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Elementary School
Ages 3 - 11
The elementary school provides a challenging and supportive environment that enables students to be successful in their educational pursuits now and in the future. Our teachers are student-centered and adept at developing each student to reach their potential.
Middle School
Ages 11 - 14
The middle school years are full of tremendous change and growth in a student's academic, social, emotional, and physical being. We offer a safe, exciting, and challenging environment that respects and nurtures our students during this transitional time. Our aim is to prepare well-rounded students ready for the rigors of high school at AOSR or anywhere in the world.
High School
Ages 14 - 18
High school is a time for students to explore new areas and experiences. Through our extensive programs and courses, students see the development of talents, interests, and skills. We prepare them for their future and next level of learning.
The Best of American International Education in Rome
the AOSR difference Strengths at a Glance
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Students
AOSR is made up of 603 students from 55 countries. We pride ourselves on maintaining a ratio of one-third of the student body as American, one-third as Italian, and one-third of other nationalities.
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Nationalities
AOSR is truly an American international school, with a third American, a third Italian and a third international families. We offer a diverse community with 55 nationalities represented in our student body.
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Experienced Global Educators
87% of our teachers hold advanced degrees and 85% are native English speakers. Our faculty members have taught at international schools in over 47 countries around the world.
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IB & AP Diploma Pass Rate
100% of our IBDP and AP students succeed in the exams and receive an International Baccalaureate Diploma or Advanced Placement Diploma.
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of students are enrolled in an AP or IB Course
91% of high school students are enrolled in either an Advanced Placement or IB course. Since most AP and IB students are in Grades 11 and 12, this number is close to 100% at the upper secondary level.
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University Acceptances in Elite Universities.
In the last 3 years, our students secured acceptances from esteemed institutions such as Yale University, Berklee, US Airforce Academy, Paris Business School, King's College London, University of Sydney, and many others.
Recent University Acceptances
I have so many when I was there. Like going to Model United Nations in Holland. Or the plays from the drama club. I was only there 1 year but enjoyed it. 97-98
- AshleyJake Finley, 1 year at AOSR
The trips with the volleyball and basketball teams. Those big buses and all the fun that was had on those road trips to all different bases all over Italy. I pre date the cell phone so we all played cards, read, talked… fabulous memories! I was there 94-96
- Åsa Burnham, 2 years at AOSR
Teaching at AOSR was by far the BEST years of my 24 years in education as a teacher and cheer coach! My fondest memories are traveling to basketball games on the bus rides to military bases and competing at Europeans for the Basketball and Cheerleading Championships! Coaching the cheer team will always be a huge piece in my heart! Go Falcons!! The lunch ladies never disappointed with their perfectly balanced lunches and always made sure all students and staff “mangiano bene!” And Egidio who always made sure our teacher copies were perfectly collated! 😍
- Angela Natale Johnson, AOSR Faculty
My time at AOSR was fantastic in every sense. Good friends,a lovely environment and the greatest teachers. Class of 70/71. Senior year.
- Mercedes Avellaneda, Class of 1971
The historical trips with Mrs. Giamanco. The ski trips to Termanillo were my favorite. I loved my English class with Mr. O’Grady. I graduated in 1967.
- Phyllis Rumore Burt, Class of 1967
Meeting my husband! Another AOSR teacher 😀❤️
- Kate McKenna, AOSR Faculty
1993-1995 Middle School - Madame Levine's trip to Paris, Mrs. Camosso's science classes (jumping jellybeans!), when Joe DiMagio visited our school... the Greek theater...
- Carmen LG, 2 Years at AOSR
Trips with the soccer team to play against other schools, especially on the Military bases.
- Zakaria Hobba
Summer visits to the library to see Mrs Ricci. Helping with Mrs Prisco’s kindergarten while in Middle school, …. And so many more. I was there from 2nd grade till HS graduation in 1994. And some more after a day of reflection: Archeology digs on Sundays with Mr. Levin, 3rd grade trip to Greece with Mrs. Fabris, 1st period math with Mrs. Fiochi, 8th period Graphics in the Tower with Mr. Ceen.
- LeAnn Faidley, 10 years at AOSR
Countless memories at AOSR! Was there from 1st through 12th, 1989-2001! Booster bars, class trips, sport trips, hanging out in Mr. Ullman’s class to torment him (but all out of love, he is so deeply missed), cheering for games from the bleachers, being on the first cheerleading team, MUN, the fun in Madame Levine’s French class, chick embryo with Mrs. Hogan, friendships that are still strong today, 35 years later! All the best memories were created on Via Cassia!
- Jennifer De Rosa Mercatante, 11 years at AOSR
School day trips with Mrs. Fabris to historical Roman ruins. I was at OSR from kindergarten through high school graduation in 1980.
- Jon Biasetti, 12 Years at AOSR
We’ll never forget the sweetness and professionalism of Ms. Kristen and still resonate in my mind some very deep caring thinking about my son. And Jane Rumsby, love at first sight! Her innovative method , the passion for her job can’t be never forgotten
- Ms.Rossetti, 2 Children at AOSR
Upon graduating from AOSR, I moved to Boston, Massachusetts to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services at Northeastern University. After graduating from Northeastern University, I started at Suffolk University Law School and I am now a licensed attorney in Massachusetts. Not only did AOSR prepare me for the American curriculum in my undergraduate studies and in law school, but it gave me invaluable cultural experiences that have helped me advance in both my professional and personal life. I grew up in the AOSR community and spent 10 years experiencing different cultures and learning about differing opinions from all walks of life. I have a unique insight to how culture plays into a person’s life story, and how it impacts their development as an adult, because of the natural way that AOSR includes culture into everyday life. I was never truly aware of how unique this was until I left AOSR. I am grateful for my AOSR community helping me get to where I am today and cheering me on every step of the way.
- Franzi, Class of 2012
I consider donations a way to acknowledge & honor what AOSR has made possible for me by means of classroom experiences, field trips & personal encounters. The school shaped a personal platform that enabled my getting into Yale for graduate work. 2 other schoolmates of my time in Rome also got Ivy League PhDs. I’ll bet they have similar testimonies.
- John G, 1950's
I am now an 82-year old college professor in retirement where I can indulge retrospections of the elements that have shaped me over the years. Chief among these were the years spent at (A)OSR from 1952 to 1954. I made real friendships with many other students. The spirit of the place is still very much like that of OSR in the 50s. So, you see, at OSR seeds were planted whose fruits no one could have then predicted. But I'm most grateful for how they have continued to nourish and sustain me. I hope my account captures a sense of what OSR did for me..
- John, 1952-954
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