Italy, Rome
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Students grow in a stimulating, safe, and positive learning environment, permeated by the values of tolerance, solidarity, trust, integrity, and respect for diverse cultures. Each child can reach their academic, emotional, and social potential, with constant support from teachers and staff.
Small class sizes allow close academic and emotional attention to every student, with ongoing engagement with families.
The language of instruction is English; Italian and Spanish are offered as second languages.
Emotional development is supported through a nurturing environment, with constant support from teachers and staff.
The school provides a safe and positive environment.
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.