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Ambrit International School

Italy, Rome

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €11,250 - 21,900
Ages 3 - 14 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP)
Taught languages Italian, Spanish, French, Mandarin
Strengths Languages, STEM, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School
Introduction

Ambrit International School in Rome is an independent day IB World School serving students aged 3–14. The school teaches in English and Italian, with Italian as an additional language from Nursery through Grade Five and options in Spanish, French and Mandarin. Ambrit offers the full IB continuum: the Early Childhood and Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3–11 with a play-based, Reggio-inspired approach, and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11–14. The Primary curriculum uses Units of Inquiry under six transdisciplinary themes, while the Middle School provides a rigorous MYP framework covering language, sciences, individuals and societies, design, mathematics, arts and PE. The 10-acre Portuense campus overlooking the Tiber River houses up to 420 students from 50 nationalities, with class sizes around 20 and specialist teachers for art, music, PE and library. After-school activities, a music program, and emphasis on inquiry, community service and leadership complete profile for students.

Via Filippo Tajani, 50, 00149 Roma RM, Italy

The Essentials

Ambrit International School has instruction in English.

Location
Ambrit International School is located at Via F. Tajani 50, 00149 Rome, Italy. It is situated about 6 kilometres south of Rome's historic centre in the Portuense area. The campus sits on a 10-acre hill overlooking the Tiber River.

Stages
Early Childhood; Primary School; Middle School. The school serves students aged 3-14.

Type
International IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3-11 and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11-14; operates as a day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
420 students; representing over 60 nationalities; language distribution: 40% Italian first language, 30% English first language and 30% native speakers of other languages.

Bus service
Bus service available; provided in partnership with a private bus company; daily service from 7:00; routes based on areas where families reside; registration by end of June; route adjustments possible for new families, space permitting.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school has no boarding facilities; it is a day school.

Uniform Requirement
All students in grades 4-8 must purchase an Ambrit physical education uniform, which costs 70€.

Food Options
The school offers warm, freshly prepared lunches daily; the menu is pork-free and special meals can be requested. Lunch is compulsory and costs 1,300€ per child.

Governance and Ownership
Ambrit is an independent school owned and governed by Fondazione Ambrit B. C. Mullane ETS, a non-profit foundation with its own Board of Governors.
Fees

Annual tuition at Ambrit International School ranges from EUR 11,250 to EUR 21,900 for 2026/27.

Scope and academic year
- The following fee schedule applies to the 2025/2026 academic year at Ambrit International School (day programme, ages 3–14).

Application / one-time admission fees
- Enrolment fee (one-time, payable on acceptance): EUR 4,000. This one-time charge is applied in the first year of enrolment.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term)
- Tuition is published as an annual amount by grade. The school's billing includes a trimester (three-term) option; the per-term figures below are the annual tuition divided by three (per-term amounts are approximate and shown for parent budgeting).

- Kindergarten 1 (age 3):
- Annual tuition: EUR 11,250.
- Per term (approx.): EUR 3,750.

- Kindergarten 2 (age 4):
- Annual tuition: EUR 11,250.
- Per term (approx.): EUR 3,750.

- Kindergarten 3 (age 5):
- Annual tuition: EUR 14,300.
- Per term (approx.): EUR 4,767.

- Grade 1 (age 6):
- Annual tuition: EUR 17,600.
- Per term (approx.): EUR 5,867.

- Grade 2 (age 7):
- Annual tuition: EUR 17,600.
- Per term (approx.): EUR 5,867.

- Grade 3 (age 8):
- Annual tuition: EUR 19,100.
- Per term (approx.): EUR 6,367.

- Grade 4 (age 9):
- Annual tuition: EUR 19,100.
- Per term (approx.): EUR 6,367.

- Grade 5 (age 10):
- Annual tuition: EUR 20,800.
- Per term (approx.): EUR 6,933.

- Grade 6 (age 11):
- Annual tuition: EUR 20,800.
- Per term (approx.): EUR 6,933.

- Grade 7 (age 12):
- Annual tuition: EUR 21,800.
- Per term (approx.): EUR 7,267.

- Grade 8 (age 13):
- Annual tuition: EUR 21,900.
- Per term (approx.): EUR 7,300.

Sibling discounts
- Second child: 10% discount on tuition.
- Third child: 20% discount on tuition.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school offers multiple payment schemes including trimester (three-term) billing, monthly automated payments, and payment in advance for the year; parents may select the scheme that best fits their needs. Per-term amounts shown above are based on the school's trimester billing arrangement (annual divided into three).
- Typical payment-related terms in the school's published payment schedules include: automated bank transfer for monthly schemes, a discount for advance full-year payment, and a small saving for monthly automatic payment plans. Specific discount rates and exact due dates are set out in the school's payment schedule documents and apply to the chosen payment scheme.

Boarding fees
- Ambrit operates as a day school for ages 3–14; there are no boarding fees because boarding is not offered.

Other compulsory and optional costs
- Lunch program: the school publishes paid lunch options as an additional charge to tuition (standard and dietary-option pricing available).
- Bus/transportation: home-to-school bus service is available for an additional fee; one-way and round-trip options are priced separately.
- English Additional Language (EAL) and resource support: the school charges additional fees for EAL or intensive resource support where required.
- After-school activities and extra-curricular programmes: some activities are included in tuition; others incur separate annual or per-term charges.
- Uniform and school supplies: families should budget separately for uniforms and personal school supplies where required.
- Examples of these ancillary charges have historically included lunch, transport and EAL fees; the school's payment documents list the current ancillary-price items and charging rules.

Refunds, withdrawal and late payment
- Withdrawal notice: published payment terms require written notice of withdrawal and set a notice period; under defined payment schemes families remain responsible for fees during the notice period.
- Advance-payment refunds: advance full-year payments under an advance-payment scheme are typically treated differently from termly/monthly schemes and may be non-refundable once the school year has commenced.
- Late payments are subject to late-payment charges as specified in the school's payment rules. Exact notice periods, the amount or percentage of late-payment charges, and the refund terms for each payment scheme are specified in the school's published payment and registration policies.

Fee payment options
- Accepted payment methods include bank transfer to the school's Euro account, euro cheque, and credit card; credit-card payments may incur an additional processing surcharge. Parents are responsible for any bank transfer charges from their own banks. Specific account details and the exact credit-card surcharge (where applicable) are provided in the school's payment documentation.

Note on figures and calculations shown above
- Annual tuition amounts are the school's published annual fees for the 2025/2026 academic year. Per-term amounts are shown as an approximate division of the annual tuition into three terms (trimester), consistent with the school's published billing options; the per-term figures are calculated for budgeting convenience.
Academics

Ambrit International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP) for students aged 3 to 14.

Curriculum
Ambrit offers the International Baccalaureate continuum with PYP in Early Childhood and Primary and MYP in Middle School. The EC PYP Curriculum is play-based and Reggio-inspired, with inquiry-driven learning for ages 3–6. The Primary School PYP Curriculum uses Units of Inquiry under six transdisciplinary themes and includes English as an Additional Language (EAL), ICT and PSPE as core components. The Middle School follows the MYP, covering Language and Literature, Language Acquisition (Italian, French, Mandarin, Spanish), Sciences, Individuals and Societies, Design, Mathematics, Arts, and Physical and Health Education. Language of instruction is English and Italian.

Student Teacher Ratio
Approximately 420 students; maximum class size of 20.

Higher Education Progression
At the end of middle school, Ambrit students are prepared to enter International High School or Italian High School, depending on the program chosen for Middle School. The Grade 8 Dean of Students provides high school selection information and arranges onsite information sessions and visits to high schools in Rome.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Ambrit stands firmly against discrimination in all forms. It aims to create a school culture where every member feels safe, seen, heard, and treated with dignity. This commitment informs its curriculum and school life.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Special Educational Needs: Mild or moderate learning difficulties may be admitted on a probationary basis with written dates of evaluation; Ambrit cannot admit serious learning, physical, emotional, or behavioural difficulties due to space and trained staff constraints. Some Learning Support services may incur additional fees; past records may be required, including prior diagnostic testing or evidence of special education assistance.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The language of instruction is English, with Italian, French, Mandarin, and Spanish offered as additional languages. The EAL program assists students whose first language is not English to become competent users of English so they can participate fully in the social and academic life of the school. English language learning is not intended as a replacement for the home language but as an additional language. The counselling team is part of the Student Support Services and supports well-being.

Mental Wellbeing
Counselling is part of Ambrit's Student Support Services. The counselling team enhances the well-being of the school community in a confidential, non-judgmental manner. They provide individual, small group, and family counselling and offer workshops on social skills, transitions, third culture kids, behaviour management, bullying prevention, and family harmony.
Parent Experience

History
Ambrit International School is an independent school owned and governed by the non-profit Fondazione Ambrit B. C. Mullane ETS, with its own Board of Governors. The campus is centrally located at Via F. Tajani 50, 00149 Rome. The language of instruction is English, with Italian, French, Mandarin and Spanish offered as additional languages. The school is the only in Rome to offer the full International Baccalaureate continuum with PYP and MYP Programmes. Ambrit serves about 420 students aged 3-14 representing more than 50 nationalities.

Community
The Friends of Ambrit (FoA) is Ambrit's volunteer parent association that supports our school community and our children's learning experience by organising social and fundraising events throughout the year. Every parent is a member and is welcome to come to FoA meetings or help organise FoA projects and events. We support our school and children's learning experience through fundraising for educational projects, social events, and community service initiatives. We help students take action and be involved directly in meaningful service to the community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Friends of Ambrit (FoA) is Ambrit's volunteer parent association. Every parent is a member and is welcome to come to FoA meetings or help organise FoA projects and events. We support our school and children's learning experience through fundraising for educational projects, social events, and community service initiatives. We help students take action and be involved directly in meaningful service to the community. We meet generally once a month. For more information, foa@ambrit-rome.com.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Ambrit campus is in the Portuense area of Rome, on a 10-acre hill overlooking the Tiber River. The school day runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with arrivals from 8:00 a.m. The school year runs from early September to late June, with two half-term breaks and longer holidays at the end of December/beginning of January and for one week at Easter. Lunch is warm, freshly prepared and pork-free, with seasonal changes and options for special meals. A bus service operates daily from 7:00 a.m. with routes established based on where families reside. After School Activities offer more than 90 activities annually, including crafts, drama, sports, robotics, languages and a rich music program with four choirs and an orchestra.

Academic Facilities
Ambrit offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum with PYP and MYP Programmes. Ambrit Primary is an IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) school, and in Middle School high academic standards are combined with social and thinking competencies to prepare students for International High School or Italian High School. Italian is taught as an additional language from Nursery through Grade Five, and in Middle School students can study Spanish, French or Mandarin depending on the program. ICT is integrated across learning with Chromebooks/Macbooks, iPads in classrooms, Mac desktops, and a range of tools including Beebots, Botleys, Microbits, Lego Mindstorms EV3, Lego Spikes, Arduinos and a 3D printer. There are approximately 420 students, with a maximum class size of 20; Early Childhood classes and Grade 1 have a class teacher and an assistant, while Grades 2-5 have one class teacher; specialist teachers for art, music, PE and library support learning; the campus sits in Portuense, six kilometres south of the historic centre on a 10-acre site overlooking the Tiber River.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The After School Activities program offers over 90 activities each year, including Origami, Embroidery, Arts and Crafts, Sketchbook, Drama, Debate, Newspaper and Book Club, Creative Writing, Math and Science. Sports include Tennis, Yoga, Soccer and Basketball, with Robotics, Coding and STEM and language courses in Spanish, Mandarin and French. A rich music program features four choirs, an orchestra and private instrument lessons. Tutoring services can be arranged, and after-school activities run Monday through Friday from 15:45 to 16:45 in two half-year sessions.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Ambrit offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum with the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). The school is an IB World School delivering PYP and MYP across Early Childhood through Middle School. The IB framework supports inquiry-based, internationally minded learning to prepare students as problem-solvers for tomorrow's challenges.

Arts & Creative
Art and Music are taught as single-subject classes with dedicated teachers. Primary Art is designed to grow artistic skills and is complemented by after-school art offerings. The after-school program includes Drama, Debate, Newspaper, and Book Club, while music features four choirs, an orchestra, and private instrument lessons.

Cultural & Language
Italian language development is integral, with four hours of Italian instruction per week across three levels (IAL 1, IAL 2, Full Program). The Full Program leads to the Quinta exam at the end of Grade 5, with Italian Math added in Grade 5. The program continues toward the Terza Media state exam in Grade 8. Additional languages offered include Spanish, Mandarin, and French through after-school activities.

Social & Hobbies
More than 90 after-school activities are offered annually, including Origami, Embroidery, Arts and Crafts, Drama, Debate, Newspaper, and Book Club, as well as Math, Science, and Gardening. Students can also pursue Tennis, Yoga, Soccer, Basketball, Robotics, Coding, and STEM, with language offerings in Spanish, Mandarin, and French. The music program provides four choirs, an orchestra, and private lessons as part of after-school options.

Community & Service
Ambrit actively works with local organizations in Rome and maintains international partnerships with Shillong Orphanage (India) and Pane Condiviso (Haiti). Local agencies supported include Arche, Caritas Roma, the Community of Sant'Egidio, Joel Nafuma Refugee Center, Parrocchia Santa Famiglia Food Pantry, Rocca di Papa Children's Home, San Camillo Hospital – Samuel and Barbara Sternberg Foundation, and the Susan Komen Foundation – Race for the Cure. Community service initiatives include shoe donations, baby food collections, K2K clothing drives, kite making for refugees, canned food collections, toiletry kits, sandwiches for the homeless, environmental projects, and Ecology Club; there are also annual events such as the International Day of Peace, World Food Day, and the Giving Back Bazaar in December.

Leadership & Professional
The Student Council is elected by students to represent the student body and serve as the voice of students to the faculty. Its objectives are to ensure the school listens to student needs, involve students in decisions affecting student life, and help students develop life skills through leadership roles. The Council also organizes activities to promote school spirit and socializing among students.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Ambrit follows a whole-child approach that considers academic, social, physical, and emotional development. Student Support Services include English as an Additional Language (EAL), Learning Support, and Counselling. The counselling team provides individual, small-group, and family support and runs workshops on social skills, transitions, third culture kids, behaviour management, bullying prevention, and family harmony. Sports Days and field trips support physical activity and well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the instruction language; Italian is taught as an additional/mother tongue language in Primary; in Middle School, Spanish, French or Mandarin are offered depending on the program; an EAL program supports students whose first language is not English.

Bilingual Teaching
English is the language of instruction; Italian is offered as an additional language from Nursery through Grade Five, with four hours of Italian instruction per week (IAL 1, IAL 2, Full Program); in Middle School, Spanish, French or Mandarin may be studied depending on the program.
Admissions

Admissions
Applications are reviewed within seven working days after the completed application and all required supporting documents are received. If admission is recommended and a place is available, a formal offer is sent by email; if no place is available, the application is placed on the waiting list and you will be updated when a place becomes available. Applicants are assessed mainly on submitted documentation and an interview; for children new to English or with language, behavioral or learning needs, a language and/or learning evaluation may be required to determine accommodation. Applications are accepted throughout the school year, though earlier applications improve the chances of meeting the family's needs. Admissions decisions are communicated by email; acceptance emails include information about payment, bus and lunch services, the confirmed start date, and other school contacts. Documentation required before review includes: completed application form; copy of student's passport or equivalent; report cards for the past two years (in English or Italian); Student Referral form (Prep-8) sent by the current teacher; Student Questionnaire form (Grades 4-8); standardized testing results if available; psychological/educational evaluations if applicable. Grade placement is based on age as of August 31 (e.g., 3-year-olds in Nursery, 4 in Kindergarten, 5 Prep, 6 Grade 1, up to 13 in Grade 8). The EAL program assists students whose first language is not English; some EAL services may incur additional fees. Ambrit does not admit children with serious learning, physical, emotional or behavioral difficulties; mild to moderate learning difficulties may be admitted on a probationary basis with written evaluation dates. The school facilitates information sessions about International High Schools; the Grade 8 Dean of Students assists with high school placement. Ambrit does not offer any financial aid. Italian is taught as an additional language from Nursery through Grade Five; in Middle School students may study Spanish, French or Mandarin depending on the program.

Scholarships
Ambrit does not offer any financial aid.

Waitlist
If a place is not available after admission is recommended, the application is placed on the waiting list and updates are provided as soon as a place becomes available.
School Events
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