Quick summary of key school information
All the details about this school in their own words
| Number of students |
925 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
92 |
| Most common nationality |
British, Italian, American, Chinese, Canadian, Russian, Spanish Dutch, Danish, German, Brazilian, Belgian, French, Indian, Australian, Egyptian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
28% of pupils hold Italian passports |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Italian, Latin, Mandarin, French, German, Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
17 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
St George's accommodates various dietary requirements according to faith, including the provision of Halal and Kosher meals. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) |
| Results in these examinations |
Examination results are published on the St George's website. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
The amount and frequency of homework varies depending on the year group. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. Applicants to Year 4 and above are requested to sit an entrance assessment. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Applicants to Year 4 and above at St George's sit a CAT4 entrance assessment during the admissions process. It is a multiple-choice assessment that typically takes around 1 hour and 40 minutes to complete. The results of the assessment do not determine whether an offer of admission is made. Rather, the results are used as a guide in order to understand the pupil's current level of learning, and to ensure that they can be appropriately supported - and challenged - during their time at St George's. |
| Waiting list |
Yes. Waiting lists are in place for the majority of year groups. Prospective families are advised to enquire directly with the Admissions Team for up to date information on availability. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Applications are considered year-round subject to availability. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. Admission is open year-round, subject to availability. |
| School start time |
8.45am |
| School finish time |
3.30pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes. Pupils in the Junior School and Senior School wear a uniform. Pupils in the Sixth Form (Year 12 and Year 13) do not wear a school uniform but follow a smart dress-code. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
A large range of extra-curricular activities is provided in both the Junior and Senior Schools - ranging from music, the performing arts and sports, through to debating and Model United Nations, Eco-society, Enterprise Club and many others. |
| Sports activities included |
Volleyball, Football, Athletics, Hockey, Swimming, Rounders, Netball, Basketball, Rugby, Tennis, Badminton, Cricket. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
4G multi-purpose sports pitches for football and hockey, rugby pitch, four-lane athletics track, long-jump pit, volleyball courts, basketball courts, indoor dome, tennis courts, swimming pool (City Centre Junior School campus only) |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the 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. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Our highly-qualified team of teachers includes many leading educationalists and experts in their field who inspire the pupils to genuinely be the best they can be. As a leading school, we are committed to not only recruiting and retaining the very best teachers, but also to ensuring that we constantly develop and improve the education they provide for our pupils through a focus on training, coaching, research and innovation. Our close links with the world’s highest performing and most aspirational universities ensure Georgians are filled with ambition and have the highest possible expectations for their future. Whilst our IGCSE and IB results are among the best of any school of its type in the world, and are comparable with leading independent schools in the UK, we believe that a truly outstanding education is about so much more than just examination results. Our focus on the nine Cs ensures our pupils become highly successful individuals who are equipped to excel whatever the global economy of the future looks like, but who are also proud of who they are and their own unique combination of qualities, talents, passions and challenges. Our rich programme of extra-curricular activities allows pupils to develop a wide range of interests beyond the curriculum. Our sports facilities are without parallel in the city. Our performing arts and music productions are breathtaking in both their ambition and scope. The artwork that adorns the school would not look out of place in any professional gallery. And, perhaps unsurprisingly for a school with such close links to the city’s diplomatic community, we have consistently excelled on the international stage in our Model United Nations endeavours. |
Contact the admissions team at St George's British International School
Other Schools in Rome
Recommended Schools in Rome
American Overseas School of Rome
IB, American, International, and AP curriculum, Ages 3 to 18
