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Taught languages German, Italian, English, French, Latin
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Swiss School Rome is a day school in Rome offering a bespoke curriculum for students aged 3 to 18. It is officially recognised as a Swiss School Abroad in both Switzerland and Italy, reflecting a cross-border educational experience. The school leads to the Swiss Matura, following the Canton of St. Gallen directives, and concludes with the Federal Maturità Certificate, enabling access to Italian higher education. The middle school ends with Italian Licenza Media, and the program integrates German-Italian bilingual instruction with strong English and opportunities to study French and Latin. Students progress from pre-kindergarten through elementary and secondary levels across two campuses, with daily care and extended hours where available. Alumni study at universities in multiple countries. Facilities include two campuses, with the Malpighi site hosting a kitchen and canteen. The school emphasises multilingualism, cultural exchange, and participation in programs such as SUN in Geneva, arts projects, and community mentoring.
Swiss School Rome has instruction in German, Italian.
Location
Via Marcello Malpighi, 14, 00161 Roma, Italy
Stages
Pre-kindergarten, Kindergarten, Elementary school, Middle school, High school
Type
Swiss international day school. It is non-profit and officially recognized as a Swiss School Abroad in Switzerland and in Italy.
Pupil Nationality Mix
About 20 nationalities are represented.
Country affiliation
Switzerland
Religious affiliation
Non-denominational
School day structure
Via Malpighi: 07:30–16:00 (Monday–Friday). Via Nomentana: 07:45–16:05 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday); 07:45–13:25 on Wednesday.
Bus service
An external school bus service is available to parents. Schedules, fares and areas served are defined by the drivers themselves; parents contact the secretary's office to obtain drivers' contact details; the Swiss School of Rome declines any responsibility or obligation for this external school bus service.
Fees
Annual tuition at Swiss School Rome ranges from EUR 5,790 to EUR 9,050 for 2026/27.
Tuition and registration overview (Academic year 2025/2026)
- The school charges a one-off registration (quota d'iscrizione) plus an annual school contribution (contributo scolastico); school lunches (pasti) are billed separately and appear as a distinct line in the annual charge.
Fees for Swiss (Allievi svizzeri) pupils — 2025/2026 (EUR) - Kindergarten / Scuola d'infanzia (children aged 3–5): - Registration fee: EUR 250.00. - Annual school contribution: EUR 4,830.00 (first child). - Meals (5 days): EUR 875.00 per year. - Total (first child, annual): EUR 5,955.00.
- Primary School / Scuola primaria: - Registration fee: EUR 250.00. - Annual school contribution: EUR 4,840.00 (first child). - Meals (4 days): EUR 700.00 per year. - Total (first child, annual): EUR 5,790.00.
- Lower Secondary / Scuola secondaria I grado (media): - Registration fee: EUR 250.00. - Annual school contribution: EUR 5,050.00 (first child). - Meals (4 days): EUR 810.00 per year. - Total (first child, annual): EUR 6,110.00.
- Upper Secondary / Liceo: - Registration fee: EUR 250.00. - Annual school contribution (including didactic materials where specified): EUR 5,580.00 (first child). - Total (first child, annual): EUR 5,830.00.
- Wednesday-afternoon care supplement and other optional daily supplements are listed as separate amounts by sibling order; these supplements and meal options are itemised on the school fee schedule.
Fees for Non‑Swiss (Allievi non svizzeri) pupils — 2025/2026 (EUR) - Kindergarten / Scuola d'infanzia (children aged 3–5): - Registration fee: EUR 330.00. - Annual school contribution: EUR 7,550.00 (first child). - Meals (5 days): EUR 875.00 per year. - Total (first child, annual): EUR 8,755.00.
- Primary School / Scuola primaria: - Registration fee: EUR 330.00. - Annual school contribution: EUR 7,570.00 (first child). - Meals (4 days): EUR 700.00 per year. - Total (first child, annual): EUR 8,600.00.
- Lower Secondary / Scuola secondaria I grado (media): - Registration fee: EUR 330.00. - Annual school contribution: EUR 7,890.00 (first child). - Meals (4 days): EUR 810.00 per year. - Total (first child, annual): EUR 9,030.00.
Sibling discounts / subsequent children - The fee schedule specifies reduced contributo scolastico for the 2nd, 3rd (and 4th) child; the PDF lists the per‑child amounts and the reduced totals by sibling order for each school level.
Additional recurring or one‑off charges - IT contribution for secondary and liceo students (contributo per l'utilizzo di dispositivi IT): payable with deadline 01.09.2025; typical amounts: EUR 200.00 for 3rd Media and Liceo years 1–2, EUR 300.00 for Liceo 3 (per year as indicated). - Wednesday-afternoon supplement (with or without lunch) is charged separately and varies by child order. - Administrative and penalty charges: reminder surcharge EUR 50.00; duplicate report card EUR 10.00; duplicate Matura diploma EUR 50.00; interest on overdue payments as per law.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Deadlines and instalments for the 2025/2026 year: - Registration fee and signed enrolment form: due by 30 April 2025. - First instalment (1. rata contributo scolastico): due 1 September 2025. - Second instalment (2. rata contributo scolastico): due 1 February 2026. - The school instructs that foreign bank transfer charges must be borne by the payer. The annual school contribution and related items are expected to be paid in advance in the scheduled instalments. - Inference on per‑term amounts: the published schedule requires two instalments on 01.09 and 01.02; therefore, unless otherwise specified in a contract, each instalment can be understood as covering one of the two scheduled payments. Calculating a per‑instalment amount by dividing the annual contributo scolastico by two is a direct arithmetic inference from the two‑instalment schedule (for example, a EUR 5,050 annual contributo would correspond to EUR 2,525 per instalment). This statement is an inference based on the published payment dates.
Refund and withdrawal policy - Withdrawal of a pupil after a semester has started does not give the right to a refund of the paid fee nor to a partial or full cancellation of still‑due amounts. Non‑payment within the prescribed deadlines may lead to exclusion of the pupil.
Boarding / residential provision - The school operates as a day school with defined daytime opening hours and school meal provision; there is no boarding/residential fee because boarding is not provided.
Fee payment options and bank details - The school provides bank transfer details for payment (IBAN IT37C0538703229000035056306, BIC/SWIFT BPMOIT22XXX — BPER BANCA, Roma). Foreign transfer charges are to be borne by the payer. Payments are referenced to the instalment deadlines above.
How fees are presented in the schedule - The published schedule itemises: registration quota (one‑off), contributo scolastico (annual tuition), meals (pasti per settimana), Wednesday afternoon supplements, IT contribution for secondary years, and administrative/penalty charges. The annual totals shown on the schedule combine these elements for an overall annual figure per child order.
Important dates (2025/2026 schedule referenced) - School year dates indicated for 2025/2026: start Monday 8 September 2025 — end Friday 19 June 2026. Payment deadlines as above.
If you will publish this in a database, use the annual totals listed above for each year group and indicate the payment dates (01.09 and 01.02) so the database can display per‑term amounts by splitting the annual contributo into two instalments as shown.
Academics
Swiss School Rome teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The Swiss School of Rome leads to the Swiss Matura; the high school follows the Canton of St. Gallen's directives and concludes with the Federal Maturità Certificate, equivalent to the Italian Maturità and enabling access to Italian higher education. The middle school lasts three years and ends with the Italian Licenza Media; at the end of the fifth grade Italian proficiency objectives are verified. Permeability to the Italian education system is guaranteed from kindergarten to high school; Matura students are bilingual in German and Italian, with a high level of English and the possibility to reach high levels in French and/or Latin. Pre-kindergarten accepts three-year-olds and covers two school years, offering German-language instruction and daily care from 07:30 to 16:00; Kindergarten accepts four- and five-year-olds for two years, with daily care from 07:30 to 16:00. The elementary school lasts five years with two classes per year; classes run from 08:30 to 16:00, with Wednesday finishing at 12:55 (extension possible to 16:00). Alumni study at leading universities in multiple countries.
Exam Results
University acceptances and matriculation data show graduates attend a wide range of universities worldwide, including Yale University, University of California Berkeley, University of Cambridge, University of Edinburgh, and other leading institutions.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates pursue higher education across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe, with acceptances to a diverse set of universities.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Swiss School of Rome uses a holistic head–heart–hand approach that foregrounds social-emotional development. Autonomy, willingness to learn and respectful interaction with others are explicitly emphasized and discussed with pupils and parents during annual assessment meetings. Older pupils mentor younger peers through the Die Patenkinder program to foster mutual respect, belonging and social skills. The community encourages empathy, sharing concerns and resolving conflicts constructively, supporting a climate of inclusion and safety. Staff guide students toward greater independence while ensuring channels to seek help when needed.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
German as a second language (DaZ) support is provided for Kindergarten and for Primary/Secondary levels (DaZ Kindergarten; DaM Primar-/Sekundarschule). A dedicated Heilpädagogik (special education) professional is on staff (Nina Kolb) to support learners with special educational needs.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English begins in the fifth year of primary school and is compulsory until graduation. Students use English to communicate with subject teachers in class and in daily life, as English is the language of instruction for some content. In the upper years, ceramics are taught in English (7th Gymnasium), and in the final year economics is taught in German alongside English for Professional Communication. The school offers Cambridge examinations, including the Cambridge Advanced Certificate (CAE), and is an Official Cambridge Preparation Centre.
Mental Wellbeing
The convivencia framework commits to developing socio-emotional competencies and to a climate that supports wellbeing. It emphasizes empathy, respectful interaction and the ability to share problems, with clear guidance for constructive conflict resolution. The Die Patenkinder mentoring program reinforces social belonging and positive relationships across the school. The school consistently highlights the responsibility of students, staff and families to nurture wellbeing and personal development. Autonomy and supportive collaboration are promoted as part of the well-being framework.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is embedded in the convivencia framework, which includes safeguarding norms such as respect for all and non-violence. The policy outlines students' rights to be accepted, to receive support, to express needs, and to have their concerns heard, and it emphasizes collaboration among teachers, parents and the school to maintain a safe climate. It prohibits any form of violence (physical, verbal or psychological) and requires professional handling of sensitive information. The governance material also stresses the importance of privacy and appropriate conduct when addressing personal or health-related issues.
Admissions
Admissions
Non-binding registration is offered for a class and school year. Registration is made via an online form that collects the child's details and the parents' contact information. School fee rates are published as PDFs for Swiss and Non-Swiss families.
FAQs
What curriculum does Swiss School Rome follow?
The school follows the Swiss Matura under Canton of St. Gallen directives. Students graduate with the Federal Maturita Certificate, equivalent to the Italian Maturita, enabling access to Italian and Swiss higher education.
What languages are used for instruction?
German is the language of instruction from pre-kindergarten. Students become bilingual in German and Italian, achieve a high level of English from fifth grade, and can reach high proficiency in French or Spanish.
What age range does the school serve?
Swiss School Rome serves students aged 3 to 18, from pre-kindergarten through high school, covering the full Swiss educational pathway.
What are the tuition fees?
Fees range from approximately EUR 5,790 to EUR 9,050 depending on year group and nationality. Swiss pupils receive reduced rates. A one-off registration fee of EUR 250 applies for kindergarten.
Is there a school uniform?
No, Swiss School Rome does not require a school uniform.
Does the school provide meals?
Yes. Meals are prepared daily in the school's own kitchen, with accommodations for allergies and celiac disease. Menus are reviewed by a professional nutritionist.
What special education support is available?
The school has a dedicated Heilpadagogik (special education) professional on staff. German as a second language (DaZ) support is also provided for kindergarten and primary/secondary levels.
How diverse is the student body?
About 20 nationalities are represented among the 450 pupils, reflecting a genuinely international community within a Swiss educational framework.
Where do graduates go to university?
Graduates attend universities worldwide including Yale, UC Berkeley, Cambridge, Edinburgh, and leading European institutions. The Swiss Matura is internationally recognised for university entry.
What is the school's approach to wellbeing?
The school uses a holistic head-heart-hand approach emphasising social-emotional development. The convivencia framework promotes empathy, respectful interaction, and constructive conflict resolution. Older pupils mentor younger ones through the Die Patenkinder programme.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Activities include participation in the Students United Nations (SUN) in Geneva, art projects across multiple media, children's yoga, and cultural field trips including museum visits.
Is there a bus service?
An external school bus service is available. Schedules, fares, and routes are managed by the drivers, and parents contact the school secretary for driver contact details.
When was the school founded?
Swiss School Rome was founded in 1946 as a non-profit organisation. It is officially recognised as a Swiss School Abroad by both Switzerland and Italy.
What are the school hours?
Via Malpighi campus runs 07:30 to 16:00 Monday to Friday. Via Nomentana runs 07:45 to 16:05 most days, with a half day on Wednesday ending at 13:25.
