Fondazione Istituto Marymount
Catholic, Founded 1930
Updated July 2026
Languages
Istituto Marymount is a Catholic, bilingual international school in Rome offering a complete educational path for students aged 3 to 19. It is part of a global network of RSHM schools and focuses on developing responsible leaders through an innovative and inclusive curriculum.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
Founded in 1930, the school is a Catholic, bilingual institution inspired by the values of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM). It aims to develop the full potential of each student, fostering personal, cultural, and social growth within an inclusive environment. The pedagogical approach is rooted in a mission to educate for a multicultural and multi-religious world, promoting justice, dialogue, and peace.
Programmes
The school offers a continuous bilingual Italian-English educational path from Early Childhood (ages 3-5) through Primary (ages 6-10), Middle School (ages 11-13), and Liceo (ages 14-19). The Liceo programme includes both Classical and Scientific tracks. The curriculum integrates active learning methodologies such as brainstorming, peer teaching, and collaborative knowledge construction.
Outcomes
Students complete their education with the Italian State Exam (Maturità). The school prepares graduates to become responsible leaders and agents of transformation for justice and peace in a multicultural world.
Student support
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The admissions process begins with the submission of a non-binding request to be placed on a waiting list for the desired class. Following this, families must contact the admissions office to schedule an appointment. Once accepted, the school provides the necessary steps to formalize the enrollment.
Calendar
The school provides academic calendars for the current and upcoming years, including a "calendar at a glance" for 2026/2027. These documents outline the structure of the school year for all levels.
Facilities
About the campus
The school operates across two campuses in Rome: the historic Via Nomentana site for Early Childhood, Primary, and Middle School, and the Via Livorno site for the Liceo. Both campuses feature technologically advanced classrooms equipped with iPads, Apple TVs, and digital platforms like Google Classroom and Canva Education. Facilities include multifunctional laboratories, green spaces, dedicated art and robotics pavilions for primary students, and sensory areas for outdoor education.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a variety of enrichment activities, including a student newspaper titled "Marymount Express" and participation in national competitions such as "Matematica per tutti." Students also engage in philosophy-based enrichment paths and organized sports events.


Andrea ForzoniPresideThe Prof. Andrea Forzoni served as the head of the Istituto Marymount for fourteen years, during which he provided vision, growth, and service to the school.
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