FAQs

St George’s British International School was founded by Mr Howard Scott in 1958 in order to provide a British education to the expatriate community in Rome. Originally called The English School, the St George’s name was adopted in the 1960’s.

St George’s follows an enhanced version of the UK national curriculum through to IGCSE, Year 11, culminating in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), Year 13. Alongside the IB, pupils can qualify to receive a High School Diploma, accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). 

St George’s has two sites. The larger campus is at La Storta, in the north west of Rome, catering for all year groups, from Red Dragons (ages 3-4) to Year 13 (ages 17-18). In addition, the City Centre site, located near to the Vatican, accommodates pupils from Red Dragons through to the end of Year 6, at which point they transfer to the Senior School at La Storta.

The La Storta site benefits from its expansive and spacious grounds, which provide ample opportunities for outdoor and sporting activities. These include upper and lower playing fields, an AstroTurf pitch, Olympic size running track, outdoor tennis and volleyball courts, a brand new fitness suite (gym) and additional playground facilities. The school contains seven science labs, computer labs, art studios, a Design and Technology workshop housing 3D printing and laser cutting facilities, a refectory, a tuck shop, and well-stocked library. Magnificent views expand from the campus across to the Abruzzo mountains.

The City Centre site opened near to the Vatican in September 2017, replacing the former site at Nomentana. It offers state of the art learning facilities and bright, purpose-fitted classrooms. Pupils benefit from the use of outdoor playing areas, a 25 metre indoor swimming pool, an indoor gymnasium, two football pitches and a 400 seat auditorium. An on-site refectory serves healthy lunches daily. A library is located within the City Centre site, and all pupils have access to, and can order books from the larger collection housed at the La Storta site.

Approximately 980pupils are enrolled at St George’s.

St George’s is very diverse! There are 104 nationalities enrolled at St George’s as of September 2024. The most represented nationalities are British, Italian, Chinese, American, Spanish, Canadian, Australian, Kenyan, German, French, Dutch, Russian, Indian and Brazilian.

The vast majority of teaching staff come from, and were trained in, the United Kingdom. In addition there are a small number of teachers from other countries, including the USA, Australia, Ireland and Italy.

Yes. All pupils at the La Storta and City Centre campuses dine in the school cafeterias, which provide a range of healthy meals and both Italian and international cuisines, with food prepared fresh on-site daily. An annual fee is applicable to school lunches.

St George’s pupils wear school uniform from Red Dragons through to the end of Year 11. Students in the Sixth Form (Year 12 and Year 13) do not wear a school uniform but adhere to a dress code. For further information please see the Uniform page.

St George’s is an independent school that is not part of a global chain of schools. The school has affiliations with several external bodies, including The Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC, member), the International Baccalaureate (IB World School), The Association of IB World Schools in Italy (AIBWSI, founding member), Council of British International Schools (COBIS, founding member), European Council of International Schools (ECIS, member), Council of International Schools (CIS) and The Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS).

Six foreign languages are offered at St George’s. Within the Senior School, pupils have the opportunity to study Mandarin, Latin, French, German, Spanish and, of course, Italian. Pupils in the Junior Schools all learn Italian at either beginner, intermediate, advanced or native levels.

The school year normally commences at the beginning of September and lasts until the end of June.

Classes begin at 8.45am. The school day finishes at 3.35pm.

The Senior School (Year 7 to Year 13) is based at La Storta. For children of Junior School age (Red Dragons to Year 6), families should specify in their application form whether they would like to be considered for admission to the La Storta Junior School or to the City Centre Junior School.

Full details of tuition fees and payment options can be found on the Fees page.

Yes. Where a family has three siblings enrolled at the school, a discount is applied to the total overall fee. Please visit the Fees page for details.

Unfortunately, St George’s does not offer scholarships or discounts to prospective families.

Please refer to the Age Placement Guide.

No. An application for admission form can be submitted free of charge. Where an offer of admission is made, a non-refundable Registration Fee is required in order to secure the pupil’s place. For further information please visit the Fees page.

Entrance tests are a requirement for all entrants to Year 4 and above, and are completed prior to the offer of a place. The assessment used is CAT4, and normally takes a maximum of one hour and 45 minutes to complete. Pupils applying to Years 7 and above whose first language is not English may also be asked to complete a written assessment. For families who are not based in Rome, St George’s will arrange for the child to sit the test online at their current school.

Please visit the Apply Now section of the website, where you can begin an online application. Please note that applications should be accompanied by passport copies for the child and both parents/guardians, as well as the most recent school report.

For any questions relating to the application form or application process, please contact the Admissions team for guidance.

Any additional supporting documentation can be submitted via email to admissions@stgeorge.school.it. Please include the name of the child in the subject line. The information provided will be attached to the application form, and where applicable a member of the Admissions team will contact you.

Yes. Please contact the Admissions team to arrange an appointment with the Head of Admissions. We offer the opportunity for both in-person and virtual meetings.

Please refer to our Admissions Policy. St George’s is an inclusive and non-selective school. International families locating to Rome from overseas are prioritised, as well as those applying from other British curriculum schools. Where space is available, we always endeavour to accommodate as many applicants as we are able to.

Yes, at certain times throughout the school year there will be a waiting list for entry into some year groups, however new spaces become available regularly. We continually review our waiting lists and aim to process decisions on applications at the earliest opportunity.

The length of time from submission of application to receipt of a decision varies depending on the time of year, the availability of spaces, and the year group to which the application relates. Where all supporting documentation is provided, and where the relevant entry test has been completed, we always aim to provide a timely confirmation of the application status.

The Admissions team are always happy to provide tours of the school to families that have submitted applications for admission. An appointment must be made in advance. Please contact the Admissions team.

Yes. St George's pupils commute from all across the city, and we offer a school bus service that serves the majority of the city. Upon accepting an offer to enrol a child at St George’s, families are provided with a transport request form, and are contacted by the school’s Bus Services Coordinator to discuss their specific needs. Further information is available on the Transport page.

Yes, a range of after school activities are offered, catering for many different interests and talents. A full schedule is published at the beginning of each school term. A late school bus service is available from the La Storta site, departing at 5.00pm, for pupils who wish to stay behind to participate in after school activities.

Yes. We assess the needs of individual applicants prior to the offer of a place. We always endeavor to accommodate students who require learning support where the appropriate structure is in place.

Yes. Pupils whose first language is not English will be assessed and are able to access relevant support where required.

Italian school qualifications are not available at St George’s.

Yes. At both sites we have a number of trained staff who can administer first aid. A number of First-Aid team members are also trained as Second Responders. The team is led by the school's First Aider, Ms Susie Hughes.

Yes. The Parents of St George’s group is active in organising a number of exciting events, fundraisers and other initiatives throughout the year. Please see the Parents of St George’s page for more information.

Families with children at St George’s receive regular communication via the weekly newsletter, The Week @ St George's. The school website is a source of news, and we maintain an active presence on social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

All vacancies are published on the Employment page of the St George’s website as they become available. In addition, teaching vacancies are normally advertised on the TES website.