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American Overseas School of Rome (AOSR) is a non‑denominational, independent, co‑educational Pre‑K–12 school on Via Cassia in a green Rome setting. The curriculum blends an American program with IB Diploma and AP options, preparing students for university worldwide. The school follows three pillars—personalized learning, active engagement, and a future‑ready approach—across a continuum from inquiry‑based Elementary through Middle School to rigorous High School pathways. The IB Diploma Programme has been offered since 1989, complemented by AP courses and strong university guidance, with accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The campus spans about 6 acres (2.5 hectares) of green space, featuring 55 classrooms, four science labs, a design lab with 3D printers and laser cutters, and libraries with around 25,000 volumes. Facilities include a gym, amphitheater, performance spaces, outdoor quad, two playgrounds, and multiple sports courts. AOSR serves 59 countries and participates in the DoDEA European League annually.
Marymount International School Rome is a private Catholic, co-educational day school serving ages 2 to 18 in Italy. It delivers English-language American education from pre-K to Grade 12, with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme offered in Grades 11–12 and Advanced Placement courses available. The campus sits on 40 acres in Veio Park, north of Rome, and features an Early Childhood Center with an Outdoor Playground, Forest School, a FabLab/Art Studios, and dedicated library and music spaces. Language instruction includes Arabic, French, German, Italian, Latin, Mandarin, Spanish, and English; Italian is taught as a first or second language in secondary grades. The school emphasizes arts, music, theater, and science, with a Middle School science laboratory and a range of after-school programs, including Junior Orchestra with the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia and Model United Nations. Notable service and leadership opportunities connect students with the RSHM network and local communities around Rome.
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.
Acorn International School of Rome offers a bilingual English/Italian education with a dual curriculum that blends the UK framework with the Italian national syllabus. From age 3 to 19, students progress through Early Years, Primary, Middle School and the International Baccalaureate High School. The school is an IB World School and a Cambridge partner, and is recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education, ensuring alignment with international standards while celebrating Italian heritage. The Vejo Park Campus in northern Rome houses science laboratories, libraries, theatres, music and fabrication labs, two sport gyms, three sport fields and an in‑house canteen, all supporting small class sizes averaging 18 students for personalized learning. Distinctive programs include a strong emphasis on cross‑cultural literacy and immersion in both curricula, plus a sustainability initiative where students produced Acorn olive oil since 2024. A wide range of after‑school activities complements classroom learning to develop well‑rounded global citizens worldwide.
St. Stephen's School, Rome, is a non-profit, non-denominational, co-educational American international day and boarding school offering both the American High School Diploma and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Italy's first educational institution to offer the IB, it serves students aged 14 to 18 in a single community. The campus sits on 2.5 acres at the foot of the Aventine Hill, near Rome's imperial sites, and hosts day and boarding students with a dedicated faculty of about seventy. Facilities include four science laboratories and a robotics/iLab facility, two art studios, digital classrooms, and the Edward C. Carter Library with 14,000 volumes and extensive digital resources. Instruction is in English, with Italian and French available as optional first languages within the IB framework. The school combines an American college-preparatory program with the IB, supported by College Counseling and CAS emphasis. On-campus basketball and volleyball, plus soccer and track, foster athletics and community.
Istituto Marymount Roma is a Catholic, parity state-recognized bilingual school in Italy serving students from ages 3 to 18. The Rome campuses are Infanzia–Primaria–Secondaria di I Grado at Via Nomentana 355 (about 700 students) and Liceo Classico e Scientifico at Via Livorno 91 (about 250 students). The Cambridge-based curriculum spans Primary, IGCSE, AS Levels, and A Levels, complemented by an American and bespoke program. English is integrated across the curriculum with native-speaking teachers. The High School offers two tracks, Liceo Classico and Liceo Scientifico, with a Double Diploma, Public Speaking, STEAM, Geopolitics, and transversal competencies. Cambridge IGCSE and AS Level certifications are issued; the school has been a Cambridge International Centre since 2018. AP courses are available, and SAT preparation began in 2025/2026. The program emphasizes a vertical digital curriculum, Mandarin study, Innovamat for math, and debate/public speaking, plus cross-disciplinary projects. The Marymount network connects to 21 RSHM schools worldwide.
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