The Rome school landscape
Rome's flagship is American Overseas School of Rome (AOSR), founded in 1947 and the heritage US-curriculum school for FAO/UN/diplomatic families. St Stephen's School Rome is one of Europe's few boarding IB schools. St George's British International School serves the British community. Rome International School, Marymount International School Rome, New School Rome, and Lycée Chateaubriand round out the top tier.
Italy's free public schools (in Italian) are competent and most expat children integrate easily once Italian is acquired. Rome's international school fees are notably more moderate than London or Paris.
Considering Italy's elective residency or DNV visa?
School enrolment is part of any family visa application. Our Rome guide covers eligibility and which schools accept new arrivals on short notice.
Most popular neighbourhoods for families
Parioli, Pinciano and Salario form the heart of expat family Rome with St George's, Marymount and Rome International nearby. EUR (Esposizione Universale Roma) hosts AOSR. Aventino and Trastevere appeal to families wanting central historic living near St Stephen's. Via Cassia hosts Marymount Rome on its historic campus. For a quiet, green and prestigious central hill near St Stephen's, read our guide to living in Aventino with international schools.
