Brighton College Rome vs Marymount International School Rome

	B Brighton College Rome Rome, Italy	M Marymount International School Rome Rome, Italy
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €18,000 - 25,000	Fees / year €13,900 - 28,000
Age range	Age range 5 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)	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 2027	Opened 1946
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Brighton College Rome is located at Via Nomentana 234/236, Rome 00162, Italy. The school is in Rome, Italy. It operates within the Brighton College network and follows a British educational framework.	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 Prep School (ages 5–11); Middle School (ages 11–14); Senior School (ages 14–16); Sixth Form (ages 16–18).	Stages Early Childhood through Grade 12
School type	School type Fully co-educational.	School type Private, Catholic, co-educational day school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	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 British	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 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 Application, Registration and Re-enrolment Fees - Application fee: €500 (non‑refundable). - Registration fee: €4,000 (non‑refundable) required to secure a place. - Re‑enrolment fee: €1,000 payable on progression to the next year group; this amount is offset against the Autumn term fees. - Cancellation liability: if acceptance of a place is cancelled by the family less than one term (plus the holidays prior to that term) before entry, or if the pupil does not join after a place has been accepted, one term's fees become due and will be retained by the School. Tuition Fees — Annual and Termly Breakdown by Year Group Annual tuition fees (by Year Group): - Year 1: €18,000 per year. - Term breakdown (termly billing option): Autumn (40%) = €7,200; Spring (30%) = €5,400; Summer (30%) = €5,400. - Years 2–6: €22,000 per year. - Term breakdown (termly billing option): Autumn (40%) = €8,800; Spring (30%) = €6,600; Summer (30%) = €6,600. - Years 7–9: €25,000 per year. - Term breakdown (termly billing option): Autumn (40%) = €10,000; Spring (30%) = €7,500; Summer (30%) = €7,500. Payment frequency options stated for the tuition element: - Annual payment (one payment for the full year). - Termly payment: Autumn term 40%, Spring term 30%, Summer term 30%. - Eight instalments (monthly over eight payments). Billing schedule and payment terms - The School accepts payment annually, termly (Autumn 40% / Spring 30% / Summer 30%) or in 8 instalments for tuition. - The Re‑enrolment fee of €1,000 is credited against the Autumn term. - If a confirmed place is cancelled within the specified notice window (less than one term plus preceding holidays) or the pupil does not start after acceptance, one term's fees become immediately payable and will be retained. Boarding fees - No boarding fees are listed in the published fees structure summary; no boarding provision or boarding charges are stated in the summary document. Other costs and optional charges - Additional charges identified include school lunches (charged separately). Optional charges include, but are not limited to: transport (home‑to‑school bus), school trips, one‑to‑one music/drama/dance (LAMDA) lessons and other optional services. Specific prices for these services are not published in the summary and are described as additional/optional. Refunds and cancellation (summary) - The Application fee (€500) and Registration fee (€4,000) are non‑refundable. - If a place is cancelled within the notice window or the pupil does not join after acceptance, one term's fees are due and will be retained by the School. - The Re‑enrolment fee (€1,000) is offset against the Autumn term rather than refunded. Fee payment options and methods - The summary fees document does not list specific payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card or direct debit) or the detailed timing mechanics for invoices and receipts; these details are stated to be provided in the School's Detailed Fees Structure. No explicit payment channels are specified in the published summary. Notes on missing detail (concise) - The published fees summary provides indicative annual tuition by year group, application, registration and re‑enrolment fees, the termly percentage split, and a list of additional charge categories. The summary does not include itemised prices for lunches, bus routes and costs, per‑service charges for co‑curricular one‑to‑one lessons, a full schedule of payment deadlines, or the specific payment methods accepted; a Detailed Fees Structure is referenced for those items.	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 —	Boarding arrangements Not offered; the school is a private, Catholic, co-educational day school.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	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 —	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 —	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 The school follows a British international curriculum, with pupils studying IGCSEs in Years 10–11 before progressing to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Sixth Form. It is an English-speaking school with instruction delivered in English; Italian and additional modern languages are studied, with French and Mandarin introduced in Prep School and options such as Latin and Spanish available from Year 7 onwards.	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.
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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 Sixth Form offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Years 12–13. Dedicated university counsellors support pupils through university applications to world-class universities in Italy, Europe, the UK, the USA and beyond. Pupils have progressed to universities including Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, Stanford, Imperial College London, UC Berkeley and Yale, among others.	Higher education progression Approximately 98% of Marymount's students go on to higher education immediately after high school.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Stretch and challenge are provided for all pupils, including those with high academic potential.	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 Wellbeing is at the heart of Brighton College Rome. Pupils benefit from strong pastoral care through personal tutors and house staff. There is a wellbeing curriculum that supports social and emotional development. Pupils have opportunities to be active, to volunteer, and to receive coaching or counselling. All of this takes place within a culture of kindness in a supportive school community.	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school is an English-speaking international school, with teaching delivered in English. Pupils study Italian and additional modern languages, with French and Mandarin introduced in Prep School and options such as Latin and Spanish available from Year 7 onwards.	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Coaching and counselling are part of the wellbeing provision. The wellbeing curriculum supports mental health and resilience. Pupils are encouraged to be active and to participate in volunteering and clubs to support wellbeing.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Brighton College Rome is housed in a landmark former convent in Rome, blending historic architecture with modern, state-of-the-art facilities. The school offers sophisticated science laboratories and dedicated music and arts studios. Every corridor and classroom has been revitalised to support curiosity and collaboration. The environment fosters thinking, collaboration and leadership in a setting that combines history with contemporary learning spaces.	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 The school has first-class facilities on the campus to support sport, and access to a wide array of further sports facilities nearby. The program will operate a competitive fixture programme, giving pupils the opportunity to participate in matches locally and beyond. Sport for All ensures every pupil can enjoy exercise and pursue their chosen sport.	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 The school has specialist art, design and technology facilities and science laboratories. It also provides dedicated spaces for music and the arts as part of the creative and performing arts provisions. These spaces support practical and creative learning across subjects and disciplines, helping pupils become critical thinkers and problem solvers. The facilities are designed to foster critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration.	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 Brighton College Rome offers a range of activities outside the classroom. Specialist art, design and technology facilities support the Creative Arts, while dedicated spaces support the Performing Arts, including art, music, dance and drama. Sport for All ensures every pupil can enjoy exercise, with a competitive fixture programme that includes matches locally and further afield. The school benefits from both campus facilities and access to nearby sports facilities to support these activities.	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 Brighton College Rome is part of Brighton College, which was founded in 1845 as the first independent school in East Sussex. The Rome campus is housed in a landmark building that formerly served as a convent, located at Via Nomentana 234/236, Rome 00162. The Heart of a Historic City describes Rome as a living classroom where pupils benefit from a British education in a city rich with culture and heritage.	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 Brighton College Rome builds a supportive, inclusive community through a culture of kindness, where every pupil is treated as an individual, respected, and helped to become the best version of themselves. Pupils are aware there is a whole world beyond the classroom and are encouraged to take responsibility towards others in society. The curriculum highlights sport, music and the performing arts as part of a well-rounded education. The Sustainability Pledge shows the school's commitment to addressing climate change in daily life.	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.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	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 The Creative Arts programme uses specialist art, design and technology facilities to encourage pupils to express ideas, experiment with media and explore colour, form and texture in imaginative ways. It prepares pupils to become critical thinkers, problem solvers and young entrepreneurs by developing practical and creative skills in a variety of materials and technologies, supporting a wide range of artistic ambitions. Pupils are encouraged to be involved in the performing arts, with dedicated spaces for art, music, dance and drama that help them grow in confidence and express themselves thoughtfully.	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 —	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 —	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 —	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 —	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 Sport for All ensures every pupil has the opportunity to enjoy sport and stay active. The campus offers first-class facilities and access to a wide array of nearby venues to support a broad range of activities. The school runs a competitive fixture programme, giving pupils the chance to participate in matches locally and beyond.	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 The school teaches in English. Italian is studied, and additional modern languages include French and Mandarin; Mandarin is taught in Years 7–8, and Latin and Spanish are offered from Year 7.	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.
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Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards null
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 Step 1. Enquire and learn more. Prospective families are invited to enquire, discuss applying, or learn more about Brighton College Rome. You are warmly invited to attend an Open Morning or to arrange a private appointment at your convenience. If you are unable to visit in person, a virtual meeting can be arranged. Open Morning attendance and private appointments provide a direct way to understand the school and its offerings.	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 —	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).
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