rome international school prospectus
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Our prospectus gives an overview of what we offer. Rome International School provides a quality international education for ages 2 to 18.TRANSCRIPT
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rome international school
Via Panama 25, 00198, Rome | www.romeinternationalschool.it | +39 06 84482650
In September 2014, Rome International School
will move to a brand new purpose-built campus
in Via della Camilluccia. Our new building and
campus reflect our focus on critical thinking,
inquiry based approaches and a passion for
learning.
• The new campus is situated in a natural park of
over 3.5 hectares and has a covered surface area
of around 9,000 square metres.
• The campus features a 225 seat auditorium,
two gyms, a cross-country running track, large
external sports grounds, and recreational areas.
OUR NEW CAMPUS Designed for21st century education
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Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment, in which children of all nationalities and faiths
can explore and respect their own and each other’s cultural and religious heritage. We aspire to
equip our students with the skills needed to become life-long learners, so that every child is able to
realise their unique gifts and talents and achieve their full potential.
We are are proud to be an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. We are the only school
in Rome authorised to offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for the Elementary School, and the acclaimed IB Diploma Programme (DP) for the last two years of High School. We are also
authorised to offer the International General Certificate for Secondary Education for the first two
years of High School thereby ensuring the quality and consistency needed for a truly international
education for our students.
Rome International School has formal links with LUISS, one of the most prestigious, private
universities in Italy. Our students have the unique possibility of direct access to LUISS University
undergraduate courses in English.
Rome International School is a non-denominational school and welcomes students from all
cultural backgrounds. With a student intake of around 30 different nationalities, Rome
International School is the ideal context for a rewarding and progressive educational experience.
WELCOME TO ROME
Our network of leading partners such as
LUISS University and the Confucius
Institute, demonstrate our ambition to
maintain educational and organisational
excellence.
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Rome International School consists of the following departments:
- Nursery, Kindergarten and Transition: ages 2 to 5;
- Elementary School: ages 5 to 11 (Grades 1 to 6);
- Middle School: ages 11 to 14 (Grades 7 to 9);
- High School: ages 14 to 18 (Grades 10 to 13).
The school actively encourages academic excellence and there are a range of scholarships and awards available each year. Suitability for entrance to our school will be assessed on the basis of
each individual case. The admission of external students into all grades requires success in the
entrance tests. More information is available on our website.
Although we firmly consider ourselves an international school, we never forget the language and
culture of our host country. A thriving Italian department is present in the school, and the didactic
activities of our Italian subject teachers are carefully coordinated across the school.
MORE THAN A CLASSROOM
At Rome International School, we support
the IBO mission statement in its aims to
‘develop inquiring, knowledgeable and
caring young people who help to create a
better and more peaceful world through
intercultural understanding and respect’. This reflects exactly what we are aiming
for with our students, preparing them for
the world of tomorrow, starting from their
first days at school.
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Students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 follow the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP).
The PYP is a trans-disciplinary programme that promotes the development of the whole child. The
traditional subject areas are not seen as ends in themselves but as a means of inquiring about the
world.
The Elementary School student at Rome International School is at the centre of the learning
process, constructing knowledge, problem solving, collaborating, reflecting and taking appropriate action.
The IB PYP is recognised worldwide as one the most advanced international programmes for
elementary schools. There are 164 schools that offer this programme in Africa, Europe and the
Middle-East; and 13 in Italy.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
At Rome International School we strive to
use the curriculum (and the experience
gained from it) to challenge our students to
be not only eager for knowledge but also
to think about what they learn and what it
means in local and global contexts. Passive learning of facts and figures is the
past. Developing an understanding of the
significance of these facts is necessary for
building the future.
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Students in the Middle School follow a rich programme of study in all subjects:
English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities (History and Geography), Italian (as a native or
additional language), French/Spanish/Chinese from grade 7 as a third language, Information
Communication Technology, Art, Drama and Music, Physical Education.
We appreciate that many of our families still require the guarantee of excellent preparation for the
Italian state exam at the end of grade 9 (Terza Media). For this reason, students receive ample time for Italian lessons in Language, Literature, History, Geography, Maths and Science throughout the
Middle School years, with additional hours in grade 9 for the preparation of the Italian Licenza
Media exam. The school takes the responsibility of entering its students for this exam with a
collaborating local Italian school.
Non Italian students will study and learn to appreciate Italian language and culture through a
parallel course of instruction with our Italian as an Additional Language (IAL) teacher.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
We have created a learning platform that is
flexible and reactive. Our approach
recognises the skills and aptitudes of all
learners and responds appropriately. It is
one which values high achievement relative
to each student’s individual progress and celebrates students who embody the
principles and values of the school and the
International Baccalaureate Organization.
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In December 2012, Rome International School received authorisation to offer the International
General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) as administered by Cambridge University. This
prestigious course of study for 14-16 year olds is taught in international schools around the world.
It is specifically designed to provide an excellent academic education for the first stage of High
School and also specifically prepares students for the International Baccalaureate in grades 12 and
13. It combines an exam-based approach with a focus on research, problem solving and inquiry based learning.
Students study a range of subjects, normally from nine to eleven, over the two-year course. There
are options to allow tailoring of appropriate subject packages. There are formal exams in May of
the second year, assessed by external IGCSE examiners. Successful completion of these exams is a
requirement for entry to our IB Diploma Programme.
HIGH SCHOOL - IGCSE
We are committed to facilitating access to
the best universities in the world. In 2012,
the acceptance rate for our IB DP students
to UK Higher Education Institutions (HEI)
was 94% and overall acceptance into HEI
for RIS students worldwide was 100%. We offer systematic guidance and supervision
throughout the application process, with
the sole objective of allowing our students
to fulfil their potential and realise their
dreams.
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The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a prestigious, internationally acclaimed
course which leads to entrance to the very best universities across the world.
Following the rigorous IBO inspection visit in April 2009, Rome International School was granted
full authorisation to offer the IB Diploma Programme to our High School students. Authorisation
provides an assurance that the school has the quality of teaching, amenities and equipment in
order to be in line with the IBO requirements.
The IB Diploma requires students to study a choice of six subjects, one from each of the subject
areas. For example Physics, Chemistry and Biology are offered in the Sciences area. We are proud
to offer Economics, Philosophy and History in the Individuals and Societies area, as well Chinese,
French and Spanish in the Language Acquisition area.
Our students have the option of programme combinations which give automatic equivalence to
the Italian Maturità. We therefore have a wide choice for designing the best package for each
student.
HIGH SCHOOL - IB DP
At Rome International School we
constantly strive for excellence. We never
stop improving and our ambition is
infectious. We act as a team. A team of
facilitators and learners. Our strong
collaborative spirit means that we work with our students to help them achieve
their dreams and their passion helps to
ensure that we maintain our quality. It is an
effective partnership.
We have integrated innovative forms of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in our
everyday learning. All High School students and teachers are provided with an iPad (loan-basis).
Teachers in the Elementary department also use iPads as additional educational resources. Laptops
are available for Elementary students, allowing them to explore beyond the walls of their
classrooms. An interactive virtual learning system (MOODLE) complete our ICT tools for teachers,
students and their families.
Academic excellence is a value on which we base our identity. The school launched the
'Scholarship Fund' Programme to promote the growth of the school's international community and
to give promising international students, whose families lack sufficient financial resources, the
opportunity to have a quality international education. We have additional yearly awards reflecting
IB Learner Profile attributes, and recognising academic achievement.
In 2012/2013, we introduced the Chinese language and culture option in our Middle School. To
give students who want to opt for this a valuable head start, we offer Chinese courses in the
Elementary School. All lessons are given by qualified mother-tongue Chinese teachers. High
School students have the possibility to continue this course as part of the IGCSE and DP
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INNOVATING FOR THE FUTURE
Throughout the school, students
participate in a variety of residential and
day trips. We consider trips out of school
to be educationally beneficial and we
encourage all students to take part. From
grade 3 to grade 12, carefully chosen residential trips, either in Italy or to
international locations, are offered
annually.
There are a range of after-school activities organised by the ‘Associazione Rome International
School’. The Associazione is independent of the school and provides additional services to
students and their families. Some of the activities on offer include: Latin, French, Chinese, rugby,
ballet, guitar, violin, piano and much more!
A full three course lunch is available to students at an extra cost. The majority of the food served in
the canteen is organic and lunches arrive hot from outside caterers every day. Primary and Secondary students have separate sittings and a different menu of choice according to their ages
and religious and ethical beliefs.
Elementary and Middle School students are distinguishable by the two different school uniforms,
carefully chosen for both practicality and comfort at each level. Students are expected to wear this
uniform in its entirety at all times. High School students are not required to wear a uniform, but are
expected to follow an appropriate dress code.
The school bus service, organised by an external supplier, guarantees transport to and from most
parts of the city. Rome International School is also centrally located and therefore accessible by
public transport.
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DELIVERING QUALITY
Our vision is to be an integrated and
caring community in which teachers,
parents and management cooperate to
develop in our students attributes of
international mindedness, a spirit of
enterprise and the joy of life-long learning by offering a first class
educational programme.
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Main Office
Open: 08.00 to 17.00 (Monday to Friday)
Phone: +39 06 84482650
Email: [email protected]
Admissions Office
Open: 08.30 to 16.00 (Monday to Friday)
Phone: +39 06 84482658
Email: [email protected]
CONTACT US
Rome International School is an IB World School. IB World Schools
share a common philosophy - a commitment to high quality,
challenging, international education. For further information about
the IBO and its programmes visit www.ibo.org.
Rome International School is authorised to offer the Cambridge
IGCSE. It is specifically designed to provide an excellent academic
education for the first stage of High School and also prepares
students for the IB Diploma Programme.
Rome International School is a member of the European Council of
International Schools. We continue to strive for educational and
organisational excellence.
WHY CHOOSE US?
Via Panama 25, 00198, Rome | www.romeinternationalschool.it | +39 06 84482650
“A human being can only become truly human through education. He is nothing, except what he is
made by education.”
(‘On Pedagogy’ - Immanuel Kant)
“I believe that every parent who moves their children from school to school goes through questions of
‘did I choose the right school for my children?’ and ‘will they be on par with their peers when we
change schools again?’ I am happy to report that, looking back, I find the answer to both of those
questions about Rome International School to be ‘yes’. I thank you for the time we spent at RIS.”
- Gretchen H. (former parent)