German School Rome
International School in Rome
Quick answer
German School Rome follows the German curriculum leading to the Abitur. Well-suited to budget-conscious families. At $5,976–$8,388/year, it sits below the Rome average — offering strong value. The student body draws from 27 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: German taught at German School Rome.
- Tuition: $5,976–$8,388/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 26) Rome international school · 820 students total.
- 27 nationalities top: German and Italian (Other nationalities).
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8:15 a.m. Grades 1 - 4 8:00 a.m. Grades 5 - 12 By 9:00 a.m. Kindergarten.
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27 (German and Italian (Other nationalities))
20 avg / 26 max
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About German School Rome
With its successful history of more than 170 years, the German School of Rome is one of the oldest German schools in the world. It is a private school recognized by Germany, Austria and Italy. With their diploma, our students can go to study in any country worldwide. As an international school, the DS Rom offers its students a diverse educational program that encourages self-responsibility and prepares them for a life in an international context. The DS Rom embraces a long tradition of intercultural understanding and welcomes students from all over the world into its community, providing an inclusive environment for families arriving from other countries. The school includes a nursery, a kindergarten, a primary school and a secondary school. In all classes, German, Italian, Austrian children learn together with children from many other nations; due to the different nationalities and backgrounds of the students, the international environment provides a stimulating context.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- Educational psychologist available
Not published
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
Questions to ask the school
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $5,976 – $8,388 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 5976-8388 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $8,382(+17%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $9,882 |
| Cost position in Rome | 28th percentile(mid-range) |
German
2 high school diplomas: German Abitur and Italian Maturitá, DSD, Cambridge Certificate, DELF (Diplôme d‘Etudes en Langue Française), CIL (Certificazione dell’Italiano come L2)
Excellent results
German, Italian, English, Latin, French
Personalized one-to-one learning support staff; DAF (German as foreign language) staff, IAF (Italian as foreign language) staff; School Psychologist, homework assistance for elementary school, Fit im Gymansium (homework assistance for middle school), guidance teachers, transition group kindergarten-primary school, transition group primary school - high school, class teacher
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8:15 a.m. Grades 1 - 4 8:00 a.m. Grades 5 - 12 By 9:00 a.m. Kindergarten – 13:30 p.m. Kindergarten – Grades 1 - 4 13:50 p.m. Grades 5 - Grade 9 Grades 10-12 depends on the selected subjects 16:15 / 17:30 with supervised evening study and extracurricular activities.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Rome
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: German and Italian (Other nationalities)
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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