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The Benedetto XV International School opened its doors in 2017 with nursery and kindergarten. Over the years the school has grown and now also offers primary and lower secondary education. Marzia Pavoni, the principal, notes that the decision to open the school and her children led her to deepen her studies in pedagogy and child psychology. She describes how university studies and early work with the public sparked a passion for relationships and travel, and emphasizes that respect for different cultures, religions, and diversity is essential to preparing students for a peaceful, global future.
Located in Grottaferrata, in the Castelli Romani area near the Abbey of San Nilo. The school offers a complete educational path from early childhood to middle school and blends the British National Curriculum with guidelines from the Italian Ministry of Education, combining solid academics, modern methodologies and international openness. Facilities include multimedia rooms, robotics and science laboratories, theatre, gym, library, ample green spaces and age-appropriate play areas, with meals prepared on site daily using local, seasonal ingredients. The school showcases projects such as Science Week, theatre, music and extracurricular activities, The Farm, and robotics lab, and features Open Week in January 2026.
Benedetto XV International School offers a complete journey from nursery to lower secondary in Italy with an international profile. English is the language of daily life and learning, taught by native-speaking teachers who follow the British National Curriculum harmonized with MIUR guidelines. The school runs a dual program that integrates British and Italian systems and provides a multilingual pathway in Italian, French and Spanish alongside English. Students benefit from Cambridge Assessment English and Oxford International Curriculum certifications, as well as STEM accreditation, IMUN and MIM recognition. The campus features 8,000 square meters of outdoor space and 2,500 square meters of indoor spaces, including science, robotics labs, a library, and an educational theater. An educational farm and garden extend learning outdoors. Extracurriculars include Robotics Workshop, Farm program, and Theater and Music, complemented by Science Week. Opened in 2017, the school emphasizes respect for diverse cultures to prepare students for global education.
