Yes
Quick summary of key school information
All the details about this school in their own words
| Number of students |
500 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
45 |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
70% local : 30% international |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Italian, French, Spanish, Chinese |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
WIFI is available throughout the school, electronic whiteboards and projectors are operative in all classrooms and teachers are trained to use them. iPads and laptops for the whole school. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and grade level. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, IGCSE |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School start time |
Nusery - G5: 8:50
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| School finish time |
Nusery - G5: 15:30
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Pre and post school assistance is available for those students that need to be at school before 08.30 or remain on the school premises after 15.45 (Nursery to Grade 5), and after 16.05 (Grade 6 to 10). |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Basketball, volleyball, piano, guitar, drums, French, Spanish, Chinese, science club, 3D mathematics/science club, economics, coding, robotics, enterpreneur club, Model United Nations club, homework club, cooking, football. |
| School provided lunches |
The campus is equipped with three separate lunchrooms. Each of the lunchrooms endeavour to serve 100% organic products. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Ample outdoor play areas for break and sport activities.
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| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Rome International School is a private day school offering the best international education. Rome International School is proud to offer two IB programmes – the IB Primary Years Programme for ages 3 to 11 and the IB Diploma Programme for ages 16 to 18. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Each student is at the centre of the learning process. The school's holistic approach – which ensures continued academic excellence and personal development where each individual’s talent is recognised and enhanced - is fundamental to our educational model. |