Brighton College Rome vs The European International School & College Rome
Brighton College Rome and The European International School & College Rome are both in Rome, about 4 km apart. Both schools offer British programmes, and Brighton College Rome also offers Cambridge IGCSE and IB. Published annual fees are €18,000 - 25,000 at Brighton College Rome and €9,800 - 21,800 at The European International School & College Rome, which puts Brighton College Rome roughly 36% higher. Brighton College Rome takes pupils from 5 to 18, and The European International School & College Rome from 3 to 18.
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
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Stages
Stages
Prep School (ages 5–11); Middle School (ages 11–14); Senior School (ages 14–16); Sixth Form (ages 16–18).
Stages
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School type
School type
Fully co-educational.
School type
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
British
Country affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
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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
Annual tuition fees (2025/2026 academic year)
- Kindergarten (K1 / age 3): EUR 2,500 per year. - Kindergarten (K2 / age 4): EUR 2,500 per year. - Kindergarten (K3 / age 5): EUR 2,500 per year. - Grade 1 (age 6): EUR 3,500 per year. - Grade 2 (age 7): EUR 3,500 per year. - Grade 3 (age 8): EUR 3,500 per year. - Grade 4 (age 9): EUR 3,500 per year. - Grade 5 (age 10): EUR 3,500 per year. - Grade 6 (age 11): EUR 3,500 per year. - Grade 7 (age 12): EUR 3,900 per year. - Grade 8 (age 13): EUR 3,900 per year. - Grade 9 (age 14): EUR 5,000 per year. - Grade 10 (age 15): EUR 5,000 per year. - Grade 11 (age 16): EUR 7,500 per year. - Grade 12 (age 17): EUR 7,500 per year.
Per-term fees
- The school publishes annual tuition amounts. A per-term breakdown is not published publicly. Families should expect that the school issues invoices on an annual or term basis but per-term prices are not listed publicly.
Application / registration fees (one-time)
- No publicly published, fixed application or family registration fee amount is available in the school's public fee information.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Specific billing schedules (for example: billed annually, by term, or by instalment), deposit amounts, late-payment penalties, and detailed payment terms are not published in the publicly available fee information.
Boarding fees
- No boarding provision or boarding fees are published for this school. The available fee information lists day-school tuition only.
Other compulsory or additional costs (uniforms, textbooks, exams, trips, activities)
- Detailed fees for uniforms, textbooks, external exam fees, school lunches, educational trips, extracurricular activities, technology/devices, and other ancillary charges are not published in the public fee summary. Families should budget separately for uniforms, exam fees (IGCSE/A-levels where applicable), school trips and any optional after-school activities unless these items are confirmed as included at enrolment.
Refund information (withdrawal, deposit, cancellations)
- No publicly available refund or withdrawal policy (including whether deposits or registration payments are refundable and under what conditions) is published alongside the fee schedule.
- The publicly available fee summary does not list accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit/debit card, or online payment portals).
Summary of what was found and what was not published
- Found and verified: the annual tuition amounts by year group for the 2025/2026 academic year (full list above). - Not published publicly in the school's fee information: a per-term price schedule, any application/registration fee amount, billing schedule and payment terms, boarding fees (if any), specific charges for uniforms/textbooks/exams/trips, refund and withdrawal policy details, and the school's accepted payment methods.
If you need these missing items for a database entry (application fee amount, per-term billing, deposit/refund policy, accepted payment methods, and any ancillary fees), contact the school's admissions office for the official fee schedule and the school's detailed financial/contract terms.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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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.
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Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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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
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
Stretch and challenge are provided for all pupils, including those with high academic potential.
Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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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
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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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
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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
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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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
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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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
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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
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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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.
