
St Philip School
Secular
Updated July 2026
Curriculum
Accreditations
Languages
St. Philip School is a bilingual (Italian/English) paritaria school in Rome serving students from the early years (Infanzia) through the first grade of secondary school (Secondaria di 1° Grado). It is characterized by a practical "learning by doing" methodology and a commitment to high-level bilingual education.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school follows a "learning by doing" (saper fare) method, where theory and practical experience are integrated. It operates as an educational community that includes staff, students, and families, focusing on the development of the individual through a personalized approach. The school emphasizes intercultural education, respect for differences, and the development of logical-mathematical, scientific, and artistic competencies.
Programmes
The school offers a complete bilingual curriculum from Infanzia (ages 3-5) through the Scuola Secondaria di 1° Grado. The curriculum is aligned with the Italian National Education System and includes a vertical path that integrates Italian and English, with English instruction provided by native speakers. The Infanzia programme features 3-5 classes with varying hours of English, while the primary and secondary levels follow a structured bilingual schedule, including up to 12 hours of English weekly in the secondary school. The school is also an accredited "Cambridge Institute" for primary and secondary levels.
Outcomes
The school is a Cambridge Exam Preparation Centre, preparing students for various English language certifications. Secondary students have the opportunity to earn the Hanban YCT 1 certification in Chinese. The school's educational path aims to provide students with the cultural and linguistic competencies necessary to become active participants in society.
Student support
Learning support
The school focuses on the personalization of learning and employs teachers with specific psychopedagogical skills. It supports students with ADHD, BES (Special Educational Needs), and autism spectrum disorders through specialized staff and inclusive teaching strategies such as cooperative learning and peer tutoring.
Frequently asked questions(4)
- What curriculum does St Philip School offer?
- St Philip School offers National Curriculum (England).
- What accreditations does St Philip School hold?
- St Philip School holds accreditations including IB.
- Is St Philip School co-educational?
- St Philip School is a co-ed school.
- Where is St Philip School located?
- St Philip School is an international school in Rome, Italy.
Tuition & fees
This school publishes fees only on request — contact admissions for a current schedule.
Admissions
Prospective families can request information or book a private school visit through the school's website. The admissions process for the secondary school requires students to take a level test. The school also provides a price list for tuition, registration fees, and canteen services upon request via an online form.
Calendar
The school provides a downloadable PDF calendar for the 2025-2026 academic year on its website.
Facilities
About the campus
Located in central Rome, the 5,000-square-meter campus includes 15 classrooms, 6 laboratories (including science, chemistry, and multimedia labs), 5 sports fields, and a theater. The school is equipped with modern educational resources such as interactive whiteboards (LIM) and video projectors.
Co-curriculars
The school offers post-school activities and emphasizes learning through art, music, and movement. Extracurricular offerings include circus arts, psychomotricity, and music courses. Additionally, the school provides a Chinese language and culture course starting from the third year of primary school, with secondary students having the opportunity to obtain the Hanban YCT 1 certification.






- Roberta WunderleDirezione didattica scuole dell' infanzia e primaria
Roberta Wunderle ha conseguito il diploma di Istituto Magistrale e una laurea in Pedagogia presso l'Università degli Studi Roma Tre. Ha maturato una notevole esperienza nella formazione scolastica e universitaria, con l'obiettivo di realizzare una scuola di qualità che accompagni gli studenti dai 3 ai 14 anni.
- Raffaella MassacesiDirezione didattica scuola secondaria di 1°
Raffaella Massacesi è una docente di ruolo dal 1987 e Dirigente Scolastico dal 2007, con una formazione in Scienze Motorie, Medicina e Chirurgia e specializzazione in Medicina dello Sport. Ha lavorato presso l'Ufficio Scolastico Regionale per il Lazio e ha diretto istituti statali prima di assumere la direzione della scuola secondaria di primo grado della St. Philip School nel 2022.
- Paola RossiCoordinatrice scuola dell'infanzia
Paola Rossi insegna dal 1979, con un percorso formativo ispirato alla pedagogia di Rudolf Steiner e specializzazioni in diverse discipline artistiche e psicomotorie. Dal 2020, forma e coordina tutti gli insegnanti della scuola dell’infanzia italiani e madrelingua inglese presso la St. Philip.
- Tatiana KozlovaCoordinatrice percorsi Cambridge / Cambridge Exams Officer
Tatiana Kozlova è docente titolare e coordinatrice dei percorsi Cambridge e Cambridge Exams Officer presso la St. Philip School. Ha conseguito lauree con lode in Lingue e Letterature presso l'Università Roma Tre e sta proseguendo la ricerca accademica con un dottorato presso l'Università La Sapienza di Roma.
- Amanda MalafarinaCoordinatrice della scuola di musica
Amanda Malafarina è diplomata in Pianoforte e Didattica Musicale, con specializzazioni in pedagogia Steiner Waldorf e Musicoterapia. Dal 2015 fa parte dello staff della St. Philip come insegnante di musica, formatrice e coordinatrice della scuola di musica.
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National Curriculum (England)
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