Rome International School

What Rome International School does

Rome International School (RIS) is a private international school located in Rome, Italy, serving more than 500 students aged 2-18 from 60 nationalities, taught by 64+ educators representing 20+ nationalities. The school delivers a multi-track curriculum combining the IB Primary Years Programme (ages 2-11), Cambridge IGCSE (ages 14-16), and the IB Diploma Programme (ages 16-18), with the Italian Ministerial Curriculum integrated to provide Maturità equivalency. RIS is the only school in Rome authorized to offer both the IB PYP and IB DP, and is an accredited Cambridge IGCSE examination centre, a College Board SAT Test Center, and a Scuola Paritaria under the Italian Ministry of Education.

The school's technical and educational infrastructure centres on a 3+ hectare campus within the Monte Mario Natural Reserve, featuring a Space Lab (launched March 2025) for coding, robotics, AI, 3D printing, and data science, a Forest School outdoor learning programme, two libraries, three science laboratories, a 230-seat auditorium, and dedicated music/art/drama facilities. Curriculum is delivered through a hybrid model: the Globeducate network provides centralized STEAM programming (with LEGO Education), WWF sustainability curriculum, and cross-school student exchanges, while RIS contributes the Italian-language instruction and locally tailored pastoral and wellbeing programming. Proprietary initiatives include the HiAi! AI education programme and a student-led podcast (Beyond RIS) covering global issues.

RIS operates a direct-to-family B2C tuition model with annual subscription billing across four tiers (Early Years, Elementary, Middle School, High School). Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven: a dedicated admissions team runs campus tours, open days, Stay and Play sessions, and an annual university fair hosting 50+ institutions. Ancillary revenue streams include school transport, Elior-catered lunches, and over 40 after-school activities. RIS is a wholly-owned subsidiary within the Globeducate ICS premium school cluster (65+ schools, 40,000 students, 11 countries), and all strategic decisions are made within that network context.

Name

Rome International School

Legal name

Rome International School

Website

https://romeinternationalschool.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Rome International School is a private international school in Rome serving 500+ students aged 2-18 from 60 nationalities, delivering IB Primary Years, Cambridge IGCSE, and IB Diploma programmes integrated with the Italian Ministerial Curriculum as a member of the Globeducate network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Private School

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• International education
• IB curriculum
• Private K-12 school
• Bilingual schooling
• STEAM learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue from tuition fees for students aged 2-18 across Early Years, Elementary, Middle School, and High School programmes. Fees support comprehensive IB education, facilities, and extracurricular activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Rome International School (RIS) delivers private international education for students aged 2-18 in Rome, Italy. It is the only school in Rome authorized to offer both the IB Primary Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme, layered with Cambridge IGCSE for ages 14-16 and Italian Ministerial Curriculum (Scuola Paritaria). Core delivery takes place on a single 3-hectare campus in the Monte Mario Natural Reserve, supported by a newly inaugurated Space Lab for STEAM education, Forest School outdoor programme, and over 40 after-school activities.

Product overview

Rome International School offers a comprehensive international education through multiple interconnected programmes: the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 2-11, Cambridge IGCSE for ages 14-16, and the IB Diploma Programme for ages 16-18, all integrated with the Italian Ministerial Curriculum. The school provides distinctive facilities including the newly launched Space Lab for STEAM education, Forest School outdoor programme, and extensive extracurricular offerings including the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Model United Nations, LAMDA Drama, and over 40 after-school activities. University guidance and EAL/IAL support services complement the academic programmes. The school operates as part of the Globeducate network of 65+ international schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) International Baccalaureate programme for ages 2-11 (Nursery through Year 6), offering an inquiry-based, trans-disciplinary approach to learning that encourages children to take responsibility for their own learning and builds skills for lifelong learning.
• IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) Two-year academically challenging pre-university curriculum for ages 16-18 (Years 12-13) that encourages students to become internationally minded and reflective lifelong learners. RIS is the only school in Rome offering this programme alongside PYP.
• Cambridge IGCSE Programme International General Certificate of Secondary Education for ages 14-16 (Years 10-11), validated by Cambridge Examinations. Designed to provide well-recognised academic education and excellent preparation for the IB Diploma Programme.
• Italian Ministerial Curriculum (Scuola Paritaria) Italian national curriculum recognised by Ministry of Education and Merit (Scuola Paritaria status for Early Years and Elementary). Prepares students for Terza Media exams in Year 9 and Italian Maturità in High School, layered alongside IB and Cambridge programmes.
• RIS Space Lab State-of-the-art interactive hub for coding, robotics, AI, and emerging technologies. Provides hands-on STEAM experiences across science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics for all ages, including AI & data science module and 3D printing / engineering capabilities.
• STEAM Education Programme Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics programme using a hands-on, minds-on approach. Integrates the Globeducate STEAM agenda across IB, IGCSE, and Italian curricula with LEGO Education resources including LEGO SPIKE Prime for elementary robotics and coding.
• Forest School / Outdoor Education Outdoor learning programme using natural woodland surrounding campus. Students engage in reading circles, hands-on science, practical math, and tuff tray exploration in the school's woods classroom.
• Duke of Edinburgh International Award Globally recognised youth achievement award for students aged 14-18, encompassing Volunteering, Physical, Skills, and Expedition components with optional Residential Project.
• Model United Nations (MUN) Club MUN simulation programme in partnership with CWMUN and Associazione Diplomatici, offering simulations in Rome, Valencia, New York and Dubai. Prepares students with diplomatic skills and global awareness.
• After-School Activities Programme Over 40 sports, academic, language, and creative activities including private music programme (ABRSM accredited), LEGO Club, Chess Club, Cookery Club, Language Labs, and Fitness & Sports.
• LAMDA Drama Certification Prestigious drama qualification in partnership with Elizabeth Samuels Drama School, available to students from Elementary to High School. Only school in Rome offering this certification.
• University Guidance and Counselling Comprehensive university preparation including academic advising, career counselling, two-year application process support, workshops, university fairs, and one-to-one meetings with Careers and University Counsellor.
• EAL / IAL Support Services Specialist teachers for English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Italian as an Additional Language (IAL) supporting students requiring additional language support to access the IB and Cambridge curricula.
• Wellbeing Programme Whole-school wellbeing programme based on Positive Psychology principles (PERMAH model), including half-termly assemblies, student ambassadors, counselling services, safeguarding support, and twice-yearly surveys.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% university acceptance rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and supporting.

• GlobeducateflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRIS is a premium member of Globeducate, one of the leading international K12 education groups worldwide. Network includes 65+ premium bilingual and international schools educating 40,000 students in 11 countries. Partnership provides global events, student exchanges, professional development, STEAM collaboration with LEGO Education, and WWF sustainability partnership.
• International Baccalaureate (IBO)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorised IB World School. Only school in Rome offering Primary Years Programme (ages 2-11) and IB Diploma Programme (ages 16-18). Shares IB philosophy of high quality, challenging, international education.
• Cambridge Assessment International EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited examination centre for International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). Provides Cambridge Checkpoint assessments and IGCSE examinations.
• Elizabeth Samuels Drama SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnly school in Rome offering LAMDA certification in partnership with Elizabeth Samuels Drama School. LAMDA is a world-leading drama school with 160+ years history, providing prestigious qualifications for students.
• WWFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobeducate's educational partnership with WWF (World Wildlife Fund). Supports sustainability education and UN Sustainable Development Goals across the school network, impacting 40,000+ students annually.
• Duke of Edinburgh International AwardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud to deliver the Duke of Edinburgh International Award, equipping students aged 14-18 with skills for future academic and professional careers through Volunteering, Physical, Skills, and Expedition components.
• Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfter-school music programme accredited by ABRSM offering piano, guitar, and drums lessons with internationally recognized music qualifications.
• LEGO EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobeducate collaboration with LEGO Education for STEAM programme. RIS uses LEGO SPIKE Prime equipment for robotics and coding education in Elementary School. Supports transformational learning through play.
• SAT College BoardsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial SAT Weekend Test Center, providing students opportunity to sit SAT exams on campus. Test dates include December 2025 and June 2026, with 25 seats per session.
• Eco-Schools (Foundation for Environmental Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld's largest sustainability education programme. RIS committed to achieving and retaining Green Flag status. Eco Schools framework supports UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030.
• Arts InternationalsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobeducate partnership with Arts International supporting STEAM programme in ICS schools. Enhances arts education across the network.
• EliorsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatering partner working with qualified dieticians to design nutritionally balanced menus compliant with school lunch legislation. Uses seasonal and organic produce with full traceability.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St. George's British International School, Rome: Long-established British international school in Rome serving ages 3-18. Directly comparable as a competing premium international school with similar admissions-led GTM and overlap in expat family segments, though it does not offer the full IB PYP-to-DP continuum that RIS uniquely provides.
• Marymount International School Rome: Catholic, RSHM-run international school in Rome offering IB programmes to ages 3-18. Direct competitor for internationally mobile families seeking IB pathways and university preparation in Rome, with comparable tuition model and international cohort.
• American Overseas School of Rome: American-style international day school in Rome for ages 3-18 offering IB PYP, MYP and DP. Direct competitor in the same age range and IB-authorised category targeting English-speaking and internationally mobile families in Rome.
• British School of Rome: British-curriculum international school in Rome covering primary through secondary levels. Comparable as a competing independent international school pursuing similar international-family customer segments in Rome with English-language instruction.
• Lycée Français Chateaubriand de Rome: French state-recognised international school in Rome offering French-national curriculum from maternelle to lycée. Direct peer in terms of footprint, foreign-curriculum positioning, and serving international families in Rome, although it follows the French system rather than IB.
• St. Stephen's School Rome: American-style college-preparatory international school in Rome serving ages 14-19. Comparable as a competing private international secondary school targeting internationally mobile and Italian families seeking US-style pathways and global university placement.

Broad incumbents

• Nord Anglia International School Rome: Rome campus of Nord Anglia Education, one of the world's largest premium international school groups. Direct overlap in premium IB and international-curriculum offerings in Rome, but Nord Anglia competes with broader portfolio scale, deeper STEAM partnerships (MIT, Juilliard), and global student pathways.
• Globeducate ICS Schools (network peers): Sibling premium international schools within the Globeducate network (e.g., ICS Milan, British School of Barcelona). Comparable as same-network IB/K-12 international schools sharing curriculum resources and partnerships, but each operates as a distinct brand rather than as direct local competitor to RIS.
• Cognita Italy schools: Italian campuses operated by Cognita, a global independent schools group. Comparable as part of an international education group operating premium, English-medium schools across multiple Italian and European cities, with overlapping IB and international curricula.

Others

• Convitto Nazionale Vittorio Emanuele II di Roma: Historic state-run boarding and day school in Rome offering primary through secondary education including international sections. Comparable as a long-established Roman educational institution serving both Italian and international students, although funded by the Italian state rather than tuition-driven.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/romeintschool
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCNRH7xNLPhDR28CM0e0BZ1g
• Facebookfacebook.com/RomeInternationalSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rome-international-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/RISRome

Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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