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Rome is home to 20 international schools, offering families a range of curricula and price points to choose from.
Compare 8 international schools in Rome, Italy. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 10,799), location, and more to find the right international school now.
European International School & College Rome provides a continuous educational pathway for students aged 3 to 18, grounded in the British Curriculum. From early years through to the end of secondary education, the school offers a structured framework that supports independent learning, collaborative projects, and progressive assessment. The campus hosts age-appropriate facilities designed to support exploration, practical inquiry, and social development. Instruction emphasizes clear progression across subjects, with a timetable that includes English, mathematics, sciences, humanities, and languages within a British framework. Students engage in a variety of routines, including specialist lessons in core subjects, along with opportunities for inquiry-based learning and personal development. The school aims to equip students with study skills, critical thinking, and resilience to prepare for further education in a global context, while fostering responsibility and global awareness in a diverse community. The school welcomes students from varied backgrounds and supports inclusive learning for all abilities.
Kendale International School offers British and American curricula in Italy. The school serves ages 3 to 10, spanning primary through Year 6, with small class sizes averaging 10–14 students that support individual learning. The timetable blends core international subjects with a focus on creativity: time for musical, dramatic and artistic activities, together with regular physical education. Instruction is in English, complemented by a comprehensive Italian course and an introduction to French, helping pupils develop multilingual communication. For younger children, daily routines foster independent learning in a safe and supportive environment. By Year 6, Kendale pupils are prepared for transition to Middle School—whether at an Italian Scuola Media, an international institution, or a school in their home country. Established in 1972, the school has decades of experience, with activities such as Art Week, museum excursions in Rome, and after-school programs including Italian language study across history, geography, science, poetry and maths.
The New School Rome is a private, not-for-profit international day school serving students aged 3–18. It delivers the English National Curriculum across Foundation Stage, Primary, and Secondary, with a pathway through Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, and Cambridge A Levels. The school is affiliated with COBIS, Cambridge International, and Pearson Edexcel and is a member of the Rome International Schools Association. Class sizes are small to support individual attention. Established in 1972 by a consortium of parents and teachers, it operates as a democratic community where parents, students and staff collaborate as equal partners. The campus features the Little Explorers Foundation Stage, a nature-based setting for 3–5 year olds, plus on-site facilities for music, drama, and language study. Italian is taught from Year 1. A range of residential trips, guest speakers and sports tournaments enriches learning. Pastoral care and wellbeing underpin academic life.
Istituto Marymount Roma offers a bilingual educational journey for students aged 3 to 19, rooted in the values of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary. Operating from its historic campus on Via Nomentana, the school integrates the Italian national curriculum with the Cambridge International pathway. Students benefit from native English-speaking instructors across all levels, working toward certifications such as IGCSEs and A-Levels. The high school division, located nearby on Via Livorno, provides specialized tracks in Classical and Scientific studies, including Double Diploma options. A standout feature is the school's active participation in the Global Network of RSHM Schools. This connection allows students to join the annual "Festival delle Arti," an international tradition where pupils from London, Paris, and Rome collaborate in professional workshops spanning acting, dance, and music. This initiative fosters cross-cultural friendships and artistic growth, making the school a vibrant hub for students seeking a local education with a broad international outlook.
Core International School Rome is a small, family-oriented primary school located in a historic villa in the Parioli district. Since 1983, it has provided education for children aged 3 to 11, following the English National Curriculum. The school maintains a policy of small class sizes, typically averaging 16 students, to ensure individual attention and support from its UK-qualified teaching staff.The campus features spacious private gardens where younger children engage in play-based learning. A distinctive feature of the school’s physical education program is its utilization of the neighboring Villa Ada park, where students in Years 3-6 participate in weekly P.E. lessons and football matches. The curriculum is enriched by a strong emphasis on the arts; all students participate in weekly music lessons and join a choir from Year 3. Each year, the entire school community collaborates on a full-scale musical production in December and an open-air concert in June.
Britannia International School of Rome is a private international primary school serving children aged 3 to 11 in southern Rome. The school teaches English-based education under the National Curriculum for England and Wales, guided by a team of qualified English mother-tongue teachers. The Early Years Foundation Stage (ages 3–5) covers Kindergarten and Transition with six areas of learning: Personal Social and Emotional Development; Communication, Language and Literacy; Mathematical Development; Knowledge and Understanding of the World; Creative Development; and Physical Development, all delivered in a happy English-language environment. The Primary School (ages 5–11, Key Stages 1 and 2) offers English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Computing, Art, Drama, Music, Design Technology and PE, with optional Italian language programme up to five hours weekly for native Italian speakers. Britannia was founded in 1987. After-school activities include sports on a football pitch, arts and music sessions, and a homework programme guided by English-speaking tutors.
Acorn International School of Rome offers a bilingual English/Italian education with a dual curriculum that blends the UK framework with the Italian national syllabus. From age 3 to 19, students progress through Early Years, Primary, Middle School and the International Baccalaureate High School. The school is an IB World School and a Cambridge partner, and is recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education, ensuring alignment with international standards while celebrating Italian heritage. The Vejo Park Campus in northern Rome houses science laboratories, libraries, theatres, music and fabrication labs, two sport gyms, three sport fields and an in‑house canteen, all supporting small class sizes averaging 18 students for personalized learning. Distinctive programs include a strong emphasis on cross‑cultural literacy and immersion in both curricula, plus a sustainability initiative where students produced Acorn olive oil since 2024. A wide range of after‑school activities complements classroom learning to develop well‑rounded global citizens worldwide.
Little Genius International is an international school in Italy serving children aged 2 to 11. The curriculum combines Cambridge Primary with a Bespoke Curriculum, guided by the ICE® (Infinite Child Evolution) methodology. The program emphasizes ethics and civic education, digital literacy, and English language learning, delivered through interdisciplinary projects and the use of educational apps. The school uses K12NET to connect data and families, and Classe365 to support online teaching as student body grows. In 2015–2016 it earned Cambridge International School® certification and later obtained B Corp status, with recognition as Best for Italy and Best for the World in 2021/2022. The building features bioclimatic architecture, eco-labeled materials, and intelligent classrooms powered by AI and ML, with biofeedback monitoring air quality. Education 4.0 ecosystem, blockchain patent, and sustainability commitments underpin academic and civic development globally. Extracurriculars include a summer school, drone piloting, and 3D printing near Tor Vergata and Frascati.
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