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Via Panama 25, 00198, Rome | www.romeinternationalschool.it | +39 06 84482650

In September 2014, Rome International School

will move to a brand new purpose-built campus

in Via della Camilluccia. Our new building and

campus reflect our focus on critical thinking,

inquiry based approaches and a passion for

learning.

• The new campus is situated in a natural park of

over 3.5 hectares and has a covered surface area

of around 9,000 square metres.

• The campus features a 225 seat auditorium,

two gyms, a cross-country running track, large

external sports grounds, and recreational areas.

OUR NEW CAMPUS Designed for21st century education

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Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment, in which children of all nationalities and faiths

can explore and respect their own and each other’s cultural and religious heritage. We aspire to

equip our students with the skills needed to become life-long learners, so that every child is able to

realise their unique gifts and talents and achieve their full potential.

We are are proud to be an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. We are the only school

in Rome authorised to offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for the Elementary School, and the acclaimed IB Diploma Programme (DP) for the last two years of High School. We are also

authorised to offer the International General Certificate for Secondary Education for the first two

years of High School thereby ensuring the quality and consistency needed for a truly international

education for our students.

Rome International School has formal links with LUISS, one of the most prestigious, private

universities in Italy. Our students have the unique possibility of direct access to LUISS University

undergraduate courses in English.

Rome International School is a non-denominational school and welcomes students from all

cultural backgrounds. With a student intake of around 30 different nationalities, Rome

International School is the ideal context for a rewarding and progressive educational experience.

WELCOME TO ROME

Our network of leading partners such as

LUISS University and the Confucius

Institute, demonstrate our ambition to

maintain educational and organisational

excellence.

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Rome International School consists of the following departments:

- Nursery, Kindergarten and Transition: ages 2 to 5;

- Elementary School: ages 5 to 11 (Grades 1 to 6);

- Middle School: ages 11 to 14 (Grades 7 to 9);

- High School: ages 14 to 18 (Grades 10 to 13).

The school actively encourages academic excellence and there are a range of scholarships and awards available each year. Suitability for entrance to our school will be assessed on the basis of

each individual case. The admission of external students into all grades requires success in the

entrance tests. More information is available on our website.

Although we firmly consider ourselves an international school, we never forget the language and

culture of our host country. A thriving Italian department is present in the school, and the didactic

activities of our Italian subject teachers are carefully coordinated across the school.

MORE THAN A CLASSROOM

At Rome International School, we support

the IBO mission statement in its aims to

‘develop inquiring, knowledgeable and

caring young people who help to create a

better and more peaceful world through

intercultural understanding and respect’. This reflects exactly what we are aiming

for with our students, preparing them for

the world of tomorrow, starting from their

first days at school.

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Students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 follow the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP).

The PYP is a trans-disciplinary programme that promotes the development of the whole child. The

traditional subject areas are not seen as ends in themselves but as a means of inquiring about the

world.

The Elementary School student at Rome International School is at the centre of the learning

process, constructing knowledge, problem solving, collaborating, reflecting and taking appropriate action.

The IB PYP is recognised worldwide as one the most advanced international programmes for

elementary schools. There are 164 schools that offer this programme in Africa, Europe and the

Middle-East; and 13 in Italy.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

At Rome International School we strive to

use the curriculum (and the experience

gained from it) to challenge our students to

be not only eager for knowledge but also

to think about what they learn and what it

means in local and global contexts. Passive learning of facts and figures is the

past. Developing an understanding of the

significance of these facts is necessary for

building the future.

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Students in the Middle School follow a rich programme of study in all subjects:

English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities (History and Geography), Italian (as a native or

additional language), French/Spanish/Chinese from grade 7 as a third language, Information

Communication Technology, Art, Drama and Music, Physical Education.

We appreciate that many of our families still require the guarantee of excellent preparation for the

Italian state exam at the end of grade 9 (Terza Media). For this reason, students receive ample time for Italian lessons in Language, Literature, History, Geography, Maths and Science throughout the

Middle School years, with additional hours in grade 9 for the preparation of the Italian Licenza

Media exam. The school takes the responsibility of entering its students for this exam with a

collaborating local Italian school.

Non Italian students will study and learn to appreciate Italian language and culture through a

parallel course of instruction with our Italian as an Additional Language (IAL) teacher.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

We have created a learning platform that is

flexible and reactive. Our approach

recognises the skills and aptitudes of all

learners and responds appropriately. It is

one which values high achievement relative

to each student’s individual progress and celebrates students who embody the

principles and values of the school and the

International Baccalaureate Organization.

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In December 2012, Rome International School received authorisation to offer the International

General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) as administered by Cambridge University. This

prestigious course of study for 14-16 year olds is taught in international schools around the world.

It is specifically designed to provide an excellent academic education for the first stage of High

School and also specifically prepares students for the International Baccalaureate in grades 12 and

13. It combines an exam-based approach with a focus on research, problem solving and inquiry based learning.

Students study a range of subjects, normally from nine to eleven, over the two-year course. There

are options to allow tailoring of appropriate subject packages. There are formal exams in May of

the second year, assessed by external IGCSE examiners. Successful completion of these exams is a

requirement for entry to our IB Diploma Programme.

HIGH SCHOOL - IGCSE

We are committed to facilitating access to

the best universities in the world. In 2012,

the acceptance rate for our IB DP students

to UK Higher Education Institutions (HEI)

was 94% and overall acceptance into HEI

for RIS students worldwide was 100%. We offer systematic guidance and supervision

throughout the application process, with

the sole objective of allowing our students

to fulfil their potential and realise their

dreams.

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The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a prestigious, internationally acclaimed

course which leads to entrance to the very best universities across the world.

Following the rigorous IBO inspection visit in April 2009, Rome International School was granted

full authorisation to offer the IB Diploma Programme to our High School students. Authorisation

provides an assurance that the school has the quality of teaching, amenities and equipment in

order to be in line with the IBO requirements.

The IB Diploma requires students to study a choice of six subjects, one from each of the subject

areas. For example Physics, Chemistry and Biology are offered in the Sciences area. We are proud

to offer Economics, Philosophy and History in the Individuals and Societies area, as well Chinese,

French and Spanish in the Language Acquisition area.

Our students have the option of programme combinations which give automatic equivalence to

the Italian Maturità. We therefore have a wide choice for designing the best package for each

student.

HIGH SCHOOL - IB DP

At Rome International School we

constantly strive for excellence. We never

stop improving and our ambition is

infectious. We act as a team. A team of

facilitators and learners. Our strong

collaborative spirit means that we work with our students to help them achieve

their dreams and their passion helps to

ensure that we maintain our quality. It is an

effective partnership.

We have integrated innovative forms of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in our

everyday learning. All High School students and teachers are provided with an iPad (loan-basis).

Teachers in the Elementary department also use iPads as additional educational resources. Laptops

are available for Elementary students, allowing them to explore beyond the walls of their

classrooms. An interactive virtual learning system (MOODLE) complete our ICT tools for teachers,

students and their families.

Academic excellence is a value on which we base our identity. The school launched the

'Scholarship Fund' Programme to promote the growth of the school's international community and

to give promising international students, whose families lack sufficient financial resources, the

opportunity to have a quality international education. We have additional yearly awards reflecting

IB Learner Profile attributes, and recognising academic achievement.

In 2012/2013, we introduced the Chinese language and culture option in our Middle School. To

give students who want to opt for this a valuable head start, we offer Chinese courses in the

Elementary School. All lessons are given by qualified mother-tongue Chinese teachers. High

School students have the possibility to continue this course as part of the IGCSE and DP

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INNOVATING FOR THE FUTURE

Throughout the school, students

participate in a variety of residential and

day trips. We consider trips out of school

to be educationally beneficial and we

encourage all students to take part. From

grade 3 to grade 12, carefully chosen residential trips, either in Italy or to

international locations, are offered

annually.

There are a range of after-school activities organised by the ‘Associazione Rome International

School’. The Associazione is independent of the school and provides additional services to

students and their families. Some of the activities on offer include: Latin, French, Chinese, rugby,

ballet, guitar, violin, piano and much more!

A full three course lunch is available to students at an extra cost. The majority of the food served in

the canteen is organic and lunches arrive hot from outside caterers every day. Primary and Secondary students have separate sittings and a different menu of choice according to their ages

and religious and ethical beliefs.

Elementary and Middle School students are distinguishable by the two different school uniforms,

carefully chosen for both practicality and comfort at each level. Students are expected to wear this

uniform in its entirety at all times. High School students are not required to wear a uniform, but are

expected to follow an appropriate dress code.

The school bus service, organised by an external supplier, guarantees transport to and from most

parts of the city. Rome International School is also centrally located and therefore accessible by

public transport.

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DELIVERING QUALITY

Our vision is to be an integrated and

caring community in which teachers,

parents and management cooperate to

develop in our students attributes of

international mindedness, a spirit of

enterprise and the joy of life-long learning by offering a first class

educational programme.

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Main Office

Open: 08.00 to 17.00 (Monday to Friday)

Phone: +39 06 84482650

Email: office@romeinternationalschool.it

Admissions Office

Open: 08.30 to 16.00 (Monday to Friday)

Phone: +39 06 84482658

Email: admissions@romeinternationalschool.it

CONTACT US

Rome International School is an IB World School. IB World Schools

share a common philosophy - a commitment to high quality,

challenging, international education. For further information about

the IBO and its programmes visit www.ibo.org.

Rome International School is authorised to offer the Cambridge

IGCSE. It is specifically designed to provide an excellent academic

education for the first stage of High School and also prepares

students for the IB Diploma Programme.

Rome International School is a member of the European Council of

International Schools. We continue to strive for educational and

organisational excellence.

WHY CHOOSE US?

Via Panama 25, 00198, Rome | www.romeinternationalschool.it | +39 06 84482650

“A human being can only become truly human through education. He is nothing, except what he is

made by education.”

(‘On Pedagogy’ - Immanuel Kant)

“I believe that every parent who moves their children from school to school goes through questions of

‘did I choose the right school for my children?’ and ‘will they be on par with their peers when we

change schools again?’ I am happy to report that, looking back, I find the answer to both of those

questions about Rome International School to be ‘yes’. I thank you for the time we spent at RIS.”

- Gretchen H. (former parent)