St. Stephen's School
International School in Rome
Quick answer
St. Stephen's School offers a multi-track IB and American programme, with a highly diverse student body of 57 nationalities. Well-suited to families seeking a premium and boarding families. At $33,652–$33,652/year, it sits above the Rome average, reflecting its premium positioning. Graduates leave with IB Diploma.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, American leaving qualifications include IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $33,652–$33,652/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 13 (max 18) Rome international school · 308 students total.
- 57 nationalities top: Italian & USA.
- Ages: Ages 14 to 18 school day starts at 8:25 am.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
308
57 (Italian & USA)
13 avg / 18 max
Available
IBO
IB Diploma
About St. Stephen's School
Nestling at the foot of the Aventine, the most exclusive of Rome’s seven hills, and a stone’s throw from the city’s great imperial sites, our international non-denominational high school for Boarding and Day students has built its academic program and reputation on the classical heritage of our host country, Italy, and the rigor of two prestigious educational models: the American, independent college-preparatory curriculum, and the IB Diploma. A distinctive faculty of accomplished scholars bring the highest level of instruction to a diverse student cohort. Our emphasis on the School's core values of care, independence, scholarship, integrity, and creativity guides St. Stephen's students to become architects of their futures, and engaged, motivated, global citizens.
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
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- 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) | $33,652 – $33,652 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 33652-33652 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $34,692(+3%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $36,192 |
| Cost position in Rome | 100th percentile(premium tier) |
IB, American
IB Diploma
SAT, IB Diploma exams
IB average 36
As part of the curriculum we offer: Italian, French, Spanish, Latin, Classical Greek and Arabic. There are private tutorials in German, Japanese, Chinese, and Russian.
There is an advisory program for all students with a faculty member meeting bi-weekly.
Yes. Special Learning Specialist works with students, ESL, an advisory program for all students with a faculty advisor and bi-weekly meetings
One support class in English for grade 9.
8:25 am – 3:45 MWF, 2:05 T and TH, follwoed by arts courses and sports on specific days
Yes
Yes, there are always vegan options
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Rome
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Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: Italian & USA
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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