How many British schools in Rome
Rome has five schools delivering a full English national curriculum pathway from Reception through to year 13. St George's British International School in La Storta is the heritage flagship, founded in 1958 and the largest by enrolment. Southlands English School in Casalpalocco runs Reception through year 13 in the south-west of the city. Britannica International School in Trastevere has Reception through year 13 in a smaller-cohort central setting. The New School Rome on Via della Camilluccia in the Cassia corridor runs Reception through year 11 with an IGCSE exit, and Castelli International School in the Castelli Romani south of Rome runs Reception through year 11 with an English-international curriculum.
The continuous Reception to year 13 pathway is genuinely available at three providers: St George's, Southlands and Britannica. Families who choose The New School or Castelli typically transfer at year 12 to St George's for the A Level phase, or move on to an IB Diploma at Marymount or Rome International School. The English national curriculum is delivered with IGCSE at year 11 and A Levels at years 12 and 13. Two schools, St George's and Southlands, also offer the IB Diploma alongside A Level, which is unusual outside the UK and gives sixth form families a genuine choice. For the curriculum framework itself see our British curriculum hub.
Outcomes data is strong by international standards. St George's posts A and A star rates of 50 to 65 percent at A Level in the 2025 sitting, with IGCSE grade 7 and above between 55 and 70 percent at the selective schools. Graduates routinely place at UK Russell Group universities, US selective universities, and the top Italian institutions including LUISS and Bocconi.
Fees and the Rome tiers
Rome British curriculum fees follow three rough tiers. The lower tier, EUR 10,500 to EUR 13,400 a year, covers Reception and early primary at Britannica, Castelli International and The New School. The mid tier, EUR 13,400 to EUR 18,800, captures most of Southlands, Britannica upper primary, and the lower secondary at St George's. The premium tier, EUR 18,800 to EUR 24,800, is St George's senior phase, IB Diploma and A Level cohorts at Southlands, and the year 11 to year 13 phase at Britannica.
Examination fees at IGCSE and A Level sit at EUR 1,000 to EUR 1,800 a year and are usually billed separately. Capital contributions of EUR 2,000 to EUR 6,500 apply at St George's and Southlands. Transport is the under-discussed line, adding EUR 2,400 to EUR 3,600 a year given the distances from central apartment areas to La Storta and Casalpalocco. Read the loading mathematics in our Rome fees guide. The fees comparison tool shows British curriculum tuition by year group across cities.
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Illustrative example schools
The four schools below are illustrative, not a ranking. Each holds British Schools Overseas or equivalent international accreditation.
St George's British International School on Via Cassia at La Storta is the largest British school in Rome, founded in 1958. Reception through year 13 with both A Level and IB Diploma at sixth form. Strong record on Oxbridge and US selective university placement, large campus with extensive outdoor space rare in central Rome, and a deep alumni network through the Anglo-American diplomatic and corporate community.
Southlands English School in Casalpalocco serves the south-west of the city and the EUR corridor. Reception through year 13 with A Level and growing IB Diploma cohorts. Smaller and more intimate than St George's, with a strong sport and outdoor learning programme that uses the proximity to Castel Fusano and the Tyrrhenian coast.
Britannica International School in Trastevere serves central Rome with Reception through year 13. The most centrally located British school, attractive to apartment-dwelling families in Trastevere, Monteverde and Aurelio who want short walks rather than long bus rides.
The New School Rome in the Cassia corridor runs Reception through year 11 with an English national curriculum and IGCSE exit. Many year 12 students transfer to St George's for A Level, or move on to an IB Diploma at Marymount or Rome International School.
Where British families live
British curriculum families in Rome split across three pools, broadly defined by school catchment. Cassia, La Storta and Olgiata for direct access to St George's and The New School, with villa stock, garden space and a long-established Anglo-American expatriate community. Casalpalocco, Axa and the EUR corridor for Southlands, with newer-build housing, golf and a calmer pace than central Rome. Trastevere, Monteverde, Gianicolense and Aurelio for Britannica, with elegant apartment buildings and walkable access to Vatican City and the Centro Storico.
British corporate posting families dominate the demand pool at the senior end, sitting alongside FAO and UN staff who often choose between British curriculum and IB. Embassy families anchor demand at St George's particularly. For a fuller view of where to live in Rome with school-age children see our best areas for expat families guide. The cost calculator bundles housing, fees and transport into a total relocation budget.
Admissions and BSO accreditation
Applications for September 2026 entry opened across Rome British schools between October 2025 and January 2026. St George's, Southlands and Britannica close their year seven and year 12 main intakes by February. Late applicants land on waiting lists, clearing through May and June as corporate and diplomatic relocations confirm. Year 12 A Level applications require subject choices submitted at the point of application, plus a transcript, a reference and a short interview, often online for families relocating from the UK or the US.
BSO inspection covers safeguarding, curriculum quality and outcomes, and is the closest international equivalent to UK Ofsted reporting. St George's holds full BSO accreditation. Southlands and Britannica are inspected under alternative international frameworks. Italian language is taught at all five schools from year one or two, typically two to four hours a week. For Italian families considering British curriculum, the schools also support transition into Italian university with appropriate maturita equivalence documentation. For our editorial pick across all the strongest schools see the best international schools in Rome guide.
Frequently asked questions
How many British curriculum schools are there in Rome?
Rome has 5 schools delivering a full English national curriculum pathway, from Reception through to year 13 with IGCSE at year 11 and A Levels at years 12 and 13. St George's British International School is the largest and most established, with Southlands and Britannica covering different parts of the city.
What A Level results do Rome British schools achieve?
St George's British International School posts A and A star rates of 50 to 65 percent at A Level in 2025, with strong university placement at UK Russell Group institutions, US Ivy and Italian options including LUISS and Bocconi. IGCSE pass rates at grade 7 and above sit between 55 and 70 percent at the selective British schools.
How much do British curriculum schools in Rome cost?
Annual fees range from EUR 10,500 at the smallest providers to EUR 24,800 at St George's senior phase. Median year 9 tuition sits near EUR 17,500 in 2026, before transport, capital contributions, examination fees and Saturday clubs, which add roughly 15 to 22 percent to the headline.
Are Rome British schools BSO accredited?
St George's British International School holds British Schools Overseas accreditation, inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. Southlands and Britannica are inspected under alternative international frameworks. BSO inspection covers safeguarding, curriculum quality and outcomes, and is the closest international equivalent to UK Ofsted reporting.
Can my child transfer from a UK school mid-year?
Yes. Rome British schools accept mid-year transfers in years one through nine where capacity exists. Transfers during the IGCSE phase (years 10 and 11) are difficult because subject choices and coursework are underway. A Level transfers after October of year 12 are very rare and usually require restarting the qualification.
