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Best 20 British International Schools in Italy

Out of a total of 38 British International Schools in Italy (and 101 total International Schools in Italy)

Based on the aggregated preferences of our users in the last 30 days.

Kendale International School

Kendale is a small but dynamic school which provides a safe, supportive and caring environment where a dedicated staff guides children towards the acquisition of knowledge, skills and confidence, the necessary foundations for a life-long love of learning.
City
Rome
Curriculum
American, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 11
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €7,400
to: €12,000
Reviews
(15 reviews)

The New School Rome

The New School Rome is extraordinary. A nurturing, intensely friendly and intimate place to learn backed with outstanding academic rigour. It is unlike any other school you will have experienced.
City
Rome
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: €11,200
to: €20,300
Reviews
(7 reviews)

Rome International School

Rome International School offers a continuum in education for students between the ages of 2 and 18 years, representing 60 nationalities. Our highly committed and professional team of teachers aim to educate the whole child and enable every student to realise their full potential. Exceptional teaching and personalised care and attention ensure that every child flourishes both academically and personally.
We are the only school in Rome authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme for students between the ages of 3 and to 11, and the IB Diploma Programme for High School students between the ages of 16 and 18. Our status as a Cambridge International School allows our Middle School students between the ages 11 to 14, to pursue a rich programme of study leading to the International General Certificate of Secondary Education for ages 14 to 16, as validated by Cambridge Assessment.
City
Rome
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €10,995
to: €28,080

Core International School

Core International School in Rome was founded in 1983 and is staffed by qualified, experienced British teachers.
The school began in a small way and although it has grown over the last forty years it has been able to maintain the original familiar atmosphere where children of many nationalities, cultures and religious backgrounds, learn to live and work together in harmony.
The school policy is to keep classes small, about 16 children in each class, so that each child receives individual attention and is encouraged to reach his or her full potential.
All lessons are conducted in English and emphasis is placed on children acquiring a sound understanding of the three basic skills, whilst learning in a creative environment.
City
Rome
Curriculum
International, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 11
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €9,700
to: €11,800

Acorn International School

WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY CHILD HAS A RIGHT TO THE BEST EDUCATION POSSIBLE
Acorn International School believes that every child has a right to the best education possible. We aim to develop both intellect and character within a stimulating and challenging dual curriculum, nurturing the development of conscientious and responsible global citizens, as well as life-long learners.
City
Rome
Curriculum
British, Italian, IB
Languages of instruction
English, Italian
Ages
2 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

Castelli International School

Castelli International School is one of the most exciting and stimulating green international schools in Europe. Founded in 1977, the school is beautifully situated on a hilltop overlooking Rome, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves on the slopes of the Alban hills.
CIS is the only fully integrated international private day school in Italy catering for children from Year 1 through 9.
City
Rome
Curriculum
Italian, British
Languages of instruction
English, Italian
Ages
5 to 14
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €8,200
to: €12,800
Reviews
(11 reviews)

Canadian School of Milan

Since 2004, the Canadian School of Milan has been one of Milan’s leading IB international schools, known for its academic excellence, strong values, and welcoming community. We offer a world-class education to students aged 3 to 18, in two campuses set in the heart of Milan, offering families the rare convenience of walking or cycling to school through some of the city’s most beautiful and safest neighbourhoods.
Our academic journey follows the Cambridge IGCSEs , leading to two distinguished graduation pathways: the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), preparing students to thrive at top universities worldwide.
With small class sizes and a student-centred approach, every child at CSM is known, supported, and inspired to achieve their personal best. Our values are lived daily, made possible by the close-knit community that allows us to nurture each student’s individuality, creativity, and expressive confidence.
City
Milan
Curriculum
IB, Canadian, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €12,850
to: €21,000

St George's British International School

St George's is the original and largest British International School in Rome. A truly global community, home to pupils from over 90 different countries. Ranked among the top 10 international schools in continental Europe. A caring and loving environment where each pupil is recognised and celebrated.
City
Rome
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €13,700
to: €26,000

The British School of Milan - Sir James Henderson

Identified as one of the top 10 British Schools in the world and the only school in Milan rated 'Excellent' by UK Government inspectors, the British School of Milan (BSM) is a co-educational day school, with an international constituency extending across the city of Milan and beyond. Established in 1969, the school offers an academically rigorous as well as a broad and balanced curriculum for students between the ages of 3 and 18.
We aim to inspire pupils and instil in them a love of learning and a clear set of values; to develop the life of the mind in ways that are exciting, challenging, ambitious, as well as fun.
A highly qualified and committed body of staff delivers lessons in small classes.
Students enjoy an exceptionally friendly atmosphere, ensuring that they feel safe and happy. A wide range of sporting activities is available, while standards of creativity in Music, Art and Drama are exceptional – for instance the choir was recently invited to perform in the Vatican in Rome.
Finally, because the BSM is a not-for-profit organisation, all the revenue is re-invested back into the school and does not go to shareholders or private equity.
City
Milan
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €14,880
to: €23,580
Reviews
(5 reviews)

Milan World School

Milan World School is a new international school in the heart of Milan, offering education from Early Childhood through Primary school. MWS strive's to make the world a better place and is committed to helping students grow into thoughtful, responsible individuals who will shape the future with their critical thinking, international mindedness and purpose.
City
Milan
Curriculum
International, British, Italian, Canadian
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 11
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €12,500
to: €14,500

Andersen International School

Andersen wants to be a space where children of every nationality learn to live together and interact through the use of the English language. Our goal is to create an environment where students can find common ground for interacting, experiencing and discovering the characteristics which make different cultures both unique and the same.
City
Milan
Curriculum
British, IB, Italian
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €13,170
to: €24,200

Britannia International School of Rome

Britannia International School of Rome is situated in a modern villa in the south of Rome. It is surrounded by its own large front and back garden as well as the lovely Roman hilly country side.
The school' aim is to create a friendly and encouraging atmosphere to promote a positive attitude towards learning and strongly believe the importance for children to feel happy, secure and motivated.
City
Rome
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 11
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €6,800
to: €8,200

Ostia International School

Ostia International School is a bilingual international primary school, idyllically positioned between Ostia’s seafront and pinewood.
OIS offers a completely bilingual curriculum taught by qualified mother tongue teachers in a positive and stimulating environment.
City
Rome
Curriculum
British, Italian
Languages of instruction
English, Italian
Ages
2 to 11
This school does not make their fees public.

Florence Bilingual School

The Bilingual School of Florence is a bilingual Italian/English School that has been in activity since 1973. The Kindergarten School is a Nursery School with 2 sections; a Pre-School with 3 bilingual sections in via San Gallo and 3 bilingual sections in via Bonifacio Lupi; a bilingual Elementary School; and a bilingual international Middle School.
City
Florence
Curriculum
British, Italian
Languages of instruction
English, Italian
Ages
1 to 14
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €8,510
to: €9,010

ICS Milan International School

ICS Milan International School is an IB school for children and students from 1 to 18 years old that offers an international curriculum enhanced by an innovative teaching approach based on experiential learning. A school of innovation that serves a diverse community of students from a range of nationalities, cultures and backgrounds and helps children grow into citizens of the world.
ICS Milan is active throughout the Milan area with four campuses (Viale Ortles, via Orti/Colletta, via Tenca, Strada di Spina-Milano2). Since 2017 ICS Milan is part of Globeducate, a leading international network of more than 55 schools with around 25,000 students in the world.
City
Milan
Curriculum
British, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €13,160
to: €21,850

St. Louis School

St. Louis School is one of the leading schools in Europe, providing an exceptional education to children aged 2 to 18 through the full range of Foundation, Primary and Secondary schooling. Situated at the very heart of Milan, the St. Louis School community is warm and friendly and offers the highest standards of pastoral and academic care across 3 campuses. Having developed its reputation for high-quality education for over 25 years, today’s school has more than 1500 students, representing about 50 different nationalities.
City
Milan
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €15,230
to: €27,260

Royal International School

The Royal International School is an ambitious school based in Rome, Italy. The school offers an excellent English medium education to children in Italy under the Cambridge curriculum. All subjects are taught in English and RIS even offers them Italian language as a subject.
City
Rome
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

Little Genius International

City
Rome
Curriculum
British, International
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 11
This school does not make their fees public.
Reviews
(2 reviews)

Istituto Marymount Roma

The Istituto Marymount is an officially recognized private Catholic school, founded in 1930. It welcomes Early Childhood, Primary and Middle School students and aims to implement the fundamentals of the order of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary providing education and training based on Christian values.
City
Rome
Curriculum
British, Catholic, Italian
Languages of instruction
English, Italian
Ages
3 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

Little Flower International School

Little Flower International School provides a holistic education based on the Cambridge Curriculum, designed to prepare your child for their future and beyond.
City
Rome
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.
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Summary

What are the best British international schools in Italy?

  1. Kendale International School
  2. The New School Rome
  3. Rome International School
  4. Core International School
  5. Acorn International School
  6. Castelli International School
  7. Canadian School of Milan
  8. St George's British International School
  9. The British School of Milan - Sir James Henderson
  10. Milan World School
  11. Andersen International School
  12. Britannia International School of Rome
  13. Ostia International School
  14. Florence Bilingual School
  15. ICS Milan International School
  16. St. Louis School
  17. Royal International School
  18. Little Genius International
  19. Istituto Marymount Roma
  20. Little Flower International School

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How Many International Schools are there in Italy?

There are 101 international schools in Italy. See them all

What are the most popular curriculums in Italy?
Curriculum International schools
IB 44  
British 38  
Italian 29  
American 13  
International 12  
Other 31  

Additionally, there are 9 boarding schools in Italy.

What are the most popular languages of instruction?
Language International schools
English 90  
Italian 32  
French 7  
German 6  
Japanese 1  
Other 1  

Among these, there are 32 bilingual schools in Italy.

How Much do International Schools cost in Italy?

The average price of international schools in Italy is €14,906. (*)

Price for 12 y.o.
Min. price €2,300
Avg. price €14,906
Max. price €44,600
Price for 12 y.o. Number of international schools
€2,000 to €7,499 9  
€7,500 to €12,999 20  
€13,000 to €18,499 14  
€18,500 to €23,999 18  
€24,000 to €29,499 1  
€29,500 to €34,999 1  
€35,000 to €40,499 0  
€40,500 to €45,999 1  

(*) The price for one year of fees for a 12 year old (or the closest age to 12 available in the school), excluding one-time fees at enrolment.

How Big are Class Sizes in Italy?

The average class size of international schools in Italy is 17.5 students.

Class Size Number of international schools
10 to 14 12  
15 to 19 26  
20 to 24 16  
25 to 29 4  

How big are the schools in Italy (in number of students)?

The average size, in number of students, of international schools in Italy is 463 students.

Number of students Number of international schools
1 to 200 19  
201 to 400 22  
401 to 600 13  
601 to 800 7  
801 to 1,000 7  
1,001 to 1,200 0  
1,201 to 1,400 1  
1,401 to 1,600 2  
1,601 to 1,800 0  
1,801 to 2,000 1  

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