Castelli International School vs Swiss School Rome

	C Castelli International School Rome, Italy	S Swiss School Rome Rome, Italy
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €8,200 - 12,800	Fees / year €5,790 - 9,050
Age range	Age range 5 - 14 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Indian Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 135	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 16	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language German, Italian
Opened	Opened 1977	Opened 1946
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Via degli Scozzesi, 13, 00046 Grottaferrata (RM), Italy. Located a few kilometres south of Rome, on the Castelli Romani hills, far from the city smog and surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. The campus is green and multi-functional with an outdoor amphitheatre, a vegetable garden, a greenhouse, a multi-purpose court (tennis, basketball, volleyball) and two artificial turf football pitches.	Location Via Marcello Malpighi, 14, 00161 Roma, Italy
Stages	Stages Kindergarten (5 years); Primary (6-11); Lower secondary (11-14)	Stages Pre-kindergarten, Kindergarten, Elementary school, Middle school, High school
School type	School type Private day school	School type Swiss international day school. It is non-profit and officially recognized as a Swiss School Abroad in Switzerland and in Italy.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix About 20 nationalities are represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Cambridge International program integrated with the Italian curriculum (UK Cambridge); Cambridge Lower and Upper Secondary; Cambridge Checkpoint and IGCSE exams are internal	Country affiliation Switzerland
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Non-denominational
School day structure	School day structure The school day runs from 08:30 to 16:30	School day structure Via Malpighi: 07:30–16:00 (Monday–Friday). Via Nomentana: 07:45–16:05 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday); 07:45–13:25 on Wednesday.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details An external school bus service is available to parents. Schedules, fares and areas served are defined by the drivers themselves; parents contact the secretary's office to obtain drivers' contact details; the Swiss School of Rome declines any responsibility or obligation for this external school bus service.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & registration fees - Registration fee: EUR 800.00 (non-refundable). - Deposit to secure a place: EUR 500.00 (non-refundable in case of withdrawal). - Capital assessment (one-off for new students; not applicable to Kindergarten): EUR 1,000.00 (non-refundable). Tuition fees (annual and per term / per semester) - Kindergarten (Primina, age 5): Annual tuition EUR 8,400.00 — per semester EUR 4,200.00. Lunches are included in the tuition. - Grades 1 and 2: Annual tuition EUR 10,700.00 — per semester EUR 5,350.00. Lunches are included in the tuition. - Grades 3, 4 and 5: Annual tuition EUR 12,200.00 — per semester EUR 6,100.00. Lunches are included in the tuition. - Middle School (Grades 6, 7 and 8): Annual tuition EUR 13,100.00 — per semester EUR 6,550.00. Lunches are included in the tuition. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing: tuition is payable in two semi-annual installments. First-semester payment is due by September 1; second-semester payment is due by January 11. A 1% discount on tuition applies if the full year's tuition is paid in a single payment by the first-semester deadline. An administration charge of EUR 40.00 applies to each installment beyond the standard semester payments. Late payments are subject to a 1% interest surcharge per month (or fraction thereof) and may trigger other administrative measures (suspension of attendance, withholding of documents, or cancellation of concessions). Transaction charges and bank fees (including foreign-currency charges) are payable by the payer. - New enrolments: the Registration fee is payable once the application is accepted; the Deposit and Capital Assessment (where applicable) must be paid by the stated deposit deadline to finalize and secure the place. For returning students, registration and deposit deadlines apply as billed for the next academic year. Individual invoices are issued at the time payments are received. Boarding / accommodation - Castelli International School operates as a day school for ages 5–14; no boarding fees apply. Other costs and optional fees - School trips: costs are billed separately and vary by grade. Estimated ranges are up to EUR 150 for KG–Grade 3, EUR 150–300 for Grades 4–5, EUR 300–700 for Grades 6–7, and EUR 2,000–3,500 for the overseas Grade 8 trip. These are charged in addition to tuition as appropriate. - Examination fees: internal exams set by the school are at no additional cost; Cambridge Checkpoint and IGCSE exam fees, and any Italian State examination fees, are charged separately as appropriate. - Special tuition and support: fees apply for additional lessons, special educational needs support, individual lessons, supervised study or other services outside regular hours (optional and charged as appropriate). - After-school activities: optional activities (sports, arts, music, languages, etc.) carry additional charges. - Private bus service (outsourced): optional and charged separately. Payment terms for the bus service are an annual subscription with 60% due by September 1 and the remaining 40% due by January 15. Withdrawals from the bus for the second semester must be communicated by December 15 or the full annual amount will be due. - Uniforms / dress code: a school uniform must be worn. Uniform items are part of standard school requirements; uniform purchase costs are not itemised in the fee schedule and are treated as an additional family expense. Refund, cancellation and withdrawal rules - Registration fee, Deposit and Capital Assessment are non-refundable. No reductions or refunds are made for absence, suspension, dismissal or withdrawal. However, the second-semester tuition may be waived if formal written notice of withdrawal is given by December 15 and the student will not attend the school after January 31. Fractions of months for pro-rata charges are treated as full months. The school reserves the right to retain payments as partial settlement of unpaid tuition and to enforce late-payment measures. Discounts and individual payment plans - Sibling discount: a 10% reduction applies to tuition only for siblings currently attending the school. Individual payment plans may be approved by the School Treasurer before the academic year starts and are valid only for that school year. Accepted payment methods and instructions - Accepted methods: cash (within legal limits), cheque, and bank transfer (preferred). Bank transfer details for euro payments are provided by the school (IBAN and SWIFT/BIC as indicated by the school). Transaction taxes, bank charges and foreign-currency fees are payable by the payer. Credit-card acceptance is not specified in the fee schedule; bank transfer is the preferred method. If you need these fee items formatted differently for your database, the figures and terms above present the full fee structure and key rules for billing, optional charges, refunds and payment methods as stated by the school.	Fee details Tuition and registration overview (Academic year 2025/2026) - The school charges a one-off registration (quota d'iscrizione) plus an annual school contribution (contributo scolastico); school lunches (pasti) are billed separately and appear as a distinct line in the annual charge. Fees for Swiss (Allievi svizzeri) pupils — 2025/2026 (EUR) - Kindergarten / Scuola d'infanzia (children aged 3–5): - Registration fee: EUR 250.00. - Annual school contribution: EUR 4,830.00 (first child). - Meals (5 days): EUR 875.00 per year. - Total (first child, annual): EUR 5,955.00. - Primary School / Scuola primaria: - Registration fee: EUR 250.00. - Annual school contribution: EUR 4,840.00 (first child). - Meals (4 days): EUR 700.00 per year. - Total (first child, annual): EUR 5,790.00. - Lower Secondary / Scuola secondaria I grado (media): - Registration fee: EUR 250.00. - Annual school contribution: EUR 5,050.00 (first child). - Meals (4 days): EUR 810.00 per year. - Total (first child, annual): EUR 6,110.00. - Upper Secondary / Liceo: - Registration fee: EUR 250.00. - Annual school contribution (including didactic materials where specified): EUR 5,580.00 (first child). - Total (first child, annual): EUR 5,830.00. - Wednesday-afternoon care supplement and other optional daily supplements are listed as separate amounts by sibling order; these supplements and meal options are itemised on the school fee schedule. Fees for Non‑Swiss (Allievi non svizzeri) pupils — 2025/2026 (EUR) - Kindergarten / Scuola d'infanzia (children aged 3–5): - Registration fee: EUR 330.00. - Annual school contribution: EUR 7,550.00 (first child). - Meals (5 days): EUR 875.00 per year. - Total (first child, annual): EUR 8,755.00. - Primary School / Scuola primaria: - Registration fee: EUR 330.00. - Annual school contribution: EUR 7,570.00 (first child). - Meals (4 days): EUR 700.00 per year. - Total (first child, annual): EUR 8,600.00. - Lower Secondary / Scuola secondaria I grado (media): - Registration fee: EUR 330.00. - Annual school contribution: EUR 7,890.00 (first child). - Meals (4 days): EUR 810.00 per year. - Total (first child, annual): EUR 9,030.00. - Upper Secondary / Liceo: - Registration fee: EUR 330.00. - Annual school contribution: EUR 8,720.00 (first child). - Total (first child, annual): EUR 9,050.00. Sibling discounts / subsequent children - The fee schedule specifies reduced contributo scolastico for the 2nd, 3rd (and 4th) child; the PDF lists the per‑child amounts and the reduced totals by sibling order for each school level. Additional recurring or one‑off charges - IT contribution for secondary and liceo students (contributo per l'utilizzo di dispositivi IT): payable with deadline 01.09.2025; typical amounts: EUR 200.00 for 3rd Media and Liceo years 1–2, EUR 300.00 for Liceo 3 (per year as indicated). - Wednesday-afternoon supplement (with or without lunch) is charged separately and varies by child order. - Administrative and penalty charges: reminder surcharge EUR 50.00; duplicate report card EUR 10.00; duplicate Matura diploma EUR 50.00; interest on overdue payments as per law. Billing schedule and payment terms - Deadlines and instalments for the 2025/2026 year: - Registration fee and signed enrolment form: due by 30 April 2025. - First instalment (1. rata contributo scolastico): due 1 September 2025. - Second instalment (2. rata contributo scolastico): due 1 February 2026. - The school instructs that foreign bank transfer charges must be borne by the payer. The annual school contribution and related items are expected to be paid in advance in the scheduled instalments. - Inference on per‑term amounts: the published schedule requires two instalments on 01.09 and 01.02; therefore, unless otherwise specified in a contract, each instalment can be understood as covering one of the two scheduled payments. Calculating a per‑instalment amount by dividing the annual contributo scolastico by two is a direct arithmetic inference from the two‑instalment schedule (for example, a EUR 5,050 annual contributo would correspond to EUR 2,525 per instalment). This statement is an inference based on the published payment dates. Refund and withdrawal policy - Withdrawal of a pupil after a semester has started does not give the right to a refund of the paid fee nor to a partial or full cancellation of still‑due amounts. Non‑payment within the prescribed deadlines may lead to exclusion of the pupil. Boarding / residential provision - The school operates as a day school with defined daytime opening hours and school meal provision; there is no boarding/residential fee because boarding is not provided. Fee payment options and bank details - The school provides bank transfer details for payment (IBAN IT37C0538703229000035056306, BIC/SWIFT BPMOIT22XXX — BPER BANCA, Roma). Foreign transfer charges are to be borne by the payer. Payments are referenced to the instalment deadlines above. How fees are presented in the schedule - The published schedule itemises: registration quota (one‑off), contributo scolastico (annual tuition), meals (pasti per settimana), Wednesday afternoon supplements, IT contribution for secondary years, and administrative/penalty charges. The annual totals shown on the schedule combine these elements for an overall annual figure per child order. Important dates (2025/2026 schedule referenced) - School year dates indicated for 2025/2026: start Monday 8 September 2025 — end Friday 19 June 2026. Payment deadlines as above. If you will publish this in a database, use the annual totals listed above for each year group and indicate the payment dates (01.09 and 01.02) so the database can display per‑term amounts by splitting the annual contributo into two instalments as shown.
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements The school has a day-school model; no boarding is offered.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement There is no school uniform.
Food options	Food options The cafeteria service is included in the annual fee.	Food options The school prepares daily meals in-house in its own kitchen, including accommodations for allergies and celiac disease; menus are reviewed by a professional nutritionist.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is privately owned and operated as Castelli International School S.r.l.	Governance and ownership The Swiss School of Rome is non-profit and is officially recognized as a Swiss School Abroad in Switzerland (educationsuisse) and in Italy. The school is under the control of the Swiss Federal Department of the Interior, with the Canton of St. Gallen responsible for the curriculum and teaching program. Private management is handled by the Associazione Scuola Svizzera di Roma and the School Governing Board, elected every three years.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details English is the language of instruction. Kindergarten is for 5-year-olds; Primary School is for 6-11 years; Lower Secondary is for 11-14 years. The international student body is well prepared to enter local Italian high schools as well as international high schools. Our students then proceed to national and international universities leading to successful career paths. IGCSE exams are taken in Grade 8 as part of the curriculum. Learning by doing and a holistic approach underpin the curriculum.	Curriculum details The Swiss School of Rome leads to the Swiss Matura; the high school follows the Canton of St. Gallen's directives and concludes with the Federal Maturità Certificate, equivalent to the Italian Maturità and enabling access to Italian higher education. The middle school lasts three years and ends with the Italian Licenza Media; at the end of the fifth grade Italian proficiency objectives are verified. Permeability to the Italian education system is guaranteed from kindergarten to high school; Matura students are bilingual in German and Italian, with a high level of English and the possibility to reach high levels in French and/or Latin. Pre-kindergarten accepts three-year-olds and covers two school years, offering German-language instruction and daily care from 07:30 to 16:00; Kindergarten accepts four- and five-year-olds for two years, with daily care from 07:30 to 16:00. The elementary school lasts five years with two classes per year; classes run from 08:30 to 16:00, with Wednesday finishing at 12:55 (extension possible to 16:00). Alumni study at leading universities in multiple countries.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results University acceptances and matriculation data show graduates attend a wide range of universities worldwide, including Yale University, University of California Berkeley, University of Cambridge, University of Edinburgh, and other leading institutions.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Upon graduating Castelli International School, students gain access to prestigious secondary schools followed by excellent universities in Italy and around the world.	Higher education progression Graduates pursue higher education across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe, with acceptances to a diverse set of universities.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school follows a hands-on, holistic approach to learning that emphasizes collaboration, independent thinking, and critical thinking, supported by the natural campus environment and multi-use facilities.	Social & emotional learning The Swiss School of Rome uses a holistic head–heart–hand approach that foregrounds social-emotional development. Autonomy, willingness to learn and respectful interaction with others are explicitly emphasized and discussed with pupils and parents during annual assessment meetings. Older pupils mentor younger peers through the Die Patenkinder program to foster mutual respect, belonging and social skills. The community encourages empathy, sharing concerns and resolving conflicts constructively, supporting a climate of inclusion and safety. Staff guide students toward greater independence while ensuring channels to seek help when needed.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Not specified on the provided content.	Special educational needs (SEN) German as a second language (DaZ) support is provided for Kindergarten and for Primary/Secondary levels (DaZ Kindergarten; DaM Primar-/Sekundarschule). A dedicated Heilpädagogik (special education) professional is on staff (Nina Kolb) to support learners with special educational needs.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Not specified on the provided content.	English as an additional language English begins in the fifth year of primary school and is compulsory until graduation. Students use English to communicate with subject teachers in class and in daily life, as English is the language of instruction for some content. In the upper years, ceramics are taught in English (7th Gymnasium), and in the final year economics is taught in German alongside English for Professional Communication. The school offers Cambridge examinations, including the Cambridge Advanced Certificate (CAE), and is an Official Cambridge Preparation Centre.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Not specified on the provided content.	Mental wellbeing The convivencia framework commits to developing socio-emotional competencies and to a climate that supports wellbeing. It emphasizes empathy, respectful interaction and the ability to share problems, with clear guidance for constructive conflict resolution. The Die Patenkinder mentoring program reinforces social belonging and positive relationships across the school. The school consistently highlights the responsibility of students, staff and families to nurture wellbeing and personal development. Autonomy and supportive collaboration are promoted as part of the well-being framework.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Not specified on the provided content.	Safeguarding Safeguarding is embedded in the convivencia framework, which includes safeguarding norms such as respect for all and non-violence. The policy outlines students' rights to be accepted, to receive support, to express needs, and to have their concerns heard, and it emphasizes collaboration among teachers, parents and the school to maintain a safe climate. It prohibits any form of violence (physical, verbal or psychological) and requires professional handling of sensitive information. The governance material also stresses the importance of privacy and appropriate conduct when addressing personal or health-related issues.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The campus sits on the Castelli Romani hills, a short drive from Rome, and is set in a green environment. It is a single, multifunctional campus with an amphitheatre, a garden, a teaching greenhouse, a multipurpose court for tennis, basketball and volleyball, and two regular-sized synthetic turf pitches for football and volleyball. These facilities enable a wide range of experiential and outdoor learning and allow the school to host sports events. The environment supports outdoor learning and sustainability as part of the curriculum.	Facilities overview Two campuses in Rome: Via Marcello Malpighi, 14, and Via Nomentana. The Swiss School of Rome leads to the Swiss Matura under the Canton of St. Gallen framework, with the high school concluding in the Federal Maturità Certificate and the middle school ending with the Italian licenza media. The Matura program fills German-Italian bilingual instruction, with high English proficiency and potential for French and Latin. The Malpighi campus has an on-site kitchen and canteen; the secondary school meals are served in the canteen at San Leone Magno through campus arrangements.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The campus has 1 regular-sized multipurpose court for basketball, hockey, tag rugby, tennis and cricket. There are two regular-sized synthetic turf pitches for football and volleyball.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities All lessons are taught in English, with language classes taught by native-speaking teachers. Students pursuing Italian ministerial exams take Italian-language courses for one hour every day starting from Grade 3. The international program integrates the Italian national curriculum with Cambridge Lower and Upper Secondary, including Cambridge Checkpoint and IGCSE exams. French and Italian are taught by native-speaking teachers.	Academic facilities The Swiss School of Rome is an international school with an innovative, holistic pedagogy and leads to the Swiss Matura. The high school follows the educational program and directives of the Canton of St. Gallen and concludes with the Swiss Maturità Certificate; the middle school ends with the Italian licenza media. Matura students are bilingual in German and Italian, with a high level of English and the possibility to study French and/or Latin.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Model United Nations is an annual program in which lower-secondary students participate, with conferences held in cities such as Rome, New York and Boston. The school also runs sustainability initiatives, including rational water use, rainwater harvesting for irrigation and toilets, solar energy production and energy savings, and operates a Serra Didattica greenhouse. The school organizes social events for students and parents to promote interaction, integration and belonging.	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities exist; an activities catalogue 2024/25 is available, though access is password protected.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The Castelli International School opened in September 1977, founded to integrate the Italian ministerial curriculum with an Anglo-Saxon international program. The international program is integrated with Cambridge Lower and Upper Secondary, and Cambridge Checkpoint and IGCSE exams (internal to the school) provide qualifications that allow students to access national and international high schools. All teachers are university graduates and qualified to teach with international post-graduate qualifications (PGCE); teachers come from the United Kingdom, Ireland, the USA, Canada, Belgium and Italy, and French and Italian, as well as other languages, are taught by native-speaking teachers. The student body is multinational, representing many continents, which fosters openness, curiosity, inclusion and global citizenship; secondary students participate in annual Model United Nations programs in Rome, New York and Boston. In 2018 Castelli celebrated its 40th anniversary and added the Serra Didattica "Paul Magee" to the campus.	History Founded in 1946, the Swiss School of Rome is a non-profit organization. It is officially recognized as a Swiss School Abroad by the Federal Office of Culture in Switzerland and in Italy.
Community	Community The location and strong sense of community at Castelli International create ideal conditions for new students and parents to form meaningful relationships. The School organizes numerous social events for children and parents to foster interaction, integration and belonging. Castelli International is locally appreciated for its contributions to the community and for improving social infrastructure; it collaborates with several Castelli Romani schools to realize cultural initiatives and innovative educational projects. Castelli International supports cultural and educational initiatives in collaboration with other international schools, inviting subject experts to share their knowledge and the school raises funds and supports local and international charities.	Community The Swiss School of Rome hosts a range of community and cultural activities. Current news includes Summer Celebration 2025: A Garden in Party, Rain or Shine (June 18, 2025); a fundraising evening Angela Hewitt for Francesca Martini at Teatro San Carlo (April 28, 2025); and Farnese – Museum visit by Class 2 Liceo (April 2025). The Alumni Association has over 100 members and supports cultural, artistic and sports activities and promotes international exchanges.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school teaches all lessons in English, with language classes taught by mother tongue teachers. Students opting for the Italian Ministerial Exams take Italian for one hour each day from the third grade. Kindergarten starts pre-school education in a relaxed manner, and the programme is built on educational, artistic and hands-on activities that develop the children's talents. Creativity is nurtured by experienced teachers in a unique environment immersed in nature.	Academic & intellectual The Swiss School of Rome participates in the Students United Nations (SUN) in Geneva, giving pupils opportunities to engage in international diplomacy and debate. The school also supports academic experiences such as field trips to cultural sites, for example a Farnese Museum visit by Class 2 Liceo as part of art lessons. These activities foster academic and intellectual development through real-world inquiry and cross-cultural dialogue.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Musical performances and the traditional Music Under the Stars are part of the programme for the whole school community. The programme also fosters creativity through artistic activities integrated into the curriculum. The early years and primary programs include opportunities to explore visual arts and dramatic expression as part of hands-on learning.	Arts & creative Class 3 art projects allow students to present their work through individual projects across media such as painting, drawing, architecture, sculpture, performance, photography, installation, dance or digital art. The school also showcases arts-related activities during events and exhibitions, including student performances at celebrations.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Italian is taught on two paths: Italian as a foreign language (IFL) to help international students gain fluency, and the Italian Ministerial Programme (IMP) for students taking state exams. The school operates integrated Italian studies with Cambridge International School as part of its curriculum. The school has participated in Model United Nations conferences annually since 2002.	Cultural & language The SSR celebrates Swiss cultural traditions, such as Räbelichtli lantern parades in the garden. The school is bilingual in German and Italian, with strong English and the potential to reach French and Latin, supporting multilingual learning. The school also participates in international events like SUN in Geneva to foster cross-cultural understanding.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies Summer Celebration 2025 featured music, performances, and activities for children such as face painting and mini dance. The event relies on a broad network of volunteers—teachers, administrative staff, parents, and friends—who help organize it.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Die Patenkinder is a peer-mentoring project where older students meet younger ones for reading, drawing, singing and playing, fostering mutual respect and belonging. The school also engages in community events supported by parent volunteers and staff. Field trips such as a Salvucci Farm visit promote community learning and cooperative skills.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional There is an Administrative Board that governs the Swiss School of Rome, led by a President and a formal governance structure. There is also a Parent Board coordinating family involvement and participation in extra-curricular activities. A Student Board exists within the school to support student leadership and governance.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The campus features a regular-sized multi-purpose court for basketball, hockey, tag-rugby, tennis and cricket, and two regular-sized synthetic turf pitches for football and volleyball. These facilities support hosting tournaments and sports events. The school places emphasis on physical activity as part of holistic education, promoting a healthy lifestyle, resilience, teamwork and sportsmanship.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school offers a children's yoga course as an extracurricular activity, focusing on balance, breathing and meditation. The sessions include yoga games and a finale open class for parents, with a new course starting after holidays. Outdoor movement activities, such as field trips to Giokificio and Salvucci Farm, complement wellbeing and physical development.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English and Italian programmes complement each other, with English being the core language. All core subjects are taught in English, and language courses are taught by certified, mother-tongue language teachers. Italian is taught on two paths: Italian as a foreign language (IFL) and the Italian Ministerial Programme (IMP). French is compulsory from grades 5 through 8; French is taught during school hours, and other languages are offered upon request as extracurricular activities.	Language provision German is the language of instruction in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten; permeability to the Italian education system is guaranteed from kindergarten to high school; Matura students are bilingual in German and Italian; they have a high level of English and can achieve a high level of French and/or Latin.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching All core subjects are taught in English, while language classes are taught by mother tongue teachers. French and Italian, as well as optional foreign languages, are all taught by qualified mother-tongue teachers.	Bilingual teaching The Swiss School of Rome has bilingual German and Italian language instruction; Matura students are bilingual in German and Italian.
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Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations null	Accreditations Officially recognized as a Swiss School Abroad in Switzerland (educationsuisse). Officially recognized as a Swiss School Abroad in Italy.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Castelli International School has a rolling admissions policy, with applications accepted throughout the school year and summer. However, due to the limited number of places available, it is advisable to apply by January preceding the academic year of entrance. The school evaluates applicants on the ability to relate to the school environment academically and socially, readiness for critical analysis, and the ability to face and solve problems, to gather information and communicate it, which are integral to the experiential approach to learning. 2. For Primary School, there is an informal admissions interview held at the school. The interview assesses the child's fit for the program and their readiness to participate in classroom activities. It helps determine the child's capacity to engage academically and socially within the school environment. 3. For lower secondary (Grades 6-8), applicants undergo a written evaluation in English, math and Italian, as well as an interview.	Admissions Non-binding registration is offered for a class and school year. Registration is made via an online form that collects the child's details and the parents' contact information. School fee rates are published as PDFs for Swiss and Non-Swiss families.
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