American Overseas School of Rome
- IB Diploma
- AP
- American
Per yearabout USD 14.5K–31.6K
EUR 13K–28.3K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
Private, non-profit international school founded in 1947 on a 6-acre campus on Via Cassia in north Rome. Serves Pre-K to Grade 12 (ages 3 to 19) with Advanced Placement and IB Diploma pathways. Accredited by Middle States (MSA) and CIS; IB World School.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma · AP · American
Ages
Ages 3–19
Students
600
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 60
- Founded
- 1947
- Ownership
- Non-profit
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 |
|---|---|
| PK | EUR 13,000≈ USD 14.5K |
| K | EUR 17,500≈ USD 19.5K |
| 1 | EUR 21,000≈ USD 23.4K |
| 2 | EUR 21,000≈ USD 23.4K |
| 3 | EUR 21,000≈ USD 23.4K |
| 4 | EUR 21,500≈ USD 24K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| PK | EUR 13,000 (about USD 14.5K) |
| K | EUR 17,500 (about USD 19.5K) |
| 1 | EUR 21,000 (about USD 23.4K) |
| 2 | EUR 21,000 (about USD 23.4K) |
| 3 | EUR 21,000 (about USD 23.4K) |
| 4 | EUR 21,500 (about USD 24K) |
| 5 | EUR 21,500 (about USD 24K) |
| 6 | EUR 24,200 (about USD 27K) |
| 7 | EUR 24,200 (about USD 27K) |
| 8 | EUR 24,200 (about USD 27K) |
| 9 | EUR 27,500 (about USD 30.7K) |
| 10 | EUR 27,500 (about USD 30.7K) |
| 11 | EUR 28,000 (about USD 31.3K) |
| 12 | EUR 28,300 (about USD 31.6K) |
Source: school website (aosr.org) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| American Overseas School of Rome (this school) | 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 (aosr.org) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- EUR 800
- Capital levy
- EUR 5,500
- Bus
- EUR 3,500
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
- Intake
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview, Eal test
- Open days
- 2026-10-28, 2026-11-23, 2026-11-24, 2027-01-19, 2027-03-23
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · AP · American 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
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- Performing arts
- STEM
- Visual arts
- Teachers
- 85
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Learning support (SEN)
- Moderately selective
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Sports field
- Theatre
Sports
- Basketball
Arts
- Jazz Band
- School Musicals
After-school activities
- Athletics
- Clubs and Organizations
- Arts
Upcoming events
- Nov23MonOpen dayOnline16:00 CET (local time)
Virtual Open Day (Elementary)
Checked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page - Nov24TueOpen dayOnline16:00 CET (local time)
Virtual Secondary School Open Day
Checked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page - Jan19TueOpen dayOnline16:00 CET (local time)
Virtual Open Day (Elementary)
Checked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page - Mar23TueOpen dayOnline16:00 CET (local time)
Virtual Secondary School Open Day
Checked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page
From the school's own pages. Check again before attending.
All eventsAsk this school
Fill it in once and reuse it for your next inquiry.
You can also ask several schools at once
Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- MSA, CIS, IB
- Memberships
- COIS
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Similar schools
- Marymount International School Rome
AP · IB Diploma
EUR 13.9K–28K (about USD 15.5K–31.3K)
St. Stephen's SchoolIB Diploma · American
EUR 34.6K (about USD 38.6K)
Rome International SchoolIB PYP · IB Diploma · IGCSE
EUR 10.5K–27.8K (about USD 11.7K–31K)
- St George's British International School
A Level · IB Diploma · IGCSE
EUR 18K–27K (about USD 20.1K–30.1K)
Schools in the same city with a similar curriculum and fee level. Not a ranking.
More in this city · RomeUpdated 2026-11-01
Are you school staff?
Add these yourself in the school portal.
- Principal and admissions introductions
- Exam results and university destinations
- Class size and teacher ratio