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A great sense of community in what is very much the heart and soul of expat life for the families with children here, with parents very involved in the school decisions.
Children also aware of the society in which they are living, with plenty of Italian language and many outings in Rome, and actively support each other and the school as a whole.
Teachers are generous with their time and effort which results in a happy, lively school environment.
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Overview
- Student numbers
- 617
- Curricula
- American
- International
- SEN provision
- SEN considered case by case
- Pre school provision (up to 4)
- Yes
- Religion
- Non-denominational
- Fees
- €12,500 - € 27,700
Head of school
Head of school
Dr Kristen DiMatteo
Since 2020, Dr Kristen DiMatteo. Previously deputy head of school at Munich International School for five years.
Entrance
The school has a rolling admissions policy. Prospective students need to show report cards and school records, and may be asked to take an English language test. Recognising the vagaries of parents’ work placements, the school is able to be flexible
Exit
In 2024, students went far and wide with 60 per cent heading to the US, 19 per cent to the UK, 16 per cent to the EU and five per cent elsewhere. US and UK most popular destinations. 14 different countries (three Oxbridge & Ivy League
Latest results
In 2024, average IB point score was 33, 13 students achieved bilingual diplomas. At AP, 5.53 was the average score.
Teaching & learning
The school works hard to provide both the IB programme and the AP programme, with the vast majority taking the wide range of 18 AP courses available including the additions of AP comparative government and politics, and Chinese language and culture.
- Curricula & qualifications
- American - American elementary (or primary) curriculum
- American - Advanced Placement (AP)
- American - American high school diploma (College Preparatory)
- International - International Baccalaureate (Diploma)
- Bilingual programmes
- French/English
- Spanish/English
Learning support & SEN
The learning support staff are well equipped to assist children with mild to moderate learning needs. They work both within and outside the classroom and offer varied and tailored support.
Language support
In the elementary school, more than a third of the children are Italian, so extra English is given, but higher up the school children need to have a good level of English to cope. All teachers are responsible for helping ELL children, which they
Arts & extracurricular
Drama, photography and music are well catered for and student writing and art is featured in annual publications by the elementary, middle and high schools. Drama performances include an autumn and spring production and an annual Shakespeare
Sport
There are three dedicated gym teachers, enormous playing fields and a really good re-furbished gym constantly in use. The director of athletics states that, ‘At no time will the educational curriculum and programme be considered secondary to
Ethos & heritage
Recently, AOSR celebrated its 70th birthday, having opened its dooors to 60 pupils in 1947 in response to the presence of Allied forces still working in Italy after the war. Numbers increased and the American government awarded a grant to the school
Pastoral care, inclusivity & discipline
There are three counsellors on staff, who are involved in the pastoral care of the students. Students are also assigned an individual teacher who acts as a tutor, both academically and pastorally. The result is that the 'emotional literacy' in the
Classroom & community
The school is home to students from nearly 50 countries, often from international diplomatic families and those working in the many international organisations in Rome.
The breakdown is about a third Italian, a third American and a third other
- School year
- September – June, with two terms in Elementary and High School. Three terms in Middle School.
- School hours
- 9:00am – 3:30pm
- Student nationalities
- 28% Italian, 30% American, 42% from over 55 countries
- Student nationalities - total
- 59
- Uniform requirements
- No
Money matters
The board of trustees is charged with overseeing the financial wellbeing of the school. Building projects (such as the recently finished Design Lab, which require large capital sums are funded by the annual giving fund.
- Annual fee range
- €12,500 - € 27,700
- Fee information
- Application fee: Registration Fee: € 800
Capital Assessment per new family (one time): € 5,500;
IB: € 1,500;
AP exam: € 150 (each);
Bus: € 3,500 (both ways); € 2,300 (one way)
The last word
A great sense of community in what is very much the heart and soul of expat life for the families with children here, with parents very involved in the school decisions.
Children also aware of the society in which they are living, with plenty of
Accreditations, inspections & memberships
- Accreditations/Inspections
- Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSACS or MSA)
Authorised by International Baccalaureate Organization (not to be confused as an inspection or accreditation agency)- Memberships
- AAIE, ECIS, MAIS, RISA, ELMLE, CIS. Registered by US State Department.
