Marymount International School Rome vs Rome International School

	M Marymount International School Rome Rome, Italy	R Rome International School Rome, Italy
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €13,900 - 28,000	Fees / year €10,500 - 27,755
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 16	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1946	Opened 1988
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Via di Villa Lauchli, 180, 00191 Rome, Italy. The campus is located in Rome. Marymount offers a Rome-wide bus service in partnership with the Todde bus company. A late bus leaves from the school at 5:10 pm.	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 Early Childhood through Grade 12	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, Catholic, co-educational day school	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 Nationalities represented: 92; International students: 940.	Pupil nationality mix 60+ nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Director of Specialist Learning and a School Psychologist provide wellbeing and learning support.	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 Italy	Country affiliation Italy
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Catholic	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure School hours: 8:20 am to 3:30 pm for Grades 1-12; 8:30 am to 3:20 pm for Early Childhood through Kindergarten. Early Bird Club 8:00 am–8:30 am; Aftercare 3:20 pm–4:40 pm. After-school activities 3:30 pm–4:45 pm.	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 Bus service throughout the City of Rome and beyond in partnership with Todde; multiple routes (Line 1 Laurentina, IFAD, EUR, Ostiense centro; Line 2 Acilia, Casal Palocco; Line 3 Caracalla; Line 4 Olgiata; Line 5 Piazza Bologna; Line 6 Piazzale Ponte Milvio; Line 8 Piazza dei Re di Roma; Line 9 Piazza Adriana; Line 11-12 Tuscolana). Late bus departs at 5:10 pm.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Tuition fees (2026–2027 academic year) - Early Childhood: € 13,900. - Kindergarten: € 17,750. - Grades 1–5: € 21,000. - Grades 6–8: € 23,900. - Grades 9–12: € 28,000. - Grade 13 option (where taken for additional credits): € 28,000. One‑time and enrolment fees - Family Registration Fee (one payment per family at first enrolment): € 5,000 (non‑refundable; not prorated). - Application Fee for each new student: € 500 (non‑refundable). - Re‑enrollment Fee for returning students: € 400. Additional tuition‑related charges and optional costs - If a student's acceptance is contingent on a one‑to‑one assistant during school hours, the assistant cost is billed to the family as an additional tuition charge of € 22,000. - Costs for special programs, external examinations and other third‑party exam fees are invoiced to parents as they occur. Transport (bus) fees - Round trip (inside Rome's GRA ring road): € 3,500. - Round trip (outside GRA): € 3,700. - One way (inside GRA): € 2,500. - One way (outside GRA): € 2,700. Uniform and related costs - Uniform and dress‑code items are purchased through the school's designated provider (Samples Divise). Delivery is free for orders of € 50.00 and above; telephone and online ordering options are available. Specific uniform item prices are set by the supplier. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a private day school. Refund information and fee conditions - The Application Fee is non‑refundable. - The Family Registration Fee is non‑refundable and is not prorated according to date of entry. - No separate, detailed tuition refund schedule or term‑by‑term refund table is published alongside the posted tuition figures; special program charges and external examination fees are billed as they occur. Billing schedule and payment terms (published items) - The published tuition information specifies the annual amounts and the one‑time enrolment fees listed above. The Application Fee and Family Registration Fee are explicitly non‑refundable and the Family Registration Fee is charged once per family. Special programs and external examination fees are billed when they occur. Fee payment options - A specific, itemized list of accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, SEPA, etc.) and a formal per‑term or per‑invoice billing timetable are not provided in the publicly posted tuition summary. Individual invoicing, due dates, payment deadlines and accepted payment channels are administered through the school's admissions/finance process. Other notes on recurring/optional costs - School services such as daily lunch and weekly enrichment activities are charged separately from the tuition and invoiced in addition to the annual tuition. - Extra fees may be charged for participation in optional excursions, competitions or other activities throughout the year; these will be billed as they occur.	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 Not offered; the school is a private, Catholic, co-educational day school.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Marymount requires a uniform and dress code; details vary by grade. An online shop is available and a temporary store in northern Rome operates by appointment.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Lunch is nutritious and balanced, prepared with organic, local produce within a 70 km radius; the menu includes live cooking stations with a variety of options, including vegan and vegetarian, and accommodates allergies. The kitchen and campus are nut-free, and there is a plastic-free policy for water bottles on campus.	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 Marymount's House system, created by the Student Council, aims to increase community engagement and school spirit. There are four Houses—Felix, Gerard, Milligan and Rowley—each with a Captain and Co-Captain. Houses run events and competitions and raise funds for the Abana Project; the House names honor four General Superiors of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary.	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is private, Catholic, co-educational day school. It operates under formal governance and operational structures, including board member recruitment and induction. It is part of the Global Network of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM) and holds accreditations from the Council of International Schools (CIS), the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA-CESS), and the International Baccalaureate (IB).	Governance and ownership RIS Rome is a member of Globeducate.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details English-language American education for preK–12. The IB Diploma Programme is offered in Grades 11–12 as a two-year program culminating in external examinations. Marymount Rome also offers Advanced Placement courses. Second language instruction is provided in Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Latin, Mandarin and Spanish, and Italian is taught as a first or second language for all secondary students. The school serves preK–12 as a coeducational day school with 941 students.	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.
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Exam results	Exam results IB Diploma Programme results show a 2024 pass rate of 96% with 52 passing of 54 diploma candidates and 14 bilingual diplomas; 2023 pass rate was 98% with 46 diploma candidates; 2022 pass rate was 100% with 59 diploma candidates; 2021 pass rate was 100% with 54 diploma candidates.	Exam results In 2025, Terza Media exams achieved a 100% pass rate, with several perfect scores.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Approximately 98% of Marymount's students go on to higher education immediately after high school.	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 Enrichment opportunities and advanced coursework support high-achieving students, including IB Diploma Programme and AP courses, along with after-school activities and clubs.	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	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) —	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 —	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 —	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 —	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 Marymount International School Rome sits on a 40-acre campus in Veio Park, about 25 minutes north of Rome's city center. The campus serves Early Childhood through Grade 12 on a single site and includes an Early Childhood Center with an Outdoor Playground, Outdoor Classroom, and Forest School. Kindergarten and Elementary facilities provide access to the Elementary Library and Music Room, and the campus includes an Early Childhood gym and other specialized spaces. A 360° Virtual Tour is available to explore the campus. A FabLab/Art Studios facility was built to support student creativity.	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 Sports are an important part of Marymount life with programs across Early Childhood through Varsity. The campus offers expansive grounds and outdoor spaces for physical education and team sports across grade levels. High School provides a Varsity Sports program with Cross Country, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Soccer, and Track and Field.	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 Early Childhood Center classes include two teachers for the 2–3 year olds; EC1 and EC2 have one teacher and one teaching assistant per classroom. Kindergarten and Elementary students access the Elementary Library and Music Room, and Kindergarten have access to a dedicated Playground. The Middle School features a on-campus Science Laboratory. The campus also houses a FabLab/Art Studios facility to support creative work.	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 After-School Activities are available for Early Childhood through High School, with a late bus service for participants. Private Music Lessons run after school hours. Enrichment includes JuniOrchestra in partnership with the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Model United Nations, and a broad array of student clubs and enrichment trips.	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 Marymount International School Rome opened on October 16, 1946 with 30 students to serve children of Allied personnel in Rome. In 1953 the school moved to Villa Lauchli; Butler Hall was completed three years later. A residence building opened in 1962 and Gailhac Hall followed in 1968. Marymount introduced the International Baccalaureate program in 1985, and became fully co-educational in 1991; the boarding program was discontinued in 1995. The campus expanded in 2001 and again in 2006, and Marymount today is part of the Global Network of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM) Schools.	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 Marymount is a global community with students from over 70 nationalities and from all faiths, speaking 50 languages. The 40-acre campus sits in Veio Park, about 25 minutes north of Rome's city center. Marymount is part of the Global Network of RSHM Schools, a private Catholic network of 19 schools worldwide.	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 —	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 The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered for Grades 11–12, with six subject groups including languages, individuals and societies, experimental sciences, mathematics and computer science, and the arts. To earn the IB Diploma, students sit for examinations in six subject areas at the end of Grade 12 and complete Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS). Marymount has offered the IB Diploma Programme since 1985, and students consistently achieve results above world averages. In 2024, Diploma Candidates were 54 with a pass rate of 96%.	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 arts at Marymount include performing, visual and musical instruction guiding students' creativity and communication. The Arts comprise Music, Visual Arts, and Theater Arts. After-school private music lessons are available, tailored to individual needs. School plays and concerts are part of enrichment activities.	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 Marymount is a global community made up of over 70 nationalities. Enrichment trips to cultural and artistic sites are part of the program. Model United Nations and Middle School MUN are offered as part of enrichment and leadership activities. The campus is multilingual, with about 50 languages spoken.	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 Marymount's Student Clubs offer after-school options such as Junior Architects, Multicultural Club, Origami Club, and STEM Club. Secondary School student-led clubs include the Royal Liar (the student newspaper) and the Environmental Club. A broad range of after-school activities supports social and hobby interests across divisions. Private music lessons after school complement the clubs and activities.	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 Marymount provides leadership and service opportunities throughout the year, including National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Student Council, and the House System, along with leadership conferences and school assemblies. The Abana Project sponsors the RSHM missions in Zambia, with students participating in House System-led projects and fundraising. Students also engage in Regional and Global leadership opportunities through the Global Network of RSHM Schools and Model United Nations conferences. School assemblies give students a platform to present projects and practice service-oriented initiatives.	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 Marymount offers leadership and service opportunities such as NHS, NJHS, Student Council, House System, and leadership conferences with the Global Network of RSHM Schools, plus Model United Nations conferences. The Abana Project involves students in service and fundraising activities in support of the RSHM mission in Zambia. IB CAS service projects provide structured opportunities to lead and serve within the IB framework, alongside ongoing learning and advisory activities that build Leadership skills.	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 Sports and athletics are an important part of Marymount life with programs across Early Childhood through Varsity levels. Wellbeing and Support includes English Language Learning (ELL), Learning Support, a School Psychologist, Pet Therapy, and a Health Center to promote physical and mental health. The Elementary School Wellbeing Program covers social-emotional development through Caring School Community activities and topics such as Unity Through Diversity, Coping With Anger, Kindness, and Respecting Differences. The Health Center and School Nurse provide daily care, health screenings, and first-aid readiness on campus.	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 English is the language of instruction for all classes. Italian is taught as a Second Language through the Italian Language Program for Grades 1–5. Students may also study Italian as a First Language in Grades 1–5 to prepare for the Idoneità alla Prima Media exam. Foreign language courses in Italian, Spanish, French, German, Arabic and Chinese are offered on an as-needed basis, and English Language Learning (ELL) and Learning Support programs are available to assist students.	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 —	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 —	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.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards null	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; Council of International Schools; International Baccalaureate; Global Network of RSHM Schools	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Marymount accepts applications year round with limited spaces; early application in January/February is recommended for September entry; applications are reviewed on an individual basis throughout the year. To start the Admissions process, complete the Inquiry form; the Admissions Office will assist. The Admissions Team includes Ms. Jasmin Zarineh (Director of Admissions & Marketing) +39 06 36 29 10 12, Ms. Elisabetta Savignano (Admissions Assistant & Events Coordinator) +39 06 36 29 10 18, and Ms. Submit an inquiry via the Inquiry Now application portal. The school year runs from early September to late June; hours are 8:30 am–3:20 pm for Early Childhood, Early Childhood 1, Early Childhood 2 and Kindergarten and 8:20 am–3:30 pm for Grades 1–12; average class size is 16 students and the student/teacher ratio is 1:6. The school is located at Via di Villa Lauchli 180, 00191 Rome, Italy.	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 Marymount offers Academic Scholarships for Grades 6, 9 and 11. Up to 10 scholarships in the 2026–27 academic year, each worth a 5% reduction of tuition fees. For current Marymount students, a handwritten letter of application evidencing academic achievements must reach the Headmistress by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, January 19, 2026; successful applicants are invited to sit Scholarship Examinations on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.; the announcement is on Friday, February 6, 2026. For students applying from outside Marymount, the Scholarship Application Package includes the Marymount Application Form, last two years of report cards, a handwritten letter evidencing academic achievements, and must reach the Office of the Headmistress by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, January 19, 2026; Scholarship Examinations are offered on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.; the announcement is on Friday, February 6, 2026. Examination information covers Grade 6 (Language, Mathematics, Critical Thinking), Grade 9 (Language, Mathematics, Critical Thinking), and Grade 11 (Language, Mathematics, Critical Thinking).	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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