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| Number of students |
850 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
70 |
| Most common nationality |
American and Italian |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
16-20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Italian, French, Spanish, Chinese, German, Arabic, Russian and many more upon request |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Smart TVs, Smart Projectors, Apple TV, Projectors, iPads, iMacs, one-to-one lap top program in Grades 6 through 12.
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| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, there is are remote learning programs in place due to recent Covid-19 quarantines. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Students are required to wear a uniform until Middle School. In High School students have a dress code. |
| Waiting list |
For some grade levels that have reached capacity. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
As spaces are limited early application in January/February is recommended for September entry. However, as we are an international school, applications are accepted year round, and applications made throughout the academic year will be reviewed on an individual basis. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| External examinations or assessments available |
International Baccalaureate Exams; AP; ALIS Testing; SAT and PSAT; MAP Testing; Quinta Elementare; Italian Media Exams (national exams for all Italian students in Grade 8); Music Certificates |
| Results in these examinations |
Students' results are always well above the national average. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes. Marymount International School Rome is a Catholic school and students have Religion classes in which they study about Catholicism and all of the world's main religions. Students attend Mass at School on several occasions throughout the year. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Students of all faiths are welcome at Marymount and the School emphasizes unity through diversity and the respect for cultures and religions. There are many occasions for interfaith dialogue and prayer services throughout the year include prayers in different languages from our students' many different religions. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Personalized one-to-one learning support staff; ELL (English Language Learning) staff |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Through personalized Enrichment programs |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:30 a.m. |
| School finish time |
3:30 p.m. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Individual Music Lessons, Arts & Crafts, Italian, French, Spanish, Irish Dancing, Creative Movement, Capoeira, Karate, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Cross Country, Track and Field, Tennis, Art, S.T.E.A.M., Swimming, Horseback Riding, Latin, Model United Nations, Drama, Royal Winds , Royal Voices , and Royal Strings. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Sports activities included |
Tennis, Swimming, Athletics, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, and general Physical Education classes covering a range of sports. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
FIFA-sized Soccer field, Calcetto field, Basketball courts, Volleyball courts, Tennis courts, Cross-Country training track, Elementary School indoor-gym, Early Childhood indoor gym. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Marymount is a member of the American Schools in Italy League (ASIL), which is part of the U.S. Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) League. During the season, Marymount competes with other international schools, as well as schools from the American and NATO military bases located in Italy. Therefore, in addition to practicing and playing together, our varsity athletes enjoy a significant amount of quality time together while traveling to other cities in Italy and Europe. Marymount's Middle School students also participate in sports competitions with other international schools in Rome throughout the year. |
| Other facilities at the school |
Auditorium, Secondary School Library, Elementary School Library, Biology, Chemistry, Physics Science Labs, Computer Lab, Senior Lounge, Conference Room |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Marymount International School Rome is Rome's first international school, founded in 1946, and one of Italy’s top schools. Known for its IB Diploma Programme, American High School Diploma, and distinguished academic programs our graduates are accepted into many of the best universities and colleges around the world. Located on a 40-acre campus of protected parkland just 20 minutes north of the city center, students have access to a wide variety of sports and extracurricular activities in addition to all the Eternal City has to offer, including visits to Rome’s famous attractions. An English-language Early Childhood through Grade 12 (ages 2 through 18) American and international curriculum is complemented by new technology in the classrooms and a Forest School. Rome’s only international Catholic school, Marymount embraces a long tradition of intercultural understanding and welcomes students from over 70 different nationalities and of all faiths to participate in its vibrant community life, providing an inclusive environment for families joining from all over the world. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Each student is valued and nurtured to develop their full potential through personalized enrichment programs. |
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