Lycée Français Chateaubriand de Rome
International School in Rome
Quick answer
Lycée Français Chateaubriand de Rome offers the French national curriculum leading to the Baccalauréat, with a highly diverse student body of 42 nationalities. Well-suited to budget-conscious families. At $6,576–$7,598/year, it sits below the Rome average — offering strong value. The student body draws from 42 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: French taught at Lycée Français Chateaubriand de Rome.
- Tuition: $6,576–$7,598/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 26 (max 30) Rome international school · 1,503 students total.
- 42 nationalities top: Italian.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at Primary school: 8.30 – High school: 8.00.
- Accreditations: AEFE verified.
1,503
42 (Italian)
26 avg / 30 max
Rolling
AEFE
About Lycée Français Chateaubriand de Rome
The Lycée Français Chateaubriand de Rome is a French international school in Rome. Created in 1903, it is located in the heart of the city of Rome, in the prestigious Villa Borghese. The school welcomes students from the age of 3 up to the Baccalaureate (French graduation). 100% of graduated students.
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
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $6,576 – $7,598 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 6576-7598 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $8,287(+17%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $9,787 |
| Cost position in Rome | 22th percentile(budget-friendly) |
French
Italian, English, German, Spanish, Chinese
Depending on the identified needs. Possibility of having a schooling arrangement or an accompanying person for the student.
Yes, we provide both.
Primary school: 8.30 – High school: 8.00 – Primary school: 15.30 – High School: can be until 18.30
Yes. Attending the school canteen is compulsory until year 9.
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Rome
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Italian
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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