Acorn International School
- IB Diploma
- British
Per yearabout USD 9.71K–16.6K
EUR 8.7K–14.9K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
Acorn International School in Rome offers a dual UK and Italian curriculum for students aged 3 to 19, with an IB Diploma Programme for senior students. It runs from its Vejo Park campus in northern Rome, with about 400 students and an average of 18 per class.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma · British
Ages
Ages 3–19
Students
400
Language
English, Italian
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 30
- Founded
- 1999
- Selectivity
- Selective
- Learning support (SEN)
- Basic
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Nursery | EUR 8,700≈ USD 9.71K |
| Preschool | EUR 9,000≈ USD 10K |
| Reception | EUR 9,200≈ USD 10.3K |
| Year 1 | EUR 10,000≈ USD 11.2K |
| Year 2 | EUR 10,300≈ USD 11.5K |
| Year 3 | EUR 10,600≈ USD 11.8K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Nursery | EUR 8,700 (about USD 9.71K) |
| Preschool | EUR 9,000 (about USD 10K) |
| Reception | EUR 9,200 (about USD 10.3K) |
| Year 1 | EUR 10,000 (about USD 11.2K) |
| Year 2 | EUR 10,300 (about USD 11.5K) |
| Year 3 | EUR 10,600 (about USD 11.8K) |
| Year 4 | EUR 10,900 (about USD 12.2K) |
| Year 5 | EUR 11,100 (about USD 12.4K) |
| Year 6 | EUR 11,400 (about USD 12.7K) |
| Year 7 | EUR 11,700 (about USD 13.1K) |
| Year 8 | EUR 11,900 (about USD 13.3K) |
| Year 9 | EUR 12,200 (about USD 13.6K) |
| Year 10 | EUR 14,100 (about USD 15.7K) |
| Year 11 | EUR 14,900 (about USD 16.6K) |
| Year 12 | EUR 14,900 (about USD 16.6K) |
| Year 13 | EUR 14,900 (about USD 16.6K) |
Source: school website (acorninternationalschool.eu) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Acorn International School (this school) | EUR 8,700 (about USD 9.71K) | EUR 14,900 (about USD 16.6K) |
| American Overseas School of Rome | EUR 13,000 (about USD 14.5K) | EUR 28,300 (about USD 31.6K) |
| Rome International School | EUR 10,500 (about USD 11.7K) | EUR 27,755 (about USD 31K) |
Source: school website (acorninternationalschool.eu) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- EUR 1,500
- Lunch
- EUR 1,200
- Corporate discount
- Yes
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Entry test, Interview
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · British curriculum
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Average class size
- 18
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Gym
- Theatre
- Makerspace
Sports
- Sports
Arts
- Visual arts
- Music
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