Lycée Chateaubriand de Rome

Founded in 1903, the school is a member of the AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad) and is committed to providing an education of excellence that is open to the world. It emphasizes the promotion of the French language and culture while fostering strong relationships between the French and Italian educational systems. The school's pedagogical approach is guided by a multi-year project that defines strategic orientations for the community, focusing on student success and holistic development.

The school follows the French national curriculum, offering instruction from petite section (maternelle) through terminale. All students receive instruction in Italian, and those with at least one Italian parent must follow the "Langue et Culture Nationale" (LCN) curriculum or, at the lycée level, the EsaBac double-diploma pathway. The academic programme includes a wide range of specializations and elective courses in the middle and high school years, supported by projects in arts, sciences, and humanities.

The Lycée Chateaubriand serves as an official examination center for the French Baccalauréat in Rome and acts as a deliberation center for the Diplôme National du Brevet in Italy. Students consistently achieve high academic standards, evidenced by 100% success rates in certifications such as Pix and strong performances in national linguistic tests like Ev@lang. The school also prepares students for the EsaBac, a double diploma granting both the Italian Esame di Stato and the French Baccalauréat.

The school provides specific support structures for children with special needs across all levels, from maternelle through lycée. Families are encouraged to contact the school regarding these services, which are integrated into the primary, middle, and high school divisions.

The school manages admissions through an online pre-registration process for all levels, requiring documentation such as birth certificates, identity documents, and academic records. Admission is subject to the school's capacity, and for students coming from non-homologated private institutions, a mandatory placement test is required. Families must reside in Italy during the period of their child's schooling, and enrollment is only finalized upon payment of the non-refundable first-time registration fee.

The school operates on a standard academic calendar, with specific schedules published for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years. The school gates are generally open Monday through Friday, from 7:00 or 7:30 until 19:00 or 19:30, excluding school holidays.

The school operates across three distinct sites in Rome: the Strohl-Fern site (petite section to 4ème), the Malpighi site (3ème and seconde), and the Patrizi site (1ère and Terminale). Campus facilities include libraries and documentation centers (CDI) at the primary, middle, and high school levels, as well as dedicated spaces for school life and health services. The school also provides transportation and mandatory catering services for students from maternelle through 3ème.

The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports such as rowing on the Tiber and tennis through the "Racchette in classe" project. Students participate in various clubs and projects, such as the "United Student Nation" (SUN) model UN, theatre performances, choir, journalism workshops, and environmental initiatives like the "Zero Waste" week and the "Fresque de l'Eau" workshop. Additionally, students engage in academic competitions, including the "Ambassadeurs en herbe" eloquence contest, the "Petits Champions de la Lecture," and various mathematics and science challenges.