Which school is cheaper: American Overseas School of Rome or The New School Rome?

The New School Rome has lower published tuition than American Overseas School of Rome — roughly 28% cheaper at the midpoint. The New School Rome runs $11,200-$20,300 USD/year; American Overseas School of Rome runs $12,500-$27,700.

What is the true annual cost difference between American Overseas School of Rome and The New School Rome?

Including hidden fees (capital levy, registration, transport, uniform, technology, activities), The New School Rome runs about $17,070 per year vs $21,420 at American Overseas School of Rome — a difference of $4,350.

Which curriculum does American Overseas School of Rome vs The New School Rome offer?

American Overseas School of Rome offers IB and American leading to IB Diploma and AP and PSAT. The New School Rome offers British leading to IGCSE and A-Levels.

Which school is more diverse: American Overseas School of Rome or The New School Rome?

American Overseas School of Rome draws students from 57 nationalities; The New School Rome draws from 40. American Overseas School of Rome has the broader international community by this measure.

How do admissions compare between American Overseas School of Rome and The New School Rome?

American Overseas School of Rome has Open admissions; The New School Rome has Moderate admissions. The WhereNext Admissions Openness scale combines waiting-list status, admissions cadence, mid-year entry availability, and entry evaluation requirements.

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American Overseas School of Rome vs The New School Rome

Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-04-26 · Both schools in Rome

American Overseas School of Rome vs The New School Rome side-by-side comparison
Metric	American Overseas School of Rome	The New School Rome
Curriculum	IB, American	British
Qualifications	IB Diploma and AP and PSAT	IGCSE and A-Levels
Ages served	Ages 3 to 18	Ages 3 to 18
Language of instruction

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