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Marymount International School Rome

Italy, Rome

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €13,900 - 28,000
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1946
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, Italian
Typical class size 16
Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Marymount International School Rome is a private Catholic, co-educational day school serving ages 2 to 18 in Italy. It delivers English-language American education from pre-K to Grade 12, with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme offered in Grades 11–12 and Advanced Placement courses available. The campus sits on 40 acres in Veio Park, north of Rome, and features an Early Childhood Center with an Outdoor Playground, Forest School, a FabLab/Art Studios, and dedicated library and music spaces. Language instruction includes Arabic, French, German, Italian, Latin, Mandarin, Spanish, and English; Italian is taught as a first or second language in secondary grades. The school emphasizes arts, music, theater, and science, with a Middle School science laboratory and a range of after-school programs, including Junior Orchestra with the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia and Model United Nations. Notable service and leadership opportunities connect students with the RSHM network and local communities around Rome.

Via di Villa Lauchli, 180, 00191 Roma RM, Italy

The Essentials

Marymount International School Rome has typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English.

Location
Via di Villa Lauchli, 180, 00191 Rome, Italy. The campus is located in Rome. Marymount offers a Rome-wide bus service in partnership with the Todde bus company. A late bus leaves from the school at 5:10 pm.

Stages
Early Childhood through Grade 12

Type
Private, Catholic, co-educational day school

Pupil Nationality Mix
Nationalities represented: 92; International students: 940.

Additional learning support
Director of Specialist Learning and a School Psychologist provide wellbeing and learning support.

Country affiliation
Italy

Religious affiliation
Catholic

School day structure
School hours: 8:20 am to 3:30 pm for Grades 1-12; 8:30 am to 3:20 pm for Early Childhood through Kindergarten. Early Bird Club 8:00 am–8:30 am; Aftercare 3:20 pm–4:40 pm. After-school activities 3:30 pm–4:45 pm.

Bus service
Bus service throughout the City of Rome and beyond in partnership with Todde; multiple routes (Line 1 Laurentina, IFAD, EUR, Ostiense centro; Line 2 Acilia, Casal Palocco; Line 3 Caracalla; Line 4 Olgiata; Line 5 Piazza Bologna; Line 6 Piazzale Ponte Milvio; Line 8 Piazza dei Re di Roma; Line 9 Piazza Adriana; Line 11-12 Tuscolana). Late bus departs at 5:10 pm.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Not offered; the school is a private, Catholic, co-educational day school.

Uniform Requirement
Marymount requires a uniform and dress code; details vary by grade. An online shop is available and a temporary store in northern Rome operates by appointment.

Food Options
Lunch is nutritious and balanced, prepared with organic, local produce within a 70 km radius; the menu includes live cooking stations with a variety of options, including vegan and vegetarian, and accommodates allergies. The kitchen and campus are nut-free, and there is a plastic-free policy for water bottles on campus.

House System
Marymount's House system, created by the Student Council, aims to increase community engagement and school spirit. There are four Houses—Felix, Gerard, Milligan and Rowley—each with a Captain and Co-Captain. Houses run events and competitions and raise funds for the Abana Project; the House names honor four General Superiors of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary.

Governance and Ownership
The school is private, Catholic, co-educational day school. It operates under formal governance and operational structures, including board member recruitment and induction. It is part of the Global Network of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM) and holds accreditations from the Council of International Schools (CIS), the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA-CESS), and the International Baccalaureate (IB).
Fees

Annual tuition at Marymount International School Rome ranges from EUR 13,900 to EUR 28,000 for 2026/27.

Tuition fees (2026–2027 academic year)
- Early Childhood: € 13,900.
- Kindergarten: € 17,750.
- Grades 1–5: € 21,000.
- Grades 6–8: € 23,900.
- Grades 9–12: € 28,000.
- Grade 13 option (where taken for additional credits): € 28,000.

One‑time and enrolment fees
- Family Registration Fee (one payment per family at first enrolment): € 5,000 (non‑refundable; not prorated).
- Application Fee for each new student: € 500 (non‑refundable).
- Re‑enrollment Fee for returning students: € 400.

Additional tuition‑related charges and optional costs
- If a student's acceptance is contingent on a one‑to‑one assistant during school hours, the assistant cost is billed to the family as an additional tuition charge of € 22,000.
- Costs for special programs, external examinations and other third‑party exam fees are invoiced to parents as they occur.

Transport (bus) fees
- Round trip (inside Rome's GRA ring road): € 3,500.
- Round trip (outside GRA): € 3,700.
- One way (inside GRA): € 2,500.
- One way (outside GRA): € 2,700.

Uniform and related costs
- Uniform and dress‑code items are purchased through the school's designated provider (Samples Divise). Delivery is free for orders of € 50.00 and above; telephone and online ordering options are available. Specific uniform item prices are set by the supplier.

Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a private day school.

Refund information and fee conditions
- The Application Fee is non‑refundable.
- The Family Registration Fee is non‑refundable and is not prorated according to date of entry.
- No separate, detailed tuition refund schedule or term‑by‑term refund table is published alongside the posted tuition figures; special program charges and external examination fees are billed as they occur.

Billing schedule and payment terms (published items)
- The published tuition information specifies the annual amounts and the one‑time enrolment fees listed above. The Application Fee and Family Registration Fee are explicitly non‑refundable and the Family Registration Fee is charged once per family. Special programs and external examination fees are billed when they occur.

Fee payment options
- A specific, itemized list of accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, SEPA, etc.) and a formal per‑term or per‑invoice billing timetable are not provided in the publicly posted tuition summary. Individual invoicing, due dates, payment deadlines and accepted payment channels are administered through the school's admissions/finance process.

Other notes on recurring/optional costs
- School services such as daily lunch and weekly enrichment activities are charged separately from the tuition and invoiced in addition to the annual tuition.
- Extra fees may be charged for participation in optional excursions, competitions or other activities throughout the year; these will be billed as they occur.
Academics

Marymount International School Rome teaches IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
English-language American education for preK–12. The IB Diploma Programme is offered in Grades 11–12 as a two-year program culminating in external examinations. Marymount Rome also offers Advanced Placement courses. Second language instruction is provided in Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Latin, Mandarin and Spanish, and Italian is taught as a first or second language for all secondary students. The school serves preK–12 as a coeducational day school with 941 students.

Exam Results
IB Diploma Programme results show a 2024 pass rate of 96% with 52 passing of 54 diploma candidates and 14 bilingual diplomas; 2023 pass rate was 98% with 46 diploma candidates; 2022 pass rate was 100% with 59 diploma candidates; 2021 pass rate was 100% with 54 diploma candidates.

Higher Education Progression
Approximately 98% of Marymount's students go on to higher education immediately after high school.

Gifted and Talented
Enrichment opportunities and advanced coursework support high-achieving students, including IB Diploma Programme and AP courses, along with after-school activities and clubs.
Parent Experience

History
Marymount International School Rome opened on October 16, 1946 with 30 students to serve children of Allied personnel in Rome. In 1953 the school moved to Villa Lauchli; Butler Hall was completed three years later. A residence building opened in 1962 and Gailhac Hall followed in 1968. Marymount introduced the International Baccalaureate program in 1985, and became fully co-educational in 1991; the boarding program was discontinued in 1995. The campus expanded in 2001 and again in 2006, and Marymount today is part of the Global Network of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM) Schools.

Community
Marymount is a global community with students from over 70 nationalities and from all faiths, speaking 50 languages. The 40-acre campus sits in Veio Park, about 25 minutes north of Rome's city center. Marymount is part of the Global Network of RSHM Schools, a private Catholic network of 19 schools worldwide.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Marymount International School Rome sits on a 40-acre campus in Veio Park, about 25 minutes north of Rome's city center. The campus serves Early Childhood through Grade 12 on a single site and includes an Early Childhood Center with an Outdoor Playground, Outdoor Classroom, and Forest School. Kindergarten and Elementary facilities provide access to the Elementary Library and Music Room, and the campus includes an Early Childhood gym and other specialized spaces. A 360° Virtual Tour is available to explore the campus. A FabLab/Art Studios facility was built to support student creativity.

Sports Facilities
Sports are an important part of Marymount life with programs across Early Childhood through Varsity. The campus offers expansive grounds and outdoor spaces for physical education and team sports across grade levels. High School provides a Varsity Sports program with Cross Country, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Soccer, and Track and Field.

Academic Facilities
Early Childhood Center classes include two teachers for the 2–3 year olds; EC1 and EC2 have one teacher and one teaching assistant per classroom. Kindergarten and Elementary students access the Elementary Library and Music Room, and Kindergarten have access to a dedicated Playground. The Middle School features a on-campus Science Laboratory. The campus also houses a FabLab/Art Studios facility to support creative work.

Extra Curricular Facilities
After-School Activities are available for Early Childhood through High School, with a late bus service for participants. Private Music Lessons run after school hours. Enrichment includes JuniOrchestra in partnership with the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Model United Nations, and a broad array of student clubs and enrichment trips.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered for Grades 11–12, with six subject groups including languages, individuals and societies, experimental sciences, mathematics and computer science, and the arts. To earn the IB Diploma, students sit for examinations in six subject areas at the end of Grade 12 and complete Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS). Marymount has offered the IB Diploma Programme since 1985, and students consistently achieve results above world averages. In 2024, Diploma Candidates were 54 with a pass rate of 96%.

Arts & Creative
The arts at Marymount include performing, visual and musical instruction guiding students' creativity and communication. The Arts comprise Music, Visual Arts, and Theater Arts. After-school private music lessons are available, tailored to individual needs. School plays and concerts are part of enrichment activities.

Cultural & Language
Marymount is a global community made up of over 70 nationalities. Enrichment trips to cultural and artistic sites are part of the program. Model United Nations and Middle School MUN are offered as part of enrichment and leadership activities. The campus is multilingual, with about 50 languages spoken.

Social & Hobbies
Marymount's Student Clubs offer after-school options such as Junior Architects, Multicultural Club, Origami Club, and STEM Club. Secondary School student-led clubs include the Royal Liar (the student newspaper) and the Environmental Club. A broad range of after-school activities supports social and hobby interests across divisions. Private music lessons after school complement the clubs and activities.

Community & Service
Marymount provides leadership and service opportunities throughout the year, including National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Student Council, and the House System, along with leadership conferences and school assemblies. The Abana Project sponsors the RSHM missions in Zambia, with students participating in House System-led projects and fundraising. Students also engage in Regional and Global leadership opportunities through the Global Network of RSHM Schools and Model United Nations conferences. School assemblies give students a platform to present projects and practice service-oriented initiatives.

Leadership & Professional
Marymount offers leadership and service opportunities such as NHS, NJHS, Student Council, House System, and leadership conferences with the Global Network of RSHM Schools, plus Model United Nations conferences. The Abana Project involves students in service and fundraising activities in support of the RSHM mission in Zambia. IB CAS service projects provide structured opportunities to lead and serve within the IB framework, alongside ongoing learning and advisory activities that build Leadership skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and athletics are an important part of Marymount life with programs across Early Childhood through Varsity levels. Wellbeing and Support includes English Language Learning (ELL), Learning Support, a School Psychologist, Pet Therapy, and a Health Center to promote physical and mental health. The Elementary School Wellbeing Program covers social-emotional development through Caring School Community activities and topics such as Unity Through Diversity, Coping With Anger, Kindness, and Respecting Differences. The Health Center and School Nurse provide daily care, health screenings, and first-aid readiness on campus.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction for all classes. Italian is taught as a Second Language through the Italian Language Program for Grades 1–5. Students may also study Italian as a First Language in Grades 1–5 to prepare for the Idoneità alla Prima Media exam. Foreign language courses in Italian, Spanish, French, German, Arabic and Chinese are offered on an as-needed basis, and English Language Learning (ELL) and Learning Support programs are available to assist students.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; Council of International Schools; International Baccalaureate; Global Network of RSHM Schools
Admissions

Admissions
Marymount accepts applications year round with limited spaces; early application in January/February is recommended for September entry; applications are reviewed on an individual basis throughout the year. To start the Admissions process, complete the Inquiry form; the Admissions Office will assist. The Admissions Team includes Ms. Jasmin Zarineh (Director of Admissions & Marketing) +39 06 36 29 10 12, Ms. Elisabetta Savignano (Admissions Assistant & Events Coordinator) +39 06 36 29 10 18, and Ms. Submit an inquiry via the Inquiry Now application portal. The school year runs from early September to late June; hours are 8:30 am–3:20 pm for Early Childhood, Early Childhood 1, Early Childhood 2 and Kindergarten and 8:20 am–3:30 pm for Grades 1–12; average class size is 16 students and the student/teacher ratio is 1:6. The school is located at Via di Villa Lauchli 180, 00191 Rome, Italy.

Scholarships
Marymount offers Academic Scholarships for Grades 6, 9 and 11. Up to 10 scholarships in the 2026–27 academic year, each worth a 5% reduction of tuition fees. For current Marymount students, a handwritten letter of application evidencing academic achievements must reach the Headmistress by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, January 19, 2026; successful applicants are invited to sit Scholarship Examinations on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.; the announcement is on Friday, February 6, 2026. For students applying from outside Marymount, the Scholarship Application Package includes the Marymount Application Form, last two years of report cards, a handwritten letter evidencing academic achievements, and must reach the Office of the Headmistress by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, January 19, 2026; Scholarship Examinations are offered on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.; the announcement is on Friday, February 6, 2026. Examination information covers Grade 6 (Language, Mathematics, Critical Thinking), Grade 9 (Language, Mathematics, Critical Thinking), and Grade 11 (Language, Mathematics, Critical Thinking).
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