St. Stephen's School
Aventino, Rome, Italy
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-2027
Per year· 2026-2027 school year
EUR 34.6K
about USD 38.8K
ECB reference rate (2026-11-05)
About
Non-profit, non-denominational international high school in Rome, Italy, founded in 1964. Offers day and boarding places and combines the American college-preparatory curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Approximately 300 students, including about 60 boarders.
Via Aventina 3, 00153 Rome, Italy
Key facts
Curriculum
IB Diploma · American
Ages
Ages 14–18
Students
300
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1964
- Religion
- none
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Boarding
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Curricula, explained
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
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
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
Fees
2026-2027 school year
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Day students | EUR 34,599≈ USD 38.8K |
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| St. Stephen's School (this school) | EUR 34,599 (about USD 38.8K) | EUR 34,599 (about USD 38.8K) |
| St George's British International School | EUR 18,000 (about USD 20.2K) | EUR 27,000 (about USD 30.3K) |
| Ambrit International School | EUR 10,812 (about USD 12.1K) | EUR 20,355 (about USD 22.8K) |
Source: school website (sssrome.it) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-05)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- EUR 7,500
- Capital levy
- EUR 2,500
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 (2026-11-05). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)
Admissions
- Open days
- 2026-11-13
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Upcoming events
- Nov13FriOpen dayOn campus09:00 CET (local time)
Open House
St. Stephen's historic campus on the Aventine HillChecked 2026-10-30
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- Accreditations
- CIS, IB, NEASC
- Memberships
- COIS
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