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Secondary fee range at a glance
Bands are 2026 estimates tied to our Rome fees research. Secondary and sixth form tuition sits at the top of each band; the IB Diploma, A-level and Advanced Placement years are the most expensive. Marymount runs a US Diploma, the IB Diploma and AP, Rome International School offers the IB, and St George's follows the British route through IGCSE and A-level, so the leaving qualification shapes the senior fee.
Secondary fee table by tier
| Tier | Annual secondary tuition | Approx conversion | Illustrative schools |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | EUR 22,000 - 28,000 | USD 23,800 - 30,300 | Marymount International School Rome, American Overseas School of Rome |
| Mid tier | EUR 14,000 - 21,000 | USD 15,100 - 22,700 | Rome International School, St George's British International, Ambrit, St Francis |
| More affordable | EUR 12,000 - 14,000 | USD 13,000 - 15,100 | Castelli International School |
School names indicate the fee tier and are illustrative, not a ranking. Bands are 2026 planning estimates; the IB Diploma and equivalent senior years sit at the top of each band. Confirm exact figures with each school.
Added and one-off costs
| Cost item | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application / registration | EUR 500 - 5,000 | Marymount charges a EUR 500 application fee and a EUR 5,000 family registration on first enrolment |
| Re-enrolment fee | EUR 400 - 700 a year where charged | Billed for returning students at some schools |
| Refundable deposit | About one term of fees | Held against the place, returned on departure subject to notice |
| Exam entries (IGCSE, IB, AP) | EUR 600 - 1,200 in exam years | Concentrated in the senior years |
| School bus | EUR 1,300 - 3,000 a year | Distance based; optional but common across the city |
What drives the cost
The biggest driver at senior level in Rome is the leaving qualification and the brand offering it. Schools running the IB Diploma, A-levels or Advanced Placement carry small sixth form classes, specialist subject teaching, university counselling for Italian and overseas applications, and examination administration that concentrate into the final two years. Marymount and the American Overseas School of Rome price these in, which is why the premium band is clear of the more affordable established schools. Property and staffing costs in the Italian capital push fees toward the upper continental range, and the longest established American and IB schools command the strongest demand from diplomatic and corporate relocating families, holding the top of the band.
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Hidden costs beyond tuition
Headline tuition is only part of the Rome bill, particularly in the premium sector. The largest extras are a registration or family enrolment fee that reaches EUR 5,000 at Marymount on first enrolment, an application fee of about EUR 500 per new student, a re-enrolment fee of EUR 400 to 700 for returning students at some schools, a refundable deposit of about one term, examination entries of EUR 600 to 1,200 in the IGCSE, IB and AP years, and transport of EUR 1,300 to 3,000 a year. Add devices, residential trips and activity fees, and budget a few thousand euro a year beyond tuition.
For a full family budget that places these alongside housing and living costs, use our relocation cost calculator.
Compare secondary fees
Rome secondary fees sit in the upper European band at the premium American and IB schools and the mid European band lower down, broadly in line with other southern and continental host cities. Use our compare fees tool to put Rome next to other European host cities and curricula, then revisit the Rome nursery and preschool fees for the earlier stages and the all in cost of a place.
FAQ
How much is secondary international school in Rome?
Secondary international school fees in Rome run from about EUR 12,000 a year at the more affordable established schools to roughly EUR 28,000 at the premium American and British plus IB senior schools. Marymount International School Rome publishes Grade 9 to 12 tuition of about EUR 28,000, which sets the top of the city.
Which Rome schools offer the IB Diploma and AP?
Marymount International School Rome offers a US Diploma, the IB Diploma and Advanced Placement, the American Overseas School of Rome offers a US programme with AP, Rome International School runs the IB, and St George's British International follows the English National Curriculum through IGCSE and A-level.
Are the more affordable schools much cheaper for secondary in Rome?
Yes. The more affordable established schools sit in the EUR 12,000 to 14,000 band, below the EUR 22,000 to 28,000 charged by the premium American and IB senior schools. The mid tier of British and IB schools fills the EUR 14,000 to 21,000 band in between.
What are the hidden costs of secondary school in Rome?
Beyond tuition, families add a registration or family enrolment fee that reaches EUR 5,000 at Marymount on first enrolment, an application fee of about EUR 500, a re-enrolment fee of EUR 400 to 700 at some schools, a refundable deposit of about one term, examination entries of EUR 600 to 1,200 in exam years, and transport of EUR 1,300 to 3,000 a year.
Is the IB Diploma the most expensive stage in Rome?
Yes. The IB Diploma, A-level and Advanced Placement years are the most expensive part of secondary because of small classes, specialist teaching, university counselling and examination costs. Expect the top of each tier band to apply in the final years, with separate exam entry fees falling then.