St George’s British International School

Focus

Tolerance, respect and understanding

Day fees

$16,500–$25,100

Pupils

950

Ages

3–18

Academics

66 per cent of IGCSE results are 7–9 grades.

Average IB score is 35.

Spear’s Review

Founded in 1958, St George’s British International School is the oldest British international school in Italy, and with close to 100 nationalities represented on its student body, the school is also one of the most international in the world. The cosmopolitan outlook of the school provides a special learning environment that nurtures tolerance, respect and understanding. 

St George’s is a non-selective school and serves British, international and expatriate communities, giving priority to families who have relocated from overseas. It mixes the UK national curriculum with the IB diploma, with exam results that are on par with leading international schools across Europe.

The school prides itself on its comprehensive extracurricular programme, which includes team sports, music, drama, art and design. Pupils are encouraged to create and play an active role in student-societies, ranging from ‘Planet Protectors’ and ‘Waste Warriors’ in the Junior School to debating in the Senior School.

School Profile

St George’s British International School, founded in 1958, is one of the leading and most academically successful British International Schools in Europe, with a rich history of providing a world-class education to expatriate and internationally minded families in one of the worldʼs most iconic cities.                 

Our vision is to be the best international school in Europe, where all learners discover their passion and purpose, developing the character, skills and confidence to make a difference in the world. Our mission is to ensure that all learners become the best version of themselves, in an environment of collaboration, respect and kindness. We focus on the inspirational teaching and holistic development of highly committed, aspirational and resilient learners. Everyone contributes to our happy and welcoming school community, where strong relationships and cooperation lead to exceptional learning.

St George's British International School, junior pupils

Our founding values are internationalism, inclusivity and excellence. We are an internationally diverse community where differences are respected and celebrated. We are a welcoming community where all pupils, alumni, staff and parents are encouraged to thrive, feel safe and belong. We are a hugely ambitious community where all learners are challenged to strive for excellence in all that they do.

St George's British International School pupils

Our incredible pupils – uniquely in Rome – come from 100 different countries, and this infuses our school with vibrancy, inclusivity, tolerance, respect and support. Our highly qualified team of teachers includes many leading educationalists and experts in their field who inspire the pupils to genuinely be the best they can be. Our close links with the worldʼs highest performing and most aspirational universities ensure that our Georgians are filled with ambition and have the highest possible expectations for their future.

Head teacher

Dr John Knight previously worked in the British School of Brussels for 17 years and was head of secondary for much of his time there. He completed his doctorate in education with a focus on the emotional challenges for high aspiring students in an international school setting. He has gained the NPQH, a master’s in education and has been made a fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching. 

His educational approach focuses on creating strong relationships among all members of the school and unlocking the potential of each student by helping them discover their own passion and purpose, and helping them believe they can make a difference in the world.

Admissions

According to the school:

The school is inclusive on intake, but students take CAT4 tests to help assess English as an additional language needs or additional educational needs.

Feeder schools

St George’s is a truly international school, with students coming from 97 different countries. The majority have parents working for the UN food agencies in Rome (World Food Programme or Food and Agriculture Organization) or from embassies in Rome.

Destination schools

Junior School students move through to the Senior School unless parents move country.

University and college places

3 per cent of students on average go to Oxford or Cambridge.

3 per cent of students on average go on to study at Ivy League schools.

Accessibility

Rome Fiumicino and Ciampino; 30 minutes

Location

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