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St George's British International School

Italy, Rome

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1000
Type Co-educational
Opened 1958
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Cambridge A Levels, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Italian, Mandarin, Latin, French, German, Spanish
Typical class size 13
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Languages, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

St George's British International School in Rome operates across two campuses, City Centre and La Storta, serving ages 3 to 18. It offers an enhanced UK National Curriculum up to IGCSE, followed by the IB Diploma Programme or Cambridge A Levels, supported by a Bespoke Curriculum. The Senior School (La Storta) leads students through Key Stages 3 and 4, then the Sixth Form, with the addition of the UAL Foundation Diploma in Art & Design. Language Academy after-school courses in Italian, French and Spanish help multilingual learners access the programme, and an English as an Additional Language department provides targeted support. Facilities include four Art and Design & Technology studios, a Digital Suite with Adobe Creative Cloud and CAD tools, and CAM workshops with 3D printers and laser cutters. The school is non-profit and was founded in 1958, owned by the St George's School Association, promoting independence and international-minded learning.

City Centre Junior School: Via di Santa Maria Mediatrice 22G, 00165 Rome, Italy; La Storta Junior School: Via del Cenacolo 25 (Via Cassia km 16), La Storta, 00123 Rome, Italy; Senior School (La Storta): Via del Cenacolo 25 (Via Cassia km 16), La Storta, 00123 Rome, Italy

The Essentials

St George's British International School has 1,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 13, instruction in English.

Location
Two campuses in Rome, Italy. City Centre Junior School is at Via di Santa Maria Mediatrice 22G, 00165 Rome. La Storta Junior School and the Senior School are at Via del Cenacolo 25, La Storta, 00123 Rome.

Stages
Junior School and Senior School on two campuses in Rome. The City Centre campus houses the Junior School; the La Storta campus houses the La Storta Junior School and the Senior School (including Sixth Form).

Pupil Nationality Mix
36 nationalities represented.

Additional learning support
The Additional Educational Needs team is led by the Director of Student Support. The team supports pupils with a wide array of needs across both sites, providing in-class support, one-to-one or small-group tuition, and access to a Student Counsellor. For pupils with more complex needs, external support from Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and Counsellors may be arranged.

Country affiliation
United Kingdom

School day structure
The Junior School day begins at 8:45am and ends at 3:35pm, with a morning break and lunch. The Senior School day begins at 8:45am (registration) with lessons from 8:55am and ends at 3:35pm, with a 10:20am morning break and a 12:45pm lunch; the timetable operates on a Week A/Week B cycle.

Bus service
The school bus service brings pupils to the La Storta and City Centre sites daily from across Rome. Bus services are available to pupils from Year 1 and above. For 2026-27, Shuttle Services with predetermined pick-up/drop-off points and a combined Door to Door Service are offered.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Wearing the St George's school uniform is compulsory for pupils in Red Dragons through to Year 11. Pupils in the Sixth Form (Years 12 and 13) do not wear a uniform but follow the Sixth Form Dress Code.

Food Options
Pupils have healthy lunches prepared on-site daily. Both the La Storta and City Centre sites have their own refectories where pupils eat lunch; the La Storta site also has a Tuck Shop with snacks. All food is nut-free; vegetarian options are available daily; special dietary requirements are catered for, and weekly lunch menus are available on the School Portal.

House System
All pupils are members of a House in addition to their tutor group. The Houses run a wide variety of activities and competitions that all pupils and students are encouraged to get involved in.

Governance and Ownership
St George's is owned by the St George's School Association, a parent-founded, not-for-profit body. The Association owns St George's School Srl (La Storta campus) and Piccolo Mondo Scuola Elementare e Materna Srl (City Centre campus), as well as St George's Real Estate Srl (80% owned by the Association) and Polisportiva St George's Società Sportiva Dilettantistica; each operating company has a Board of Directors consisting of three members (two Governors and the Principal). The governance framework includes a Board of Governors (nine to sixteen members) and a separate Board of Trustees to oversee compliance with the Association's statutes.
Fees
Tuition (annual and per term)
- All published tuition figures are quoted in Euros per annum and include school lunch.
- Annual tuition (When paid directly by the parent) — per annum / approximate per term (annual ÷ 3 terms):
- Dragon School: EUR 13,900 per year — EUR 4,633.33 per term.
- Years 1 & 2: EUR 18,000 per year — EUR 6,000.00 per term.
- Years 3 & 4: EUR 20,900 per year — EUR 6,966.67 per term.
- Years 5 & 6: EUR 22,500 per year — EUR 7,500.00 per term.
- Years 7, 8 & 9: EUR 24,400 per year — EUR 8,133.33 per term.
- Years 10 & 11: EUR 26,100 per year — EUR 8,700.00 per term.
- Years 12 & 13: EUR 27,000 per year — EUR 9,000.00 per term.
- Annual tuition (When paid directly by an employer) — per annum / approximate per term (annual ÷ 3 terms):
- Dragon School: EUR 14,200 per year — EUR 4,733.33 per term.
- Years 1 & 2: EUR 18,300 per year — EUR 6,100.00 per term.
- Years 3 & 4: EUR 21,300 per year — EUR 7,100.00 per term.
- Years 5 & 6: EUR 23,200 per year — EUR 7,733.33 per term.
- Years 7, 8 & 9: EUR 24,900 per year — EUR 8,300.00 per term.
- Years 10 & 11: EUR 26,600 per year — EUR 8,866.67 per term.
- Years 12 & 13: EUR 27,500 per year — EUR 9,166.67 per term.
- Note on per-term figures: the school publishes annual fees and the academic year runs in three terms (Autumn, Spring, Summer); per-term amounts above are calculated by dividing the published annual fee by three.

Application and registration fees
- There is no charge to submit an application form. An application can be submitted free of charge.
- Registration Fee (one-off, non-refundable) payable on accepting an offer: EUR 4,000 per child.
- Annual Re-enrolment Fee (to confirm a child's place for the next academic year): EUR 350.

Transport (school bus) fees
- Door-to-door service (daily return, annual): EUR 4,150.
- Shuttle service (daily return, annual): EUR 2,650.
- Occasional bus use (per journey): EUR 20.

Exam and assessment costs (approximate)
- International Baccalaureate (Year 13): approximately EUR 1,000.
- IGCSE (Year 11): approximately EUR 1,200.
- Entrance assessment: CAT4 and other assessments are used as part of admissions for certain year groups (assessment costs may apply as part of the admissions process).

Uniform and kit
- Uniform is compulsory from Red Dragons through Year 11; Sixth Form follows a dress code. Uniform supplier: Sonartex. PE Kit supplier: Macron. Items are purchased separately from these suppliers (online purchasing and on-site sales are available). No uniform price list is published on the fee page.

Boarding
- St George's operates as a day school (two campuses in Rome); published materials do not include boarding or boarding fees.

Sibling discounts, scholarships and bursaries
- A sibling discount is applied where a family has three siblings enrolled; the Fees/FAQs reference the discount but the publicly posted fees page does not list the exact discount calculation. Scholarships or bursaries are not offered to prospective families.

Refunds and cancellation
- The Registration Fee is explicitly described as one-off and non-refundable. No comprehensive public refund schedule for tuition or other fees is published on the school's public fee summary; the published fee information lists the non-refundable registration fee and the annual re-enrolment fee but does not provide a full withdrawal/refund timetable in the same fee summary.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Published fees are quoted per annum in Euros. The school's academic year operates over three terms (Autumn, Spring, Summer). The publicly posted fee chart gives annual amounts; per-term amounts above are calculated from those annual figures by dividing by three. The publicly posted fee page does not set out a detailed invoicing timetable, payment deadlines, accepted payment channels or late-payment penalties in the fee table shown. For admissions and account queries the published contact is admissions@stgeorge.school.it.

Fee payment options
- The published fee page and associated public fee summary do not list specific accepted payment channels (for example: bank transfer, credit card, online payment portal) in the fee table itself. Families are given Admissions contact details for fee and payment enquiries (admissions@stgeorge.school.it).

Other routine or optional costs
- Optional or additional costs that are charged separately and not included in the annual tuition figure include: exam fees (IB / IGCSE), school transport where used, individual uniform/PE kit purchases, occasional activity charges and any specific external course or trip costs. The published fee summary lists approximate exam and bus charges; many optional items (uniform prices, after‑school extras, trips) are charged separately by supplier or invoice.

How figures above were prepared
- All headline annual fee figures, the registration fee, re-enrolment fee, bus fees and approximate exam charges are taken from the school's published 2026–27 fee summary. Per-term figures shown in this overview are calculated by dividing each published annual fee by three (the school year is published as three terms).
Academics

St George's British International School teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Cambridge A Levels, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers an enhanced UK National Curriculum up to IGCSE, followed by the IB Diploma Programme and A-Levels. In the Senior School, students progress through Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (IGCSE) and the Sixth Form. The school has launched a UAL Foundation Diploma in Art & Design. The Language Academy runs after-school courses in Italian, French and Spanish to support multilingual learners. An English as an Additional Language (EAL) department provides targeted support for non-native English speakers to access the academic programme. The Junior School curriculum emphasizes 21st Century Skills and Assessment for Learning, with IT integrated into lessons.

Student Teacher Ratio
Most tutor and teaching groups range between 15 to 20 pupils; IGCSE, IB and A-Level teaching groups can be smaller.

Exam Results
All students sit the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the Sixth Form; six subjects are studied and a pass is normally 24 points; the average IB score is between 29 and 30. All students sit IGCSE examinations in Year 11; the results are published as summaries for 2026, 2025, 2024 and 2023. IB and IGCSE examination results summaries are provided as PDFs on the results page.

Higher Education Progression
Graduating classes are around 80 students; the majority (over 50%) typically study at UK universities, with many also pursuing programmes in the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Australia, Ireland and Italy. 100% of a graduating class progresses to a university course. The Careers Programme supports university applications with guidance, personal statements, letters of recommendation and mock interviews; Unifrog provides a database of courses and helps pupils build CVs; the school hosts university fairs and representative visits.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school supports social and emotional learning through a pastoral framework in the Senior School. Every student has a tutor who supports all aspects of education and is the main contact for parents. A School Counsellor is available at both sites by appointment to promote wellbeing and development. In Key Stage 3, Well-Being lessons occur every two weeks and align with the PSHE programme; in Key Stage 4 and 5, the programme includes talks, masterclasses and workshops to support personal, social and emotional growth. The House System fosters belonging and engagement through a range of activities and competitions.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The AEN Team is headed by the Director of Student Support and supports pupils with a wide array of Special Educational Needs across both sites at Junior and Senior levels. Pupils may receive in-class support, one-to-one or small group tuition, or a combination of these, with mentoring and monitoring for behavioural and emotional difficulties. An important member of the team is the Student Counsellor, and pupils and parents may contact the Counsellor for worries or concerns. Where necessary, external specialists such as Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and Counsellors may be involved. All new students are CAT tested on admission to help identify difficulties, and assessment referrals identify needs and strategies; in rare cases the Principal may be consulted and additional funding may be considered to support those pupils.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The EAL Department provides teaching, support and opportunities for non-native English speakers across all year groups. The aims are to develop and improve pupils' English skills from complete beginners to advanced second language pupils. Beginners (A1-A2) learn survival English to communicate with teachers and participate in activities; improvers (B1-B2) work toward full participation in the academic programme; more advanced learners (B2-C1) aim for near-native proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and listening, with the ability to use subject-specific language for assessments. Supporting home learning helps reinforce language acquisition.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing is a core focus across St George's. In the Senior School, every student has a tutor who supports education and progress, and a School Counsellor is available for confidential support. KS3 includes a Well-Being lesson every two weeks aligned with the PSHE programme; KS4 and KS5 offer talks, masterclasses and workshops to promote resilience, social connection and self-knowledge. The House System and school-wide initiatives foster community, belonging and emotional wellbeing.

Safeguarding
St George's promotes safety, health and welfare for all students. Safeguarding policies focus on Prevention, Protection and Support. The Safeguarding Child Protection Policy covers procedures for spotting and reporting concerns; the roles of Designated Safeguarding Leads and the Designated Governor for Safeguarding; the school's response to staff allegations; procedures for notifying parents and external agencies; actions in response to peer-on-peer abuse; and the support provided to pupils under safeguarding referrals. MyConcern safeguarding software is used to manage safeguarding and wellbeing concerns.
Parent Experience

History
St George's British International School was founded in 1958. The school is owned by the St George's School Association, a parent-founded, not-for-profit body that safeguards the school's mission and long-term independence. The Board of Governors provides strategic and financial oversight, and a separate Board of Trustees protects the Association's statutes and interests. The St George's School Association owns St George's School Srl, which operates the La Storta and City Centre campuses, along with the school's real estate and sports facilities. As of spring 2024, a new company, St George's Real Estate srl, is 80% owned by the Association and 20% by St George's School srl; Polisportiva St George's srl was established in July 2024 and is fully owned by the Association.

Community
St George's has two campuses in Rome: City Centre and La Storta. The school community is enriched by events organized by the Parents of St George's, including Bonfire Night (late October), the Winter Fair (early December), the May Fair (late May), open-air Shakespeare performances co-hosted by parents and the school, and an International Evening at both campuses. Members meet regularly to plan events and support the school community; new families have opportunities to meet and receive helpful advice, with dates available via the My School Portal.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parents of St George's is a non-profit, voluntary parent association that supports the school by organizing social events for the school community and raising funds for charity and equipment. Traditional annual events include Bonfire Night in late October, the Winter Fair in early December, and the May Fair in late May. Open-air Shakespeare performances are co-hosted by the parents and the school, and an International Evening is held at both the La Storta and City Centre sites. Members meet regularly to plan events and to improve the school environment. New families have the opportunity to meet and receive helpful advice at PSG meetings, and all parents are encouraged to participate; details are posted via the My School Portal.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has four purpose-built Art and Design & Technology studios with facilities for painting, printmaking (lino, drypoint, laser-woodcut, silkscreen), ceramics, cyanotype photography, digital photography and video, large-scale sculpture, fashion, fibre arts, 3D fabrication and architectural model making. A Digital Suite provides industry-standard software including Adobe Creative Cloud and CAD tools such as Fusion 360 and Corel Suite. CAM facilities include 3D printers and large-format laser cutters. Foundation Diploma Students have access to individual studios and personal workspaces.

Academic Facilities
Art and Design & Technology studios provide dedicated spaces for painting, printmaking, ceramics, photography and 3D fabrication. The Digital Suite offers industry-standard software and CAD tools (Adobe Creative Cloud; Fusion 360; Corel Suite) to support design and technical work. CAM facilities include 3D printers and large-format laser cutters for rapid prototyping. Foundation Diploma students have access to individual studios and personal workspaces.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Co-curricular activities include Creativity, Action and Service (CAS), the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Model United Nations (MUN) and Language Academy, extending learning beyond the classroom. They develop leadership, teamwork and global awareness through practical projects and international collaboration. Excursions and Residential Trips broaden understanding of diverse cultures and ideas.

Arts & Creative
Music, Performing Arts and Visual Arts are offered as co-curricular activities, with opportunities to perform in concerts, drama productions and art exhibitions. The Arts provision supports creative expression and collaboration across school events. The programme integrates with broader school life to showcase student work.

Cultural & Language
Model United Nations (MUN) and Language Academy are part of the co-curricular programme, developing diplomacy, debate and language proficiency. MUN provides international affairs experience and Language Academy enhances multilingual skills. These activities broaden international understanding and cross-cultural communication.

Social & Hobbies
May Week and additional Excursions and Residential Trips complement daily learning. Students participate in Music, Performing Arts, Sports and Visual Arts, building friendships and pursuing personal interests. These activities support social development and recreational engagement beyond lessons.

Community & Service
Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) and the Environmental Committee provide pathways for community involvement, volunteering and environmental action. Students undertake meaningful projects and campaigns that support local and global communities. Participation across these activities fosters social responsibility and civic engagement.

Leadership & Professional
The Duke of Edinburgh Award and Model United Nations foster leadership, teamwork and professional skills. Students develop planning, communication and collaborative abilities through these programmes. These experiences prepare pupils for future study and careers.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
A broad range of sports clubs, including Football, Girls Football, Hockey, Athletics and Cross Country, supports fitness and teamwork. Music, Performing Arts and Visual Arts provide outlets for creativity and relaxation and contribute to wellbeing. Participation in these activities helps pupils manage stress and cultivate a balanced school life.
Languages

Language Provision
English as an Additional Language (EAL) is provided to support non-native English speakers at all levels. Beginners (A1–A2) learn survival English to communicate with teachers and participate in activities, and socialise with friends. Improvers (B1–B2) develop language to participate in the school's academic programme and acquire subject-specific terminology, while more advanced learners (B2–C1) aim to reach near-native proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and listening, and can apply formal language for IB Diploma preparation and beyond.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Main Admissions Cycle and rolling intake. The main Admissions Cycle runs from October to March, with early and late applications accepted. Applications are also accepted year-round and processed on a rolling basis. As places are limited, families are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

2. Availability and waiting pool. Most year groups are at or near full capacity. When space is available, new students are accommodated; if a year group is full, applicants are placed in a waiting pool and updated periodically. Our international and mobile community means new places can become available at other times throughout the year. Contact the Admissions team before submitting an application to check current availability.

3. Admissions criteria. St George's is not academically selective, but offers a rigorous and ambitious curriculum with results comparable to leading international schools in Europe. Priority is given to international families relocating from outside Rome or Italy. Before a place can be offered, the application form and most recent school reports are reviewed.

4. Interviews and assessments. Most applicants are invited to attend an informal interview, which may be online for families overseas. Students applying for Year 4 and above are asked to complete the CAT4 assessment; this is for understanding the student's level and learning profile and does not indicate acceptance. The CAT4 assessment can be completed at the current school if invigilated and takes up to two hours; senior school applicants who are not English mother tongue will also complete a short written task in English.

5. Meet the team; apply. Advice on preparing your application or arranging a visit is available from the Admissions team. You may arrange a visit to meet staff and learn more about St George's. Instructions for submitting an enquiry or an application are available via the admissions platform OpenApply.

Scholarships
The school does not offer scholarships or bursaries.

Waitlist
When a year group is full, applicants are placed in a waiting pool and updated periodically. New places can become available throughout the year due to the international and mobile nature of the community. Families may contact Admissions to check current availability before submitting an application.
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