Institut Saint-Dominique vs Lycée Français Chateaubriand de Rome

	I Institut Saint-Dominique Rome, Italy	L Lycée Français Chateaubriand de Rome Rome, Italy
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €5,870 - 13,850	Fees / year €6,576 - 7,598
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge International AS Levels, French Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 300	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language French, English, Italian	Instruction language French
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1903
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Rome, Lazio, Italy. The campus is at Via Igino Lega 5, 00189 Rome, about 30 minutes from the historic center.	Location Three campuses serve different levels in central Rome. Strohl-Fern is at Via di Villa Ruffo, 31, 00196 Rome, lying at the bottom of the Villa Borghese park, and hosts nursery through 4th grade. Malpighi is at Via Malpighi, 11, 00161 Rome, hosting 9th and 10th grades. Patrizi is at Via di Villa Patrizi, 9, 00161 Rome, hosting 11th and 12th grades.
Stages	Stages Preschool from 18 months; Elementary from 6 to 11; Middle school from 11 to 15; High school from 15 to 18; The High school offers the International Baccalaureate.	Stages Maternelle, Elementary, Collège and Lycée; three sites: Strohl-Fern (nursery through 4th), Malpighi (3e and Seconde), Patrizi (1ère and Terminale).
School type	School type Private international school in Rome; boarding is available; part of the Odyssey Education group; accredited by the French Ministry of Education and AEFE partner.	School type French international school, member of the AEFE network; homologated by the French Ministry of National Education.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix The student body comprises 48% Italian, 22% Franco-Italian, 20% French, and about 10% from around 40 other nationalities.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Dedicated support staff includes a pedagogical advisor; specialized teachers (FLE); a school nurse and a psychologist for students with special needs; and a classroom assistant.	Additional learning support The school provides support for pupils with special educational needs (EBEP) within an inclusive framework; documents for families include information and conventions related to supporting students with disabilities.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Affiliated with France through AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad).	Country affiliation France (AEFE network).
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Catholic affiliation; rooted in the Dominican tradition and provides religious instruction.	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure After-school and study options are available: Garderie from 15:30 to 18:00 for preschool; 15:30 to 18:00 for elementary; 16:30 to 18:00 for middle school and high school, with registration per period or year.	School day structure Opening hours: Strohl-Fern site 7:00–19:00; Patrizi/Malpighi sites 7:30–19:30; Monday to Friday (outside school holidays).
Bus service details	Bus service details Two bus lines operate in Rome with a possible third; registration is annual and covers the full school calendar; younger students are escorted to their classes on arrival; multiple tariff options; AEFE scholarships can cover transport for French residents in Italy.	Bus service details A paid school transport service is offered for the Strohl-Fern site, organized by the APE in partnership with Societa Cooperativa Chateau. Minibuses pick up from home or a meeting point and drop off at Strohl-Fern at 8:20 a.m.; an attendant accompanies each bus; return trips are at 15:30 daily, with two departures on Wednesdays at 12:30 and 15:30.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Frais d'inscription - Nouvelle inscription (Droit de Première Inscription) : EUR 1,750.00. Early‑payment reduction on the first‑registration fee if paid before the early deadline: EUR 1,225.00. - Réinscription (Droit Annuel d'Inscription) : EUR 750.00. Early‑payment reduction on the re‑registration fee if paid before the early deadline: EUR 525.00. Frais de scolarité — montants annuels par cycle / parcours (2025–2026) - Pré‑maternelle (TPS) : EUR 6,050.00 par an. - Maternelle : EUR 7,450.00 par an. - Élémentaire : EUR 7,800.00 par an. - Collège (parcours régulier) : EUR 8,600.00 par an. - Collège (parcours Cambridge) : EUR 9,900.00 par an. - PRE‑IB / Grade 9 : EUR 9,900.00 par an. - Lycée (2nde – 1ère – Terminale, régulier et ESABAC) : EUR 9,700.00 par an. - PRE‑IB / Grade 10 : EUR 16,100.00 par an. - IB DP (Grade 11–12) : EUR 16,100.00 par an. Frais de restauration (cantine) — annuels - TPS & Maternelle : EUR 1,100.00 par an. - Élémentaire / Collège / Lycée : EUR 1,650.00 par an. Frais d'examens (le cas échéant) - Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) – Classe de 3ème : EUR 60.00. - Épreuves anticipées du Baccalauréat (EAB) – Classe de 1ère : EUR 130.00. - Baccalauréat – Classe de Terminale : EUR 300.00. - Frais d'examen Grade 12 (IB/équivalents) : EUR 750.00. Internat — formules et frais annuels (internat, pension et services) - Formule 5 jours, chambre double : EUR 21,650.00 (6ème–3ème); EUR 22,950.00 (Cambridge / Grade 9 / PTM); EUR 21,650.00 (2nde–Terminale); EUR 28,050.00 (Grade 10–11–12). - Formule 5 jours, chambre simple : EUR 23,650.00 (6ème–3ème); EUR 24,950.00 (Cambridge / Grade 9 / PTM); EUR 23,650.00 (2nde–Terminale); EUR 30,050.00 (Grade 10–11–12). - Formule 7 jours, chambre double : EUR 25,650.00 (6ème–3ème); EUR 26,950.00 (Cambridge / Grade 9 / PTM); EUR 25,650.00 (2nde–Terminale); EUR 32,050.00 (Grade 10–11–12). - Formule 7 jours, chambre simple : EUR 27,650.00 (6ème–3ème); EUR 28,950.00 (Cambridge / Grade 9 / PTM); EUR 27,650.00 (2nde–Terminale); EUR 34,050.00 (Grade 10–11–12). - Dépôt de garantie et caisse pour dépenses imprévues (obligatoire la première année) : EUR 500.00 + EUR 500.00 (montants indiqués pour les formules). Accueil dimanche soir (supplément annuel) : EUR 1,000.00. Autres coûts / services facultatifs (annuels) - Transport scolaire (service annuel) : EUR 2,950.00. - Garderie maternelle / Étude élémentaire : EUR 600.00. - Activités extrascolaires : catalogue et tarifs publiés en début d'année (frais variables). - Fournitures scolaires : incluses pour l'ensemble du primaire dans les frais annuels de scolarité. - Tenue scolaire / uniformes : la tenue scolaire est à la charge de la famille; aucun montant forfaitaire uniforme imprimé dans la grille tarifaire annuelle. Modalités de facturation, échéances et conditions de paiement - Facturation : la facture annuelle regroupe les frais annuels de scolarité et de cantine ainsi que les taxes d'examen et les dépenses pédagogiques listées. En cas de départ en cours d'année, la tranche annuelle des frais de scolarité et le transport scolaire restent dus pour le trimestre de référence ; la cantine est calculée au prorata des mois utilisés. - Options de paiement disponibles durant l'année scolaire (trois modalités) : - Paiement annuel intégral, effectué au plus tard avant la rentrée (paiement annuel exigé par virement bancaire pour la modalité annuelle). - Paiement trimestriel en trois versements : paiements répartis en 40% / 30% / 30% de la tranche annuelle restante (après déduction des sommes payées à l'inscription), avec échéances en septembre, décembre et mars. Les pourcentages et échéances sont appliqués sur la facture annuelle. - Paiement mensuel en 9 versements : échéances mensuelles de septembre à mai (après déduction des sommes payées lors de l'inscription). - Modalité par défaut : si la famille ne précise pas la modalité et la fréquence choisies, le paiement est effectué trimestriellement par prélèvement bancaire SEPA. Les paiements par chèque et en espèces ne sont pas acceptés. Exemples de répartition (calculs basés sur la tranche annuelle et la répartition 40% / 30% / 30%) - Pré‑maternelle (EUR 6,050.00) : versements trimestriels (40% / 30% / 30%) = EUR 2,420.00 ; EUR 1,815.00 ; EUR 1,815.00. Paiement mensuel (9 mois) = EUR 672.22 par mois. - Maternelle (EUR 7,450.00) : trimestriels = EUR 2,980.00 ; EUR 2,235.00 ; EUR 2,235.00. Mensuel = EUR 827.78. - Élémentaire (EUR 7,800.00) : trimestriels = EUR 3,120.00 ; EUR 2,340.00 ; EUR 2,340.00. Mensuel = EUR 866.67. - Collège parcours régulier (EUR 8,600.00) : trimestriels = EUR 3,440.00 ; EUR 2,580.00 ; EUR 2,580.00. Mensuel = EUR 955.56. - Collège Cambridge / PRE‑IB Grade 9 (EUR 9,900.00) : trimestriels = EUR 3,960.00 ; EUR 2,970.00 ; EUR 2,970.00. Mensuel = EUR 1,100.00. - Lycée (2nde–Terminale, EUR 9,700.00) : trimestriels = EUR 3,880.00 ; EUR 2,910.00 ; EUR 2,910.00. Mensuel = EUR 1,077.78. - PRE‑IB / IB DP (EUR 16,100.00) : trimestriels = EUR 6,440.00 ; EUR 4,830.00 ; EUR 4,830.00. Mensuel = EUR 1,788.89. (Note : les montants trimestriels et mensuels ci‑dessus sont des calculs effectués à partir de la tranche annuelle et de la répartition des échéances indiquée pour la modalité trimestrielle et mensuelle; la première somme due peut être ajustée après déduction des paiements effectués lors de l'inscription.) Remboursements et annulations - Les frais d'ouverture de dossier et les frais de première inscription ne sont pas remboursables en cas d'annulation ou de renoncement. En cas de départ anticipé en cours d'année, la tranche annuelle des frais de scolarité et le transport scolaire restent dus pour le trimestre de référence ; la cantine est calculée au prorata des mois de fréquentation. Des pénalités et intérêts de retard peuvent être appliqués en cas de défaut de paiement. Modes de paiement acceptés - Virement bancaire (le paiement annuel est indiqué comme payable exclusivement par virement bancaire pour l'option annuelle). - Prélèvement bancaire SEPA (prélèvement direct). Si aucune modalité de paiement n'est choisie, la facturation est réglée par prélèvement SEPA trimestriel par défaut. - Les paiements par chèque et en espèces ne sont pas acceptés. Remises et réductions - Réduction pour paiement annuel anticipé : tarif réduit (pourcentage variable selon l'année / échéance indiquée dans la grille tarifaire ; seuils et dates limites précisés dans la grille). Pour 2025–2026, une réduction pour paiement annuel anticipé est indiquée. - Réduction fratrie : réduction de 10% sur la tranche annuelle des frais de scolarité à partir du 2ᵉ enfant inscrit. (La présente synthèse reprend les montants et modalités applicables pour l'année scolaire 2025–2026 ; les montants annuels, les frais d'internat et les options facultatives sont indiqués ci‑dessus conformément à la grille tarifaire et au règlement financier de l'établissement.)	Fee details Application fee (Droits de Première Inscription — DPI) - DPI (one‑time, payable after confirmation of inscription): EUR 1,500. These fees are non‑refundable and remain valid for five school years if the child did not begin attendance. Sibling discounts on DPI apply (30% for the 3rd child, 40% for the 4th, 50% for the 5th and following). Tuition fees (Droits Annuels de Scolarité — DAS) — academic year split and amounts - Maternelle / Élémentaire: Annual total EUR 6,576, invoiced by trimester as follows — 1st trimester EUR 1,973; 2nd trimester EUR 2,630; 3rd trimester EUR 1,973. - Collège: Annual total EUR 7,265, invoiced by trimester as follows — 1st trimester EUR 2,179; 2nd trimester EUR 2,907; 3rd trimester EUR 2,179. - Lycée: Annual total EUR 7,598, invoiced by trimester as follows — 1st trimester EUR 2,279; 2nd trimester EUR 3,040; 3rd trimester EUR 2,279. Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoicing (avis à payer) is issued each trimester. For the 2025–2026 year the school issues the three trimester notices on or about: 2 October 2025 (1st), 2 February 2026 (2nd) and 2 April 2026 (3rd). Each avis à payer must be settled within the payment deadline stated on the notice (payment term: maximum 15 days from issuance). "Tout mois commencé est dû intégralement." - In case of non‑payment the school follows a defined recovery sequence (reminders, formal notice, and then legal action). Bank charges for payment processing are borne by the payer. Boarding / Pension - There is no annual boarding (pension) fee applicable for the Lycée Chateaubriand de Rome (pension listed as “Sans objet”). No school boarding charges are applied. Demi‑pension (school meals) — fees and split by trimester - Demi‑pension is compulsory from maternelle through 3ème. Annual and trimester amounts (options): - 5 meals/week: Annual EUR 1,473 — 1st trimester EUR 589; 2nd EUR 442; 3rd EUR 442. - 4 meals/week: Annual EUR 1,178 — 1st trimester EUR 353; 2nd EUR 472; 3rd EUR 353. - External / supervised (externe / surveillé): Annual EUR 268 — 1st trimester EUR 80; 2nd EUR 108; 3rd EUR 80. - Changes of meal plan within a trimester are not permitted. Partial rebates for demi‑pension may be considered only for absences exceeding 15 consecutive days in a single trimester and properly justified. "Tout mois commencé est dû intégralement." Examination fees - Brevet (3ème): EUR 50 (charged on the 2nd trimester invoice). - Épreuves anticipées (1ère): EUR 110 (charged on the 2nd trimester invoice). - Baccalauréat (Terminale): EUR 260 (charged on the 2nd trimester invoice). Other costs and periodic charges - Schoolbooks and school supplies: lists of required manuals and supplies are published for each year; the purchase cost of books and supplies is borne by families. - Transport (paid): A paid school transport service is available for the Strohl‑Fern site; service is organised by parent association (APE) in partnership with a transport cooperative. Transport charges are separate from school tuition and billed by the transport provider / association. - Activities and clubs: Some extracurricular / peri‑school activities carry their own charges. Example: Association Sportive (AS) cotisation is EUR 40 per year. The CLAPE (centre de loisirs / périscolaire) and certain music or club activities may have additional membership or participation fees set by the organising association. - Project, excursions and trip fees: Charges for projects, pedagogical trips and special activities are set at establishment level and invoiced separately when applicable. Refunds and exceptional remissions - DPI are not refundable. If the pupil did not start at the school the DPI remain valid for five school years following payment. - Tuition remissions may be granted only in exceptional situations (serious accident, serious illness of the child, or other major family events that compromise ongoing schooling) and are examined on the basis of submitted documentation. Partial rebates for demi‑pension are possible under the specific absence conditions described above. Sibling discounts and special staff provisions - Family discounts on annual tuition apply: 10% per child for 3 children (simultaneous registrations), 20% per child for 4 children, 30% per child for 5 children, 40% per child for 6+ children (different rules apply for sequential vs. simultaneous registrations). Local staff employed under local contract may receive exemptions (examples: up to 80% exemption on DPI or on DAS in specified conditions). Fee payment options and banking details - Payments must be made on receipt of the trimestrial invoice. Accepted method: bank transfer to the school's indicated account (IBAN: FR76 1007 1449 0000 0010 2038 209 — BIC/SWIFT: TRPUFRP1); bank charges are at the family's expense. Invoices are accessible via a secure accounting link transmitted to the payer; other payment methods may be authorised by the establishment where indicated on the invoice. The school may allocate incoming payments to the oldest outstanding debts irrespective of payer indications.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements Two boarding options: 5 days a week and 7 days a week. The 5 days a week option allows students to stay Sunday evening to Friday after classes, then return home for weekends. The 7 days a week option allows students to stay on campus throughout the week, including weekends, returning home only during school holidays. Single or double rooms with private bathrooms and toilets. Mandatory evening study time in a dedicated room. Areas dedicated to boarders include a common room with a relaxation area and television, a fitness room and a table tennis room. Recreational and cultural outings are organized on weekends. The boarding school accepts students from 6ème (Garde 6) to Terminale (Grade 12). The IB and French programmes are offered with trilingual teaching at the school (French, English, Italian).	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement Dress code is modest and appropriate; hats and any head coverings are not allowed inside buildings. Clothing or adornments with spikes that could cause injury are prohibited in the school and during school activities. The cotton lab coat is mandatory for chemistry practicals starting in Seconde.
Food options	Food options Meals are cooked on site through an internal school meals service in partnership with Vivenda. Menus are adapted to the nutritional needs of pupils, with high-quality, varied products and guidance to follow a full menu. Food allergies or intolerances are managed with an individualized plan (Projet d'Accueil Individualisé – PAI).	Food options Meals are prepared fresh each day and kept hot until lunch, with meal selection available via the Appetie app for the day or week. Younger students use ceramic dishes with lids to keep meals warm. The cantine operates at Patrizi/Malpighi and Strohl-Fern sites and provides a monthly menu.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Part of the Odyssey Education group; accredited by the French Ministry of Education and recognised as a partner of AEFE.	Governance and ownership The Lycée Chateaubriand is a direct-managed establishment under AEFE (Agence pour l27Enseignement Frane7ais e0 lfertranger).
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Primary education is bilingual. The primary program runs Maternelle (18 months–6 years) and Élémentaire (6–11 years). Secondary education includes Collège (11–15) and Lycée (15–18), with the International Baccalaureate (IB) available for Grades 9–12. In the IB section, instruction is in English and most courses are taught in English, with other languages taught at advanced levels; classes are small. The IB Diploma Programme requires choosing courses across Groups 1–6 with HL/SL levels, and includes the core components Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS). There is also a five-week IB immersion in Rome for students in Grade 9–11.	Curriculum details After middle school, students follow the general track which includes Seconde, Première and Terminale. The lycée offers a general education while allowing ESABAC (French-Italian double diploma) or LCN (Langue et Civilisation Nationale). LCN is mandatory for Italian nationals who do not follow ESABAC. Students may also join the English-language European Section (English History-Geography or English Sciences). The baccalaureate results are excellent and enable access to highly selective higher education programs in France, Italy, and beyond. At the end of Terminale, the baccalaureate is awarded if students meet the assessment and final examination requirements.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results Excellent baccalaureate results are achieved each year. These results enable students to access highly selective higher education programs in France, Italy, and beyond. The lycée offers ESABAC (French-Italian double diploma) and LCN (Langue et Civilisation Nationale) pathways as part of preparing students for higher education.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates proceed to higher education programs in France, Italy, and other countries.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school fosters a climate of benevolence and equity with relationships based on listening and mutual respect, building a climate of fraternity. Personal well-being and growth are central to the school's projects, with individualized support, progress tracking, and a focus on students' well-being and development through extracurricular activities and positive disciplines. An atmosphere of listening, cooperation, and solidarity guides interactions, and families are fully involved in school life.	Social & emotional learning The school supports social-emotional learning through school-wide initiatives and events. On Human Rights Day, 4e3 students organized a reading brigade to share texts promoting freedom, equality and respect. The school also participates in the National Day of Resilience and hosts activities such as the AEFE Raid Vert, which emphasizes solidarity, teamwork and environmental awareness.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) An inclusive approach is supported by a Health Pole with a nurse and a school psychologist who work with the teaching team to provide personalized follow-up and in-class sessions on health and psychology. The Health Pole is a place of reception, listening, guidance and first aid under the supervision of a school nurse. The nurse is bound by professional confidentiality. A speech therapist is available to conduct speech and language assessments and therapy. The psychologist and speech therapist collaborate with the educational staff to support students with special needs and to facilitate their school integration, with family involvement.	Special educational needs (SEN) The school pursues inclusive education for pupils with special educational needs and provides ongoing support to students and their families. Pupils with special educational needs include those with chronic illnesses; dyslexia, dysorthography, dysphasia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia; intellectually gifted pupils; pupils with disabilities; and those with significant learning or adaptation difficulties. Documents available include Convention d'accompagnement à la scolarité d'élève en situation de handicap; Livret d'information sur l'aide humaine à destination des parents dont l'enfant est en situation de handicap; Convention autorisant la présence d'un AESH; and guidance titled Répondre aux besoins éducatifs particuliers des élèves.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Within the framework of the French national education program, Odyssey schools deliver academic instruction in French and English, taught from early years by native-speaking teachers in an intercultural and multilingual approach. In addition, instruction in the language of the host country is provided to foster cultural openness and to enable students to return to the local curriculum. Learners can express themselves fluently in three languages and possess key skills for meeting the challenges of the 21st century.	English as an additional language English is taught at the primary level as part of the language program from kindergarten. A third language is introduced from age five to six. Writing begins at the end of cycle 2 and becomes more important in cycle 3. The program emphasizes comprehension and oral production, with six hours of English per month and differentiated instruction (full class and small-group) from CE2 onward. From CE2, some subjects are taught in Italian through EMILE, and an English@home space provides practice materials such as dialogues, vocabulary, songs, videos and games.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Psychological support is available to provide listening and support to help individuals reflect and progress. An on-site wellbeing space offers individual, family, or staff sessions with the school psychologist. Consultations can be scheduled by appointment to address mental health and well-being needs.	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported through initiatives such as Journée nationale de la Résilience and Human Rights Day activities, fostering resilience, awareness and reflection among students.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The health pole manages care and emergencies, including first aid and child protection. The nurse operates under professional confidentiality and coordinates with teachers and families to ensure safe care. The school collaborates with the psychologist and other specialists to follow students with health or developmental needs and to safeguard their wellbeing.	Safeguarding Safeguarding follows AEFE's inclusive approach to education. The school provides procedures and documents to support students with disabilities, including Convention d'accompagnement à la scolarité d'élève en situation de handicap; Livret d'information sur l'aide humaine; Convention autorisant la présence d'un AESH; and guidance to address the educational needs of pupils.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The 6-hectare green campus features a range of facilities and services designed for students' work, personal development and comfort. It includes two libraries, a science classroom and a laboratory, a theatre/performance hall, a music room, and a visual arts room. Outdoor facilities include a garden, two playgrounds, an athletic track and a gymnasium. On-site dining and wellbeing services include a cafeteria area with a school nurse, a health and wellbeing space, two parking lots, and a snack bar, plus a new café space for gatherings.	Facilities overview The Lycée Français Chateaubriand de Rome operates on multiple campuses in Rome: Patrizi and Malpighi for the lycée, and Strohl-Fern for other levels. The Malpighi site houses a cafeteria service for on-site meals with a broad range of hot and cold options. A paid school transport service serves students attending the Strohl-Fern site, organized by the APE in partnership with Societa Cooperativa Chateau, with daily returns and mid‑week departures. A Centre for Documentation and Information (CDI) and a Bibliothèque centre documentaire provide on-site library resources for students. After‑school opportunities include a sports association, ChateauMusique, theatre workshops, CLAPE after‑school and study services, and a Catholic chaplaincy.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Two collective sports fields, an athletics track and a gymnasium support physical education. Additional outdoor facilities include two playgrounds suitable for outdoor activities.	Sports facilities The school runs an after‑school sports program (Association Sportive, AS). Activities available include football, badminton, gymnastics, volleyball, table tennis, and tennis. Sessions take place each Wednesday from 14:30 to 16:30, with occasional lunchtime tournaments open to students in 6e, 5e and 4e. The annual participation fee is 40 euros.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Academic facilities include two libraries and a science classroom with a laboratory. Arts-focused spaces include a theatre/performance hall, a music room and a visual arts room.	Academic facilities From 3e to terminale, the lycée operates on the Malpighi and Patrizi sites. A Bibliothèque centre documentaire (library) is available for student research and study, serving as the school's Centre de Documentation et d'Informations (CDI). The site includes access to library resources across the lycée's campuses, supporting classroom learning and projects.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular spaces support arts and student life, including a theatre/performance hall, a music room and a visual arts room. A garden area provides outdoor learning and project space. A new café space offers informal gathering on campus.	Extra curricular facilities The Lycée Chateaubriand offers a broad range of extracurricular activities in partnership with teachers, parent associations and other entities. AS (Association Sportive) provides supervised sports on Wednesdays from 14:30 to 16:30, including football, badminton, gymnastics, volleyball, table tennis, and tennis; there are occasional tournaments during lunch breaks for 6e, 5e and 4e. ChateauMusique, created in 2016, offers classical and modern music sections with dedicated instructors. The Théâtre Atelier runs since 2013, with language‑integrated theatre projects open to 3e, 2nde and 1ère. CLAPE (Centre de Loisirs, Activités périscolaires, Étude) manages after‑school activities, holiday programs, supervised study and kindergarten daycare through the APE. The Aumônerie Catholique Saint Louis des Français provides weekly activities for CE2 to 5e, monthly meetings outside the school, and sacraments preparation.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History ISD Rome was founded more than 60 years ago by the Roman Congregation of Saint-Dominique to provide Rome and the world with a rigorous and demanding Dominican education, while guiding students with kindness on a journey of openness to the world and integral human development. The school, part of the Odyssey Education group, is accredited by the French Ministry of Education and recognized as a partner school of AEFE. Inspired by Dominican tradition, ISD Rome offers a multilingual education from early years through high school. This enduring mission is reflected in the programs and initiatives IISD has put in place over 60 years in service of its students and families.	History The Lycée Chateaubriand, named after the Romantic writer and statesman François-René de Chateaubriand, is a prestigious French establishment located in the heart of Rome. Founded in 1903 by Monseigneur Charles Dumaz, it offers education from kindergarten to terminale. It is a member of the AEFE network and is homologated by the French Ministry of National Education, certifying that teaching conforms to French requirements, programs, and rules of organization, and it also provides high-level instruction in Italian language and literature. The school operates on three sites—Strohl-Fern, Patrizi, and Malpighi. The Patrizi site has been owned by the Lycée since 1921, and Malpighi joined the complex in the late 1980s. After a temporary location at Palazzo Ricci Paracciani, the school settled permanently in October 1920 in a villa at Via di Villa Patrizi, first rented and then purchased in 1921. The Strohl-Fern site has belonged to the Lycée since 1958, covers about eight hectares, and hosts over 1,000 students from kindergarten through 4e. The villa Patrizi and Malpighi sites together serve about 500 students, and the school expanded in the late 1980s by acquiring a former private school on Via Malpighi. The Strohl-Fern site is named after Count Alfred Wilhelm Strohl-Fern, whose villa and gardens form a historic part of the campus.
Community	Community ISD Rome is a close-knit community that includes current students across all levels, including boarding students such as Jeanne (boarding student in 6th grade) and Sofia (11th grade). The school maintains a dynamic network through its alumni, who are active around the world and pursue diverse paths, enriched by ISD's values and academic excellence. An alumni association was established in June 2011 to build a network of former students, parents, and teachers and to foster ongoing connections through mentoring, events, and opportunities. Alumni work in fields such as diplomacy, entrepreneurship, research, the arts, and high-level sports.	Community The Lycée Chateaubriand has an active school community with a steady stream of activities across all levels, from primary through lycée. The site features events such as embassy visits, human rights activities, and student projects in music, arts, and languages, as well as ongoing projects and assemblies reported on the school's news pages. Activities include language-days, cultural exchanges, and student-led initiatives like the Students' United Nations (SUN) committee, among others. This vibrant calendar illustrates collaboration among students, teachers, and partners within Rome and the AEFE network.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The Parents Association (APE) represents the interests of parents within the Institute International Saint-Dominique de Rome. Parents are full members of the educational community and have regular, trust-based relations with the school. The APE informs about school life in general, ongoing reforms, and student directions; it is authorized to communicate its actions to other parents through documents distributed to students. The APE serves as an intermediary, working in direct contact with the head of the establishment and with the school community (educational counselors, teachers, etc.). The APE collaborates with the school to support the education of the children. For further information, the admissions team is available to answer questions.	Parent teacher association APE (Association de Parents d'Élèves) is an independent, recognized body for more than 60 years and is open to all Lycée Chateaubriand parents. It provides essential services including management of school transport, organization of the book fair (in person and online), subscriptions to Ecole des loisirs, cantine subscriptions, and organization of parties and events; its elected representatives participate in school councils and the consular scholarship commissions. The APE is affiliated with FAPEÉ and AEFE, enabling involvement with AEFE's board and the national scholarship commission. GIPE Château (Groupe Indépendant de Parents d'Élèves) brings together 27 founding parent members to promote solidarity, leadership, and social and cultural integration among students and staff, and to support teacher training on topics such as digital dependencies and responsible use of social networks. GIPE runs the Château Volunteer Project and two digital platforms for families: a school carpooling platform and an online swap platform for items, books, and clothing. GIPE includes parents from the European community, international organizations, diplomatic representations, and arts/culture expertise to foster school partnerships and opportunities for students. Contact details for both associations are listed on their pages.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual ISD Rome offers a bilingual international education at the secondary level with a choice between the French Baccalaureate and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. The IB Diploma Programme is taught entirely in English. The school serves as a gateway to top universities worldwide, with graduates admitted to universities across Europe and beyond. ISD Rome is part of the Odyssey Education network, aligning with international educational standards.	Academic & intellectual The school participates in the Henri Poincaré Contest with students in CM2, 6e and 5e. Participants develop mathematical problem solving and reasoning through the competition.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The school provides a broad Arts and Sports program as part of extracurricular activities. The Arts track includes a Music Academy with private instrumental lessons and opportunities to join orchestral projects, as well as visual arts, theatre for the Lycée, and a chess club. The sports program covers Motricité, Football, Mini Tennis, Dance, Basketball, Boxing, and Multisport. This ensemble of arts and performance options is designed to complement the academic program throughout the year.	Arts & creative ChateauMusique was created in May 2016 to give all students from nursery to lycée the chance to discover and practice music. It offers two sections: classical music led by Donatella Valeri and modern music led by Pier Paolo Pozzi. The Lycée Théâtre Workshop, run by a teacher in collaboration with the Dynamis theatre company, combines theory, stage practice, and language in the final production, with repertoires including The Birds, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest, and Antigone. Theatre groups have participated in international festival events and exchanges, and the workshops are supported and funded by the school.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Languages are a central feature, with a dedicated Language department and staff teaching English across levels, including English as a foreign language, Cambridge offerings, and IB-related language courses. The department covers English (LV1, LLCE, TOK), Italian (LVE, LVM), and ESABAC for Collège–Lycée, with additional language specialists supporting LVA and other language pathways. The school maintains a strong multilingual culture with ESABAC and Cambridge connections as part of its language offerings.	Cultural & language Petits Champions de la Lecture celebrates the Final Italy of reading champions, highlighting reading aloud and the joy of words. Carnaval is celebrated with the theme ‘Les Emotions,' bringing a day of festive activities for the whole school. As part of the journey in artistic and cultural education, CM2 students visit the Montemartini power plant museum to explore the dialogue between industrial heritage and the arts. A fifth‑grade class visits the RAI Radiotelevisione Italiana headquarters to observe broadcasting as part of career exploration.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Extrascolaire includes After School & Garderie services, providing a quiet study space, teacher supervision, homework help, and family notifications for absences; hours vary by cycle, with after-school supervision offered from 15:30 to 18:00 for primary and 16:30 to 18:00 for middle/high school. Centre aéré and Holiday Camps offer multilingual, culturally rich sessions during school holidays with programs in English, French, and Italian, plus arts, sports, and science activities. The lycée also hosts a Theatre program and a Chess Club, enriching student life beyond academics.	Social & hobbies The CLAPE is a structure created by the APE Chato in 2019 that manages after‑school activities, holidays, supervised study, and kindergarten babysitting. All families with a child enrolled in CLAPE are members. It handles registrations, scheduling, recruitment of instructors, and use of facilities on the school site. The Aumônerie Catholique Saint Louis des Français offers weekly CE2 to 5e sessions at Strohl Fern, monthly meetings outside the school, and sacramental preparation.
Community & service	Community & service Vita spirituale e Pastorale describes ISD Rome as a Catholic school rooted in Dominican values, with faith formation integrated into daily life. The five core values are intellectual pursuit of truth, freedom of thought and action, trust, hospitality and respect, and a daily faith formation approach grounded in scripture. The pastoral program includes catechesis and pastoral activities across grade levels, with a dedicated coordinator and contact for pastoral matters. Charitable projects and service to others are emphasized as part of the school community.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional ISD Rome organizes its pedagogy within the Odyssey Education network, which guides its international, mission-driven approach. The school assigns specialised roles in the English-language and international-curriculum pathways, including an IB CAS & EE coordinator and a university counselor to support student planning. The leadership and pastoral teams include coordinators for spirituality and academic disciplines, reflecting a structured, globally oriented school culture.	Leadership & professional Ambassadeurs en Herbe fosters public speaking and argumentation; the 2025‑2026 edition centers on AI as a revolution for humanity's benefit. The United Student Nation (SUN) provides a platform for Euro‑section Seconde students to present ideas and defend their positions publicly. These programs develop leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Physical education is a central component of daily life, with a comprehensive sports program including Motricité, Football, Mini Tennis, Dance, Basketball, Boxing, and Multisport, emphasizing health, confidence, teamwork, and character. The wellbeing focus is reinforced by spiritual life activities and pastoral care designed to foster a climate of fraternity and mutual respect. Mindfulness and wellbeing-related workshops are also offered in events such as Open Days, featuring sessions on body and mind wellbeing in multiple languages.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Semaine zéro déchet runs from February 9 to February 13, 2026, encouraging the entire school community to consume more responsibly and to reduce waste.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school teaches French, English, and Italian from Nursery onward; Italian is taught weekly (two hours in Nursery and three hours weekly in Elementary), with ongoing multilingual development to fluency.	Language provision Collège offers French, Italian (beginner, LV or LCN), living languages (English, German, Spanish), and classical languages (Latin and Greek). From 6th to 9th grade, students may take English and Spanish as optional language options to strengthen foreign-language skills and cultural openness. At the lycée, ESABAC (French-Italian double diploma) or LCN (Langue et Civilisation Nationale) are available; LCN is mandatory for Italian nationals who do not follow ESABAC. Students may also join the European Section in English (English – History-Geography or English – Science), and excellent baccalauréat results enable entry to among the most selective higher education programs in France, Italy and beyond.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching Multilingual education in French, English and Italian from Nursery School, with alternating days in French and English and two hours of Italian per week.	Bilingual teaching The school offers bilingual education through ESABAC (French-Italian double diploma) and a European Section in English.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Daily immersion in French, English and Italian in a multilingual setting, with alternating language days and weekly Italian instruction.	Immersion programs —
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad)
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Complete your online application on the Eduka portal. Documents to upload include school reports and photocopies of the parents' and child's passports. The school welcomes students of all nationalities and backgrounds. Every application is carefully and thoroughly reviewed by the school management, who assess each student's ability to integrate and succeed within our educational environment. Enrollment at the Institut International Saint-Dominique of Rome requires full adherence to its educational values as well as its operational rules, which ensure the cohesion of the school community. 2. Pedagogical meeting and admission response. After submitting the application, a pedagogical interview will be offered within 5 business days. Your child's place will be confirmed by email within 2–3 days following the admission committee's decision. The process ensures the child's fit with the school environment is carefully evaluated. 3. Payment of tuition fees. Once admission is confirmed, you are invited to pay the first registration fees. These fees are non-refundable in case of withdrawal. Your child's enrollment will be definitively confirmed by email within 7 days of payment. Rates for 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2026-2027 Boarding are published.	Admissions Online pre-registration: Pre-registrations are open for the 2026-2027 school year and remain accessible for the current year. Pre-registration requests for all levels are exclusively online here. Use the French version of the platform and consult the user guide at the bottom of the page. Incomplete dossiers will not be considered. Please ensure that the information exactly matches the child's identity (important for potential school trips). Before proceeding with online pre-registration, you must have the following documents ready (PDF, max 25 MB): Extract of the pupil's birth certificate or full copy of the Family Record Book; copy of the pupil's identity document; copy of the pupil's Codice Fiscale, if available; copy of the identity document of Guardian 1; copy of the identity document of Guardian 2; in case of separation or divorce, the parents/legal guardians must provide a copy of the court decision specifying custody and residence of the child; current school certificate for the current year (except for Petite Section applications); school reports or bulletins for the current year; completed previous year's and current year's reports (to be transmitted as soon as available); full banking details (RIB).
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Scholarships: The first campaign for school scholarships for 2026/2027 opens; applications may be submitted until February 16, 2026. Information about this campaign is posted on the Consulate General of France in Rome's site. Financial aid: Dossier de soutien financier.
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