A Guide to St George’s British International School

We have covered many details about international schools in Italy for a while now. And I can confidently speak about the quality of education these schools provide. Yes, they tend to be exclusive in nature because of the high tuition fees and selective admission criteria. But they uphold globally acclaimed standards. And many such schools exist in Italy.

But, if you have to choose a location, Rome is ideal. It is, after all, the lifeline of the country. And there is St. George’s British International School that fits the template of an excellent educational institution. So, without further ado, here is a small guide to St. George’s British International School:

An Overview 

St. George’s British International School is a not-for-profit, co-educational school functional through two campuses. It enrolls students between the ages of 3 and 18 and instructs its programs in English. It teaches students from over 80 countries and is less selective than other international schools.

As far as the curriculum is concerned, it is based upon the popular UK National Curriculum. This means students write GCSE/IGCSE examinations. Successful students end up taking the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Also, to address the unique needs of children, there is an Additional Educational Needs (AEN) department for extending requisite support.

Stages of Education 

There are two campuses of the school: La Storta and City Center. And the academic structure is divided into Junior School and Senior School. Under the Junior School, there are several stages. You start with Red Dragons, a pre-reception stage comprising children as young as three years old. Then, junior school ends at Year 6 (aged 11).

On the other hand, senior school starts in Year 7, which, coupled with Year 8 and Year 9, forms Key Stage 3. Afterward, they move to Year 10 and Year 11, which culminate in the IGCSE examinations. And finally, Year 12 and Year 13 prepare students for the competitive IBDP.

Extra-curriculars

Being in the education sector for so long, the school has implemented wide-ranging academic and non-academic programs. This helps in nurturing well-rounded students ready to take on the competitive world. Thus, extra-curricular activities are equally important here. These include:

• • Participation in the Duke of Edinburg’s Award
  • Model United Nations (MUN)
  • Residential and field trips
  • Organization of music and theater events
  • Conduct multiple sports activities
  • Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS) as part of the IBDP

Key notes about the admission process 

A few things should be noted about the admission process here:

• • Admission depends upon the capacity of year groups. Parents will have to contact the office to know about the availability.
  • The school is not academically selective. But, it does show a preference for expats.
  • It is quite likely the candidate has to sit for an informal interview.
  • Report cards from previous schools are significant for the assessment process.

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