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Italy, Rome
Let the school know you're thinking of applying — they can share their prerequisites and help you through the process.
It's best to ask — circumstances can change at any time.
Step 1. Complete the online Enquiry Form to provide initial information about you and your child. The Enquiry Form starts the admissions process. This initial step allows the Admissions Team to identify the next steps for your family. Submit an enquiry to learn more and begin the journey.
Step 2. Upon receipt of your Enquiry Form, the Admissions Team will contact your family to arrange either a school visit or an online meeting. This provides the opportunity to learn more about the community. The meeting helps you understand how the school operates and what to expect next. Next steps are guided by the Admissions Team.
Step 3. If a place is available, your family will be invited to complete the official application form, submit the registration fees, and share the required certificates. Three-year olds must be potty-trained by September to enter Pre-school 1. Students (grades 1-8) undergo testing to determine their English and Math proficiency.
Saint Francis International School in Rome, founded in 1985, offers a blended American and International curriculum for children aged 3 to 14. The school teaches in English, with Italian and Spanish as second languages. It is a laic, international school with an optional Italian Ministerial program, enabling Italian-speaking students to take Italian state exams in Grades 5 and 8. Core learning is supplemented by Theatre, Music, Information Technology and Physical Education. The campus at Via delle Benedettine, 50/b, 00135 Rome, provides class sizes and fosters ties between students and parents. The school is part of Ingenium Education and affiliated with RISA, linking it with other international schools in Rome and Lazio. After-school clubs run Monday to Thursday, including Dance, Art Lab, IT and sports, with an early drop-off option from 8:00. The program prepares students for international English- or American high schools, and Italian high schools through the Ministerial Program.
