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Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Reggio Emilia Approach
Taught languages English, Italian, Spanish, Latin
Typical class size 18
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Academic and Intellectual
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Acorn International School of Rome offers a bilingual English/Italian education with a dual curriculum that blends the UK framework with the Italian national syllabus. From age 3 to 19, students progress through Early Years, Primary, Middle School and the International Baccalaureate High School. The school is an IB World School and a Cambridge partner, and is recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education, ensuring alignment with international standards while celebrating Italian heritage. The Vejo Park Campus in northern Rome houses science laboratories, libraries, theatres, music and fabrication labs, two sport gyms, three sport fields and an in‑house canteen, all supporting small class sizes averaging 18 students for personalized learning. Distinctive programs include a strong emphasis on cross‑cultural literacy and immersion in both curricula, plus a sustainability initiative where students produced Acorn olive oil since 2024. A wide range of after‑school activities complements classroom learning to develop well‑rounded global citizens worldwide.
Acorn International School has 400 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English, Italian.
Location
Vejo Park Campus, Via della Giustiniana, 1200, 00189 Roma (RM), in the Vejo Park area of northern Rome, Italy.
Stages
Early Years; Primary School; Middle School; High School.
Type
Dual curriculum (English/Italian); IB World School.
Pupil Nationality Mix
More than 30 nationalities are represented.
Additional learning support
English language support is provided for students who need improvement.
Country affiliation
Italy
Bus service
A bus and shuttle service is offered, with routes designed to provide a safe, timely, and cost-efficient journey to and from school; students come from across Rome, including Castelli and Bracciano.
Fees
Annual tuition at Acorn International School ranges from EUR 9,000 to EUR 14,900 for 2026/27.
Application / registration / enrolment fees - An admission / enrolment / registration fee is required at the time families submit the enrolment form and secure a place.
Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year) - The school does not publish a full, itemised tuition fee schedule by year group or per term for the current academic year on its public pages. No definitive per-term or per-year tuition numbers for Early Years, Primary, Middle or High School are publicly available on the school's published pages.
Billing schedule and payment terms (school-wide and specific services) - Payment timing for the general school tuition and the detailed billing schedule (term dates, instalment dates, discounts or penalties) are not published in a public, itemised schedule on the school's site. - School bus service billing and instalment dates are published by the bus provider used by the school: a registration fee is payable by mid‑June with the balance split into two instalments (example schedule: first instalment by July 15 and second instalment by December 15 for the school year). Late-payment and non‑refund terms for the bus service are stated by the provider. Specific amounts for routes and service types are available from the bus provider.
Boarding fees - Acorn International School operates as a day school with bus and on‑campus services; there is no published boarding or residential provision and no boarding fees are listed.
Other costs and typical additional fees - Bus / school-transport fees: annual fees and the provider's registration and instalment schedule are published by the school's transport supplier. Example service-type annual amounts and the registration/instalment schedule are published by the transport provider. - Cambridge English and extra-curricular course fees: the school publishes fees for its short/term Cambridge English courses and individual tuition packages (examples: Weekly group course €590 + €70 enrolment; Bi-weekly 80-hour course €1,000 + €70 enrolment; private 20-hour package €750 + €70 enrolment). These items are charged separately from standard school tuition. - Summer school / camp: the summer programme is offered with lunch and snacks included in the camp fee; transport meeting points (where provided) are charged as an additional fee. Specific summer-camp fees and transport supplements are published seasonally for the camp. - Canteen / lunches: the school operates an internal canteen (lunch and healthy snacks) but individual lunch-price items are not published on the school pages. - Uniforms and textbooks: the school requires standard school uniforms and textbooks for the relevant year groups, but specific uniform pricing and textbook charges are not published on the school's public pages.
Refund information - Transport (bus) provider: the provider states that the registration fee and any instalments already paid for the bus service are non-refundable in case of cancellation of the bus service. - For other school fees (tuition, enrolment, lunches, uniforms, textbooks, exams), no public, itemised refund policy or full fee refund schedule is published on the school's public pages; specific refund and cancellation rules are handled in the school's terms and conditions and are provided at enrolment.
Fee payment options - Bus / transport payments: the transport provider accepts bank transfers and publishes full bank details (IBAN and BIC/SWIFT) for payment to the transport company. Example banking details are provided by the provider for school-bus payments. - The school's public pages do not publish a complete list of accepted payment methods for general tuition (for example: whether tuition can be paid by credit card, online card payment, direct debit or bank transfer). Parents are required to complete the enrolment process and follow the school's invoicing instructions at registration.
Availability note (what is and is not publicly published) - Publicly available and itemised fees on the Acorn pages include short-course (Cambridge) programme fees, summer-school inclusions (lunch included for camp), and the transport provider's fees and payment schedule. - The school's detailed annual tuition schedule by year group (per term / per year), exact admission/enrolment fee amounts, uniform and canteen price lists, and the school's full refund terms for tuition are not published in an itemised fee schedule on the school's public pages; these details are held in the school's formal fee schedule and enrolment paperwork. Where a specific numeric tuition table or per-term breakdown is required, the school's admissions or finance office holds the current, definitive fee schedule.
Academics
Acorn International School teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Reggio Emilia Approach for students aged 3 to 19.
Curriculum
The school offers a dual curriculum that integrates the UK curriculum with the Italian national curriculum. It serves students from age 3 to 19 and includes Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, and International Baccalaureate High School.
Student Teacher Ratio
Average class size is 18 students.
Exam Results
Students achieve top results in their exams and in their study path beyond Acorn.
Higher Education Progression
Includes an International Baccalaureate High School as part of its curriculum, supporting study beyond Acorn.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
A Psychotherapist provides weekly professional psychological support for families and students, a service available since 2003. The school organises workshops for parents on topics around childhood and pre-adolescence and informative sessions for Middle School students; there is availability for one-to-one meetings with parents and/or students. EYFS and Year 1 collaborate to observe the development of Italian language alongside emotional-social development, and staff use these observations to inform teaching and support across departments.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school runs a SEN procedure with a SENCO coordinator and holds monthly SEN meetings. The process includes Attitudinal questionnaires and the management of PDPs, with guidance offered to teachers on assessments and intervention strategies, and coordination with the Head teacher to support identified learners.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Tailored pathways exist for English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Italian as an Additional Language (IAL). These programs support non-native speakers in developing speaking, listening, reading and writing, focusing on vocabulary and grammar with cultural awareness, delivered through individualized lessons and small-group activities.
Mental Wellbeing
Weekly professional psychological support is provided by a psychotherapist, with accompanying parent workshops and middle-school information sessions, plus availability for one-to-one meetings with parents or students to discuss concerns.
Safeguarding
There is a whistleblowing regulation and a privacy policy, with contact details for reporting concerns: written reports to Acorn International School and a telephone option for verbal reports.
Admissions
Admissions
The school has a five-step application process: 1. Initial Enquiry 2. Parents' Visit 3. Children's Visit 4. Open Day 5. Acceptance. The Initial Enquiry is submitted online by clicking Enquire and should be accompanied by the previous two years of school reports (where applicable) and a motivational letter explaining the reasons for applying, including any mid-cycle entry considerations. An initial visit with the Principal is arranged, providing a tour and informal questions; this visit is essential to understand the school's approaches. If the initial visit is successful, a time is scheduled for the child to visit the school, meet the prospective class teacher, and undergo a formal interview or entry test. If parents wish to continue, the child may have a day trial placement in the relevant class (longer if possible); after the trial, the parents meet with the Head of School and the class teacher to discuss the application and the school ethos, and the trial may be extended if deemed necessary by the admissions board. Parents must confirm unequivocal commitment to the dual curriculum and to respect school policies; if all agree, a place is offered. The first term is a probationary period to ensure the child settles in. Enquiring families may be placed on a temporary waiting list according to space availability. Age entrance for 2026-2027 is by age with a December 31 birthday cutoff, with grade placement determined by birth dates as follows: Early childhood (EC) born 1 January 2024 – 31 December 2024; Preschool born 1 January 2023 – 31 December 2023; Reception born 1 January 2022 – 31 December 2022; Year 1 born 1 January 2021 – 31 December 2021; Year 2 born 1 January 2020 – 31 December 2020; Year 3 born 1 January 2019 – 31 December 2019; Year 4 born 1 January 2018 – 31 December 2018; Year 5 born 1 January 2017 – 31 December 2017; Year 6 born 1 January 2016 – 31 December 2016; Year 7 born 1 January 2015 – 31 December 2015; Year 8 born 1 January 2014 – 31 December 2014; Year 9 born 1 January 2013 – 31 December 2013; Year 10 born 1 January 2012 – 31 December 2012; Year 11 born 1 January 2011 – 31 December 2011; Year 12 born 1 January 2010 – 31 December 2010; Year 13 born 1 January 2009 – 31 December 2009.
Waitlist
Waiting list for school year '25-'26 and '26-'27: For the 2025-26 school year, limited places are available in some classes and many sections have waiting lists. For 2026-27, until January 31, 2026, enrolled students have priority to enter the next class; after that date, external students are admitted until places are filled; most classes also have waiting lists for external students.
FAQs
What curriculum does Acorn International School follow?
The school offers a dual curriculum that integrates the UK curriculum with the Italian national curriculum. It serves students from age 3 to 19 and includes Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, and International Baccalaureate High School.
What are the tuition fees?
**Application / registration / enrolment fees**
- An admission / enrolment / registration fee is required at the time families submit the enrolment form and secure a place.
Where is Acorn International School located?
Vejo Park Campus, Via della Giustiniana, 1200, 00189 Roma (RM), in the Vejo Park area of northern Rome, Italy.
What age groups does the school serve?
Early Years; Primary School; Middle School; High School.
Does the school support students with SEN?
The school runs a SEN procedure with a SENCO coordinator and holds monthly SEN meetings.
Is there a school bus service?
A bus and shuttle service is offered, with routes designed to provide a safe, timely, and cost-efficient journey to and from school; students come from across Rome, including Castelli and Bracciano.
How does admissions work?
The school has a five-step application process: 1. Initial Enquiry 2. Parents' Visit 3. Children's Visit 4. Open Day 5. Acceptance.
What languages are taught?
English is used in the International (English-speaking) track; Italian is used in the Italian curriculum track.
What wellbeing support is available?
A Psychotherapist provides weekly professional psychological support for families and students, a service available since 2003.
What facilities does the school have?
Vejo Park Campus is in northern Rome at Via della Giustiniana, 1200. The campus provides a balanced environment between classroom and laboratory spaces and meaningful outdoor experiences.
When was Acorn International School founded?
Acorn International School of Rome was founded in 1999. It developed a dual curriculum path that combines the UK curriculum with the Italian national curriculum. The school celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2024.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Art is a core value at Acorn with activities including podcasting, journalism and various art forms. In Middle and High School, students access an Art Gallery and learn to think like artists, using the visual arts to express ideas.
