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Number of nationalities represented in the school |
50 |
Ratio of local students to international students |
60% Local students
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Max. number of students per class |
24 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, particularly in the Early Years and Lower Elementary School |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Additional English support is provided within the school day. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
The choice of Modern Foreign Languages includes French, Spanish, Chinese and Arabic. |
Uniform required |
Yes, uniforms are compulsory for all students |
Waiting list |
Yes depending on the years |
Entry evaluation for students |
An entrance test in Mathematics and English is required for entry to the Middle and High School. Previous school reports are required for all new students. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Various including interview with the Principal (Elementary School) and entrance test in the Middle and High School |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We accept applications all year-round |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
External examinations or assessments available |
International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) validated by Cambridge International Assessment
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Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Rome International School is a secular school. We welcome students from all backgrounds and from all over the world. |
School bus service available |
Yes we have a school bus service and school shuttle available |
Student access to education psychologist |
The school counsellors offer all students a confidential counselling service. |
School start time |
08:30 in the Middle and High School
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School finish time |
15.30 in the Middle and High School
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Supervised care before/after school |
Yes this is an additional service available to students |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
A wide range of after-school activities are available. Students can practise a sport, a musical activity, augment their studies, learn a language or simply do something that is fun and educational. This programme reaches out to all ages and interests, including mums and dads. We believe it is full of opportunities and it embraces inclusivity, diversity and develops the qualities of the IB Learner Profile. |
School provided lunches |
Yes school lunch is compulsory for all students |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Our school lunch caters to students that require special diets |
Sports facilities at the school |
2 indoor gymnasia
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Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Basketball and Football |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Our educational approach, based on the ethos of the International Baccalaureate, places students at the center of the learning process and inspires them to become responsible global citizens. We teach students to think for themselves and give them every opportunity to succeed in the future, and to respect both fellow students and the world in which we live. Children of all nationalities and faiths are valued individuals. Our highly committed and
Our teachers inspire a love of lifelong learning in our students, starting from their very first days of school in Nursery, all the way through to the university counselling and guidance they receive as they complete the High School programme and progress to universities of their choice. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Our educational approach, based on the ethos of the International Baccalaureate, places students at the center of the learning process and inspires them to become responsible global citizens. We teach students to think for themselves and give them every opportunity to succeed in the future, and to respect both fellow students and the world in which we live. Children of all nationalities and faiths are valued individuals. Our highly committed and
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