La Petite Ecole Francaise de Rome

Italy, Rome

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The school at a glance

Instructs in French

Fees €6,990

Ages 2 - 6 years

Type Co-educational

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum French Curriculum

Taught languages English

Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Stages Early Years, Preschool

Introduction

La Petite École Francaise de Rome is a francophone kindergarten in Trinità dei Monti, Piazza Trinità dei Monti 3, Rome. It serves children aged 2½ to 6 in a single cycle supporting language development and autonomy. The program follows the French national education guidelines, organizing six domains of learning: mobilizing language in all its dimensions; moving and expressing through physical activity; expressing and understanding through artistic activities; acquiring the first mathematical tools; locating oneself in time and space; and exploring the living world, objects and matter. Optional weekly faith-formation program is available. For fifty years the school has guided children toward mastering French and developing confidence through play, mutual respect between teachers, families, and students. Located near Villa Medici, it benefits from proximity to French cultural centers in Rome. Outings and activities emphasize language, culture, movement, and creativity, including visits to Institut St Louis and Leonardo da Vinci Museum today.

www.lapetiteecole.it

Piazza Trinità dei Monti, 3, 00187 Roma, Italy

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The Essentials

Location

Piazza Trinità dei Monti, 3, 00187 Roma. The Little School is a French-speaking preschool located in the Trinità dei Monti area, a short walk from Villa Medici, a landmark of French culture in Rome. It has welcomed children aged 2½ to 6 for fifty years.

Stages

Maternelle (preschool/kindergarten) for children aged 2½–6 years.

Type

French-speaking preschool/kindergarten (école maternelle).

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Fees

For the 2026–2027 academic year

Application / inscription fee
- EUR 500 — annual registration fee, non‑refundable.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term)
- TPS (Toute Petite Section), PS (Petite Section), MS (Moyenne Section), GS (Grande Section): EUR 6,990 per year.
- Billing schedule: tuition is billed in two equal instalments (mid‑September and mid‑February). Each instalment therefore amounts to EUR 3,495.
- Sibling reduction: 10% discount on tuition applies from the second child of the same family enrolled at the school at the same time. Example: 10% discount reduces annual tuition to EUR 6,291 (EUR 3,145.50 per instalment).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition payments are due in two instalments: one around mid‑September and the second around mid‑February. The registration fee is charged annually and is non‑refundable.

Boarding fees
- No boarding provision. La Petite École operates as a French maternelle (preschool) with daytime hours.

Other costs and optional services
- No separate charge schedule for uniforms, meals, or regular extracurricular programme fees is provided in the published fee information.
- Wednesday afternoon: afternoon care (garderie) is offered as a possibility; any specific fee for this service is not listed in the published fee summary.

Refund information
- The annual registration (inscription) fee of EUR 500 is non‑refundable. No other explicit refund terms for tuition or other fees are published in the school's fee summary.

Fee payment options
- Tuition is payable in two instalments (mid‑September and mid‑February). Specific accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit card, direct debit) are not listed in the published fee information.

Summary (concise)
- Annual tuition (TPS–GS): EUR 6,990; two instalments of EUR 3,495. Registration fee: EUR 500 (annual, non‑refundable). Sibling discount: 10% from second child. Payments scheduled mid‑September and mid‑February. No boarding offered.

Academics

Curriculum

The Petite École is a French-speaking kindergarten in Rome, located at Piazza Trinità dei Monti 3. It offers a kindergarten program organized as a single cycle of education for children aged 2½ to 6, with a focus on language development and autonomy. The program adapts to young children, ensures emotional security, and fosters their self-confidence. It organizes six domains of learning: mobilizing language in all its dimensions; acting, expressing, and understanding through physical activity; acting, expressing, and understanding through artistic activities; acquiring the first mathematical tools; locating oneself in time and space; exploring the living world, objects, and matter. The framework aligns with the French national education guidelines. An optional weekly faith formation program is available, providing spiritual development.

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Step 1. Hours: The school operates Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 AM to 3:15 PM. On Wednesdays, the day runs from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM with afternoon daycare available. These hours apply to the school days. Step 2. Class organization: The class level is determined by the child's birth year (January 1 to December 31). For the 2026-2027 school year: GS serves children born in 2021; MS serves those born in 2022; PS serves those born in 2023. TPS starts in September for children born between January 1 and June 30, 2024; children born after June 30 join during the school year. For the 2027-2028 school year: GS will serve children born in 2022; MS will serve children born in 2023; PS will serve children born in 2024; TPS will start in September for children born between January 1 and June 30, 2025; children born after June 30 will join during the year. Step 3. Tuition and fees: The tuition for the 2026-2027 school year is €6,990 for TPS, PS, MS, and GS. There is an annual non-refundable registration fee of €500. The tuition is paid in two installments, in mid-September and mid-February. A 10% reduction on tuition applies for the second child of the same family enrolled at the school at the same time. Step 4. Open registrations: Registrations for the 2027-2028 school year open in January 2027. Families are invited to book an appointment via the contact form to visit the school. The site provides a contact form to schedule visits.

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FAQs

Where is La Petite Ecole Francaise de Rome located?

La Petite Ecole Francaise de Rome is at Piazza Trinità dei Monti 3, 00187 Rome, in the Trinità dei Monti area. It's a short walk from Villa Medici and sits within Rome's French cultural hub.

What ages does the school serve?

The school offers a French-speaking kindergarten program for children aged 2½ to 6 years, and it operates as a co-educational, single-cycle preschool.

What curriculum and language of instruction does the school use?

The Petite École follows a French national education framework with six domains of learning, focusing on language development and autonomy. Instruction is primarily in French.

Is the school part of AEFE and homologated by the French Ministry?

Yes. The school is part of the AEFE network and is homologated as a French overseas establishment by the French Ministry of National Education (June 15, 2023).

What is the tuition and how is it paid?

Annual tuition is €6,990 for TPS through GS, billed in two equal installments around mid-September and mid-February.

Is there a registration fee and is it refundable?

There is an annual registration fee of €500, and it is non-refundable.

Is there a discount for siblings?

Yes. A 10% discount on tuition applies from the second child of the same family enrolled at the school at the same time.

What are the school hours and is there after-school care?

The school is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 AM to 3:15 PM, and on Wednesdays from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM with optional afternoon daycare.

How is the curriculum organized across age groups?

The program covers children aged 2½ to 6 in a single cycle and emphasizes six domains of learning: language, physical activity, arts, early mathematics, time/space awareness, and exploring the living world.

How is progress tracked and shared with parents?

A learning progress notebook records each child's successes and is shared with parents.

What languages are taught, and how is English integrated?

French is the main language of instruction, with English emphasised and present from the very early years to support plurilingual development.

Where is the campus and what are its surroundings?

The campus is in the Trinità dei Monti area, close to Villa Medici and other French cultural centers in Rome.

What about physical activity and outings for students?

Daily motor activities support physical development, including jumping, running, and cycling, and students participate in outings and Rome-based activities.

What kinds of cultural or outing experiences do students have?

Students have outings such as visits to the Institut St Louis (French cultural center) and the Leonardo da Vinci Museum, plus storytelling sessions.

Is there an optional faith formation program?

Yes, there is an optional weekly faith formation program.

How does the school support wellbeing and safeguarding?

The school prioritizes emotional safety and a benevolent climate, focusing on autonomy, self-expression and kindness in relationships, with transparent progress documentation for parents.

Who governs the school and how are parents involved?

La Petite École is an association with Christian inspiration; parents are members of the educational community and are represented on the School Council.

What accreditations or network affiliations does the school have?

The school is homologated by the French Ministry of National Education and is part of the AEFE network.

What is the school's history and its connection to Rome's French culture?

La Petite École has welcoming children for 50 years in the Trinità dei Monti area, near Villa Medici, reinforcing French language learning and cultural ties in Rome.

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