Rome - Post Report Question and Answers
What is the availability of international schools? What has been your general experience with them, if any?
Easily available in English and French. There are also Spanish and German private schools. I am not sure about the availability of international schools in other languages. If you're paying out of pocket, expect to pay similar prices to private US schools/colleges. - May 2013
My daughter is in elementary school at AOSR. It's ok. I feel there is a lack of structure or discipline at the school compared to her previous school in Fairfax, VA. I think all the schools struggle here due to financial constraints and pressures. Expect to pay out of pocket for extra-curriculars. - Apr 2012
I've heard they aren't the greatest, but don't have personal experience with the schools. - Aug 2010
I only hear good things regarding all of the international schools. The three principal schools are American Overseas School of Rome (AOSR), Marymount, and St. Stephens. All these schools have a web presence. The only thing I have heard that is discouraging is that Marymount is not as welcoming for special needs kids. I have met a few people who initially intended to send their kids to Marymount only to change their minds once they came to Rome. My son goes to AOSR and loves it. He really likes the individual attention and he is impressed with the teachers' abilities to get the kids excited about what they're learning. His grades have improved since he started attending school in Rome. - Feb 2008
Lots! American Overseas School of Rome, St. Georges British International School, Marymount, St. Stephens, AmBrit... - Feb 2008
