A sense of <em>fellowship</em> and <em>cooperation</em>

Benefitting from the historical <em>heritage</em> in rome

Cultivating the <em>highest</em> and <em>best</em> in each student

Day and boarding in an <em>international</em> setting

A <em>unique</em> faculty/student rapport

Preparation for <em>university entrance</em> worldwide

Learning from Rome’s <em>artistic environment</em>

<em>Creativity</em> in the performing arts

Participation and <em>healthy competition</em> in sports

Nurturing the <em>diverse</em> interest of each student

Welcome to St.Stephen's

St. Stephen's School is a non-denominational, co-educational, international boarding and day school, enrolling students from age 14-19 in grades 9-12 and for a postgraduate year.

Founded in 1964, St. Stephen's provides a demanding classical and liberal arts college-preparatory curriculum. We offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program in grades 11 and 12, as well as the American High School Diploma and a selection of Advanced Placement examinations.

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Learning at St. Stephen's

At St. Stephen's, intellect, determination and personal integrity are perceived as key to academic success.

We also recognize that a sense of belonging and self-worth are crucial to the development of a young person, and that a politically, socially and environmentally aware community is one that can act collectively to impact a much wider world. The school's location in the centre of Rome and Europe, through our extra-mural and co-curricular programs, offers students unique cultural, historical and educational opportunities.

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Boarding St. Stephen's

Day and Boarding International School Rome, Italy

In a close-knit family atmosphere, St. Stephen's offers a safe, structured, enriching and productive environment...

... for an internationally diverse group of 40 boarders seeking an English language high school education in an intellectually stimulating and culturally vibrant setting. Eight resident faculty provide personal and academic support, as well as a variety of opportunities to explore and experience the wonders of Rome, Italy and Europe. Please take a look!

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Support St. Stephen's

St. Stephen’s School is devoted to helping young people reach their highest potential…

Through your support, we can ensure that today’s students have the resources and opportunities they need to grow into creative, capable and courageous young men and women, and that the same high quality St. Stephen’s experience remains available for generations to come.

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St. Stephen's 50^th Anniversary

St. Stephen's turns fifty in June 2014! To mark this momentous occasion, there will be a three day Anniversary Celebration in Rome from 27-29 June 2014.

The School's planning committee will be updating the home page on a regular basis with news and announcements leading up to the Celebration next year.

To launch this very special commemoration, we have introduced a new print series,Voices of St. Stephen's, that highlights the extraordinary accomplishments of the School's alumni, current students, and past and present faculty over the last five decades. The Spring issue of the Cortile, the School's online magazine, features the first installment of our Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration series. Follow this link to have the first look at Voices of St. Stephen's.

We look forward to seeing you in Rome 27-29 June 2014!

Are You Going to the St. Stephen's School Prom?

We hope so! Just one more week to go. This year, the SSS prom is on May 31st from 8:00.p.m. to midnight at Parco Iris http://www.parcoiris.com/

21 May 2013

EVENT POSTPONED: Italian Journalist Corrado Augias at St. Stephen's

We regret to inform you that the lecture with Corrago Augias has been rescheduled. Information about the new date will be provided as soon as it is available and the organizers of the St. Stephen's Cultural Center will look forward to receiving guests in the near future.

20 May 2013

Last Call for Enrollment in the Summer Programs at St. Stephen’s School!

There’s still time to enroll! Join us in Rome this summer for St. Stephen’s School’s English-speaking high school summer programs. The programs are open to students ages 13 – 18, and offer boarding opportunities for students from around the world, and day school for students who live in the greater Rome area.

16 May 2013

Announcement of Head of School Elect

We are pleased to announce that Eric J. Mayer, currently Upper School Principal at Westtown School in West Chester, Pennsylvania, has accepted the invitation of the Board of Trustees to succeed Lesley Murphy as the Head of St. Stephen’s School effective January 1, 2014.

15 May 2013