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Children's Castle International

Italy, Rome

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Italian
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 11 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Montessori Curriculum
Taught languages Italian, English
Strengths Languages, Outdoor Education, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

Children's Castle International in Italy welcomes children aged 2 to 11 to a bilingual, international learning environment. The nursery uses Montessori methods, while the Cambridge Primary curriculum guides the primary years, mapped to UK stages: Class 1 (2–3) nursery; Class 2 (3–4) Foundation Stage; Class 3 (4–5) Reception; Class 4 (5–6) Year 1. Cambridge Primary is complemented by Italian language studies to support mobility between countries. The school is Cambridge International-affiliated, a member of RISA, and approved by Italy's Ministry of Education (MIUR). Learning areas cover Literacy, Mathematics, Sensorial, Practical Life, Creativity, Cultural Studies, and Outdoors. The campus overlooks Lake Albano and sits in a villa with a large compound, green spaces, a forest, parking, an airy gym, spacious classrooms, a lunch room, and child-sized toilets, all compliant with Italian health and safety requirements. The program blends Montessori in kindergarten with Cambridge in the primary years within a bilingual framework.

Via delle Barozze, 70, 00040 Rocca di Papa RM, Italy

The Essentials

Children's Castle International has instruction in English, Italian.

Location
Children's Castle International is located in Rocca di Papa, Italy, in a villa on a large compound overlooking Lake Albano, between Castel Gandolfo, Grottaferrata, Marino and Rocca di Papa. It is easily accessible from Castelli Romani towns including Albano, Ariccia, Frascati, Genzano, Monte Compatri, Monte Porzio, Nemi, Rocca Priora and Velletri. The premises are on the ground floor, with a gym, spacious classrooms, a lunch room and child-sized toilets, and align with national health and safety requirements in Italy.

Stages
Kindergarten uses the Montessori method. The Primary level follows the Cambridge Primary curriculum.

Type
International day school offering Montessori kindergarten and Cambridge Primary curriculum.

Country affiliation
Italy
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school offers a nutritious lunch.

Governance and Ownership
Member of RISA. Approved by Ministry of Education.
Fees
Application fees
- No application fee amount is published for Children's Castle International. There is no public schedule of an application or registration fee on the school's enrollment or practical information pages.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- The school does not publish a breakdown of tuition fees by year group, term, or annual totals for the current academic year. No publicly available per-term or per-year fee schedule for kindergarten or primary levels is posted.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No published billing schedule, payment-deadline calendar, or formal payment-terms (for example: termly, monthly, or annual invoicing; late-payment penalties; or required deposits) is available in the school's public practical or enrollment information.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Children's Castle International operates as a day school (kindergarten and primary) and does not list boarding as an offered service; therefore, no boarding fees are published.

Other costs or fees (uniform, lunches, resources, extracurriculars, transport, insurance)
- No specific amounts for additional costs such as uniform, lunches, school materials, extracurricular activity fees, transport/shuttle services, or compulsory insurance are published. There is no public fee schedule for ancillary services.

Refund information
- There is no publicly posted refund policy or statement (for example: refunds for withdrawal, cancellations, or unused tuition) available in the school's practical or enrollment materials.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, checks, online portal)
- No published list of accepted payment methods (such as credit card, bank transfer, or other electronic payment options) or instructions for making payments is available in the public enrollment or practical information.

Brief summary of what was checked and what is missing
- The school's public pages (general information, practical information, enrollment and contact pages) were reviewed; these pages confirm the school's location, levels offered (kindergarten and primary), and contact details but do not publish any fee amounts, per-term or per-year tuition schedules, payment schedules, or formal fee policies. For that reason, specific numeric values for application fees, tuition by year/term, boarding fees, ancillary charges, refund rules, and accepted payment methods are not available in public materials.
Academics

Children's Castle International teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Montessori Curriculum for students aged 2 to 11.

Curriculum
The curriculum is international. The nursery uses the Montessori method. The primary program follows the Cambridge International curriculum, with UK year-group mappings: Class 1 (2-3) UK nursery; Class 2 (3-4) UK Foundation Stage; Class 3 (4-5) UK Reception; Class 4 (5-6) UK Year 1. Cambridge Primary is complemented by Italian language studies. The school is Cambridge International-affiliated, a member of RISA, and approved by Italy's Ministry of Education (MIUR). The seven learning areas are Literacy, Mathematics, Sensorial, Practical Life, Creativity, Cultural Studies, and Outdoors.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Children's Castle International follows an international curriculum that supports social and emotional development. The kindergarten curriculum is Montessori-based, with a prepared environment that helps children learn at their own pace. The seven learning areas include literacy, mathematics, sensorial, practical life, creativity, cultural studies and outdoors. Independence, self-esteem, concentration, order and self-control are cultivated as children engage in meaningful activities across the curriculum. Outdoor activities promote social skills such as taking turns and cooperative play. Cultural studies help children learn responsibility and adaptability, helping them become responsible global citizens.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Located overlooking Lake Albano, between Castel Gandolfo, Grottaferrata, Marino and Rocca di Papa. The school is housed in an elegant villa on a vast compound with ample parking, green spaces, and a deep enchanted forest. Its airy gym, spacious classrooms, lunch room, and child-sized toilets contribute to a warm learning environment. The school premises are on the ground floor and comply with Italian health and safety requirements. The location is easily accessible for people from the Castelli Romani area.

Sports Facilities
The school has an airy gym. The gym is part of the building alongside spacious classrooms and other facilities.

Academic Facilities
In our Kindergarten the curriculum is based on the Montessori method. The nursery curriculum is Montessori-based. The primary program follows the Cambridge Primary curriculum. The Cambridge curriculum is offered as part of a bilingual program with Italian classes. The curriculum covers seven learning areas: Literacy skills, Mathematics, Sensorial, Practical life, Creativity, Cultural studies, and Outdoors.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Summer camp dates are to be confirmed.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
An international curriculum guides the school, with the kindergarten following the Montessori method and the primary program following the Cambridge International curriculum. The kindergarten curriculum meets the qualification criteria of the United Kingdom's Children's Development Workforce Council. Italian language classes are offered alongside Cambridge education to support mobility between countries.

Arts & Creative
Art and crafts, gym, drama, music, and dance are integrated into the curriculum rather than offered as separate programs.

Cultural & Language
Cultural studies help children understand the world and other cultures. The primary curriculum follows the Cambridge International framework, and Italian language classes supplement Cambridge education.

Social & Hobbies
Outdoor environments are emphasized as essential for healthy development, with activities that foster gross motor skills and social cooperation.

Community & Service
Cultural studies foster social responsibility and global citizenship.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Nutritious lunch is provided. The school is housed in an elegant villa on a vast compound with ample green space and a surrounding forest.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English. Italian classes are offered as part of the curriculum alongside the Cambridge International curriculum. English literacy is taught using a phonetic approach, with the green series introducing phonograms and their spellings that form the English language. English reading and writing are prepared from class one.
Reputation

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Accreditations
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Admissions

Admissions
The school operates an international curriculum with a Montessori-based kindergarten and a Cambridge International curriculum for primary grades. Reading and writing in English are introduced from class one, taught by English mother tongue teachers who follow the school curriculum closely. The school offers Italian classes alongside Cambridge, enabling movement abroad or continuation studies in Italy. The school provides its own readers and teaching materials, and does not charge for didactic materials or stationery. A nutritious lunch is provided. The school is a member of RISA and is approved by the Italian Ministry of Education. The nursery uses the Montessori method, while the primary program aligns with Cambridge International standards and is recognised by universities and employers worldwide. The seven learning areas are literacy, mathematics, sensorial, practical life, creativity, cultural studies, and outdoors. The environment is designed to be like a home where children can learn at their own pace. The address is Via delle Barozze, 70, 00040 Rocca di Papa (RM), Italy, and the location overlooks Lake Albano in the Castelli Romani area. School hours/calendar includes a published calendar with staff inset days, holidays, and events such as recitals; calendars for 2025 and 2026 list dates for openings, holidays, and school activities. The school's contact details are available on-site at the address above and via the listed phone and email.

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