Highlands Institute

What Highlands Institute does

Highlands Institute is a private Catholic paritary school (scuola paritaria cattolica) located in Rome, Italy, operated by Fondazione Highlands Institute, a nonprofit foundation headquartered at Via Benedetto Croce, 6, 00142 Roma. The school's main campus is at Viale della Scultura, 15, 00144 Roma. It is a member of the international Regnum Christi school network, drawing its educational philosophy (integral formation), governance structure, and chaplaincy from the Legionaries of Christ religious order. The institution serves families seeking Catholic, internationally-oriented education for children from age 3 through 19.

The school delivers a complete educational pathway through five program levels: Scuola dell'Infanzia (kindergarten), Scuola Primaria (primary), Scuola Secondaria di I Grado (middle school), Liceo Linguistico Internazionale Quadriennale (a four-year international language high school), and Liceo Scientifico Internazionale (international science high school). Curriculum is differentiated by native-speaker English instruction, integration of Apple technology (iPads, Swift Playgrounds, Reality Composer, Schoolwork, Jamf Teacher) — recognized via the 2024 Apple Distinguished School designation — and preparation for Cambridge Assessment English and Trinity College London certifications delivered on campus at the school's accredited exam center. Complementary services include an IT department, psycho-pedagogical counseling, a sports center (Centro Sportivo), work-school training programs (PCTO) for upper secondary students with a minimum 130-hour workplace requirement, and the Highlands Buddy peer-mentoring programme launched in 2023/24.

Revenue is generated through recurring annual tuition fees (rette scolastiche) published per academic year (currently 2025/26 and 2026/27). Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via Open Days, personalized "Open Every Day" visits, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), and the school's website; prospective families complete a multi-step discovery interview and admission profile assessment before on-campus administrative enrollment. The school has 11-50 employees, a €100,000 endowment, and does not disclose revenue; it operates as a nonprofit foundation rather than a venture-backed entity.

Name

Highlands Institute

Legal name

Fondazione Highlands Institute

Website

https://highlandsroma.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Highlands Institute is a nonprofit Catholic K-12 school in Rome, part of the Regnum Christi network, serving families with school-age children through a full pathway from kindergarten to international language and science licei, with Apple Distinguished School technology integration and on-campus Cambridge/Trinity exam certification.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Private Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Catholic K-12 education
• Private international schooling
• Language certification programs
• Apple Distinguished School
• Religious education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees (Rette Scolastiche): The school generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to families. Fee schedules are published for academic years (e.g., 2025/26 and 2026/27) and are downloadable as PDF documents from the school's website. Families pay enrollment fees and ongoing tuition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Highlands Institute is a Catholic paritary (private) school located in Rome, Italy, providing K-12 education from kindergarten through high school (lyceum). It is part of the Regnum Christi international school network and operates as a recognized Apple Distinguished School, integrating iPads and Swift Playgrounds into its curriculum. The school offers Cambridge Assessment International Education and Trinity College London certifications, along with International Baccalaureate diploma programs.

Product overview

Highlands Institute is a Catholic paritary (private) school in Rome, Italy, part of the Regnum Christi international school network. The institution offers a complete educational pathway from kindergarten (Scuola dell'Infanzia) through high school (Liceo Linguistico Internazionale Quadriennale and Liceo Scientifico Internazionale). The school distinguishes itself through strong international focus with English language emphasis, technology integration (as an Apple Distinguished School), and preparation for Cambridge and Trinity English certifications. Educational programs are complemented by support services including IT support, psycho-pedagogical services, sports facilities, and work-school training (PCTO) programs for upper secondary students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• English language certification through Cambridge and Trinity exams with dedicated exam preparation center on campus

Segments2 records

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Cambridge Assessment EnglishcoreOthersHighlands Institute is an accredited Cambridge exam center where students can take Cambridge English certifications (PET, FCE, CAE, etc.) on campus. The school has official Cambridge exam preparation center status.
• Trinity College LondoncoreOthersHighlands Institute is an accredited Trinity College London exam center for GESE (Graded Examinations in Spoken English) and ISE (Integrated Skills in English) assessments. Students can obtain internationally recognized English language certifications.
• Regnum Christi MovementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHighlands Institute is part of the international Regnum Christi school network, a Catholic educational movement. This affiliation provides the school's Catholic identity, educational philosophy (integral formation), and connection to a global network of institutions. The school follows Regnum Christi's educational guidelines and guidelines.
• Apple Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationDesignated as Apple Distinguished School (2024) demonstrating excellence in Apple technology integration for education. School utilizes iPads, MacBooks, and Apple educational software including Swift Playgrounds, Reality Composer, Schoolwork, and Jamf Teacher.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• British School of Rome: English-medium school in Rome with British curriculum orientation. Comparable to Highlands as a competing English-medium private school in the same city targeting similar families.

Direct peers

• Liceo Paritario Internazionale Cambridge: Italian private (paritaria) high school in Rome offering Cambridge international curriculum pathways. Comparable to Highlands' liceo tracks as a competing paritario with Cambridge certification positioning.
• Marymount International School Rome: Private Catholic international school in Rome serving nursery through high school with English-language instruction and international curricula. Directly comparable to Highlands as a faith-based, English-medium, K-12 institution in the same city targeting internationally-oriented families.
• International School of Rome: English-medium international school in Rome offering primary and secondary programs. Comparable to Highlands as a parallel international K-12 provider targeting expatriate and internationally-oriented Roman families.
• Rome International School: International school in Rome serving students from early years through secondary with English-medium instruction and international accreditation. Directly competes for the same English-oriented, internationally mobile families in Rome.
• St. George's British International School: British international school in Rome offering primary and secondary education with English-medium instruction and external certifications. Comparable to Highlands as a competing English-medium international school in Rome pursuing Cambridge-style outcomes.
• Canadian School of Rome: English-medium international school in Rome offering preschool through secondary programs. Comparable to Highlands as a private international K-12 alternative in the same geography.
• Collegio San Giuseppe - Istituto De Merode: Catholic private school in Rome offering K-12 education with strong international and language emphasis. Comparable to Highlands as a faith-based private K-12 institution in Rome targeting similar family segments.

Emerging players

• Coreform (formerly Istituto Mary Ward): Catholic international school network in Europe with K-12 programs and English-language emphasis. Comparable to Highlands as a faith-based international school group competing for similar European Catholic-international family segments.

Broad incumbents

• Regnum Christi schools network (other campuses): The wider Regnum Christi international school network (including Anzio, Milan and other global campuses). Comparable to Highlands as sister institutions sharing governance, philosophy, and the international Catholic brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/HighlandsInstituteRoma
• Facebookfacebook.com/highlandsroma
• Instagraminstagram.com/highlandsinstituterome
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/highlands-institute

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