Institut Saint-Dominique de Rome

What Institut Saint-Dominique de Rome does

Institut International Saint-Dominique de Rome (ISD Rome, legal entity ISD ECOLE FRANCAISE INTERNATIONALE DE ROME Srl) is a private French international school operating a single 6-hectare campus at Via Igino Lega 5, Rome, Italy. It delivers a continuous educational pathway from bilingual maternelle (18 months) through lycée (18 years), culminating in either the French Baccalauréat or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme taught in English. The institution is homologated by the French Ministry of Education, recognized as an Établissement Partenaire of the AEFE, and accredited by Cambridge Assessment and the IB Organization, with ESABAC French-Italian bilingual diploma rights.

The school's core offering is supplemented by a boarding school (internat), afterschool supervision, homework assistance, daycare/study hall, holiday camps (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter), school transport, on-campus meals, an inclusive school support service, an arts and sports academy, and structured university orientation. The customer base consists of expatriate and international families in Rome spanning 40+ nationalities, acquired through the Eduka online enrollment platform, open days, campus visits, and community referrals.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring annual tuition fees published in advance for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years, supplemented by separate boarding school fees covering accommodation, meals, and supervised study. The institution operates within the Odyssey Education group network of French international schools and is independently operated as an Italian Srl corporate entity with no public listing or external investment disclosed.

Name

Institut Saint-Dominique de Rome

Legal name

ISD ECOLE FRANCAISE INTERNATIONALE DE ROME Srl

Website

https://institutsaintdominique.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Institut International Saint-Dominique de Rome is a private French international school in Rome offering a continuous K-12 pathway (18 months to 18 years) culminating in the French Baccalauréat or IB Diploma, with boarding, ancillary services, and AEFE/Ministry homologation serving expatriate and international families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Private Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Nonsectarian Independent Boarding Schools (EDAJABAB), International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK)

Keywords

• French international education
• International baccalaureate program
• Boarding school services
• Bilingual primary education
• Secondary school diplomas

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Registration Fees: The school generates revenue primarily through tuition fees paid by families for educational services spanning nursery (from 18 months) through high school, including registration fees for new admissions. The school offers boarding school services as an additional revenue stream.
2. Boarding School Fees: Separate boarding school fees for students who choose to live on campus, covering accommodation, meals, and supervised study facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Institut International Saint-Dominique de Rome is a private French international school in Rome, Italy, delivering a complete educational pathway from bilingual kindergarten (from 18 months) through high school, leading to the French Baccalauréat, the ESABAC French-Italian diploma, or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme taught in English. The school also operates full boarding (internat) facilities on its 6-hectare campus and offers ancillary services including school transport, meals, after-school care, holiday camps, and university orientation.

Product overview

Institut International Saint-Dominique de Rome is an international French school offering a comprehensive educational pathway from bilingual kindergarten (from 18 months) through high school, including the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. The school operates on a green 6-hectare campus in Rome and provides boarding facilities. Educational offerings include the French Baccalauréat, the IB Diploma Programme taught entirely in English, Cambridge certifications, and ESABAC (French-Italian bilingual diploma). The institution is part of the Odyssey Education group and is accredited by the French Ministry of Education and recognized as a Partner Establishment of AEFE (Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Étranger).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bilingual Kindergarten (Maternelle) Bilingual kindergarten program for children from 18 months to 6 years, offering early childhood education in a multilingual environment with French and Italian/English instruction.
• Elementary School (Élémentaire) Elementary school program for children aged 6 to 11, providing foundational academic education with multilingual elements.
• Middle School (Collège) Middle school program for students aged 11 to 15, following the French national curriculum leading to the DNB (Diplôme National du Brevet).
• High School / Lycée High school program for students aged 15 to 18, offering preparation for the French Baccalauréat with comprehensive academic curriculum.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme IB Diploma Programme taught entirely in English, an internationally recognized pre-university qualification accepted by universities worldwide, offered alongside or as an alternative to the French Baccalauréat.
• IB Immersion Program Trimester-based IB immersion program allowing students to experience the IB curriculum before committing to the full diploma pathway.
• Boarding School (Internat) Full boarding facilities on campus for students wishing to experience international education and develop independence, with accommodation and supervision provided.
• After-School Care (Afterschool) After-school supervision and activities for students beyond regular school hours.
• Homework Assistance (Aide aux devoirs) Dedicated homework help and study support for students.
• Holiday Camps (Centre aéré & Holiday Camps) Structured vacation programs including sports, arts, and educational activities during school holidays, including Summer Camp, Spring Camp, Winter Camp, and Autumn Camp.
• School Transport Bus transportation services for students commuting to and from school.
• School Meals (Restauration) On-campus dining services providing meals for students.
• University Orientation Comprehensive university guidance and counseling services to help students transition to higher education, including preparation for applications to European, American, and international universities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% exam pass rate on IB, Baccalauréat, DNB, Terza Media in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Odyssey Education GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is part of the Odyssey Education Group, a network of French international schools. The group provides institutional support, shared educational resources, and brand recognition across its member schools.
• AEFE (Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Étranger)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial recognition as Établissement Partenaire de l'AEFE, granting the school official status within the French education network abroad and access to pedagogical resources.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme. Students can earn the internationally recognized IB diploma alongside or instead of the French Baccalauréat.
• Cambridge Assessment / Cambridge InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCambridge-accredited institution providing international Cambridge certifications alongside the French curriculum.
• ESABACminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBilingual French-Italian diploma program allowing students to obtain both French Baccalauréat and Italian Esame di Stato certifications.
• French Ministry of Education (Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is officially homologated by the French Ministry of Education, ensuring curriculum alignment with French national education standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• St. George's British International School Rome: British international school in Rome serving the same expatriate and international family demographic with comparable tuition and academic positioning.
• Rome International School: International school in Rome serving students from primary through IB Diploma. Overlaps with ISD Rome on curriculum pathway (IB) and target customer (international families).
• Marymount International School Rome: Catholic international school in Rome offering IB curriculum across K-12. It competes for the same expatriate and international family segment with a comparable premium positioning.
• International School of Rome: English-language international school in Rome offering IB programmes. Directly comparable in curriculum (IB), customer base (international families), and price band.
• Lycée Français Chateaubriand: Another French international school in Rome, also AEFE-affiliated and offering the French curriculum through high school. It is the most direct head-to-head competitor in the same geography and customer segment.
• American Overseas School of Rome: American-style international school in Rome offering K-12 education with IB Diploma. Competes for the same expat and international family market with a comparable premium academic profile.

Regional players

• German School Rome (Deutsche Schule Rom): German international school in Rome serving the German-speaking expatriate community. Operates in the same city and competing for international family enrollment, though primarily serving a different linguistic niche.
• Lycée Français de Milan: AEFE-affiliated French school in Milan offering K-12 with IB and French Baccalauréat pathways. Operates in the same country (Italy) but a different city, with similar regulatory and curriculum positioning.
• Swiss International School Rome: International school in Rome with multilingual curriculum serving expatriate families. Comparable premium positioning and customer demographic, though anchored in Swiss rather than French educational tradition.

Broad incumbents

• EIB Paris (Odyssey Education Group): Sibling institution within the Odyssey Education Group network of French international schools. Shares brand, curriculum resources, and group-level support, making it a natural peer for benchmarking operating model and group synergies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/InstitutRome
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCOjDdMi85DXKSZ0Blj_krWA
• Facebookfacebook.com/lycee.francais.de.rome
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/institut-saint-dominique-rome
• Instagraminstagram.com/institutsaintdominiquerome

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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