It’s been a busy day at the office today
The good thing is I have the next two days working from home so I can help with my daughter’s return to school, to start her new year of school.
Secondary education in Rome is split into lower secondary school (middle school for ages 11–14) and upper secondary school (high school for ages 14–19), with choices ranging from the public Italian system to private and international options.
Italian Public and State-Curriculum Schools
Lower secondary (scuola media):
Lasts three years (ages 11 to 14) and provides basic foundational subjects.
Upper secondary (scuola superiore):
Lasts five years (ages 14 to 19) and splits into specialized paths:
Liceo:
Academic high schools like the Liceo Classico (focusing on classical languages and humanities like Latin and Greek) or Liceo Scientifico (focusing on sciences and math alongside Latin).
Technical and Vocational Institutes:
Schools that provide practical, career-specific training alongside general education.
International and Expat SchoolsCurricula:
Rome hosts numerous international schools offering the International Baccalaureate (IB), British curriculum (GCSEs and A-Levels), or American college-preparatory programs.
Notable Options:
Well-known institutions include St. Stephen's School, Rome International School, and the American Overseas School of Rome.Tuition: Private international school tuition generally ranges from $4,500 to $35,000 annually depending on the grade level and specific institution.
Secondary education in Rome is split into lower secondary school (middle school for ages 11–14) and upper secondary school (high school for ages 14–19), with choices ranging from the public Italian system to private and international options.
Italian Public and State-Curriculum Schools
Lower secondary (scuola media):
Lasts three years (ages 11 to 14) and provides basic foundational subjects.
Upper secondary (scuola superiore):
Lasts five years (ages 14 to 19) and splits into specialized paths:
Liceo:
Academic high schools like the Liceo Classico (focusing on classical languages and humanities like Latin and Greek) or Liceo Scientifico (focusing on sciences and math alongside Latin).
Technical and Vocational Institutes:
Schools that provide practical, career-specific training alongside general education.
International and Expat SchoolsCurricula:
Rome hosts numerous international schools offering the International Baccalaureate (IB), British curriculum (GCSEs and A-Levels), or American college-preparatory programs.
Notable Options:
Well-known institutions include St. Stephen's School, Rome International School, and the American Overseas School of Rome.Tuition: Private international school tuition generally ranges from $4,500 to $35,000 annually depending on the grade level and specific institution.




