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Castelli International School

Italy, Rome

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €8,200 - 12,800
Ages 5 - 14 years
Pupil numbers 135
Type Co-educational
Opened 1977
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Indian Curriculum
Taught languages Italian, French
Typical class size 16
Strengths Sport, Languages, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Arts and Creative
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School
Introduction

Castelli International School combines Italian ministerial curriculum with Cambridge International qualifications, offering Cambridge Lower and Upper Secondary alongside Cambridge Checkpoint and IGCSE exams. English is the language of instruction, with Italian and French taught by native-speaking teachers. The school serves ages 5 to 14, with Kindergarten for five-year-olds, Primary for 6–11, and Lower Secondary for 11–14. The international student body is prepared to enter local Italian high schools as well as international high schools, with graduates progressing to national and international universities. The Serra Didattica 'Paul Magee' program enhances campus life. The campus sits on the Castelli Romani hills, Rome and hosts an amphitheatre, a garden, a teaching greenhouse, a multipurpose court, and two pitches, supporting outdoor learning and sustainability. Annual Model United Nations conferences in Rome, New York and Boston, sustainability initiatives, and music and arts programs enrich academics and culture. The school emphasizes multilingualism, citizenship, and inquiry worldwide.

Via degli Scozzesi, 13, 00046 Grottaferrata RM, Italy

The Essentials

Castelli International School has 135 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English.

Location
Via degli Scozzesi, 13, 00046 Grottaferrata (RM), Italy. Located a few kilometres south of Rome, on the Castelli Romani hills, far from the city smog and surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. The campus is green and multi-functional with an outdoor amphitheatre, a vegetable garden, a greenhouse, a multi-purpose court (tennis, basketball, volleyball) and two artificial turf football pitches.

Stages
Kindergarten (5 years); Primary (6-11); Lower secondary (11-14)

Type
Private day school

Country affiliation
Cambridge International program integrated with the Italian curriculum (UK Cambridge); Cambridge Lower and Upper Secondary; Cambridge Checkpoint and IGCSE exams are internal

School day structure
The school day runs from 08:30 to 16:30
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school has a day-school model; no boarding is offered.

Food Options
The cafeteria service is included in the annual fee.

Governance and Ownership
The school is privately owned and operated as Castelli International School S.r.l.
Fees

Annual tuition at Castelli International School ranges from EUR 8,200 to EUR 12,800 for 2026/27.

Application & registration fees

- Registration fee: EUR 800.00 (non-refundable).
- Deposit to secure a place: EUR 500.00 (non-refundable in case of withdrawal).
- Capital assessment (one-off for new students; not applicable to Kindergarten): EUR 1,000.00 (non-refundable).

Tuition fees (annual and per term / per semester)

- Kindergarten (Primina, age 5): Annual tuition EUR 8,400.00 — per semester EUR 4,200.00. Lunches are included in the tuition.
- Grades 1 and 2: Annual tuition EUR 10,700.00 — per semester EUR 5,350.00. Lunches are included in the tuition.
- Grades 3, 4 and 5: Annual tuition EUR 12,200.00 — per semester EUR 6,100.00. Lunches are included in the tuition.
- Middle School (Grades 6, 7 and 8): Annual tuition EUR 13,100.00 — per semester EUR 6,550.00. Lunches are included in the tuition.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Standard billing: tuition is payable in two semi-annual installments. First-semester payment is due by September 1; second-semester payment is due by January 11. A 1% discount on tuition applies if the full year's tuition is paid in a single payment by the first-semester deadline. An administration charge of EUR 40.00 applies to each installment beyond the standard semester payments. Late payments are subject to a 1% interest surcharge per month (or fraction thereof) and may trigger other administrative measures (suspension of attendance, withholding of documents, or cancellation of concessions). Transaction charges and bank fees (including foreign-currency charges) are payable by the payer.
- New enrolments: the Registration fee is payable once the application is accepted; the Deposit and Capital Assessment (where applicable) must be paid by the stated deposit deadline to finalize and secure the place. For returning students, registration and deposit deadlines apply as billed for the next academic year. Individual invoices are issued at the time payments are received.

Boarding / accommodation

- Castelli International School operates as a day school for ages 5–14; no boarding fees apply.

Other costs and optional fees

- School trips: costs are billed separately and vary by grade. Estimated ranges are up to EUR 150 for KG–Grade 3, EUR 150–300 for Grades 4–5, EUR 300–700 for Grades 6–7, and EUR 2,000–3,500 for the overseas Grade 8 trip. These are charged in addition to tuition as appropriate.
- Examination fees: internal exams set by the school are at no additional cost; Cambridge Checkpoint and IGCSE exam fees, and any Italian State examination fees, are charged separately as appropriate.
- Special tuition and support: fees apply for additional lessons, special educational needs support, individual lessons, supervised study or other services outside regular hours (optional and charged as appropriate).
- After-school activities: optional activities (sports, arts, music, languages, etc.) carry additional charges.
- Private bus service (outsourced): optional and charged separately. Payment terms for the bus service are an annual subscription with 60% due by September 1 and the remaining 40% due by January 15. Withdrawals from the bus for the second semester must be communicated by December 15 or the full annual amount will be due.
- Uniforms / dress code: a school uniform must be worn. Uniform items are part of standard school requirements; uniform purchase costs are not itemised in the fee schedule and are treated as an additional family expense.

Refund, cancellation and withdrawal rules

- Registration fee, Deposit and Capital Assessment are non-refundable. No reductions or refunds are made for absence, suspension, dismissal or withdrawal. However, the second-semester tuition may be waived if formal written notice of withdrawal is given by December 15 and the student will not attend the school after January 31. Fractions of months for pro-rata charges are treated as full months. The school reserves the right to retain payments as partial settlement of unpaid tuition and to enforce late-payment measures.

Discounts and individual payment plans

- Sibling discount: a 10% reduction applies to tuition only for siblings currently attending the school. Individual payment plans may be approved by the School Treasurer before the academic year starts and are valid only for that school year.

Accepted payment methods and instructions

- Accepted methods: cash (within legal limits), cheque, and bank transfer (preferred). Bank transfer details for euro payments are provided by the school (IBAN and SWIFT/BIC as indicated by the school). Transaction taxes, bank charges and foreign-currency fees are payable by the payer. Credit-card acceptance is not specified in the fee schedule; bank transfer is the preferred method.

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Academics

Castelli International School teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Indian Curriculum for students aged 5 to 14.

Curriculum
English is the language of instruction. Kindergarten is for 5-year-olds; Primary School is for 6-11 years; Lower Secondary is for 11-14 years. The international student body is well prepared to enter local Italian high schools as well as international high schools. Our students then proceed to national and international universities leading to successful career paths. IGCSE exams are taken in Grade 8 as part of the curriculum. Learning by doing and a holistic approach underpin the curriculum.

Higher Education Progression
Upon graduating Castelli International School, students gain access to prestigious secondary schools followed by excellent universities in Italy and around the world.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school follows a hands-on, holistic approach to learning that emphasizes collaboration, independent thinking, and critical thinking, supported by the natural campus environment and multi-use facilities.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
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English as an Additional Language (EAL)
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Mental Wellbeing
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Safeguarding
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Parent Experience

History
The Castelli International School opened in September 1977, founded to integrate the Italian ministerial curriculum with an Anglo-Saxon international program. The international program is integrated with Cambridge Lower and Upper Secondary, and Cambridge Checkpoint and IGCSE exams (internal to the school) provide qualifications that allow students to access national and international high schools. All teachers are university graduates and qualified to teach with international post-graduate qualifications (PGCE); teachers come from the United Kingdom, Ireland, the USA, Canada, Belgium and Italy, and French and Italian, as well as other languages, are taught by native-speaking teachers. The student body is multinational, representing many continents, which fosters openness, curiosity, inclusion and global citizenship; secondary students participate in annual Model United Nations programs in Rome, New York and Boston. In 2018 Castelli celebrated its 40th anniversary and added the Serra Didattica "Paul Magee" to the campus.

Community
The location and strong sense of community at Castelli International create ideal conditions for new students and parents to form meaningful relationships. The School organizes numerous social events for children and parents to foster interaction, integration and belonging. Castelli International is locally appreciated for its contributions to the community and for improving social infrastructure; it collaborates with several Castelli Romani schools to realize cultural initiatives and innovative educational projects. Castelli International supports cultural and educational initiatives in collaboration with other international schools, inviting subject experts to share their knowledge and the school raises funds and supports local and international charities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus sits on the Castelli Romani hills, a short drive from Rome, and is set in a green environment. It is a single, multifunctional campus with an amphitheatre, a garden, a teaching greenhouse, a multipurpose court for tennis, basketball and volleyball, and two regular-sized synthetic turf pitches for football and volleyball. These facilities enable a wide range of experiential and outdoor learning and allow the school to host sports events. The environment supports outdoor learning and sustainability as part of the curriculum.

Sports Facilities
The campus has 1 regular-sized multipurpose court for basketball, hockey, tag rugby, tennis and cricket. There are two regular-sized synthetic turf pitches for football and volleyball.

Academic Facilities
All lessons are taught in English, with language classes taught by native-speaking teachers. Students pursuing Italian ministerial exams take Italian-language courses for one hour every day starting from Grade 3. The international program integrates the Italian national curriculum with Cambridge Lower and Upper Secondary, including Cambridge Checkpoint and IGCSE exams. French and Italian are taught by native-speaking teachers.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Model United Nations is an annual program in which lower-secondary students participate, with conferences held in cities such as Rome, New York and Boston. The school also runs sustainability initiatives, including rational water use, rainwater harvesting for irrigation and toilets, solar energy production and energy savings, and operates a Serra Didattica greenhouse. The school organizes social events for students and parents to promote interaction, integration and belonging.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school teaches all lessons in English, with language classes taught by mother tongue teachers. Students opting for the Italian Ministerial Exams take Italian for one hour each day from the third grade. Kindergarten starts pre-school education in a relaxed manner, and the programme is built on educational, artistic and hands-on activities that develop the children's talents. Creativity is nurtured by experienced teachers in a unique environment immersed in nature.

Arts & Creative
Musical performances and the traditional Music Under the Stars are part of the programme for the whole school community. The programme also fosters creativity through artistic activities integrated into the curriculum. The early years and primary programs include opportunities to explore visual arts and dramatic expression as part of hands-on learning.

Cultural & Language
Italian is taught on two paths: Italian as a foreign language (IFL) to help international students gain fluency, and the Italian Ministerial Programme (IMP) for students taking state exams. The school operates integrated Italian studies with Cambridge International School as part of its curriculum. The school has participated in Model United Nations conferences annually since 2002.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The campus features a regular-sized multi-purpose court for basketball, hockey, tag-rugby, tennis and cricket, and two regular-sized synthetic turf pitches for football and volleyball. These facilities support hosting tournaments and sports events. The school places emphasis on physical activity as part of holistic education, promoting a healthy lifestyle, resilience, teamwork and sportsmanship.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Italian programmes complement each other, with English being the core language. All core subjects are taught in English, and language courses are taught by certified, mother-tongue language teachers. Italian is taught on two paths: Italian as a foreign language (IFL) and the Italian Ministerial Programme (IMP). French is compulsory from grades 5 through 8; French is taught during school hours, and other languages are offered upon request as extracurricular activities.

Bilingual Teaching
All core subjects are taught in English, while language classes are taught by mother tongue teachers. French and Italian, as well as optional foreign languages, are all taught by qualified mother-tongue teachers.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Castelli International School has a rolling admissions policy, with applications accepted throughout the school year and summer. However, due to the limited number of places available, it is advisable to apply by January preceding the academic year of entrance. The school evaluates applicants on the ability to relate to the school environment academically and socially, readiness for critical analysis, and the ability to face and solve problems, to gather information and communicate it, which are integral to the experiential approach to learning.

2. For Primary School, there is an informal admissions interview held at the school. The interview assesses the child's fit for the program and their readiness to participate in classroom activities. It helps determine the child's capacity to engage academically and socially within the school environment.

3. For lower secondary (Grades 6-8), applicants undergo a written evaluation in English, math and Italian, as well as an interview.
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