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4.9 (based on 21 reviews) Reviews aren't verified

AOSR offers the best of an American-International education to Pre-K to Grade 12 students in a supportive learning environment. AOSR offers an extensive International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and Advanced Placement Program to high school students.

Average Rating

4.9
Very Good
Breakdown of the average rating
Overall opinion - Fantastic
Teachers - Very Good
Academics - Fantastic
Facilities - Very Good
School Atmosphere - Very Good
Administration - Very Good
Based on 21 reviews
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Parent

Rating
- Fantastic
December 06, 2023
Rating
- Fantastic

My two sons graduated from AOSR. They are each very different, and AOSR was perfect for both. Both were accepted into their first choice university. The AP program is rigorous and the teachers are able to support students to succeed with excellent marks on the exams. The IB program is also challenging, and the administration ensures that students have time to work with faculty, even after school. The leadership definitely puts students first in decisions. The community at AOSR is just so welcoming. We felt at home from the very start. Great school!

Breakdown of rating
Overall opinion - Fantastic
Teachers - Fantastic
Academics - Fantastic
Facilities - Fantastic
School Atmosphere - Fantastic
Administration - Fantastic

↳ Reply from American Overseas School of Rome

December 2023
Thank you for your glowing review! We are incredibly proud to hear about the success of your two sons, both in graduating from AOSR and in gaining admission to their first-choice universities. It's wonderful to hear that our AP and IB programs, known for their rigor and the support provided by our dedicated teachers, played a significant role in their academic journey. Your recognition of our administration's commitment to student-focused decision-making and after-school support is greatly appreciated.... read full reply

Parent

Rating
- Fantastic
June 06, 2023
Rating
- Fantastic

I have two children, one in PreK and one in grade 1. Like most families that move internationally, the transition was quite a big one for us, but the school worked tirelessly to ensure a smooth transition right from the start, beginning with admissions. All of my questions were answered thoroughly and it made things easy right from the get go.
When we got there, my children were welcomed with enthusiasm and open arms. It quickly became a place they grew to love. The teachers were kind and caring, and they work hard to create a classroom learning environment that promotes empathy, understanding and kindness. As a parent, one of the things I love most is how much my children were celebrated in the AOSR community.
I also appreciate the social opportunities that are offered outside of school hours. Things like the December Market and Mayfair help build connections and a strong se... read full review

Breakdown of rating
Overall opinion - Fantastic
Teachers - Fantastic
Academics - Fantastic
Facilities - Fantastic
School Atmosphere - Fantastic
Administration - Fantastic

↳ Reply from American Overseas School of Rome

December 2023
Thank you for sharing your family's positive experience at AOSR. We're thrilled to know our welcoming community and dedicated staff made your transition smooth and enjoyable. Your appreciation for our caring teachers, vibrant events like the December Market and Mayfair, and our responsive administration means a lot to us. We're delighted your children are thriving here and feel celebrated in our community. We look forward to continuing this journey with your family. read full reply

Parent

Rating
- Fantastic
April 22, 2022
Rating
- Fantastic

We are a chilean family in this fantastic school for 2 years and we have four children in different grades. we are really happy with the way our children are growing and learning in this school. Is open, developing critical thinking and is also a great atmosphere inside with the hole comunity, students, teachers and staff members. we hope to stay longer here!
Finally, great management of the pandemic period always promoting learning and school environment under safety measures.

Breakdown of rating
Overall opinion - Fantastic
Teachers - Fantastic
Academics - Fantastic
Facilities - Fantastic
School Atmosphere - Fantastic
Administration - Fantastic

↳ Reply from American Overseas School of Rome

April 2022

Dear Cristian, thank you for your kind words. We hope to continue to see your children grow with us, and we are so happy to have you and your family as part of our amazing community!

Parent

Rating
- Fantastic
November 02, 2023
Rating
- Fantastic

The best school in Rome!!

Breakdown of rating
Overall opinion - Fantastic
Teachers - Fantastic
Academics - Fantastic
Facilities - Very Good
School Atmosphere - Fantastic
Administration - Very Good

↳ Reply from American Overseas School of Rome

November 2023
Thank you for sharing such a positive review of AOSR; your feedback is invaluable to us! We truly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that you consider us the best school in Rome. At AOSR, our commitment to academic excellence, our diverse and international community, and our holistic approach to education are all integral to our mission. We're proud to have you and your family as part of our AOSR community, and we look forward to continuing to provide the highest standards in education... read full reply

Parent

Rating
- Fantastic
July 14, 2023
Rating
- Fantastic

Overseas is really a good school !!!

Breakdown of rating
Overall opinion - Fantastic
Teachers - Fantastic
Academics - Fantastic
Facilities - Fantastic
School Atmosphere - Fantastic
Administration - Fantastic

↳ Reply from American Overseas School of Rome

December 2023

Thank you for your enthusiastic review! We're thrilled you think highly of our school. Your support means a lot to us!

Parent

Rating
- Fantastic
June 09, 2023
Rating
- Fantastic

AOSR provided the best possible environment for my child to flourish in - from academics, to school culture, to exposure to diversity and an environment that encourages curiosity and creativity.

Breakdown of rating
Overall opinion - Fantastic
Teachers - Fantastic
Academics - Fantastic
Facilities - Very Good
School Atmosphere - Fantastic
Administration - Fantastic

↳ Reply from American Overseas School of Rome

December 2023

Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear about your child's flourishing experience at AOSR, where academics, culture, diversity, curiosity, and creativity are celebrated. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!

Parent

Rating
- Fantastic
June 06, 2023
Rating
- Fantastic

AOSR has always been a home to me and my family. Both of my siblings and myself attended AOSR for most of our academic lives and have always looked back at our time there fondly. Now, as a teacher and mother, I have the privilege of seeing the school through a new lens, yet with an equal amount of love and affection. My daughter feels comfortable, loved and cared for and asks me every day if she gets to go to school today. What more could you want for your child? We feel truly blessed to continue to be a part of this amazing community.

Breakdown of rating
Overall opinion - Fantastic
Teachers - Fantastic
Academics - Fantastic
Facilities - Fantastic
School Atmosphere - Fantastic
Administration - Fantastic

↳ Reply from American Overseas School of Rome

December 2023
Thank you for sharing your heartfelt connection with AOSR, first as a student and now as a teacher and parent. It's wonderful to hear about your family's enduring affection for our school and how your daughter cherishes her time here. We're honored to have your family as an integral part of our community. read full reply

Parent

Rating
- Fantastic
April 22, 2022
Rating
- Fantastic

A very American atmosphere! My son enjoys to go to school very much, and the opportunity to select so many interesting subjects is unmatched!! Thank you AOSR!!!

Breakdown of rating
Overall opinion - Fantastic
Teachers - Fantastic
Academics - Fantastic
Facilities - Fantastic
School Atmosphere - Fantastic
Administration - Fantastic

↳ Reply from American Overseas School of Rome

April 2022

Thank you, Barbara, for your kind words and we are proud to have you and your family as part of our fantastic community! Next year will be a big year for your son and family and we cannot wait to help him to make the most of his last year at AOSR!

Parent

Rating
- Fantastic
December 01, 2021
Rating
- Fantastic

I find AOSR to be an authentic international school that offers IB/AP as well as the option of a dual italian/US curriculum starting in elementary school throughout middle school, rendering it unique for Rome. AOSR is working towards becoming one of the top international schools not only in Europe but also globally.

Breakdown of rating
Overall opinion - Fantastic
Teachers - Fantastic
Academics - Fantastic
Facilities - Very Good
School Atmosphere - Fantastic
Administration - Fantastic

↳ Reply from American Overseas School of Rome

April 2022

Thank you for your kind review Elif! We continue growing and maintaining AOSR's high standards of academic excellence. We are so fortunate to have you and your wonderful family as part of our community!

Parent

Rating
- Fantastic
November 21, 2021
Rating
- Fantastic

As a family that is always on the move, we were looking for a school that offered both an American and international curriculum so when we move again, the transition will be simple for our children. Our children were also excited about the campus and the variety of activities available.

Breakdown of rating
Overall opinion - Fantastic
Teachers - Fantastic
Academics - Fantastic
Facilities - Fantastic
School Atmosphere - Fantastic
Administration - Fantastic

↳ Reply from American Overseas School of Rome

November 2021

Dear Ilva, thank you so much for your kind feedback and we are truly excited to have your children here with us and that you are all a part of our community!

Parent

Rating
- Very Good
June 15, 2021
Rating
- Very Good

Method is very good, teacher gigliotti is very good, miss di Matteo is very professional, all teachers are as well.
l miss more comunication about my daughter 's curriculum and skill.
More buses are needed. Expecially for kids who live far from aosr. They can not stay such a long time on the bus.

Breakdown of rating
Overall opinion - Very Good
Teachers - Fantastic
Academics - Fantastic
Facilities - Very Good
School Atmosphere - Very Good
Administration - Very Good

↳ Reply from American Overseas School of Rome

June 2021
Thank you very much for your feedback, Andrea, and more importantly, for being a part of the AOSR community. We have forwarded your message to the bus coordinator to ensure that we always improve our services for our students and parents. Your comments and feedback are important to us. read full reply

Parent

Rating
- Fantastic
February 04, 2021
Rating
- Fantastic

We really like AOSR. It is a very welcoming school and it has been a very nice experience for the children to go to school here. No complaints.

Breakdown of rating
Overall opinion - Fantastic
Teachers - Fantastic
Academics - Fantastic
Facilities - Very Good
School Atmosphere - Fantastic
Administration - Fantastic

↳ Reply from American Overseas School of Rome

February 2021

Thanks for sharing your thoughts about AOSR! We are happy to have you and your family with us!

Parent

Rating
- Fantastic
November 11, 2020
Rating
- Fantastic

A truly international school in Rome, with an amazing community. I am very grateful how the school welcomed my two sons in Elementary school, starting from the admission's team.

Breakdown of rating
Overall opinion - Fantastic
Teachers - Fantastic
Academics - Fantastic
Facilities - Fantastic
School Atmosphere - Fantastic
Administration - Fantastic

↳ Reply from American Overseas School of Rome

November 2020

Thank you, Mariana! We are happy to have your children enrolled at AOSR, and we are so glad to hear that your family feels at home in our community.

Parent

Rating
- Fantastic
November 06, 2020
Rating
- Fantastic

I walked for the first time in AOSR in 1986 as a kindergartener and studied there until 8th grade. It has been my school for many years, the sense of community you feel accompanies you also when you leave. I realized that every time I spoke about AOSR I smiled, and thought it would have been the right school also for my son. At AOSR you grow in a real international enviroment, learning from different cultures you have the chance to grow as an open minded citizen of the world. Teachers are dedicated to the children and willing to communicate, they lead them in many ways. My son is happy every morning and is learning so much.. so I have to say AOSR thank you as a student and as a parent!

Breakdown of rating
Overall opinion - Fantastic
Teachers - Fantastic
Academics - Fantastic
Facilities - Fantastic
School Atmosphere - Fantastic
Administration - Fantastic

↳ Reply from American Overseas School of Rome

November 2020

Alice, what a special story! Thank you for sharing how AOSR positively impacted your life as a student, and how you decided to enroll your son as a student here to have similar experiences as you did growing up. We are glad to have your family with us in our community.

Parent

Rating
- Fantastic
October 13, 2020
Rating
- Fantastic

AOSR is our family’s second home since 2008 when my son entered in Grade 1.
Since the very first moment when we entered for the first time into the school premises for we entered for the Admission procedure, we had a positive and comfortable feeling that has never abandoned us over those 12 years.
Many things have changed into the school Community since then, my son has graduated last year, my daughter is currently attending Grade 10, two Head of School have changed, Principals have changed, new teachers have joined the school and others have left, new students and families have joined the school and others have moved, the school Community has changed and any single person we have met keeps a special place in our memory .
Despite changes, the school has never lost its core strengths: support and attention to each single student and to all members of the school Community, focus ... read full review

Breakdown of rating
Overall opinion - Fantastic
Teachers - Fantastic
Academics - Fantastic
Facilities - Fantastic
School Atmosphere - Fantastic
Administration - Fantastic

↳ Reply from American Overseas School of Rome

November 2020

Thank you, Carolina, for sharing your positive thoughts about AOSR. It is truly rewarding to hear that your family feels so supported and cared for and that your children are truly thriving in our international community.

Parent

Rating
- Fantastic
September 29, 2020
Rating
- Fantastic

AOSR does such a great job of welcoming in new student and making sure each child has the right classes for placement in a high learning school in both Europe and the United States.

Breakdown of rating
Overall opinion - Fantastic
Teachers - Fantastic
Academics - Fantastic
Facilities - Fantastic
School Atmosphere - Fantastic
Administration - Fantastic

↳ Reply from American Overseas School of Rome

November 2020

Thank you for sharing, Amy! We feel lucky to have your family with us in the AOSR community.

Parent

Rating
- Fantastic
September 27, 2020
Rating
- Fantastic

The entire school atmosphere at AOSR is a very enriching atmosphere the interaction between school administrators, teachers, parents and children is such a wonderful experience. Right away from the start of our school experience we realized this school was a relaxing and great educational facility that would allow our children to learn in an environment that also brought many extra curricular activities into their lives. Our children were also to be involved in cheer leading, soccer, football, basketball and many more activities!

Breakdown of rating
Overall opinion - Fantastic
Teachers - Very Good
Academics - Fantastic
Facilities - Fantastic
School Atmosphere - Fantastic
Administration - Fantastic

↳ Reply from American Overseas School of Rome

November 2020
Thank you, David! We have enjoyed having your family as part of our community. It's really inspiring to hear that our atmosphere puts your family at ease and that both your children gained irreplaceable experience through our after school activities and varsity athletic programs. read full reply

Student

Rating
- Fantastic
September 10, 2020
Rating
- Fantastic

As an international student in AOSR, I can confidently say that the school has helped me develop and establish who I am today and who I want to become tomorrow. The great support from teachers, students, and staff have welcomed me to the school 4 years ago and still support me everyday inside and outside school. The diverse and warm community in AOSR is what makes it so special, school events organized by teachers, clubs, and parents are very welcomed and supported by all. Classes' atmosphere are welcoming and personal, teachers have good relationships with their students even after school hours due to the small classes' size.

Breakdown of rating
Overall opinion - Fantastic
Teachers - Fantastic
Academics - Fantastic
Facilities - Fantastic
School Atmosphere - Fantastic
Administration - Fantastic

↳ Reply from American Overseas School of Rome

November 2020

Thank you, Gali for sharing such a powerful student perspective with us. We love hearing how the supportive and diverse community has helped you develop yourself over the last four years, and we can't wait to see what the future holds for you!

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CityRome
CurriculumsIB, American, International, and AP
Leaving qualificationsIB Diploma, AP, SAT, and PSAT
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 3 to 18
Reviews: 4.9
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  • The College Board (AP)
  • MAIS, ELMLE, and ECIS
  • RISA (Rome International Schools Association)
  • AAIE (Association for Advancement of International Education)