The European International School & College Rome vs The New School Rome

	T The European International School & College Rome Rome, Italy	T The New School Rome Rome, Italy
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €9,800 - 21,800	Fees / year €11,200 - 20,300
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1972
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location The New School Rome is located in Rome, Italy. The street address is Via Della Camilluccia 669, 00135 Roma. The campus serves pupils aged 3-18 as a private, not-for-profit international school.
Stages	Stages —	Stages Foundation Stage; Primary; Senior (A-Levels).
School type	School type —	School type Private, not-for-profit international day school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support EAL; Learning Support.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation British international education affiliations: COBIS membership; Cambridge International; Pearson Edexcel; Rome International Schools Association.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Primary school day starts at 08:30; lessons begin at 08:45; break at 10:30–11:00; lunch 12:00–12:30; play in the garden until 13:30; day ends at 15:30.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Annual tuition fees (2025/2026 academic year) - Kindergarten (K1 / age 3): EUR 2,500 per year. - Kindergarten (K2 / age 4): EUR 2,500 per year. - Kindergarten (K3 / age 5): EUR 2,500 per year. - Grade 1 (age 6): EUR 3,500 per year. - Grade 2 (age 7): EUR 3,500 per year. - Grade 3 (age 8): EUR 3,500 per year. - Grade 4 (age 9): EUR 3,500 per year. - Grade 5 (age 10): EUR 3,500 per year. - Grade 6 (age 11): EUR 3,500 per year. - Grade 7 (age 12): EUR 3,900 per year. - Grade 8 (age 13): EUR 3,900 per year. - Grade 9 (age 14): EUR 5,000 per year. - Grade 10 (age 15): EUR 5,000 per year. - Grade 11 (age 16): EUR 7,500 per year. - Grade 12 (age 17): EUR 7,500 per year. Per-term fees - The school publishes annual tuition amounts. A per-term breakdown is not published publicly. Families should expect that the school issues invoices on an annual or term basis but per-term prices are not listed publicly. Application / registration fees (one-time) - No publicly published, fixed application or family registration fee amount is available in the school's public fee information. Billing schedule and payment terms - Specific billing schedules (for example: billed annually, by term, or by instalment), deposit amounts, late-payment penalties, and detailed payment terms are not published in the publicly available fee information. Boarding fees - No boarding provision or boarding fees are published for this school. The available fee information lists day-school tuition only. Other compulsory or additional costs (uniforms, textbooks, exams, trips, activities) - Detailed fees for uniforms, textbooks, external exam fees, school lunches, educational trips, extracurricular activities, technology/devices, and other ancillary charges are not published in the public fee summary. Families should budget separately for uniforms, exam fees (IGCSE/A-levels where applicable), school trips and any optional after-school activities unless these items are confirmed as included at enrolment. Refund information (withdrawal, deposit, cancellations) - No publicly available refund or withdrawal policy (including whether deposits or registration payments are refundable and under what conditions) is published alongside the fee schedule. Fee payment options (bank transfer, card, online payment) - The publicly available fee summary does not list accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit/debit card, or online payment portals). Summary of what was found and what was not published - Found and verified: the annual tuition amounts by year group for the 2025/2026 academic year (full list above). - Not published publicly in the school's fee information: a per-term price schedule, any application/registration fee amount, billing schedule and payment terms, boarding fees (if any), specific charges for uniforms/textbooks/exams/trips, refund and withdrawal policy details, and the school's accepted payment methods. If you need these missing items for a database entry (application fee amount, per-term billing, deposit/refund policy, accepted payment methods, and any ancillary fees), contact the school's admissions office for the official fee schedule and the school's detailed financial/contract terms.	Fee details Application and enrolment fees - Registration fee (new student): €1,500, payable per new student at enrolment. - Capital Assessment fee: €3,200, payable once per family. - Advance fee to secure a place for the following academic year: €1,000 per student; payable by 30 December and deducted from the fees for the following academic year. Annual maintenance charge (per family) - One child enrolled: €750 annually. - Two children enrolled: €1,000 annually. - Three children enrolled: €1,250 annually. - Four children enrolled: €1,500 annually. The annual maintenance charge is payable on 30 June each year (from existing families) and from the second year of attendance for new families. Tuition fees (when paid directly by parents) — per term and annual total (Academic year 2025–2026) - Early Years 1: Term 1 €4,280; Term 2 €4,280; Term 3 €2,140; Annual total €10,700. - Early Years 2: Term 1 €4,504; Term 2 €4,504; Term 3 €2,252; Annual total €11,260. - Year 1 & 2: Term 1 €5,508; Term 2 €5,508; Term 3 €2,754; Annual total €13,770. - Year 3 & 4: Term 1 €6,256; Term 2 €6,256; Term 3 €3,128; Annual total €15,640. - Year 5 & 6: Term 1 €6,884; Term 2 €6,884; Term 3 €3,442; Annual total €17,210. - Year 7: Term 1 €7,152; Term 2 €7,152; Term 3 €3,576; Annual total €17,880. - Year 8 & 9: Term 1 €7,484; Term 2 €7,484; Term 3 €3,742; Annual total €18,710. - Year 10 & 11: Term 1 €7,548; Term 2 €7,548; Term 3 €3,774; Annual total €18,870. - Year 12 & 13: Term 1 €7,920; Term 2 €7,920; Term 3 €3,960; Annual total €19,800. Tuition fees (when paid directly by an employer) — per term and annual total (Academic year 2025–2026) - Early Years 1: Term 1 €4,820; Term 2 €4,820; Term 3 €2,410; Annual total €12,050. - Early Years 2: Term 1 €5,044; Term 2 €5,044; Term 3 €2,522; Annual total €12,610. - Year 1 & 2: Term 1 €6,048; Term 2 €6,048; Term 3 €3,024; Annual total €15,120. - Year 3 & 4: Term 1 €6,796; Term 2 €6,796; Term 3 €3,398; Annual total €16,990. - Year 5 & 6: Term 1 €7,424; Term 2 €7,424; Term 3 €3,712; Annual total €18,560. - Year 7: Term 1 €7,692; Term 2 €7,692; Term 3 €3,846; Annual total €19,230. - Year 8 & 9: Term 1 €8,024; Term 2 €8,024; Term 3 €4,012; Annual total €20,060. - Year 10 & 11: Term 1 €8,088; Term 2 €8,088; Term 3 €4,044; Annual total €20,220. - Year 12 & 13: Term 1 €8,460; Term 2 €8,460; Term 3 €4,230; Annual total €21,150. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard three-instalment schedule: three instalments paid in full by 30 June, 30 December and 30 March (or the next business day). - Alternative payment plans and adjustments: - Annual payment: paid in full by 30 June with a 1% discount on tuition fees (discount applicable only to private clients). - Five instalments: payments due 30 June, 30 September, 30 November, 30 January and 30 March (1.5% increase on the total owed). - Ten instalments: payments by the 30th of each month from June to March inclusive (3% increase on the total owed). - Financial rules and penalties: fees paid 15 or more calendar days after the due date are subject to a penalty of 0.033% per calendar day. Attendance is conditional upon payment of all fees due; unpaid accounts 30 calendar days after due dates will be referred for Executive Council review and continued enrolment will be assessed. Termly fees are due in full for students who begin attending within the first five weeks of any term; students starting in the sixth week or later have fees calculated pro rata. A full term's written notice is necessary before withdrawing a child; otherwise a full term's fees will be due. There is no refund for lunch cancelled during a term. Registration, capital assessment and deposits are due on enrolment and must be settled within one month of being offered a place. Advance/Deposit, refunds and withdrawal - The €1,000 advance fee secures a place and is deducted from the following year's fees (must be paid by 30 December). - A full term's written notice is required before withdrawal; absence of such notice makes a full term's fees payable. There is no refund for lunch cancelled during a term. Late-payment penalties and potential suspension of enrolment apply for overdue accounts as described above. Boarding fees - The New School Rome operates as a day school; boarding provision and boarding fees are not applicable. Other costs and optional services - Lunch (mandatory annual cost): €1,350 per year. There is no refund for lunch cancelled during a term. - Transport (optional): organized door-to-door by Todde Bus SRL (contact details supplied for the transport provider). Transport is contracted separately and billed through the transport operator. - Trips and residentials: educational trips and summer-term residencies form part of the curriculum and may incur additional charges specific to each trip or residency. Payment methods - Most major credit cards are accepted (an additional charge of €4 may apply). - Bank transfer (bank details provided by the school): Crédit Agricole Italia, Via Flaminia, 453 – 00191 Rome, ABI 06230 – CAB 05089, Account 000063350745, IBAN IT61H0623005089000063350745, SWIFT/BIC CRPPIT2P616. Notes on instalment schedules and discounts - The school offers a choice between the standard three-instalment schedule and alternative annual, five-instalment or ten-instalment plans; the annual payment carries a small discount for private clients, while more frequent instalment plans incur a small surcharge as stated above.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options Lunch is provided as part of the primary school day, from 12:00 to 12:30, beginning with Year 1 and ending with Year 6. Students play in the garden after lunch until 13:30.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership The New School Rome is a private, not-for-profit association. There are two decision-making bodies: the Academic Council and the Executive Council. The Academic Council is the main policy-making forum and includes teachers and student representatives from Year 7 and above; it meets once every half term. The Executive Council is the governing body of The New School Association and has responsibility for all strategic, legal and financial aspects of the school's management and organization. The Council is made up of seven members: four parent members (three elected and one co-opted), the Academic Council Chairperson (Headteacher) and two elected teacher members. The Chairperson of the Council is a parent member and is elected by the Council to hold this office. The current Executive Council for 2025/2026 includes Luigi Ardito (Chairperson), Norman Doyle (Vice-Chair and Chairperson of the Academic Council), parent members Giorgio Pogliotti, Luigi Ardito, Paolo Bernini, Laura De Plato, and teacher members Chris Reid and Erica Ricci. The Constitution is available.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details The New School Rome follows the English National Curriculum for pupils aged 3–18. It is organized into Foundation Stage, Primary, and Secondary. In Secondary, there is a creative core in Art and Drama alongside core academic study. A-Levels are offered for 16+ as a pathway to universities in the UK and worldwide. The school maintains small class sizes and a favorable student-teacher ratio to support individual attention.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio The New School Rome maintains small class sizes and a favorable student-teacher ratio.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results Academic Year 2025 shows strong examination results; The New School Rome is one of the best performing schools in Europe for exam results. For A-Levels, the 3-year aggregate is A–A 49% and A–C 89%. For GCSE, the 3-year aggregate is A–A 48% and A–C 87%. Cohorts are small, typically 16–20 students in examination years.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates pursue higher education at universities around the world. Destinations include Oxford, St Andrews, Cambridge, LUISS, Bocconi and MIT. A-Levels and the EPQ provide preparation for university applications.
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 —	Social & emotional learning The New School Rome aims to develop social and emotional wellbeing as a foundation for every student's education. The Primary curriculum emphasises emotional security and a strong sense of community, with PSHE included among core subjects. The school creates a safe space where children can take risks, develop empathy, and form meaningful relationships. Pastoral wellbeing is prioritised alongside academic achievement to support learning. The school's approach to wellbeing is holistic, combining academic learning with social and emotional growth.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) The New School Rome has a dedicated Learning Support offering a 3 Steps to Success programme to support students with special educational needs. There are four broad SEN areas: Cognition and Learning; Communication and Interaction; Social, Emotional and Mental Health; and Sensory and/or Physical Difficulties. The SEN approach includes Step 1 in-class strategies, Step 2 focused 1:1 support with the Learning Support teacher against individual goals, and Step 3 referral to external consultants when needed. The SEN team works with parents and teachers; costs for external assessments may apply. The SEN team contact emails are provided for inquiries.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language The school has two specially trained teachers of English as an Additional Language who support students one to one, in groups, or within the classroom. EAL focuses on learning English while also learning through English, using the mainstream curriculum as the context. On arrival, children are assessed and placed into an appropriate EAL stage; beginners receive 1:1 sessions; out-of-class groups are used as progress allows. In senior school, tailored EAL support continues, with progression monitoring and liaison with subject teachers, including IELTS support.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is a core consideration in The New School Rome's approach to education. The school states a founding aim of social and emotional wellbeing and emphasises a safe, supportive environment for learning. It highlights community and emotional security as essential to developing resilience, empathy, and wellbeing.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding Designated safeguarding leads are Charlotte Flanaggan (Senior School Co-ordinator) and Kate Downes (Whole School Co-ordinator). The safeguarding policy follows Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 and is supported by related policies such as Health & Safety, Data Protection, and Dress Code. Staff receive safeguarding training and follow clear safeguarding procedures, with a designated safeguarding lead coordinating responses to concerns. The Wellbeing page provides a point of contact for safeguarding concerns via Get In Touch.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview Little Explorers Foundation Stage is a nature-based learning centre for children aged 3 to 5 years. It focuses on the human connection to the natural world. The indoor environment uses natural materials and open spaces to foster curiosity and creativity. Outdoor learning is supported by an outdoor classroom, a forest fire circle, and a nearby nature reserve park for immersive experiences. The school follows the Early Year Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework. The environment supports social and emotional development through a holistic approach to learning.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities Every week, Primary students travel to a local sports centre for gymnastics and dance coaching. Weekly lessons with class teachers take place on the school site to cover sports and outdoor and adventurous activities. The Spring Football Tournament is held every March to unite the NSR community with other international schools.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities Music, Singing & Drama are taught by specialist teachers with weekly Drama, Music and Singing lessons in the primary. Peripatetic instrument lessons are available during and after the school day, including piano, guitar, drums, percussion and violin. Italian is taught as a modern foreign language starting in Year 1. The school offers Events, Trips & Guest Speakers to enrich the curriculum, including a residential trip for Years 1–6 to develop independence, teamwork and leadership.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities The school offers a range of events, trips and guest speakers, including Winter and Summer Concerts, parades, technology challenges, water week, football tournaments and talent shows. Educational visits to museums and historical sites in Rome enrich the curriculum. Students in Years 1–6 participate in an annual residential trip to develop independence, teamwork and leadership. Guest speakers such as poets, artists and parents inspire students.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History The New School Rome was established in 1972 by a dedicated consortium of parents and teachers. It is a private, not-for-profit international school for pupils aged 3-18 offering the English National Curriculum. The school operates as a non-profit, democratic institution that engages parents, students, and staff as equal partners in the educational process. Small class sizes and an exceptional student-teacher ratio support personalised education while balancing high academic standards with pastoral care. Its mission emphasizes holistic development, critical thinking, creativity, empathy, and respect. [cite turn1view0]
Community	Community —	Community The New School Rome shows an active community with a dedicated 'Our Community' section and frequent news updates. School Life includes Duke of Edinburgh, EAL, Italian, and Learning Support. New School Rome Stories share personal perspectives from students such as Elena, Johnny, Hiba, and Marco Fugazzola. Wellbeing and other student-facing programs are part of the community. [cite turn1view0]
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual Celebrating over 50 years of education, The New School Rome follows an enhanced British curriculum taught in English by UK-trained teachers. It is a not-for-profit independent school serving students aged 3–18, with small class sizes. The school is a member of the Council of British International Schools. It reports strong academic results and graduates go on to prestigious universities around the world.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language From age 5 Italian is taught as a native language or beginner language by three specialist teachers. An after-school Italian booster session for Years 4–9 complements the day-time lessons and mirrors the Italian state system, focusing on language, history, culture and literature. In Year 13, students can follow a corso integrativo leading to a maturita certificate, enabling entry to Italian universities, with exams supervised by the Italian Ministry of Education.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is available to students in Years 10–13 and includes four sections: Skills, Physical Recreation, Service and Adventurous Journey. At Gold level there is an additional Residential Project. Students participate in charity events around Rome, including work with Oxfam, Save the Children and the Astalli Foundation, and frequently initiate activities to learn new skills and help others.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service The Duke of Edinburgh programme includes charity involvement and service activities in the local community, supporting students to give back to Rome through partnerships such as Oxfam, Save the Children and the Astalli Foundation.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award empowers young people to learn new skills, overcome obstacles, and build confidence and resilience. It provides leadership opportunities as students take on project work and charity initiatives, and supports personal and professional development through real-world experiences.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing Pastoral wellbeing is a core part of The New School Rome experience. The school emphasizes that learning happens best when students feel safe and happy, and places importance on smooth transitions for new arrivals within its international community.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision English is the language of instruction, following the English National Curriculum. Italian is taught from age 5 as a native language or a beginners language by three specialist teachers, with an after-school booster session and a Year 13 corso integrativo leading to maturita, supervised by officials from the Italian Ministry of Education. English as an Additional Language is provided by two trained teachers who support learners in one-to-one or small-group sessions or in class, with continued EAL support into the senior school and preparation for external exams such as IELTS.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards The school presents itself as having outstanding academic results at IGCSE and A-Levels. It reports university destinations for graduates across the UK, Europe, and the USA.
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations The New School Rome is a member of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS). It is also a Cambridge International and a Pearson school, with these examining boards used for public exams at 16 (iGCSE and A-Level). The school is a member of the Rome International Schools Association. The Cambridge Assessment International and Pearson Edexcel logos appear on site materials.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions The New School Rome welcomes admissions inquiries. An Admission Enquiry form is available.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist —
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