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Catholic International Schools in Rome, Italy

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About international schools in Rome, Italy

Catholic international schools in Rome combine a faith-based educational ethos with the same international curricula you’ll find elsewhere in the city: many offer English-medium programmes on British (Cambridge/IGCSE), American (including Advanced Placement) and International Baccalaureate pathways, sometimes alongside the Italian curriculum. Instruction is typically in English with mandatory Italian and additional modern languages on the timetable, and schools commonly cater from early years through to upper secondary. Annual tuition at English-medium international schools in Rome most often sits in the low-five to mid-five figure euro range for younger years and commonly rises to mid-teens or low-twenties of thousands of euros in senior school, with separate one-off registration or deposit charges; individual Catholic schools publish their own fee schedules. The main intake is for the September school year but most schools accept applications year-round and recommend families apply several months before planned arrival; assessments, interviews and deposits are normal parts of the process, and several Catholic schools in Italy operate as state-recognised “scuole paritarie.”

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At a glance 3 schools · avg fee EUR 13,203
Schools listed
3
Curricula
10
Average annual fee
EUR 13,203
Fee range
EUR 5,870 – 28,000
Most common curriculum
IB (DP) (2 schools)
Average school size
500 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Istituto Marymount Roma - Nomentana 355
Oldest
Istituto Marymount Roma - Nomentana 355 (1930)
With boarding
1
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FAQs for Italy

Do Catholic international schools in Rome follow the Italian national curriculum or international programmes?
Many Catholic international schools in Rome teach international curricula such as the IB Diploma, British IGCSEs, or American AP courses, and some also offer pathways to the Italian national programme for students who want recognised Italian qualifications. Provision varies by school, so parents should check each school’s published curriculum and whether it is authorised to prepare students for Italian state exams or international diplomas.
What languages are taught and which is the main language of instruction?
The main language of instruction at Catholic international schools in Rome is usually English, while Italian is taught as a compulsory language and additional modern languages (French, Spanish, German, etc.) are commonly offered. Schools sometimes run bilingual streams or allow students to follow parts of the Italian curriculum alongside English-medium teaching, so language provision is worth checking when you shortlist schools.
How much should I expect to pay in fees and what extra costs are common?
Published fees for English-medium international schools in Rome typically range from around €10,000 - €18,000 per year in early/primary years up to roughly €15,000 - €30,000 (or more at senior levels) depending on the school and grade; many schools also charge a one-off registration or enrolment fee and additional charges for lunches, transport, exams and optional activities. Fee levels vary significantly between schools and year groups, so consult current school fee schedules and ask admissions about payment schedules, sibling discounts and what is included.
When should I apply if I’m relocating to Rome for the school year?
The principal intake is for September, and schools routinely advise families to start the application process several months in advance - many recommend applying or enquiring by January - March for the following September - although most schools accept applications year-round and offer rolling admissions where places are available. Expect the process to include document checks, an interview or assessment, and payment of a registration fee or deposit to secure a place, so leave time to gather school reports, passports and any visa paperwork you may need.
What should parents inspect when comparing Catholic international schools in Rome?
Look at the school’s curriculum and qualification routes, the language support available for non-native speakers, class sizes and pastoral care tied to the school’s Catholic mission, and whether the school has recognised status under Italian law (scuola paritaria) if Italian qualifications matter to you. Also confirm practicalities such as daily travel time, school day hours, extra costs (meals, buses, trips) and the admissions calendar so you can plan visas and relocation logistics.