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Italy, Rome
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ISD Rome offers a bilingual international education at the secondary level with a choice between the French Baccalaureate and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. The IB Diploma Programme is taught entirely in English. The school serves as a gateway to top universities worldwide, with graduates admitted to universities across Europe and beyond. ISD Rome is part of the Odyssey Education network, aligning with international educational standards.
The school provides a broad Arts and Sports program as part of extracurricular activities. The Arts track includes a Music Academy with private instrumental lessons and opportunities to join orchestral projects, as well as visual arts, theatre for the Lycée, and a chess club. The sports program covers Motricité, Football, Mini Tennis, Dance, Basketball, Boxing, and Multisport. This ensemble of arts and performance options is designed to complement the academic program throughout the year.
Languages are a central feature, with a dedicated Language department and staff teaching English across levels, including English as a foreign language, Cambridge offerings, and IB-related language courses. The department covers English (LV1, LLCE, TOK), Italian (LVE, LVM), and ESABAC for Collège–Lycée, with additional language specialists supporting LVA and other language pathways. The school maintains a strong multilingual culture with ESABAC and Cambridge connections as part of its language offerings.
Extrascolaire includes After School & Garderie services, providing a quiet study space, teacher supervision, homework help, and family notifications for absences; hours vary by cycle, with after-school supervision offered from 15:30 to 18:00 for primary and 16:30 to 18:00 for middle/high school. Centre aéré and Holiday Camps offer multilingual, culturally rich sessions during school holidays with programs in English, French, and Italian, plus arts, sports, and science activities. The lycée also hosts a Theatre program and a Chess Club, enriching student life beyond academics.
Vita spirituale e Pastorale describes ISD Rome as a Catholic school rooted in Dominican values, with faith formation integrated into daily life. The five core values are intellectual pursuit of truth, freedom of thought and action, trust, hospitality and respect, and a daily faith formation approach grounded in scripture. The pastoral program includes catechesis and pastoral activities across grade levels, with a dedicated coordinator and contact for pastoral matters. Charitable projects and service to others are emphasized as part of the school community.
ISD Rome organizes its pedagogy within the Odyssey Education network, which guides its international, mission-driven approach. The school assigns specialised roles in the English-language and international-curriculum pathways, including an IB CAS & EE coordinator and a university counselor to support student planning. The leadership and pastoral teams include coordinators for spirituality and academic disciplines, reflecting a structured, globally oriented school culture.
Physical education is a central component of daily life, with a comprehensive sports program including Motricité, Football, Mini Tennis, Dance, Basketball, Boxing, and Multisport, emphasizing health, confidence, teamwork, and character. The wellbeing focus is reinforced by spiritual life activities and pastoral care designed to foster a climate of fraternity and mutual respect. Mindfulness and wellbeing-related workshops are also offered in events such as Open Days, featuring sessions on body and mind wellbeing in multiple languages.
Institut Saint-Dominique (ISD Rome) is a private international school in Rome, part of the Odyssey Education group. It is affiliated with France through AEFE and accredited by the French Ministry of Education; boarding is available. The school serves students from ages 1 to 18. Primary education is bilingual, while secondary study offers the French Baccalaureate or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. In the IB section, instruction is in English and most courses are taught in English, with other languages offered at advanced levels and small class sizes. The Diploma Programme includes Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service, and features a five-week IB immersion in Rome for students in Grade 9–11. The 6-hectare campus hosts two libraries, a science laboratory, a theatre/performance hall, a music room, and a visual arts room, plus sports facilities, on-site dining, and a nurse. ISD Rome emphasizes Dominican values, multilingual education, and pathways to universities worldwide.
