Britannia International School of Rome is a small British curriculum primary school in the south of the city, founded in 1987 and now one of the schools mapped on our Rome city hub. It teaches children from ages 3 to 11 through the Early Years Foundation Stage and the National Curriculum for England and Wales, led by a team of qualified English mother tongue teachers. Because the school covers the primary years only, families need a plan for secondary, and its fees sit in the boutique tier for Rome rather than the premium secondary band.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
Britannia teaches the British curriculum from the early years through the end of primary. The youngest children, in the Kindergarten and Transition classes for ages 3 to 5, follow the Early Years Foundation Stage, the UK framework that builds early literacy, numeracy and social development through structured play. From there the school moves into the National Curriculum for England and Wales across the primary years, taught in English by qualified mother tongue teachers who plan together as one team.
The school stops at age 11, so the practical question for most parents is the onward route into secondary. Families typically move to one of the larger British or international secondary schools in Rome for Key Stage 3, IGCSE and the sixth form, and the small, settled environment at Britannia is designed to prepare children for that step. Our British curriculum guide explains how the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Key Stages fit together and what comes next.
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Britannia International School Rome fees
As a small British primary school, Britannia sits in the boutique tier on our Rome international school fees guide, the band of community schools that runs roughly EUR 11,500 to EUR 17,000 at secondary level. Primary fees across Rome are typically 15 to 25 per cent below the secondary headline, so a primary place at a small school like Britannia lands toward the lower end of the city range, well below the premium secondary schools at EUR 19,000 to EUR 27,500. Treat these as bands rather than a quote, because schools revise fees each year and the published schedule is the only reliable figure.
Tuition is only part of the budget. Expect a registration or enrolment charge on entry, and budget for the usual extras of lunches, uniform where required, books, trips and after school clubs. Use our fee calculator to model the full annual figure rather than the headline tuition alone, and compare it against the wider Rome market in the city fees guide.
Admissions
The Italian school year runs from September to June, and Britannia accepts applications through the year for the September intake, with places filled as they arise across the Kindergarten, Transition and primary classes. As a small school, year groups are limited in size, so the most popular entry points can fill early. The school typically meets the family and observes the child informally to confirm the right class and any English language support needs.
Mid year entry is considered subject to space, which matters for families relocating to Rome outside the usual cycle. Because places are limited, parents moving on a corporate or diplomatic timeline should contact the school as soon as their move is confirmed to secure a place at the preferred stage.
Location and who goes there
The school occupies a villa with its own front and back garden in the south of Rome, set among the green southern fringe of the city and the surrounding Roman countryside rather than the dense centre. The setting gives the youngest children outdoor space and a family atmosphere that suits an early years and primary school.
The intake mixes international families who want an English language primary education with Italian families seeking a British start for their children. Commutes are shortest for families living in the southern neighbourhoods of the city. For the wider picture of where international families settle across Rome and the schools near them, see the Rome city hub.
Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Britannia International School Rome fees?
As a small British primary school, Britannia sits in the boutique band for Rome, below the city's premium secondary schools that run EUR 19,000 to EUR 27,500. Primary fees in Rome are typically 15 to 25 per cent below the secondary headline. A registration charge and optional extras apply on top. Confirm the current schedule with the school, as fees change yearly.
Is Britannia International School Rome a good school?
Britannia is an established British primary school founded in 1987, teaching the National Curriculum for England and Wales with English mother tongue teachers. Whether it is the right fit depends on your child's age and your plan for the secondary years, since the school covers ages 3 to 11. We do not publish a rating without verified reviews.
What curriculum does Britannia International School Rome follow?
Britannia follows the Early Years Foundation Stage and the National Curriculum for England and Wales across the primary years, taught in English by mother tongue teachers.
When do Britannia International School Rome applications open?
The school year runs from September to June, and Britannia accepts applications through the year for the September intake, with places filled as they arise. Mid year entry is considered subject to space, which suits families relocating to Rome outside the usual cycle.
Where is Britannia International School Rome located?
The school occupies a villa with its own garden in the south of Rome, set among the city's green southern fringe rather than the centre.
