,600.00) : trimestriels = EUR 3,440.00 ; EUR 2,580.00 ; EUR 2,580.00. Mensuel = EUR 955.56. - Collège Cambridge / PRE‑IB Grade 9 (EUR 9,900.00) : trimestriels = EUR 3,960.00 ; EUR 2,970.00 ; EUR 2,970.00. Mensuel = EUR 1,100.00. - Lycée (2nde–Terminale, EUR 9,700.00) : trimestriels = EUR 3,880.00 ; EUR 2,910.00 ; EUR 2,910.00. Mensuel = EUR 1,077.78. - PRE‑IB / IB DP (EUR 16,100.00) : trimestriels = EUR 6,440.00 ; EUR 4,830.00 ; EUR 4,830.00. Mensuel = EUR 1,788.89. (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 fee (Droits de Première Inscription — DPI) - DPI (one‑time, payable after confirmation of inscription): EUR 1,500. These fees are non‑refundable and remain valid for five school years if the child did not begin attendance. Sibling discounts on DPI apply (30% for the 3rd child, 40% for the 4th, 50% for the 5th and following). Tuition fees (Droits Annuels de Scolarité — DAS) — academic year split and amounts - Maternelle / Élémentaire: Annual total EUR 6,576, invoiced by trimester as follows — 1st trimester EUR 1,973; 2nd trimester EUR 2,630; 3rd trimester EUR 1,973. - Collège: Annual total EUR 7,265, invoiced by trimester as follows — 1st trimester EUR 2,179; 2nd trimester EUR 2,907; 3rd trimester EUR 2,179. - Lycée: Annual total EUR 7,598, invoiced by trimester as follows — 1st trimester EUR 2,279; 2nd trimester EUR 3,040; 3rd trimester EUR 2,279. Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoicing (avis à payer) is issued each trimester. For the 2025–2026 year the school issues the three trimester notices on or about: 2 October 2025 (1st), 2 February 2026 (2nd) and 2 April 2026 (3rd). Each avis à payer must be settled within the payment deadline stated on the notice (payment term: maximum 15 days from issuance). "Tout mois commencé est dû intégralement." - In case of non‑payment the school follows a defined recovery sequence (reminders, formal notice, and then legal action). Bank charges for payment processing are borne by the payer. Boarding / Pension - There is no annual boarding (pension) fee applicable for the Lycée Chateaubriand de Rome (pension listed as “Sans objet”). No school boarding charges are applied. Demi‑pension (school meals) — fees and split by trimester - Demi‑pension is compulsory from maternelle through 3ème. Annual and trimester amounts (options): - 5 meals/week: Annual EUR 1,473 — 1st trimester EUR 589; 2nd EUR 442; 3rd EUR 442. - 4 meals/week: Annual EUR 1,178 — 1st trimester EUR 353; 2nd EUR 472; 3rd EUR 353. - External / supervised (externe / surveillé): Annual EUR 268 — 1st trimester EUR 80; 2nd EUR 108; 3rd EUR 80. - Changes of meal plan within a trimester are not permitted. Partial rebates for demi‑pension may be considered only for absences exceeding 15 consecutive days in a single trimester and properly justified. "Tout mois commencé est dû intégralement." Examination fees - Brevet (3ème): EUR 50 (charged on the 2nd trimester invoice). - Épreuves anticipées (1ère): EUR 110 (charged on the 2nd trimester invoice). - Baccalauréat (Terminale): EUR 260 (charged on the 2nd trimester invoice). Other costs and periodic charges - Schoolbooks and school supplies: lists of required manuals and supplies are published for each year; the purchase cost of books and supplies is borne by families. - Transport (paid): A paid school transport service is available for the Strohl‑Fern site; service is organised by parent association (APE) in partnership with a transport cooperative. Transport charges are separate from school tuition and billed by the transport provider / association. - Activities and clubs: Some extracurricular / peri‑school activities carry their own charges. Example: Association Sportive (AS) cotisation is EUR 40 per year. The CLAPE (centre de loisirs / périscolaire) and certain music or club activities may have additional membership or participation fees set by the organising association. - Project, excursions and trip fees: Charges for projects, pedagogical trips and special activities are set at establishment level and invoiced separately when applicable. Refunds and exceptional remissions - DPI are not refundable. If the pupil did not start at the school the DPI remain valid for five school years following payment. - Tuition remissions may be granted only in exceptional situations (serious accident, serious illness of the child, or other major family events that compromise ongoing schooling) and are examined on the basis of submitted documentation. Partial rebates for demi‑pension are possible under the specific absence conditions described above. Sibling discounts and special staff provisions - Family discounts on annual tuition apply: 10% per child for 3 children (simultaneous registrations), 20% per child for 4 children, 30% per child for 5 children, 40% per child for 6+ children (different rules apply for sequential vs. simultaneous registrations). Local staff employed under local contract may receive exemptions (examples: up to 80% exemption on DPI or on DAS in specified conditions). Fee payment options and banking details - Payments must be made on receipt of the trimestrial invoice. Accepted method: bank transfer to the school's indicated account (IBAN: FR76 1007 1449 0000 0010 2038 209 — BIC/SWIFT: TRPUFRP1); bank charges are at the family's expense. Invoices are accessible via a secure accounting link transmitted to the payer; other payment methods may be authorised by the establishment where indicated on the invoice. The school may allocate incoming payments to the oldest outstanding debts irrespective of payer indications.
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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 After middle school, students follow the general track which includes Seconde, Première and Terminale. The lycée offers a general education while allowing ESABAC (French-Italian double diploma) or LCN (Langue et Civilisation Nationale). LCN is mandatory for Italian nationals who do not follow ESABAC. Students may also join the English-language European Section (English History-Geography or English Sciences). The baccalaureate results are excellent and enable access to highly selective higher education programs in France, Italy, and beyond. At the end of Terminale, the baccalaureate is awarded if students meet the assessment and final examination requirements.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results Excellent baccalaureate results are achieved each year. These results enable students to access highly selective higher education programs in France, Italy, and beyond. The lycée offers ESABAC (French-Italian double diploma) and LCN (Langue et Civilisation Nationale) pathways as part of preparing students for higher education.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates proceed to higher education programs in France, Italy, and other countries.
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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 Online pre-registration: Pre-registrations are open for the 2026-2027 school year and remain accessible for the current year. Pre-registration requests for all levels are exclusively online here. Use the French version of the platform and consult the user guide at the bottom of the page. Incomplete dossiers will not be considered. Please ensure that the information exactly matches the child's identity (important for potential school trips). Before proceeding with online pre-registration, you must have the following documents ready (PDF, max 25 MB): Extract of the pupil's birth certificate or full copy of the Family Record Book; copy of the pupil's identity document; copy of the pupil's Codice Fiscale, if available; copy of the identity document of Guardian 1; copy of the identity document of Guardian 2; in case of separation or divorce, the parents/legal guardians must provide a copy of the court decision specifying custody and residence of the child; current school certificate for the current year (except for Petite Section applications); school reports or bulletins for the current year; completed previous year's and current year's reports (to be transmitted as soon as available); full banking details (RIB).
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Scholarships: The first campaign for school scholarships for 2026/2027 opens; applications may be submitted until February 16, 2026. Information about this campaign is posted on the Consulate General of France in Rome's site. Financial aid: Dossier de soutien financier.
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