Ostia International School

Ostia International School is a bilingual English-Italian school running from Nursery (age 3) to Year 6 (age 11), with an English Club that extends English study into Years 7 to 9. Nursery and Reception follow the UK Early Years Foundation Stage and, like Year 1, are taught entirely in English to build a solid base before the bilingual programme. From Year 2 the primary school combines the English National Curriculum with the Italian state curriculum, with English as the dominant language in the first years (60/40) and a 45/55 balance in the last three years.

Teaching is delivered by Italian and English mother-tongue teachers, each speaking only their own language to the children, in a 'learning by doing' environment adapted to each child's multiple intelligences. Art, music, physical education and drama are treated as valuable as the core subjects, and the school motto 'Rise & Shine' reflects its aim of helping every child reach their personal best. The campus sits between the pinewood and the sea and has eight classrooms and gardens with a soft play area, two lawns, a paved playground and a terrace.

The school runs a minibus service covering Ostia, Ostia Antica, Infernetto and Casal Palocco, has its own canteen on the first floor and requires a school uniform, which families order through the school office. School trips in Italy and abroad connect lessons with local artistic and cultural heritage, theatre shows and exhibitions. Admission depends on availability and follows Italian state rules on admission age, with early application recommended for September entry.