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Liceo Espanol Cervantes

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, Italian, English
Fees €2,183 - 2,387
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 340
Type Co-educational
Opened 1973
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Italian Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, Italian, English, Latin
Typical class size 25
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

The Liceo Español Cervantes de Roma is a state-owned center delivering Spanish and Italian diplomas for students 3–18. It sits on the Gianicolo. Campus includes Infant, Primaria, ESO and Bachillerato spaces, Italian/Latin language rooms, science labs (Physics, Chemistry and Biology), an Art classroom, two computer labs and Rafael Alberti Library. The school operates as an external center under the Spanish Ministry of Education, offering the Spanish curriculum with Italian language and history in a bilingual environment. The curriculum comprises Educación Infantil, Primaria, Educación Secundaria Obligatoria and Bachillerato, with Infantil hours devoted to Growth in Harmony, Discovery and Exploration of Environment, and Communication of Reality, totaling 27.5 hours weekly. Post-obligatory pathways include Bachillerato and University scholarships for 2026–27. Distinctive features include Erasmus+, English immersion in grade 6, and exchanges, with emphasis on Spanish language and culture through Rome collaborations. Sports facilities include two gyms and access to Centro deportivo Roma Uno.

Via Di Porta S. Pancrazio, 9-10, 00153 Rome, Italy

The Essentials

Liceo Espanol Cervantes has 340 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in Spanish, Italian, English.

Location
Rome, Italy. Address: Via di Porta San Pancrazio 9-10, 00153 Rome, Italy.

Stages
Early Childhood; Primary; Secondary; Bachillerato (pre-university).

Country affiliation
Spain
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school provides a dining service (Comedor) and a Cafetería on site. The lunch menu costs 7.58€ for regular users and there are two service times: 13:15–13:45 for Infantil and 13:45–14:15 for Primaria and Secundaria. Billing for fixed diners occurs every two months; changes or cancellations are allowed at the end of each month in writing; refunds for justified absences (at least five days) are issued in the following month's receipt if the pupil uses the service at least three times per week.

Governance and Ownership
State-owned center of the Spanish state.
Fees

Annual tuition at Liceo Espanol Cervantes ranges from EUR 2,183 to EUR 2,387 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- No separate application or non‑refundable admission fee is listed. The admissions and enrolment process requires payment of the school quotas (cuota por servicios and, for non‑exempt students, cuota de enseñanza) at the times specified below.

Tuition and service fees by school stage (academic year 2026/27)
- Educación Infantil (3, 4 and 5 years):
- Cuota por servicios (annual): EUR 472 (Infantil 3 años) or EUR 423 (Infantil 4 y 5 años) as applicable.
- Cuota de enseñanza (annual): EUR 2,387.
- Payment schedule for the teaching fee: two instalments — 60% first instalment (EUR 1,432) and 40% second instalment (EUR 955).

- Educación Primaria, Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (ESO) and Bachillerato:
- Cuota por servicios (annual): EUR 397.
- Cuota de enseñanza (annual): EUR 2,183.
- Payment schedule for the teaching fee: two instalments — 60% first instalment (EUR 1,310) and 40% second instalment (EUR 873).

Per‑term / instalment detail and billing schedule
- Cuotas por servicios (service fees): payment window for 2026/27 was set from 13 April to 30 April 2026. These are billed/collected as a separate item from the teaching fee.
- Cuotas de enseñanza (teaching/tuition fees): two instalments with the following schedule for 2026/27:
- First instalment (60%): payable from 13 April to 30 April 2026 (amounts shown above).
- Second instalment (40%): payable from 1 January to 31 January 2027 (amounts shown above).

Reductions, exemptions and sibling discounts
- Cuotas por servicios: families with three or more enrolled children receive a 50% reduction for the third and fourth enrolled child. For large families composed entirely of Spanish or EU nationals the reductions are: up to four children — 50% reduction; five or more children — 100% reduction.
- Cuotas de enseñanza: for large families with three or more children enrolled at the centre the reductions on the teaching fee are applied by order of enrolment: second sibling 25%; third sibling 50%; remaining siblings 75%. Specific reduced instalment amounts are published in the fee circular.
- Ethnicity/nationality treatment: the centre functions as a publicly‑owned Spanish centre; published information notes that Spanish nationals only pay the service quota (i.e., they are not charged the teaching quota).

Boarding/Residency
- The Liceo Español Cervantes operates as a day school; no boarding or residential accommodation and no boarding fee are listed among the centre's services.

Other costs and recurring charges
- School meals (comedor): the standard menu price reported for regular users is EUR 7.58 per meal. Fixed (monthly) users are billed in advance (billing cycles are described on the comedor page) and payments for the comedor invoice must be made within five days of receipt; refunds for fixed diners are possible for justified absences of at least five working days and are credited on the following invoice.
- Textbooks and materials: a published list of required textbooks and materials is issued for the 2026/27 academic year; families are generally responsible for purchasing required books and materials. Financial aid programs for textbook/material acquisition are publicly announced and applied for according to the published calls.
- Extra‑curricular activities, school trips and optional services: such activities are charged separately when offered; costs vary by activity and are invoiced according to each activity's terms. Parents are informed of activity fees through the centre's standard administrative communications.
- Uniforms: no mandatory school uniform or a listed uniform fee is indicated in the centre's documentation and service listings.

Refunds and cancellations
- The published fee circular for 2026/27 states that amounts paid are not refundable: “En ningún caso procederá la devolución de las cantidades abonadas.” Refund or cancellation exceptions are limited to specific services (for example, the comedor refund policy for justified absences described above).

Fee payment options and banking details
- The published payment method for both the service fees and the teaching fees is bank transfer (bonifico bancario) to the specified accounts at BANCO BPM (Banca Popolare di Novara). The circular gives two IBANs and SWIFT codes: one IBAN for the Centro docente account (used for cuotas por servicios) and another IBAN for Precios Públicos por Servicios Educativos (used for cuotas de enseñanza). The circular provides the full IBANs and the SWIFT BIC. Payments must be made within the published payment windows; families must be up to date with previous year payments (including comedor) to formalize enrolment.

Important administrative notes (payment compliance)
- Matriculation/continuity for pupils already enrolled is conditional on being current with payment of all required quotas and the comedor for the previous school year; otherwise matriculation may be withheld until outstanding amounts are settled. The fee circular and the admissions instructions set the payment windows and conditions.
Academics

Liceo Espanol Cervantes teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Italian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers four education stages: Educación Infantil, Educación Primaria, Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (ESO), and Bachillerato (Liceo). In Educación Infantil, the curriculum centers on three core areas: Growth in Harmony (7 hours in three-, four-, and five-year groups with 7, 6.5 and 6.5 hours respectively), Discovery and Exploration of the Environment (6.25/6.5/6 hours), and Communication and Representation of Reality (7/7.25/7.25 hours). The country language is Italian and the introductory foreign language is English. Religious instruction is provided (0.75 hours) and recreation takes 2.5 hours, totaling 27.5 hours per week. There are 25 places offered for each age group (3, 4, and 5 years). The school publishes an "Oferta formativa" for Infantil, Primaria, ESO, and Bachillerato detailing curricular areas and weekly hours. The school provides post-obligatory opportunities (Bachillerato and University) with scholarships available for the 2026-27 academic year.

Higher Education Progression
Bachillerato and University-level post-obligatory studies are available; scholarships for post-obligatory levels (Bachillerato and University) are offered for the 2026-27 year.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a family-like environment where students, staff, and families are integrated. The Plan for Wellbeing and Protection establishes a Convivencia Commission to promote convivencia and address issues affecting wellbeing. The plan emphasizes emotional wellbeing and the prevention of bullying and gender-based violence, and promotes the peaceful resolution of conflicts. The coordination framework includes a wellbeing and protection coordinator, the school guidance counselor, and an equality lead, who work with other coordinators and staff to foster wellbeing. The program integrates rights, safety, and digital responsibility training for both staff and students, supporting social-emotional growth and healthy interpersonal relationships.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The student body is mostly of Spanish, Italian, and Iberian-American origin, with linguistic interference between Italian and Spanish. Most students receive general measures for attention to diversity; a smaller percentage present learning difficulties that can be addressed with ordinary supports (reinforcement, supports, ability grouping) and a very small percentage with other characteristics (behavioral issues, developmental delays, high abilities) requiring school resources. The center does not employ teachers of therapeutic pedagogy or speech-language therapy; students needing these resources would need to enroll in the Italian school. The center has a dedicated educational guidance specialist who coordinates psychopedagogical evaluations and supports the development of intervention plans. Much of the intervention work is organized through the Tutorial Action Plan (PAT) and the Academic-Professional Guidance Plan (POAP), including preventive and screening activities. An Individualized Curriculum Adaptation document exists for students who require tailored educational adjustments.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school provides a high level of English and bilingual education in Spanish and Italian. English-language certificates offered include DELE and PLIDA. The school reports a 100% pass rate in PAU/Esame di Stato. There is an English Language Immersion Program for 6th grade, with a one-week immersion in Valencia in May. Extracurricular activities and interchanges supplement English language learning, reinforcing language development alongside core curricula.

Mental Wellbeing
The wellbeing plan includes provisions for emotional wellbeing and student protection, including a Convivencia Commission and a designated wellbeing coordinator who coordinates a broader network of staff (tutors, heads of study, and orientation personnel). It promotes healthy lifestyle choices, non-discrimination, and peaceful conflict resolution through coordinated activities across the school. Training on rights, safety, and digital responsibility is part of staff and student development, with emphasis on emotional education and self-esteem. The center monitors and reports on wellbeing through annual evaluations and a formal final report to guide future improvements. The plan integrates wellbeing and protection concerns within school governance, with active participation by the leadership team and the school council throughout the year.

Safeguarding
The plan includes explicit protocols for acting against abuse, maltreatment, bullying, cyberbullying, sexual harassment, gender-based violence, and other forms of violence, with collaboration from multiple educational actors. The Wellbeing Coordinator serves as the primary contact for communications about potential violence or neglect and informs the school community about existing protocols. Protocols require prompt reporting to the appropriate authorities in cases of danger to minors and mandate cooperation with security services and data-protection authorities. The educational leadership is responsible for ensuring the community is informed of protocols and their implementation, and for monitoring and following up on safeguarding actions. The safeguarding framework rests on normative references (e.g., LO 8/2021, LOMLOE) that require a wellbeing and protection coordinator in every center, plus a convivencia plan and clear codes of conduct to protect students' rights and safety across all activities and stages.)
Parent Experience

History
The Liceo Español Cervantes de Roma was created in 1973 as a public center of state ownership on the Gianicolo. Its history traces back to 1947 when Spain acquired the villa and accompanying buildings on the Gianicolo; the villa housed the Spanish ambassador in Italy, while other buildings remained unused. In 1964 the institution received formal recognition as Liceo Español Cervantes, after provisional approval for a different site in 1955. The Liceo was established by decree in 1973 and underwent a 1992–1993 reform that renovated the façade and interior spaces. Today it operates as an external center under the Spanish Ministry of Education and directly under the Consejería de Educación in Rome, delivering the Spanish education system alongside Italian language and Italian literature, geography and history, serving students from ages 3 to 18 in an international, bilingual environment.

Community
Community life centers on a diverse program of student activities and events. The school publishes regular news about admissions, scholarships, graduations, and open-house days. Students participate in competitions and cultural activities, including debates, comics contests, chess championships and theatre performances, as well as various school projects and sports events. The school emphasizes its international and multilingual character as a core part of daily life.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Liceo Español Cervantes in Rome is a state-owned center serving students aged 3 to 18 with both Spanish and Italian diplomas. The campus features a Rafael Alberti Library and an auditorium, plus dedicated science laboratories for Physics and Chemistry, and Biology. It also includes an Art classroom, two computer labs, two gyms, a dining hall and a cafeteria. The school has Infant, Primary, Secondary (ESO) and Bachillerato spaces with three Infant classrooms, six Primary classrooms, four ESO classrooms, two Bachillerato classrooms, plus Italian and Latin language rooms and two desdoble classrooms for split-group teaching. The school participates in Spain–Italy studies and uses Centro deportivo Roma Uno for its sports facilities.

Sports Facilities
Two gyms provide indoor spaces for physical education and sports. A climbing wall is on site. The sports program is supported by Centro deportivo Roma Uno, expanding available facilities. Outdoor spaces are used for athletics and other physical activities.

Academic Facilities
Physics and Chemistry Laboratory supports science teaching. Biology Laboratory supports biology instruction. Aula de Plástica (Art classroom) supports creative subjects. Two Computer Labs support ICT and digital learning. Italian language classroom and Latin language classroom support language studies. Rafael Alberti Library provides study resources.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Complementary and extracurricular activities are offered, including exchanges. Rutas Científicas, Artísticas y Literarias (Scientific, Artistic and Literary Routes) are part of the program. There is an English immersion program for 6th grade (Programa de Inmersión Lingüística en Inglés). Erasmus+ is available. Trips and exchanges include visits to Naples, London, Granada and Florence.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Activities are contextualized within the Educational Project (PEC) and the Liceo's Curricular Proposal. They emphasize coordinated, multidisciplinary activities planned by multiple departments or cycles. Activities are feasible to implement and motivating for students. They are scheduled throughout the year to avoid interference with the programs of different subjects.

Cultural & Language
The program prioritizes the projection of the Spanish language and culture. Cooperation with cultural institutions in Rome is promoted, including the Spanish Embassies, the Education Office, the Academy of Fine Arts, the Spanish School of History and Archaeology, the Instituto Cervantes, and the Instituto Ítalo-Latinoamericano. The activities are offered to parents and the broader educational community to disseminate the Spanish language and culture. They are organized by the leadership team with the participation of the center's teaching staff.

Community & Service
The school promotes activities in which the entire educational community participates with objectives of cooperation, solidarity, integration and citizenship. The AMPA (parents association) operates through the Meraki company to offer and manage non-teaching activities at the Liceo and at Roma Uno. These activities are part of the Educational Project and governed by the Center's Rules of Organization and Functioning. The calendar outlines the Complementary and Extracurricular Activities for October 2025 through June 2026.
Languages

Language Provision
English is taught in early years and primary education. Italian is taught in early years and primary education. The Linguistic Program coordinates language learning across cycles and departments to develop linguistic competence and plurilingualism. The typical student profile is Italian-born, bilingual, and English-proficient, with Italian as the home language; Spanish is used with teachers and in daily classroom communication.

Bilingual Teaching
The student body is typically Italian-born, considers itself bilingual, and masters English.
Admissions

Admissions
1) Admissions, enrollment, and retention for 2026-27 are handled through a single admission process for new students covering Educación Infantil, Primaria, Secundaria, and Bachillerato. The admission form is available in Spanish and Italian and is used for all levels. The form and all required documentation can be sent as a single PDF by email to liceocervantes.it@educacion.gob.es or secretary@liceocervantesroma.com, or delivered in person to the Secretaría. Annexes I–VII provide the calendar, information, and required documents.

Scholarships
2) The government calls for scholarships for post-obligatory levels (Bachillerato and University) for 2026–2027. The application form can be filled by hand or with the Adobe Reader “Fill & Sign” option; electronic signatures are valid only with a digital certificate. If the family domicile is in Catalonia, that call cannot be used and the relevant Generalitat de Cataluña call must be used instead. 3) The form includes sections A–H (personal data, family domicile, bank details, economic data for 2025, residence during the course, family members, declared situations, and academic data). Documentation and details are provided for completing each section, and the form and documentation may be sent by email or delivered in person to the appropriate authority. 4) Annexes I–VII accompany the scholarship documentation, including calendars and information relevant to the application process.
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