Italy, Rome
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English is the language of instruction. Italian and Spanish are offered as second languages. The program follows an American framework for all classes (Pre-school I and II, 3–4 years; Kindergarten, 5 years; Elementary School and Middle School) and serves ages 3-14. An optional Italian Ministry program allows students to earn titles recognized by the Italian Ministry, with exams at the end of fifth grade and the third year of middle school, and specialist subjects include Drama, Music, Computer Science and Physical Education.
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.