Lycee francais Chateaubriand de Rome is the French curriculum school in the capital and one of the flagship establishments of the AEFE, the network of French schools abroad, and it features on our Rome city hub. Founded in 1903, it teaches from the nursery years through to the final year of secondary and the French baccalaureate, with around 1,500 pupils drawn from France, Italy and many other countries. Because it sits inside the state linked French network, it is among the more affordable international options in Rome, which is why it appears in our guide to the city's lower cost schools rather than the premium band.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
Chateaubriand follows the French national curriculum as an AEFE school, which means its teaching and qualifications carry the same recognition as those of any school in the French state network, and its pupils sit the same national exams as their peers in France. Teaching is in French across the maternelle, elementaire, college and lycee, building the rigorous, broad academic grounding the French system is known for.
Pupils prepare for the brevet at the end of college and then move into the general lycee track of seconde, premiere and terminale, leading to the baccalaureate. The school offers the ESABAC French and Italian double diploma, which lets leavers graduate with qualifications recognised in both France and Italy and opens routes into French, Italian and wider European universities. Our French curriculum guide sets out how the maternelle, college and lycee stages and the baccalaureate fit together and where they lead.
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Lycee Chateaubriand de Rome fees
As a state linked French network school, Chateaubriand is among the more affordable international options on our Rome international school fees guide, and it appears in our roundup of the cheapest international schools in Rome. French network schools are part funded by the French state, which keeps fees well below the premium international schools that run roughly EUR 19,000 to EUR 27,500 a year, and the headline rises in steps across the nursery, primary and secondary stages. Treat these as bands rather than a quote, because the school revises 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 meals, materials, trips, transport and any after school activities. 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 school year runs from September to June, and Chateaubriand accepts applications for the September intake through the year, with places filled as they arise across the maternelle, elementaire, college and lycee. As an AEFE school, it gives priority to children already in the French system and to families moving on French or international postings, and it reviews each child's schooling history to confirm the right class and any French language support needs.
Mid year entry is considered subject to space, which matters for families relocating to Rome outside the usual cycle. Because the school is large but in steady demand, parents moving on a corporate, diplomatic or academic 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 runs across more than one site in Rome, with its administration and senior lycee classes based at the historic Villa Patrizi and other classes held nearby, set in the central and northern parts of the city rather than a single suburban campus. The arrangement reflects the school's long history in Rome and its position as the anchor of the French educational community in the city.
The intake is genuinely international, with French, dual French and Italian, solely Italian and other international families making up the roll, gathered around a shared French curriculum. Commutes are spread across the city given the central sites, with shortest journeys for families in the central and northern neighbourhoods. 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 Lycee Chateaubriand de Rome fees?
As a state linked French network school, Chateaubriand is among the more affordable international options in Rome, sitting below the premium international schools that run roughly EUR 19,000 to EUR 27,500. Fees rise in steps across the nursery, primary and secondary stages, and a registration charge and the usual extras apply on top. Confirm the current schedule with the school, as fees change yearly.
Is Lycee Chateaubriand de Rome a good school?
Chateaubriand is the long established French school in Rome, founded in 1903 and a flagship of the AEFE network, teaching from nursery to the French baccalaureate with around 1,500 pupils. Whether it fits your family depends on whether you want a French based education. We do not publish a rating without verified reviews.
What curriculum does Lycee Chateaubriand de Rome follow?
Chateaubriand follows the French national curriculum as an AEFE school, taught in French. Pupils prepare for the brevet at the end of middle school and the baccalaureate at the end of the lycee, with the ESABAC French and Italian double diploma available.
When do Lycee Chateaubriand de Rome applications open?
The school year runs from September to June, and Chateaubriand accepts applications for the September intake through the year, with priority to children already in the French system. Families relocating to Rome should contact the school as soon as a move is confirmed.
Where is Lycee Chateaubriand de Rome located?
The school runs across more than one site in Rome, with its administration and senior classes at the historic Villa Patrizi and other classes nearby, drawing French speaking and international families from across the city.
