Institut Saint-Dominique vs Rome International School

	I Institut Saint-Dominique Rome, Italy	R Rome International School Rome, Italy
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €5,870 - 13,850	Fees / year €10,500 - 27,755
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge International AS Levels, French Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 300	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language French, English, Italian	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1988
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 Via Guglielmo Pecori Giraldi, 137, 00135 Rome, Italy. The RIS Rome campus sits in Monte Mario Natural Reserve in north-west Rome, close to the city centre, on more than 3 hectares of natural parkland.
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 Early Years (ages 2-5); Elementary School (ages 5-11); Middle School (ages 12-14); High School (ages 14-18). The school offers the IB Primary Years Programme and the IB Diploma Programme, together with Cambridge IGCSE.
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 IB World School offering the IB Primary Years Programme and the IB Diploma Programme, and Cambridge IGCSE.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix 60+ nationalities represented.
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 In very special circumstances, external support for the student is guaranteed, which may be provided as additional tutoring at home or continuous support in normal lessons by a qualified specialist.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Affiliated with France through AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad).	Country affiliation Italy
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 The school day starts at 08:30. The campus has three lunchrooms serving organic lunches; Middle and High School have a self-service lunchroom.
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 —
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 & Registration Fees - Admission Fee (one‑time, “una tantum”): - Early Years: EUR 500. - Elementary (Year 1–6): EUR 1,000. - Middle & High School (Year 7–13): EUR 2,000. - Registration Fee (annual): - Nursery to Year 9: EUR 610 per year. - Year 10 to Year 13: EUR 715 per year. Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts, Euros) - Early Years (annual tuition): - Nursery & Kindergarten: EUR 10,500 per year. Lunch fee (annual): EUR 1,355. - Transition: EUR 11,480 per year. Lunch fee included in Early Years lunch rate: EUR 1,355. - Elementary School (annual tuition): - Year 1: EUR 16,240 per year. Lunch fee (annual): EUR 1,550. - Year 2: EUR 18,080 per year. Lunch fee (annual): EUR 1,550. - Year 3 / Year 4: EUR 20,665 per year. Lunch fee (annual): EUR 1,550. - Year 5 / Year 6: EUR 21,350 per year. Lunch fee (annual): EUR 1,550. - Middle School (annual tuition): - Year 7 / Year 8 / Year 9: EUR 24,140 per year. Lunch fee (annual): EUR 1,550. - High School (annual tuition): - Year 10 & Year 11: EUR 26,160 per year. Lunch fee (annual) Years 10–12: EUR 1,550. - Year 12 & Year 13: EUR 27,755 per year. Lunch fee (annual) Year 13: EUR 1,355. Billing schedule and how annual tuition is collected (instalments and lunch billing) - Tuition instalment schedule (three instalments): - First instalment: 25% of annual tuition at the time of (re-)enrolment. - Second instalment: 50% of annual tuition by August 31 (due date for the second payment). - Third instalment: 25% of annual tuition by November 30. - For an annual tuition amount X the three payments therefore are: 25% of X, 50% of X, and 25% of X due on the dates above. - Illustrative instalment amounts (examples by year group): - Nursery/Kindergarten (EUR 10,500): First EUR 2,625.00 · Second EUR 5,250.00 · Third EUR 2,625.00. - Transition (EUR 11,480): First EUR 2,870.00 · Second EUR 5,740.00 · Third EUR 2,870.00. - Year 1 (EUR 16,240): First EUR 4,060.00 · Second EUR 8,120.00 · Third EUR 4,060.00. - Year 2 (EUR 18,080): First EUR 4,520.00 · Second EUR 9,040.00 · Third EUR 4,520.00. - Year 3/4 (EUR 20,665): First EUR 5,166.25 · Second EUR 10,332.50 · Third EUR 5,166.25. - Year 5/6 (EUR 21,350): First EUR 5,337.50 · Second EUR 10,675.00 · Third EUR 5,337.50. - Year 7/8/9 (EUR 24,140): First EUR 6,035.00 · Second EUR 12,070.00 · Third EUR 6,035.00. - Year 10/11 (EUR 26,160): First EUR 6,540.00 · Second EUR 13,080.00 · Third EUR 6,540.00. - Year 12/13 (EUR 27,755): First EUR 6,938.75 · Second EUR 13,877.50 · Third EUR 6,938.75. - Lunch fee billing (annual lunch fee is listed separately): - Early Years lunch fee EUR 1,355 per year; Elementary to Year 12 lunch fee EUR 1,550 per year; Year 13 lunch fee EUR 1,355 per year. Lunch fees are billed as follows: 50% by August 31 and 50% by November 30. Example: For a EUR 1,550 lunch fee the two payments are EUR 775.00 and EUR 775.00. Discounts and sibling reductions - A 4% discount on the tuition fee is applied if the full annual tuition is paid in a single annual payment by the school's payment plan date. Sibling reductions are available: 10% reduction for the second child, 20% for the third child, and 40% for the fourth or subsequent children. Boarding fees - Boarding fees are not applicable: Rome International School operates as a day school and no boarding fee line items are published. Other costs and additional fees - Mandatory/exam fees (additional to tuition): - Cambridge Checkpoint Exams (Year 9): EUR 80 per subject (payable in the exam billing month). - IGCSE exam fees (Year 10 and 11): EUR 140 per subject (payable in the exam billing month). - IB exam fees (Year 13): EUR 1,400 per student (payable on presentation of the exam application). Re‑takes and re‑marks are charged separately and may be confirmed for specific academic years. - Costs explicitly excluded from published tuition: didactic visits and educational trips, external exam fees beyond those listed above, school uniforms, textbooks for Middle and High School (parents purchase from specialist providers), pre- and post-school care, school bus service, extracurricular activities, and Summer Camp. These items are charged separately. - “Bring a friend” and similar promotional reductions may be offered from time to time; any such reductions are applied according to the school's current offers. Refund information - The school's publicly posted fee information and tuition terms list instalment schedules, discounts and excluded costs but do not publish a single, explicit general refund policy for all fee types in the same fee summary. Specific conditions on refunds, withdrawal consequences and any pro‑rata refunds are set out in the enrolment/contractual documentation and the school's formal policies and parent handbook. Parents should expect the enrolment fee/admission fee to be treated as non‑recurring and to review the enrolment contract for the school's precise refund and withdrawal conditions. Fee payment options and practical notes - Payment methods accepted: bank transfer, cheque, credit card or cash (within legal limits). VAT: published tuition amounts are VAT exempt under the relevant Italian decree. Fees cover tuition from September to June as per the school calendar; compulsory lunch fee is listed separately. Additional services and items listed above are charged separately.
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 —
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 Three canteens cater for different age groups and serve nutritious and balanced meals; the lunch service is mandatory for all students; Middle and High School have a self-service lunchroom; Early Years and Elementary students enjoy a fresh, seasonal fruit break each morning; menus accommodate dietary, religious and ethical requirements; there is a focus on a balanced diet using seasonal and organic produce.
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 RIS Rome is a member of Globeducate.
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 RIS Rome is an IB World School and a Cambridge IGCSE examination centre. The Primary Years Programme is offered in the Early Years and Elementary, integrated with the Italian curriculum. The Middle Years Programme (ages 12–14) leads to the Cambridge IGCSE (ages 14–16). The High School offers the IB Diploma Programme with equivalency to the Italian Maturità. RIS Rome is the only school in Rome authorised to offer the PYP and the IB Diploma Programme. The Italian Ministerial Curriculum is also offered in Early Years, Elementary and Middle School (Licenza Media), with some hours for Italian language study; all Year 11 students study Cambridge IGCSE Italian, while Italian A and Italian B options apply in the Diploma.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results In 2025, Terza Media exams achieved a 100% pass rate, with several perfect scores.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression RIS Rome provides university preparation and guidance through a Careers and University Counsellor. The university application process is a two-year exercise with workshops, one-to-one meetings, university fairs and lectures. Students receive personalised support to identify study areas and career ambitions and to select universities worldwide; recent destinations include the University of St Andrews, Imperial College London, the University of Bath, the University of Warwick, LUISS, the University of Exeter, and others. Students applying to universities in Europe, the USA, Canada or the UK receive tailored assistance.
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 RIS Rome embeds social and emotional learning across the whole school through a Wellbeing programme that aims for every student to feel valued, safe, happy and to have a strong sense of belonging. The wellbeing approach is based on Positive Psychology principles, represented by the PERMAH model (Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment and Health). The programme involves a whole-school commitment with age-appropriate wellbeing activities, bi-annual student and staff surveys, and a dedicated staff wellbeing team that meets each half term to plan and monitor action. It includes half-termly wellbeing assemblies, regular staff training, parent workshops, and Globeducate-wide initiatives such as the Body Confidence programme. Student wellbeing ambassadors (Years 7–13), a Listening Centre, and two school psychologists support students, with PHSE lessons and a strong emphasis on student voice and pastoral care.
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) In very special circumstances, families may be informed that a student can be accepted into Middle School only if external support for the student is guaranteed, which may include additional tutoring at home or continuous in-class support provided by a qualified external specialist (RIS Srl).
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 Nursery, Kindergarten and Transition use English as the first language, with English as the primary language of instruction across the school; the admission policy also assesses suitability for English as an Additional Language (EAL). Where needed, EAL support lessons are offered within the normal timetable, and extra English support during and after school hours can be provided at parental expense. All students take a third language (French, Spanish or Chinese), Italian is taught as part of the curriculum, and there is preparation for Italian Licenza Media exams in Middle School.
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 a core part of RIS Rome's culture. The Wellbeing programme is grounded in Positive Psychology with the PERMAH framework and focuses on helping students develop positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, accomplishment and health. The school surveys students and staff, has a 12-member wellbeing team, and runs termly wellbeing themes and assemblies. It provides a Listening Centre, Counselling services, and weekly wellbeing activities, supported by two school psychologists and a dedicated safeguarding structure. Globeducate wellbeing resources and webinars support staff and families, and a student wellbeing ambassador program helps lead assemblies and peer support.
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 is a priority at RIS Rome. All teachers complete comprehensive mandatory safeguarding training, and a dedicated safeguarding team is in place to support students and staff. Globeducate's Safeguarding and Welfare Officer provides oversight, and RIS adheres to Globeducate safeguarding policies (Nos 10a–e), covering child protection, ICT acceptable use, safer recruitment, risk assessments and whistleblowing. Welfare and counselling are available, with confidential counselling, a self-referral option, and guidance for medical and mental health concerns. RIS also participates in safeguarding initiatives such as Safer Internet Week, the Body Positivity Project and Anti-Bullying Week.
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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 Immersed in the natural parkland of Monte Mario in north-west Rome, the RIS Rome campus is resourced to the highest level and reflects a focus on critical thinking, inquiry-based approach and passion for life-long learning. Close to the city centre, the modern campus sits on over 3 hectares of natural parkland. A safe and welcoming environment supports students to explore and grow. The campus hosts facilities that support learning across age groups and disciplines.
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 has an outdoor classroom in the school woods, ample outdoor play areas for breaks and sport activities, a fitness trail, a five-a-side football field, and two purpose-built gymnasia for each section of the school.
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 The school has Space Lab, two modern libraries, three science laboratories, three canteens serving organic lunches, Music, Art and Drama rooms, a 230-seat Auditorium, and iPads and laptops for the whole school.
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 school offers lunchtime clubs and after-school activities, including a private music programme accredited by ABRSM (piano, guitar, drums), LEGO Club, Codemotion, Chess club, language labs, Cookery club and Fitness and Sports. A late bus service is available for students over the age of seven to stay for after-school activities.
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 Rome International School was established in 1988. It is a member of Globeducate. The school serves students aged 2 to 18 and hosts more than 500 pupils representing about 60 nationalities. RIS offers an IB World School framework: Early Years and Primary Years, Middle School with Cambridge IGCSE leading to the IB Diploma, and a High School programme culminating in the IB Diploma. The campus is located in Monte Mario north-west Rome, set within more than 3 hectares of the Monte Mario natural reserve.
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 RIS Rome has an international community with students from 60 nationalities. Life at RIS highlights real moments from the school community through events such as the Winter Fair and annual exhibitions. Globeducate enrichment opportunities include Lunchtime Clubs and After-school Activities, Creativity, Activity & Service (CAS) for the IB Diploma Programme, RIS MUN Club and Duke of Edinburgh.
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 The RIS Parent Teacher Association (PTA) plays a pivotal role in enriching the school community. It comprises seven committees: Secretary, Treasurer, Charity, Welcome and Community Building, Eco, International Representatives, and Class Parent Representatives. The committees organize events, fundraisers and school initiatives, and support communications among parents, students and staff. The Welcome and Community Building Committee integrates new families, the Eco Committee promotes sustainability, and the International Representatives Committee fosters cultural diversity. The Class Parent Representatives facilitate classroom-level liaison. The PTA contributes to a vibrant, engaged RIS Rome community.
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 New academic booster clubs for Maths, Biology and Chemistry are offered for 2025-2026. A private ABRSM-accredited music programme provides piano, guitar and drums. LEGO education and Codemotion provide hands-on STEAM learning. Model United Nations runs in collaboration with Associazione Diplomatici and Globeducate, offering four MUN events and tailored preparation, with a Dalcroze-based approach to early-musician training provided in partnership with Musicanova.
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 LAMDA drama certification is offered through an exclusive partnership with Elizabeth Samuels Drama School. A private ABRSM music programme supports musical literacy. Cooking Club and Chess Club are part of the enrichment offering, and drama and music activities are complemented by other creative clubs.
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 Language labs support language development. The RIS Rome MUN Club and related activities promote diplomacy and cross-cultural understanding through global forums.
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 Lunchtime Clubs include LEGO Club, Codemotion, Chess Club, Language Labs, Cookery Club and Fitness and sports; after-school activities feature Judo/Jiu Jitsu, Self Defence and Football for active students. Chess Club and Cooking Club remain popular components of enrichment.
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 Creativity, Activity & Service (CAS) Programme for IBDP enriches the student experience with arts, sports and service projects. CAS fosters charity events, cultural exchanges and sustainability initiatives; MUN and Duke of Edinburgh programmes support volunteering and community engagement.
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 The Duke of Edinburgh Award offers volunteering, physical activity, skills and expeditions for high school students. The RIS Rome MUN Club and the Duke of Edinburgh programme promote leadership and public speaking, with training and after-school sessions. A House System with awards recognises IB Learner Profile attributes and leadership development.
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 Wellbeing is built on Positive Psychology PERMAH principles to help students feel valued, safe and a sense of belonging. The programme includes half-termly wellbeing assemblies, staff wellbeing strategies and parent workshops, plus student wellbeing ambassadors from Year 7 to 13. A safeguarding framework and two school psychologists provide ongoing support, alongside a dedicated listening centre and a Form Tutor-led holistic approach.
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 Nursery and Elementary provide English as the first language of instruction; English and Italian are Group 1 languages, with a third language required for all students (French, Spanish or Chinese). EAL courses are available for non-native English speakers. International students may also study Italian language and culture within the Italian Ministerial Curriculum; they take Cambridge IGCSE Italian and may pursue IB Diploma Programme Italian language options.
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 Nursery, Kindergarten and Transition have English as a first language of instruction, and Elementary School also uses English as a first language. Italian language study is integrated under the Italian Ministerial Curriculum. English and Italian are offered as Group 1 languages, and all students study a third language (French, Spanish or Chinese). EAL (English as an Additional Language) support is available for students whose English is not yet at the required level.
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 Language and Culture options include Chinese Language and Culture and Arabic Language and Culture, integrated into Elementary and continued in Middle School. After-school beginner language classes are offered in Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic and German. In Middle School, Chinese Language and Culture remains a curriculum option; High School students may study Mandarin for IGCSE or IB Diploma Programme if they have studied Mandarin previously.
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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 1. Initial Enquiry and School Contact Parents initiate the admissions process by completing and submitting the online Admissions Enquiry Form on the school's website. Following this submission, the Admissions team contacts the family to provide specific guidance on how to move the application forward. During this initial stage, parents can also arrange virtual or in-person campus visits or attend open days to meet the leadership team. It is helpful for families to use this initial contact to ask about class capacity and specific curriculum paths. 2. Submission of Documentation Once the inquiry is made, parents must compile and submit a comprehensive set of required documents to the school. This documentation includes the completed Enquiry Form, copies of the applicant's birth certificate and passport, a completed Medical Information Form signed by a parent or guardian, and official school reports for the past two years (translated into English if applicable). Additionally, recommendation forms must be sent directly to Rome International School from the student’s current school. Parents should note that previous school reports are not required for applicants under five years of age. 3. Academic Review and Assessments After receiving all documents, the school's Senior Management Team evaluates the application based on academic, behavioural, and language development history. For Middle and High School applicants, the school requests a Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4) assessment prior to enrolment. Placement in a specific grade depends on multiple factors, including the student's age, an interview, academic entrance tests for secondary levels, and consultations with parents. Parents must be aware that class placement relies on the student's age as of September 30th, since the school year follows a September-to-August calendar. 4. Application Outcome and Communication The Senior Management Team finalises their decision after checking the entry criteria, which require families to respect the school's philosophy and demonstrate the student's ability to thrive in an English-instruction international environment. The official outcome of the admissions application is communicated to the family within seven working days of full submission. If the application is not accepted, any standard application sums paid up to that point are returned to the family. Parents should monitor their communication channels closely during this week-long window for the formal decision letter. 5. Enrolment Finalisation Upon receiving an acceptance offer, parents must complete the enrolment procedure in person at the school's admissions office. This step requires the physical presence of the parents or guardians to provide necessary legal signatures on the enrolment contracts. At this stage, families will also arrange the payment of applicable registration and tuition fees, which vary depending on the year group. Parents should prepare for this final visit by coordinating schedules with the enrolment team to secure the student's place.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Rome International School offers a dedicated Scholarship Fund that provides financial assistance to qualified students based on merit and financial need. The school typically allocates four scholarships per academic year: two for the Elementary School and two for the Middle/High School. These awards can provide full coverage of annual tuition fees. In the Middle and High School sections, the school may also split a full award into two partial scholarships covering 50% of the tuition fees to recognise special student merit.
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