Ambrit International School vs Marymount International School Rome

	A Ambrit International School Rome, Italy	M Marymount International School Rome Rome, Italy
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €11,250 - 21,900	Fees / year €13,900 - 28,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 14 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP)	Curriculum IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 16
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1946
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Ambrit International School is located at Via F. Tajani 50, 00149 Rome, Italy. It is situated about 6 kilometres south of Rome's historic centre in the Portuense area. The campus sits on a 10-acre hill overlooking the Tiber River.	Location Via di Villa Lauchli, 180, 00191 Rome, Italy. The campus is located in Rome. Marymount offers a Rome-wide bus service in partnership with the Todde bus company. A late bus leaves from the school at 5:10 pm.
Stages	Stages Early Childhood; Primary School; Middle School. The school serves students aged 3-14.	Stages Early Childhood through Grade 12
School type	School type International IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3-11 and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11-14; operates as a day school.	School type Private, Catholic, co-educational day school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 420 students; representing over 60 nationalities; language distribution: 40% Italian first language, 30% English first language and 30% native speakers of other languages.	Pupil nationality mix Nationalities represented: 92; International students: 940.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Director of Specialist Learning and a School Psychologist provide wellbeing and learning support.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Italy
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Catholic
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure School hours: 8:20 am to 3:30 pm for Grades 1-12; 8:30 am to 3:20 pm for Early Childhood through Kindergarten. Early Bird Club 8:00 am–8:30 am; Aftercare 3:20 pm–4:40 pm. After-school activities 3:30 pm–4:45 pm.
Bus service details	Bus service details Bus service available; provided in partnership with a private bus company; daily service from 7:00; routes based on areas where families reside; registration by end of June; route adjustments possible for new families, space permitting.	Bus service details Bus service throughout the City of Rome and beyond in partnership with Todde; multiple routes (Line 1 Laurentina, IFAD, EUR, Ostiense centro; Line 2 Acilia, Casal Palocco; Line 3 Caracalla; Line 4 Olgiata; Line 5 Piazza Bologna; Line 6 Piazzale Ponte Milvio; Line 8 Piazza dei Re di Roma; Line 9 Piazza Adriana; Line 11-12 Tuscolana). Late bus departs at 5:10 pm.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Scope and academic year - The following fee schedule applies to the 2025/2026 academic year at Ambrit International School (day programme, ages 3–14). Application / one-time admission fees - Enrolment fee (one-time, payable on acceptance): EUR 4,000. This one-time charge is applied in the first year of enrolment. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term) - Tuition is published as an annual amount by grade. The school's billing includes a trimester (three-term) option; the per-term figures below are the annual tuition divided by three (per-term amounts are approximate and shown for parent budgeting). - Kindergarten 1 (age 3): - Annual tuition: EUR 11,250. - Per term (approx.): EUR 3,750. - Kindergarten 2 (age 4): - Annual tuition: EUR 11,250. - Per term (approx.): EUR 3,750. - Kindergarten 3 (age 5): - Annual tuition: EUR 14,300. - Per term (approx.): EUR 4,767. - Grade 1 (age 6): - Annual tuition: EUR 17,600. - Per term (approx.): EUR 5,867. - Grade 2 (age 7): - Annual tuition: EUR 17,600. - Per term (approx.): EUR 5,867. - Grade 3 (age 8): - Annual tuition: EUR 19,100. - Per term (approx.): EUR 6,367. - Grade 4 (age 9): - Annual tuition: EUR 19,100. - Per term (approx.): EUR 6,367. - Grade 5 (age 10): - Annual tuition: EUR 20,800. - Per term (approx.): EUR 6,933. - Grade 6 (age 11): - Annual tuition: EUR 20,800. - Per term (approx.): EUR 6,933. - Grade 7 (age 12): - Annual tuition: EUR 21,800. - Per term (approx.): EUR 7,267. - Grade 8 (age 13): - Annual tuition: EUR 21,900. - Per term (approx.): EUR 7,300. Sibling discounts - Second child: 10% discount on tuition. - Third child: 20% discount on tuition. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school offers multiple payment schemes including trimester (three-term) billing, monthly automated payments, and payment in advance for the year; parents may select the scheme that best fits their needs. Per-term amounts shown above are based on the school's trimester billing arrangement (annual divided into three). - Typical payment-related terms in the school's published payment schedules include: automated bank transfer for monthly schemes, a discount for advance full-year payment, and a small saving for monthly automatic payment plans. Specific discount rates and exact due dates are set out in the school's payment schedule documents and apply to the chosen payment scheme. Boarding fees - Ambrit operates as a day school for ages 3–14; there are no boarding fees because boarding is not offered. Other compulsory and optional costs - Lunch program: the school publishes paid lunch options as an additional charge to tuition (standard and dietary-option pricing available). - Bus/transportation: home-to-school bus service is available for an additional fee; one-way and round-trip options are priced separately. - English Additional Language (EAL) and resource support: the school charges additional fees for EAL or intensive resource support where required. - After-school activities and extra-curricular programmes: some activities are included in tuition; others incur separate annual or per-term charges. - Uniform and school supplies: families should budget separately for uniforms and personal school supplies where required. - Examples of these ancillary charges have historically included lunch, transport and EAL fees; the school's payment documents list the current ancillary-price items and charging rules. Refunds, withdrawal and late payment - Withdrawal notice: published payment terms require written notice of withdrawal and set a notice period; under defined payment schemes families remain responsible for fees during the notice period. - Advance-payment refunds: advance full-year payments under an advance-payment scheme are typically treated differently from termly/monthly schemes and may be non-refundable once the school year has commenced. - Late payments are subject to late-payment charges as specified in the school's payment rules. Exact notice periods, the amount or percentage of late-payment charges, and the refund terms for each payment scheme are specified in the school's published payment and registration policies. Fee payment options - Accepted payment methods include bank transfer to the school's Euro account, euro cheque, and credit card; credit-card payments may incur an additional processing surcharge. Parents are responsible for any bank transfer charges from their own banks. Specific account details and the exact credit-card surcharge (where applicable) are provided in the school's payment documentation. Note on figures and calculations shown above - Annual tuition amounts are the school's published annual fees for the 2025/2026 academic year. Per-term amounts are shown as an approximate division of the annual tuition into three terms (trimester), consistent with the school's published billing options; the per-term figures are calculated for budgeting convenience.	Fee details Tuition fees (2026–2027 academic year) - Early Childhood: € 13,900. - Kindergarten: € 17,750. - Grades 1–5: € 21,000. - Grades 6–8: € 23,900. - Grades 9–12: € 28,000. - Grade 13 option (where taken for additional credits): € 28,000. One‑time and enrolment fees - Family Registration Fee (one payment per family at first enrolment): € 5,000 (non‑refundable; not prorated). - Application Fee for each new student: € 500 (non‑refundable). - Re‑enrollment Fee for returning students: € 400. Additional tuition‑related charges and optional costs - If a student's acceptance is contingent on a one‑to‑one assistant during school hours, the assistant cost is billed to the family as an additional tuition charge of € 22,000. - Costs for special programs, external examinations and other third‑party exam fees are invoiced to parents as they occur. Transport (bus) fees - Round trip (inside Rome's GRA ring road): € 3,500. - Round trip (outside GRA): € 3,700. - One way (inside GRA): € 2,500. - One way (outside GRA): € 2,700. Uniform and related costs - Uniform and dress‑code items are purchased through the school's designated provider (Samples Divise). Delivery is free for orders of € 50.00 and above; telephone and online ordering options are available. Specific uniform item prices are set by the supplier. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a private day school. Refund information and fee conditions - The Application Fee is non‑refundable. - The Family Registration Fee is non‑refundable and is not prorated according to date of entry. - No separate, detailed tuition refund schedule or term‑by‑term refund table is published alongside the posted tuition figures; special program charges and external examination fees are billed as they occur. Billing schedule and payment terms (published items) - The published tuition information specifies the annual amounts and the one‑time enrolment fees listed above. The Application Fee and Family Registration Fee are explicitly non‑refundable and the Family Registration Fee is charged once per family. Special programs and external examination fees are billed when they occur. Fee payment options - A specific, itemized list of accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, SEPA, etc.) and a formal per‑term or per‑invoice billing timetable are not provided in the publicly posted tuition summary. Individual invoicing, due dates, payment deadlines and accepted payment channels are administered through the school's admissions/finance process. Other notes on recurring/optional costs - School services such as daily lunch and weekly enrichment activities are charged separately from the tuition and invoiced in addition to the annual tuition. - Extra fees may be charged for participation in optional excursions, competitions or other activities throughout the year; these will be billed as they occur.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements The school has no boarding facilities; it is a day school.	Boarding arrangements Not offered; the school is a private, Catholic, co-educational day school.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement All students in grades 4-8 must purchase an Ambrit physical education uniform, which costs 70€.	Uniform requirement Marymount requires a uniform and dress code; details vary by grade. An online shop is available and a temporary store in northern Rome operates by appointment.
Food options	Food options The school offers warm, freshly prepared lunches daily; the menu is pork-free and special meals can be requested. Lunch is compulsory and costs 1,300€ per child.	Food options Lunch is nutritious and balanced, prepared with organic, local produce within a 70 km radius; the menu includes live cooking stations with a variety of options, including vegan and vegetarian, and accommodates allergies. The kitchen and campus are nut-free, and there is a plastic-free policy for water bottles on campus.
House system	House system —	House system Marymount's House system, created by the Student Council, aims to increase community engagement and school spirit. There are four Houses—Felix, Gerard, Milligan and Rowley—each with a Captain and Co-Captain. Houses run events and competitions and raise funds for the Abana Project; the House names honor four General Superiors of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Ambrit is an independent school owned and governed by Fondazione Ambrit B. C. Mullane ETS, a non-profit foundation with its own Board of Governors.	Governance and ownership The school is private, Catholic, co-educational day school. It operates under formal governance and operational structures, including board member recruitment and induction. It is part of the Global Network of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM) and holds accreditations from the Council of International Schools (CIS), the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA-CESS), and the International Baccalaureate (IB).
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Ambrit offers the International Baccalaureate continuum with PYP in Early Childhood and Primary and MYP in Middle School. The EC PYP Curriculum is play-based and Reggio-inspired, with inquiry-driven learning for ages 3–6. The Primary School PYP Curriculum uses Units of Inquiry under six transdisciplinary themes and includes English as an Additional Language (EAL), ICT and PSPE as core components. The Middle School follows the MYP, covering Language and Literature, Language Acquisition (Italian, French, Mandarin, Spanish), Sciences, Individuals and Societies, Design, Mathematics, Arts, and Physical and Health Education. Language of instruction is English and Italian.	Curriculum details English-language American education for preK–12. The IB Diploma Programme is offered in Grades 11–12 as a two-year program culminating in external examinations. Marymount Rome also offers Advanced Placement courses. Second language instruction is provided in Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Latin, Mandarin and Spanish, and Italian is taught as a first or second language for all secondary students. The school serves preK–12 as a coeducational day school with 941 students.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Approximately 420 students; maximum class size of 20.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results IB Diploma Programme results show a 2024 pass rate of 96% with 52 passing of 54 diploma candidates and 14 bilingual diplomas; 2023 pass rate was 98% with 46 diploma candidates; 2022 pass rate was 100% with 59 diploma candidates; 2021 pass rate was 100% with 54 diploma candidates.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression At the end of middle school, Ambrit students are prepared to enter International High School or Italian High School, depending on the program chosen for Middle School. The Grade 8 Dean of Students provides high school selection information and arranges onsite information sessions and visits to high schools in Rome.	Higher education progression Approximately 98% of Marymount's students go on to higher education immediately after high school.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Enrichment opportunities and advanced coursework support high-achieving students, including IB Diploma Programme and AP courses, along with after-school activities and clubs.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Ambrit stands firmly against discrimination in all forms. It aims to create a school culture where every member feels safe, seen, heard, and treated with dignity. This commitment informs its curriculum and school life.	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Special Educational Needs: Mild or moderate learning difficulties may be admitted on a probationary basis with written dates of evaluation; Ambrit cannot admit serious learning, physical, emotional, or behavioural difficulties due to space and trained staff constraints. Some Learning Support services may incur additional fees; past records may be required, including prior diagnostic testing or evidence of special education assistance.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The language of instruction is English, with Italian, French, Mandarin, and Spanish offered as additional languages. The EAL program assists students whose first language is not English to become competent users of English so they can participate fully in the social and academic life of the school. English language learning is not intended as a replacement for the home language but as an additional language. The counselling team is part of the Student Support Services and supports well-being.	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Counselling is part of Ambrit's Student Support Services. The counselling team enhances the well-being of the school community in a confidential, non-judgmental manner. They provide individual, small group, and family counselling and offer workshops on social skills, transitions, third culture kids, behaviour management, bullying prevention, and family harmony.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The Ambrit campus is in the Portuense area of Rome, on a 10-acre hill overlooking the Tiber River. The school day runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with arrivals from 8:00 a.m. The school year runs from early September to late June, with two half-term breaks and longer holidays at the end of December/beginning of January and for one week at Easter. Lunch is warm, freshly prepared and pork-free, with seasonal changes and options for special meals. A bus service operates daily from 7:00 a.m. with routes established based on where families reside. After School Activities offer more than 90 activities annually, including crafts, drama, sports, robotics, languages and a rich music program with four choirs and an orchestra.	Facilities overview Marymount International School Rome sits on a 40-acre campus in Veio Park, about 25 minutes north of Rome's city center. The campus serves Early Childhood through Grade 12 on a single site and includes an Early Childhood Center with an Outdoor Playground, Outdoor Classroom, and Forest School. Kindergarten and Elementary facilities provide access to the Elementary Library and Music Room, and the campus includes an Early Childhood gym and other specialized spaces. A 360° Virtual Tour is available to explore the campus. A FabLab/Art Studios facility was built to support student creativity.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities Sports are an important part of Marymount life with programs across Early Childhood through Varsity. The campus offers expansive grounds and outdoor spaces for physical education and team sports across grade levels. High School provides a Varsity Sports program with Cross Country, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Soccer, and Track and Field.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Ambrit offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum with PYP and MYP Programmes. Ambrit Primary is an IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) school, and in Middle School high academic standards are combined with social and thinking competencies to prepare students for International High School or Italian High School. Italian is taught as an additional language from Nursery through Grade Five, and in Middle School students can study Spanish, French or Mandarin depending on the program. ICT is integrated across learning with Chromebooks/Macbooks, iPads in classrooms, Mac desktops, and a range of tools including Beebots, Botleys, Microbits, Lego Mindstorms EV3, Lego Spikes, Arduinos and a 3D printer. There are approximately 420 students, with a maximum class size of 20; Early Childhood classes and Grade 1 have a class teacher and an assistant, while Grades 2-5 have one class teacher; specialist teachers for art, music, PE and library support learning; the campus sits in Portuense, six kilometres south of the historic centre on a 10-acre site overlooking the Tiber River.	Academic facilities Early Childhood Center classes include two teachers for the 2–3 year olds; EC1 and EC2 have one teacher and one teaching assistant per classroom. Kindergarten and Elementary students access the Elementary Library and Music Room, and Kindergarten have access to a dedicated Playground. The Middle School features a on-campus Science Laboratory. The campus also houses a FabLab/Art Studios facility to support creative work.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The After School Activities program offers over 90 activities each year, including Origami, Embroidery, Arts and Crafts, Sketchbook, Drama, Debate, Newspaper and Book Club, Creative Writing, Math and Science. Sports include Tennis, Yoga, Soccer and Basketball, with Robotics, Coding and STEM and language courses in Spanish, Mandarin and French. A rich music program features four choirs, an orchestra and private instrument lessons. Tutoring services can be arranged, and after-school activities run Monday through Friday from 15:45 to 16:45 in two half-year sessions.	Extra curricular facilities After-School Activities are available for Early Childhood through High School, with a late bus service for participants. Private Music Lessons run after school hours. Enrichment includes JuniOrchestra in partnership with the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Model United Nations, and a broad array of student clubs and enrichment trips.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Ambrit International School is an independent school owned and governed by the non-profit Fondazione Ambrit B. C. Mullane ETS, with its own Board of Governors. The campus is centrally located at Via F. Tajani 50, 00149 Rome. The language of instruction is English, with Italian, French, Mandarin and Spanish offered as additional languages. The school is the only in Rome to offer the full International Baccalaureate continuum with PYP and MYP Programmes. Ambrit serves about 420 students aged 3-14 representing more than 50 nationalities.	History Marymount International School Rome opened on October 16, 1946 with 30 students to serve children of Allied personnel in Rome. In 1953 the school moved to Villa Lauchli; Butler Hall was completed three years later. A residence building opened in 1962 and Gailhac Hall followed in 1968. Marymount introduced the International Baccalaureate program in 1985, and became fully co-educational in 1991; the boarding program was discontinued in 1995. The campus expanded in 2001 and again in 2006, and Marymount today is part of the Global Network of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM) Schools.
Community	Community The Friends of Ambrit (FoA) is Ambrit's volunteer parent association that supports our school community and our children's learning experience by organising social and fundraising events throughout the year. Every parent is a member and is welcome to come to FoA meetings or help organise FoA projects and events. We support our school and children's learning experience through fundraising for educational projects, social events, and community service initiatives. We help students take action and be involved directly in meaningful service to the community.	Community Marymount is a global community with students from over 70 nationalities and from all faiths, speaking 50 languages. The 40-acre campus sits in Veio Park, about 25 minutes north of Rome's city center. Marymount is part of the Global Network of RSHM Schools, a private Catholic network of 19 schools worldwide.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The Friends of Ambrit (FoA) is Ambrit's volunteer parent association. Every parent is a member and is welcome to come to FoA meetings or help organise FoA projects and events. We support our school and children's learning experience through fundraising for educational projects, social events, and community service initiatives. We help students take action and be involved directly in meaningful service to the community. We meet generally once a month. For more information, foa@ambrit-rome.com.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Ambrit offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum with the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). The school is an IB World School delivering PYP and MYP across Early Childhood through Middle School. The IB framework supports inquiry-based, internationally minded learning to prepare students as problem-solvers for tomorrow's challenges.	Academic & intellectual The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered for Grades 11–12, with six subject groups including languages, individuals and societies, experimental sciences, mathematics and computer science, and the arts. To earn the IB Diploma, students sit for examinations in six subject areas at the end of Grade 12 and complete Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS). Marymount has offered the IB Diploma Programme since 1985, and students consistently achieve results above world averages. In 2024, Diploma Candidates were 54 with a pass rate of 96%.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Art and Music are taught as single-subject classes with dedicated teachers. Primary Art is designed to grow artistic skills and is complemented by after-school art offerings. The after-school program includes Drama, Debate, Newspaper, and Book Club, while music features four choirs, an orchestra, and private instrument lessons.	Arts & creative The arts at Marymount include performing, visual and musical instruction guiding students' creativity and communication. The Arts comprise Music, Visual Arts, and Theater Arts. After-school private music lessons are available, tailored to individual needs. School plays and concerts are part of enrichment activities.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Italian language development is integral, with four hours of Italian instruction per week across three levels (IAL 1, IAL 2, Full Program). The Full Program leads to the Quinta exam at the end of Grade 5, with Italian Math added in Grade 5. The program continues toward the Terza Media state exam in Grade 8. Additional languages offered include Spanish, Mandarin, and French through after-school activities.	Cultural & language Marymount is a global community made up of over 70 nationalities. Enrichment trips to cultural and artistic sites are part of the program. Model United Nations and Middle School MUN are offered as part of enrichment and leadership activities. The campus is multilingual, with about 50 languages spoken.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies More than 90 after-school activities are offered annually, including Origami, Embroidery, Arts and Crafts, Drama, Debate, Newspaper, and Book Club, as well as Math, Science, and Gardening. Students can also pursue Tennis, Yoga, Soccer, Basketball, Robotics, Coding, and STEM, with language offerings in Spanish, Mandarin, and French. The music program provides four choirs, an orchestra, and private lessons as part of after-school options.	Social & hobbies Marymount's Student Clubs offer after-school options such as Junior Architects, Multicultural Club, Origami Club, and STEM Club. Secondary School student-led clubs include the Royal Liar (the student newspaper) and the Environmental Club. A broad range of after-school activities supports social and hobby interests across divisions. Private music lessons after school complement the clubs and activities.
Community & service	Community & service Ambrit actively works with local organizations in Rome and maintains international partnerships with Shillong Orphanage (India) and Pane Condiviso (Haiti). Local agencies supported include Arche, Caritas Roma, the Community of Sant'Egidio, Joel Nafuma Refugee Center, Parrocchia Santa Famiglia Food Pantry, Rocca di Papa Children's Home, San Camillo Hospital – Samuel and Barbara Sternberg Foundation, and the Susan Komen Foundation – Race for the Cure. Community service initiatives include shoe donations, baby food collections, K2K clothing drives, kite making for refugees, canned food collections, toiletry kits, sandwiches for the homeless, environmental projects, and Ecology Club; there are also annual events such as the International Day of Peace, World Food Day, and the Giving Back Bazaar in December.	Community & service Marymount provides leadership and service opportunities throughout the year, including National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Student Council, and the House System, along with leadership conferences and school assemblies. The Abana Project sponsors the RSHM missions in Zambia, with students participating in House System-led projects and fundraising. Students also engage in Regional and Global leadership opportunities through the Global Network of RSHM Schools and Model United Nations conferences. School assemblies give students a platform to present projects and practice service-oriented initiatives.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The Student Council is elected by students to represent the student body and serve as the voice of students to the faculty. Its objectives are to ensure the school listens to student needs, involve students in decisions affecting student life, and help students develop life skills through leadership roles. The Council also organizes activities to promote school spirit and socializing among students.	Leadership & professional Marymount offers leadership and service opportunities such as NHS, NJHS, Student Council, House System, and leadership conferences with the Global Network of RSHM Schools, plus Model United Nations conferences. The Abana Project involves students in service and fundraising activities in support of the RSHM mission in Zambia. IB CAS service projects provide structured opportunities to lead and serve within the IB framework, alongside ongoing learning and advisory activities that build Leadership skills.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Ambrit follows a whole-child approach that considers academic, social, physical, and emotional development. Student Support Services include English as an Additional Language (EAL), Learning Support, and Counselling. The counselling team provides individual, small-group, and family support and runs workshops on social skills, transitions, third culture kids, behaviour management, bullying prevention, and family harmony. Sports Days and field trips support physical activity and well-being.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports and athletics are an important part of Marymount life with programs across Early Childhood through Varsity levels. Wellbeing and Support includes English Language Learning (ELL), Learning Support, a School Psychologist, Pet Therapy, and a Health Center to promote physical and mental health. The Elementary School Wellbeing Program covers social-emotional development through Caring School Community activities and topics such as Unity Through Diversity, Coping With Anger, Kindness, and Respecting Differences. The Health Center and School Nurse provide daily care, health screenings, and first-aid readiness on campus.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is the instruction language; Italian is taught as an additional/mother tongue language in Primary; in Middle School, Spanish, French or Mandarin are offered depending on the program; an EAL program supports students whose first language is not English.	Language provision English is the language of instruction for all classes. Italian is taught as a Second Language through the Italian Language Program for Grades 1–5. Students may also study Italian as a First Language in Grades 1–5 to prepare for the Idoneità alla Prima Media exam. Foreign language courses in Italian, Spanish, French, German, Arabic and Chinese are offered on an as-needed basis, and English Language Learning (ELL) and Learning Support programs are available to assist students.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching English is the language of instruction; Italian is offered as an additional language from Nursery through Grade Five, with four hours of Italian instruction per week (IAL 1, IAL 2, Full Program); in Middle School, Spanish, French or Mandarin may be studied depending on the program.	Bilingual teaching —
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Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; Council of International Schools; International Baccalaureate; Global Network of RSHM Schools
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Applications are reviewed within seven working days after the completed application and all required supporting documents are received. If admission is recommended and a place is available, a formal offer is sent by email; if no place is available, the application is placed on the waiting list and you will be updated when a place becomes available. Applicants are assessed mainly on submitted documentation and an interview; for children new to English or with language, behavioral or learning needs, a language and/or learning evaluation may be required to determine accommodation. Applications are accepted throughout the school year, though earlier applications improve the chances of meeting the family's needs. Admissions decisions are communicated by email; acceptance emails include information about payment, bus and lunch services, the confirmed start date, and other school contacts. Documentation required before review includes: completed application form; copy of student's passport or equivalent; report cards for the past two years (in English or Italian); Student Referral form (Prep-8) sent by the current teacher; Student Questionnaire form (Grades 4-8); standardized testing results if available; psychological/educational evaluations if applicable. Grade placement is based on age as of August 31 (e.g., 3-year-olds in Nursery, 4 in Kindergarten, 5 Prep, 6 Grade 1, up to 13 in Grade 8). The EAL program assists students whose first language is not English; some EAL services may incur additional fees. Ambrit does not admit children with serious learning, physical, emotional or behavioral difficulties; mild to moderate learning difficulties may be admitted on a probationary basis with written evaluation dates. The school facilitates information sessions about International High Schools; the Grade 8 Dean of Students assists with high school placement. Ambrit does not offer any financial aid. Italian is taught as an additional language from Nursery through Grade Five; in Middle School students may study Spanish, French or Mandarin depending on the program.	Admissions Marymount accepts applications year round with limited spaces; early application in January/February is recommended for September entry; applications are reviewed on an individual basis throughout the year. To start the Admissions process, complete the Inquiry form; the Admissions Office will assist. The Admissions Team includes Ms. Jasmin Zarineh (Director of Admissions & Marketing) +39 06 36 29 10 12, Ms. Elisabetta Savignano (Admissions Assistant & Events Coordinator) +39 06 36 29 10 18, and Ms. Submit an inquiry via the Inquiry Now application portal. The school year runs from early September to late June; hours are 8:30 am–3:20 pm for Early Childhood, Early Childhood 1, Early Childhood 2 and Kindergarten and 8:20 am–3:30 pm for Grades 1–12; average class size is 16 students and the student/teacher ratio is 1:6. The school is located at Via di Villa Lauchli 180, 00191 Rome, Italy.
Scholarships	Scholarships Ambrit does not offer any financial aid.	Scholarships Marymount offers Academic Scholarships for Grades 6, 9 and 11. Up to 10 scholarships in the 2026–27 academic year, each worth a 5% reduction of tuition fees. For current Marymount students, a handwritten letter of application evidencing academic achievements must reach the Headmistress by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, January 19, 2026; successful applicants are invited to sit Scholarship Examinations on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.; the announcement is on Friday, February 6, 2026. For students applying from outside Marymount, the Scholarship Application Package includes the Marymount Application Form, last two years of report cards, a handwritten letter evidencing academic achievements, and must reach the Office of the Headmistress by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, January 19, 2026; Scholarship Examinations are offered on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.; the announcement is on Friday, February 6, 2026. Examination information covers Grade 6 (Language, Mathematics, Critical Thinking), Grade 9 (Language, Mathematics, Critical Thinking), and Grade 11 (Language, Mathematics, Critical Thinking).
Waitlist	Waitlist If a place is not available after admission is recommended, the application is placed on the waiting list and updates are provided as soon as a place becomes available.	Waitlist —
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