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German School Rome

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, Italian
Fees €4,998 - 7,273
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1851
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, German Curriculum
Taught languages Italian, German, English, French, Latin
Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Deutsche Schule Rom is a German international K–12 school in Rome serving ages 2 to 18. The curriculum follows a continuous program from Nursery through Grundschule to Gymnasium, with a bespoke, European framework supervised by KMK. A core feature is Mehrsprachigkeit: German and Italian are integrated from the early years, with German-language instruction in Kindergarten and a multilingual approach in Grundschule that links the two languages. The Gymnasium culminates in the Deutsche Internationale Abitur (DIA), earned alongside the Italian maturità. The curriculum covers Deutsch, Italienisch, Englisch, Französisch, Latein, Mathematik, Biologie, Chemie, Physik, Informatik; Economics is taught in English; Philosophy/Filosofia is bilingual (Italian–German, Years 10–11); Italian History is offered. Students graduate with two diplomas and are prepared for university admission across Europe. The campus features digital classrooms, science laboratories, a 25‑meter indoor pool, an auditorium, music and art rooms, libraries, and outdoor facilities. After-school clubs and language certifications complement the academic program.

Via Aurelia Antica, 397, 00165 Roma RM, Italy

The Essentials

German School Rome has instruction in German, Italian.

Location
Via Aurelia Antica 397-403, 00165 Rome, Italy.

Stages
DS Rom includes Krippe (nursery), Kindergarten, Grundschule (primary) and Gymnasium (secondary). It offers a bilingual education and awards the German Internationale Abitur and the Italian Diploma di Maturità at the end of Gymnasium.

Type
German international school (K-12) abroad.

Country affiliation
Germany; DS Rom is a German overseas school.

School day structure
Grundschule lessons run from 08:15 to 13:30 with six periods; breaks occur after the second period (09:45–10:05) and after the fifth period (11:40–11:55). The campus operates from 7:30 to 17:30, and the Secretariat is open 8:00–16:00.

Bus service
A private school bus service is operated by Dama Service Soc. Coop. for DS Rom students from the 2024–2025 school year; contact Chiara Medori at +39 349 7474958 for inquiries.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a dress code. We have the right to freely choose our clothing, provided it does not disturb others. In class, head coverings are not worn; underwear should be private and worn discreetly. Clothing should not display prints that glorify racism, sexism, drugs or violence. Shorts are allowed, but hot pants are not.

Food Options
The canteen is operated by external catering firms Nigivia S.r.l. and Nicolai Ricevimenti S.r.l., and follows Italian Health Ministry guidelines. Canteen hours are arranged so that children in the kindergarten, primary and secondary sections can eat together with their peers. Enrollment is done directly with the canteen operator. A complete meal comprises a first and second course, plus fruit/dessert and water. A price list and menus are published; Menu 1 and Menu 2 rotate every four weeks; special menus and nutritional information are available.

Governance and Ownership
The school is substantially funded by the Federal Republic of Germany and is supported by private involvement from parents represented in the DS Rom school association. The school has no shareholders or investors. The supervisory body is the association council, and the school's operations are governed by the association's statutes.
Fees

Annual tuition at German School Rome ranges from EUR 4,998 to EUR 7,273 for 2026/27.

*Application & membership fees*
- Aufnahmemitgliedsbeitrag (einmalig, pro Abteilung): Kindergarten EUR 750; Grundschule EUR 750; Gymnasium EUR 750.
- Rückmeldemitgliedsbeitrag (jährlich, zur Platzbestätigung): EUR 500. Dieser Beitrag ist grundsätzlich nicht rückerstattbar (Ausnahme: Erstattung bei pädagogischer Empfehlung für Wechsel auf eine italienische Schule).
- Fördermitgliedsbeitrag (jährlich): EUR 50.

*Tuition (annual and per-term) — general notes*
- Alle Jahresbeträge verstehen sich pro Schuljahr (Schuljahr 01.09. bis 31.08.; Schulgeld berechtigt zum Besuch während der 10 Schulmonate 01.09.–30.06.). Schulgeldzahlungen sind jeweils zum 15.09. und zum 15.01. fällig; daher ist der per-Term-/Halbjahrsbetrag jeweils die Hälfte des Jahresbetrags. Schulgeld umfasst nicht Schulbücher, Klassenfahrten, einzelne Kurse des freiwilligen Nachmittagsprogramms oder sonstige Schulprojekte. Zahlungen erfolgen per Banküberweisung an die Scuola Germanica di Roma (IBAN: IT93 K 03075 02200 CC 8500832265; BIC: BGENIT2T).

*Tuition — Complete full-day offer (Montag–Freitag bis 16:00) — annual and per term*
- 1. Kind (Jahresbetrag): EUR 8,388 — pro Term / Halbjahr: EUR 4,194.
- 2. Kind (Jahresbetrag): EUR 8,208 — pro Term / Halbjahr: EUR 4,104.
- 3. Kind (Jahresbetrag): EUR 8,028 — pro Term / Halbjahr: EUR 4,014.

*Tuition — Morning only (Vormittag) — annual and per term*
- 1. Kind (Jahresbetrag): EUR 5,976 — pro Term / Halbjahr: EUR 2,988. (Schulende: KiGa/Grundschule 13:30; Gymnasium 13:50.)
- 2. Kind (Jahresbetrag): EUR 5,796 — pro Term / Halbjahr: EUR 2,898.
- 3. Kind (Jahresbetrag): EUR 5,616 — pro Term / Halbjahr: EUR 2,808.

*Afternoon / optional full-day (Nachmittag) — annual and per term; also per-day equivalents*
- Die im Preis angegebene Tagesberechnung basiert auf 10 Schulmonaten à 4 Wochen; die genannten Jahresbeträge sind daher Jahrespreise für das gewählte Tage‑pro‑Woche-Angebot. Jahres- und Halbjahresbeträge:
- 1 Tag/Woche: Jahresbetrag EUR 744 — pro Term: EUR 372 — entspricht EUR 18.60 pro Tag (berechnet auf Basis der 10 Monate).
- 2 Tage/Woche (–5%): Jahresbetrag EUR 1,412 — pro Term: EUR 706 — entspricht EUR 17.65 pro Tag.
- 3 Tage/Woche (–15%): Jahresbetrag EUR 1,892 — pro Term: EUR 946 — entspricht EUR 15.80 pro Tag.
- 4 Tage/Woche (–25%): Jahresbetrag EUR 2,228 — pro Term: EUR 1,114 — entspricht EUR 13.95 pro Tag.
- 5 Tage/Woche (–35%): Jahresbetrag EUR 2,412 — pro Term: EUR 1,206 — entspricht EUR 12.00 pro Day.
- Arbeitsgemeinschaft (AG) – Jahresbetrag EUR 250 — pro Term: EUR 125 — angegebener Tageswert EUR 6.25/Tag (AG-Gebühr je AG/Jahr).
- Spät/Prolongiertes Angebot (bis 17:30) – Jahresbetrag EUR 300 — pro Term: EUR 150 — angegebener Tageswert EUR 18.60/Tag.
- Hinweise: Die Einschreibung in das freiwillige Nachmittagsangebot ist verbindlich für mindestens ein Schulsemester; bei Anmeldungen im 1. Halbjahr ist das gesamte Schulgeld sowie das gesamte Nachmittagsentgelt zu entrichten; bei Anmeldungen zum 2. Halbjahr ist die Hälfte des Schulgeldes sowie die Hälfte der Kosten für das Nachmittagsprogramm fällig. Bei Stornierung von Kursen wegen zu geringer Anmeldezahlen erstattet die Schule bereits gezahlte Beiträge.

*Billing schedule and payment terms*
- Schulgeld für das Schuljahr (10 Monate, 01.09.–30.06.) ist jeweils zum 15.09. und zum 15.01. fällig; Zahlung per Banküberweisung an Scuola Germanica di Roma (IBAN: IT93 K 03075 02200 CC 8500832265; BIC: BGENIT2T). Bei Nichtzahlung gelten Mahngebühren und Verzugszinsen; Mahngebühr pro Mahnung: EUR 50. Eingehende Zahlungen werden anteilsmäßig älteste Verbindlichkeiten zuerst beglichen.

*Boarding fees (if any)*
- Boarding: Es werden keine Internats- oder Boardinggebühren ausgewiesen; die Deutsche Schule Rom bietet keine Boarding-Unterbringung als Teil der aufgeführten Gebührenangebote an (kein Internatsangebot in den Gebührenunterlagen).

*Other costs and fees*
- Schulbücher, Klassenfahrten, einzelne Kurse des freiwilligen Nachmittagsprogramms und sonstige Schulprojekte sind nicht im Schulgeld enthalten und werden separat berechnet.
- Mensa: Die Mensaleistungen werden als externer Mensa-Service geführt; die Kosten werden von der Cateringfirma in Rechnung gestellt und separat fakturiert. Für Kindergartenkinder ist die Einschreibung in den externen Mensa-Service verpflichtend; dies gilt auch für Grundschulkinder, die im fakultativen Ganztag eingeschrieben sind.
- Schulkleidung / Merchandising (T‑Shirts, Sweatshirts, Trinkflaschen mit Schullogo) ist über einen externen Anbieter (Mikonos Sport) erhältlich; Kauf erfolgt separat. Schließfachmiete und Schulbussservice werden von externen Partnern berechnet.
- Administrativgebühren und Gebühren bei Zahlungsproblemen: Mahngebühr EUR 50; Verwaltungsgebühr EUR 50; Duplikat Zeugnis EUR 10; Duplikat Abiturzeugnis EUR 50. Verzugszinsen gemäß gesetzlicher Regelung.

*Refund information and withdrawal rules*
- Rückerstattungen erfolgen ausschließlich auf das Konto, von dem die Zahlung geleistet wurde. Der Rückmeldemitgliedsbeitrag wird bei Abmeldung vor dem 01.09. grundsätzlich nicht zurückerstattet (Ausnahme: Erstattung bei pädagogischer Empfehlung für Wechsel auf eine italienische Schule). Bei Abmeldungen gelten feste Fristen: Abmeldungen müssen schriftlich bis zum 30.11. (für das folgende Halbjahr) bzw. bis zum 31.03. (für das folgende Schuljahr bzw. Semester) eingereicht werden; bei vorzeitigem Verlassen während eines Halbjahres sind die Kosten für das gesamte Halbjahr fällig. Die Einschreibung in das Nachmittagsprogramm ist verbindlich für mindestens ein Semester; anteilige Rückerstattung ist nur in begründeten Ausnahmefällen möglich. Bei Stornierung eines Nachmittagskurses wegen zu geringer Teilnehmerzahl werden bereits gezahlte Beiträge erstattet.

*Fee payment options*
- Fällige Zahlungen an die Deutsche Schule Rom sind per Banküberweisung an die angegebene IBAN (IT93 K 03075 02200 CC 8500832265; BIC BGENIT2T) zu leisten. Zahlungsaufforderungen / Rechnungsinformationen werden per E‑Mail versandt. Externe Dienste (Mensa, Schulbus, AGs durch Dritte, Schließfächer, Sportkurse durch externe Anbieter) werden in der Regel separat durch die jeweiligen Dienstleister in Rechnung gestellt und können andere Zahlungsarten erfordern. Es sind keine schulisch genannten Kreditkarten- oder sonstigen Online-Zahlungsoptionen in der Gebührenordnung ausgewiesen.
Academics

German School Rome teaches Bespoke Curriculum, German Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The Deutsche Schule Rom runs a continuous program from Nursery through Kindergarten and Grundschule to Gymnasium. Mehrsprachigkeit is a core feature; German and Italian are integrated from early grades, with German-language instruction in Kindergarten to prepare for Grundschule and a multilingual approach in Grundschule that links Italian and German through a shared learning framework and smaller class sizes. The Gymnasium comprises three years: Year 10 (Einführungsphase) and Years 11–12 (Qualifikationsphase). The Deutsche Internationale Abitur (DIA) forms the upper-secondary diploma, with the final grade built from Bereich Q (course qualifications during the qualification phase) and Bereich A (the Abitur examinations), and the Italian maturità is earned alongside. The curriculum covers languages and subjects such as Deutsch, Italienisch, Englisch, Französisch, Latein, Mathematik, Biologie, Chemie, Physik and Informatik; Economics is taught in English, Philosophy/Filosofia is bilingual in Italian and German (10–11) and Italian History (Storia italiana) is offered, with additional Italian language courses. The DIA is European-oriented, supervised by KMK, and prepares students for university admission across Europe and beyond, with intercultural education and multilingualism emphasized.

Higher Education Progression
Studien-/Berufsberatung provides guidance for study planning; 11th- and 12th-grade students receive personal support and participate in information evenings, university fairs, the geva test, and an internship. After this programme, students are admitted to universities worldwide, including Europe, Asia, the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States.
Parent Experience

History
Over 170 years, the German School Rome has grown from the early German communities in Rome into a major German international school. It began with a small Evangelical private school opened in 1851 and the German Catholic school S. Maria dell'Anima, which operated until 1878; an Evangelical elementary school was established in 1867 in Palazzo Caffarelli. In 1904 a paritätische interdenominational school was created and run by a Schulverein with support from the German Reich; by 1910 a building on Via Zucchelli 16 was purchased. The school reopened in 1921 after World War I, and after World War II a Schulverein was formed in 1950, with the modern campus near the present site completed by 1985. The 1975 Memorandum between Germany and Italy established the school as a Begegnungsschule with Italian recognition of the German Abitur, and reforms since 2009/2010 introduced the 8-year Gymnasium (G8).

Community
Events create community and celebrate friendship. They involve the entire school community—students, parents, teachers, neighbours and alumni—and help share the traditions of the countries represented at the school. In addition to large celebrations, Crosstalks bring inspiring talks by distinguished guests from politics, culture and business. The annual events include Martinsfest (St Martin's Day), Sommerfest (summer festival), Weihnachtskonzert (Christmas concert) and Carnival, each featuring performances by choirs, bands and student groups. The events take place outdoors under trees and include a dance floor, play areas for children, a sports area and a beer garden.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Elternbeirat (Parents' Council) is a mediator and contact body between the parent community, the students and the school to promote and strengthen relations among all school bodies. Chairs of the Elternbeirat are: Kindergarten – Chantal Hogreul and Maria Abate; Grundschule – Chiara Steinweg and Maria Madunicky; Gymnasium – Mariagrazia Vurro and Valentina Wollmann. Members of the Schulbeirat include: Kindergarten – Maria Abate; Grundschule – Maria Madunicky; Gymnasium – Mariagrazia Vurro. The page provides a Satzung (statute) and Hilfestellung (assistance).
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus is a large, green complex described as the school's third educator. The building has digital equipment in every classroom, advanced science laboratories, and extensive sports facilities including an indoor pool. The campus houses an auditorium, a music room, an art room, and a computer room, plus science laboratories and a library. The sports facilities include an indoor pool, football fields, basketball courts, volleyball courts, gyms, an athletics track, and green areas. For student well‑being, the campus provides a café/bar, cafeteria, school bus service, parking, student welfare services, an infirmary, a play area, and a summer camp. The school incorporates sustainability measures such as a water dispenser to reduce plastic bottles, a photovoltaic system and solar thermal, a school garden with a pond, and bicycle parking.

Sports Facilities
Sport education is practiced for all age groups on the school's own facilities. In some disciplines there are school teams. The on‑site facilities include an indoor pool, football fields, basketball courts, volleyball courts, gyms, a running track, and green areas.

Academic Facilities
The campus building houses an auditorium, a music room, an art room, and a computer room, along with science laboratories for biology, chemistry and physics, and a library. All classrooms are equipped with digital technology to support teaching and learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The after‑school program includes working groups (AG), laboratories, and other activities. Clubs and project‑based activities are available after regular classes. There is a play area on campus and a summer camp. Space and resources support these extracurricular activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Students experience daily the joys and challenges of a broad, internationally oriented education. The school provides a continuum of learning from early childhood to secondary level with a strong emphasis on multilingualism and intercultural understanding. Students graduate with two diplomas: the German International Abitur (DIA) and the Italian maturità. Five languages are developed to a high level: Italian, German, English, French, and Latin.

Arts & Creative
The school offers a comprehensive program for theatre, music, and visual arts, including groups and workshops. In primary school, art and music are taught and afternoon elective courses are available. In secondary school, students can deepen their arts disciplines and may choose them for the Abitur exams. Extracurricular arts activities include a theatre group, a circus group, a children's choir, a journalism editorial team, and private music lessons.

Cultural & Language
Language development is central to the DS Rom. The school provides bilingual instruction from age two and develops multilingualism across the entire school. Five languages are taught at a high level: Italian, German, English, French, and Latin. The school prepares students for language certifications through morning or afternoon courses, including Deutsches Sprachdiplom (DSD I), Cambridge certificates, DELF, and CertIT (Italian as a second language).

Social & Hobbies
In addition to academic subjects, students have access to cultural and social activities. The arts program includes theatre, circus, and choir groups, with rehearsals after school, and students can take private music courses with professional musicians. An editorial team writes articles in multiple languages and publishes a school newspaper online and in print. The afternoon program also supports language development and various clubs and groups.

Community & Service
Participation and volunteering are core to the school community. The Saint Martin festival centers on solidarity, and parents participate in the school library, school celebrations, and numerous events, including sponsor runs and service-learning activities. Students learn to take responsibility for the community from an early age through the Student Parliament.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership is fostered through the Student Council (SMV) and the Junior-SV for classes 5–8. Student representatives are elected at the start of each school year, with an adult supervisor guiding the work. The SMV represents student interests to other school committees and promotes student involvement in school governance and civic engagement.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The sport program promotes well-being, knowledge, self-confidence, social skills, fair play and enjoyment. Physical education runs from kindergarten through primary and secondary, introducing team sports, healthy habits, and personal development. The school features a 25-meter indoor swimming pool with seven lanes, enabling regular swim lessons and water-based activities.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include Italian, German, English, French, and Latin. Bilingual education from age two forms the basis for multilingual development through the Gymnasium. Students earn both the Deutsches Internationale Abitur and the Italian Diploma di Maturità at the end of Gymnasium. Language certificates offered include DSD I, Cambridge Certificate (C1), DELF, and CERTIT.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers bilingual education from age two, with German and Italian as core languages.
Admissions

Admissions
The Deutsche Schule Rom is open to students of all nationalities and admits children from age 2 years (25 months). Knowledge of German is not required for enrollment in the kindergarten. Guest attendance at the school is possible from 1 month. The school offers Open House and Open Day events to inform families about the program and facilities. Open House takes place on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 10:00 to 13:00. Open Day events for the nursery and kindergarten are scheduled on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 14:00; Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 14:00; Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 14:00; and Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 14:00. If you cannot attend a scheduled event, an individual visit can be arranged. The address is Via Aurelia Antica 397-403, 00165 Rome, Italy, and the school hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30 to 17:30; the secretariat is open 8:00 to 16:00. For initial contact, the school's reception is handled by Patty Bermudez (+39 06 99 72 32 06) and Alessandra Ramoser (+39 06 99 72 32 04). The enrollment process is guided by the school and follows these steps: 1. submit the online application; 2) attach documents (family status certificate, birth certificate, Italian residency certificate, copy of tax code, copies of parents' and child's ID or passport, vaccination certificate, and the last two years' report cards); 3) schedule an appointment with the school; 4) the school leadership decides on definitive admission after a personal interview; 5) upon confirmation, payment of the admission fee. The afternoon program is optional in all divisions and can be customized. Tuition and related fees are published in the school's tariff documents, and bank details are provided for payment.
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