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The campus occupies 2.5 hectares (roughly 6 acres) on Via Cassia, in a natural reserve, and includes an American-style gymnasium. Six acres of green space support outdoor learning and play, with a large outdoor quad, two playgrounds, one soccer field, two outdoor basketball courts, two outdoor volleyball courts, and two tennis courts. Two new buildings are part of the Piano Casa master plan—the Middle School Commons and the Performance Center—along with a renovated amphitheater and updated libraries, with completion planned for 2027. The campus houses 55 classrooms, each equipped with a projector and LCD panel and/or touch-screen TV, four middle/high school science labs, and libraries with about 25,000 volumes. Advanced technology spaces include a design lab with two 3D printers and laser cutters and a newly built computer lab for programming, coding, and graphic design; the campus also features a high-speed wireless network, a health clinic with a full-time nurse, an indoor coffee/snack bar, and a large cafeteria with indoor and outdoor seating.
Outdoor sports facilities include one soccer field, two outdoor basketball courts, two outdoor volleyball courts, and two tennis courts. The campus also features an indoor American-style gymnasium suitable for basketball and other indoor activities. Outdoor spaces include a large quad and an outdoor amphitheater used for events and recreation. AOSR supports competitive varsity athletics, with teams participating in the DoDEA European League.
55 classrooms, each equipped with a projector and LCD panel and/or touch-screen TV. There are four science labs for middle and high school. A design lab with two 3D printers, laser cutters, and advanced design tools supports project-based learning, along with a newly built computer lab for high-level programming, coding, and graphic design. The elementary and secondary libraries have about 25,000 volumes, and a high-speed wireless network supports learning across campus.
After School Activities offer a world of opportunities outside the classroom, with programs ranging from sports to arts and music and quarterly additions. Clubs and Organizations include National Honor Society, Student Council, Global Issues Network, Model United Nations, Habitat for Humanity, Robotics Club, Engineering Workshop, and language honor societies such as French, Italian, and Spanish. The Arts Program includes Band, Performing Arts, IB Film, Visual Arts, and Choir, with performance spaces such as The Black Box Theatre, The Performance Center, Outdoor Amphitheater, and the AOSR Gymnasium. Extracurriculars also encompass a wide range of productions, concerts, and community showcases supported by campus facilities.
American Overseas School of Rome (AOSR) is a non‑denominational, independent, co‑educational Pre‑K–12 school on Via Cassia in a green Rome setting. The curriculum blends an American program with IB Diploma and AP options, preparing students for university worldwide. The school follows three pillars—personalized learning, active engagement, and a future‑ready approach—across a continuum from inquiry‑based Elementary through Middle School to rigorous High School pathways. The IB Diploma Programme has been offered since 1989, complemented by AP courses and strong university guidance, with accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The campus spans about 6 acres (2.5 hectares) of green space, featuring 55 classrooms, four science labs, a design lab with 3D printers and laser cutters, and libraries with around 25,000 volumes. Facilities include a gym, amphitheater, performance spaces, outdoor quad, two playgrounds, and multiple sports courts. AOSR serves 59 countries and participates in the DoDEA European League annually.
