Saint Francis International School was founded in 1985 by Mrs Diane Proietti who served as School Principal until July 2022. The principles upon which she based the school’s educational model are the same principles that we proudly uphold today.
Despite our name, we are a non-denominational school and we welcome people of all backgrounds, cultures and religions into our community.
The school is a long-standing member of the RISA International schools group (of which our current Principal, Mr James Heanley, is Secretary), representing the best international schools in the region of Lazio.
We provide a blended American and International curriculum to our students who represent a wide range of nationalities. We also offer a pathway through which children can complete the Italian State exams at the end of Grades 5 and 8. Our school is one-form entry, allowing staff, children and parents to get to know–and support–each other closely.
Despite our name, we welcome people of all backgrounds, cultures and religions into our community.
American curriculum for Pre-school, Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle School.
Italian State School Program “Programma Ministeriale Italiano” that allows children to complete the Italian State exams at the end of Grades 5 and 8.
English.
Italian and Spanish are offered as second languages.
With fees that range from €6,800 to €8,800, St. Francis International School represents excellent value for money for the program delivered, compared with other international schools in Rome.
Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 15:15
Early morning club: Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 8:30
After-school activities: Monday through Thursday from 15:15 to 16:15
Highly qualified English mother-tongue or fully bilingual teachers, from a range of countries, each professionally certified as a classroom teacher.
Our small student body of less than 200 students allows us to follow and support each of them and maintain a close relationship with parents.
Our average class size is 18 students in Elementary and Middle School, with higher support in Preschool I, Preschool II and Kindergarten.
Indoor Gym, basketball and football pitch, garden area, playground, cafeteria, media room and library.
1985
Year of foundation
3-14
Core education in English for children from 3 to 14 years old
