International Schools

The American Overseas School of Rome is an independent, co-educational day school for students of all nationalities from prekindergarten through grade 13. The School was founded in 1947. The school year comprises 2 semesters extending from September 6 through January 19 and from January 22 through June 15. The School is governed by a 12-member Board of Trustees, who are elected for 3-year terms by the parents or guardians of children enrolled in the School. The School is recognized as a non-profit institution under Italian law and is incorporated in the State of Delaware as tax-exempt under Section 501(c) (3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. The curriculum is that of U.S. general academic, college-preparatory public or private schools. The School has a strong Advanced Placement Program and also prepares students for the International Baccalaureate examinations. The School's testing program includes the College Board's PSAT, SAT/ACH, and Advanced Placement tests, as well as the full complement of IB tests. Instruction is in English. French, Spanish, Latin and Italian are taught as foreign languages. There is no religious instruction. The School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The six-acre suburban campus includes a central quadrangle, shaded by umbrella pines and surrounded by lawns, shrubs, and flowering plants. Five separate buildings and the grounds include 55 classrooms, 3 science laboratories, 4 computer laboratories, a gymnasium, a cafeteria/auditorium, an infirmary, 2 libraries, an outdoor amphitheater, tennis and basketball courts, and soccer and softball fields.