Partnerships

Working together to
enrich learning.

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Great Education Grows
through Collaboration

Because the best learning happens when people work together, Rome International School partners with leading educational organisations, specialists, providers, and global initiatives to create rich learning experiences for our students. Together, these school partnerships and accreditations strengthen our academic programmes, enrich student life, and open opportunities beyond the classroom.

^{Academic Excellence}

^{International Baccalaureate}

^Authorised^{International Baccalaureate (IB) World School}^{. IB World Schools share a common philosophy - a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education.}

^{Cambridge Assessment}

^{Accredited as an examination centre for the}^{International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)}^{as validated by Cambridge Assessment.}

^{Ministero dell’istruzione e del Merito}
^{(Ministry of Education)}

^{Italian families and international students with mother-tongue proficiency can follow the Italian Ministerial Curriculum at RIS.}

^{A founding member of the}^{Association of IB World Schools in Italy}^{, which exists to support member schools in achieving common educational goals and providing representation on issues of common interest.}

^{CollegeBoard SAT}

^An^{official SAT® Weekend Test Center}^{, providing students with the opportunity to sit the SAT exams right here on campus. An exciting expansion of the opportunities available to our students as they prepare for university and take the next steps in their academic careers.}

^{GL Assessment}

^{RIS uses GL Assessment’s standardised testing tools (such as CAT4 cognitive ability tests and Progress Tests in English, Math, and Science) to benchmark student performance against international standards. These insights help teachers personalise learning, track academic progress over time, and identify individual learning needs or gifted potentials.}

^{Roots in Italy}

^{Change the World MUN}
⁽^{Associazione Diplomatici}⁾

^{Offers Middle and High school students access to international Model United Nations (MUN) conferences, including prestigious summits hosted at UN venues worldwide, with recent destinations including Rome, New York, Emirates and Singapore. Through training modules and global simulations, students hone their public speaking, debate, diplomacy, and global politics knowledge.}

^{ASD Nirchio}

^{ASD Nirchio collaborates with the school to run high-quality after-school martial arts activities. Utilising trained coaches, students have opportunities to engage in organised disciplines such as Judo, Jiu Jitsu and self-defence, promoting physical health, discipline, and sportsmanship.}

^{SIR La Farnesina}

^{Located a few minutes’ walk from RIS' green campus, through this partnership, students are introduced to horse riding via a comprehensive two-phase program. It combines a foundational phase teaching horse care, safety, and animal wellbeing with practical experience involving technical riding lessons, pony games, and interactive workshops.}

^{Engel & Völkers}

^{As a leading real estate network in Rome, Engel & Völkers works alongside the school’s community support services to assist relocating international families. They help incoming expatriate parents and diplomatic staff find suitable housing near the campus, smoothing the transition into life in Rome.}

^{Global Connections}

^{WWF & Globeducate}

^{Together with WWF and the Globeducate network, we empower students to explore sustainability, take action on global challenges, and become responsible stewards of the world around them.}

^Eco-Schools

^{The school proudly flies the Eco-School flag, indicating recognition by the Foundation for Environmental Education for achievement in sustainable development education and for continuously improving the environmental performance of the school.}

^{Duke of Edinburgh's International Award}

^{The Duke of Edinburgh International Award equips students aged between 14-18 with the skills that will assist in their future academic and professional careers.}

^LAMDA

^{We are delighted to be the only school in Rome offering the prestigious LAMDA certification in partnership with}^{Elizabeth Samuels Drama School}^.

^{Lego Education Resources ®}

^{Such as Spike Prime, are integrated into the Elementary and Middle School STEAM curriculum. They allow students to engage in hands-on robotics, coding, and engineering challenges, fostering critical thinking and teamwork through play-based problem-solving.}

^ABRSM

^{Our after-school programme featuring over 40 sports, academic, language, and creative activities includes an enhanced private music programme accredited by the}^{Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music}^.

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Rise Together & Reach Further

Every partnership creates new opportunities for students to grow in confidence, broaden their perspectives, and apply their learning in meaningful ways. See how academic excellence, inquiry, and real-world experiences come together at Rome International School.

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