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Applying to St. Stephen's School

Ave! Starting your application to St. Stephen’s is a potentially life-changing step—congratulations on taking it. Since 1964, St. Stephen’s has dedicated itself to shaping the futures of its students, who have gone on to build flourishing careers and assume leadership roles in their respective fields both at home and overseas.

As the only international school in the heart of historic Rome, we invite applications from highly motivated, English-speaking students from around the world. Our admissions policy is proudly inclusive, welcoming qualified students of any race, color, ethnic origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

St. Stephen’s values the richness that diversity brings to our community, and our holistic admissions process reflects this commitment. We assess each applicant not only on academic potential but also on personal qualities, creativity, and a passion for learning and growth. Our goal is to provide a supportive, dynamic environment where every student feels valued and empowered to succeed.

Through financial aid and scholarships, we strive to ensure accessibility to a St. Stephen’s education for students from all backgrounds. Together, we celebrate our differences and foster a culture of empathy, collaboration, and mutual respect.

Take the first step in your journey to St. Stephen’s by following the steps below, and join a community that inspires excellence, embraces diversity, and prepares students to make meaningful contributions to the world.

how to apply

1: Complete our online application form

2: Submit the forms and documentation required to complete your child’s application before December 1st, 2024 for grade 11 and 12 and January 20th, 2025 for grade 9 and 10.

3: Pay the non-refundable application fee of €300 either online or by bank transfer. (Families applying for Financial Assistance need to contact our Director of Financial Aid at financial.aid@sssrome.it, complete the financial aid application form, and ensure that all forms and tax documents are received by December 1st, 2024, for grades 11 and 12 and January 20th, 2025, for grades 9 and 10.)

4: Attend an Open House event in person or online.

5: Take the admission test and schedule an interview.

Application Timeline

The application period for day and boarding students begins at the end of August (previous year) and ends at the end of January (year of application). To apply to the academic year 2024-25, the timeframe for applying begins in late August and goes to the application deadlines for each Grade as listed above.

We offer rolling admissions for boarding applicants.

Date Event
August 21, 2024 Applications Open
October 17, 2024 Open House - 09:00 am on campus
November 22, 2024 Open House - 09:00 am on campus
November 22, 2024 Admissions Test for local families grades 11 and 12
January 9, 2025 Virtual Open House- 4:30 pm online
January 18, 2025 Admissions Test and Interviews for local families grades 9 and 10
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