St. Stephen's School
Web: www.ststephens-rome.com
2008-2009
St. Stephen's School is an independent, non-denominational, coeducational day and boarding school which offers an educational program from grade 9 through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. A post-graduate year is also available. The school opened in 1964. The school year comprises 2 semester which extend from late August to mid-June.
Organization: The School is governed by a Board of Trustees, which meets in both Rome and New York. The Rome-based Trustees function as an Executive Committee. The School is recognized under Italian law and is also incorporated in the State of Connecticut as a non-profit, tax-exempt institution.
Curriculum: The curriculum is that of a U.S. college-preparatory independent school. The School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma and several Advanced Placement courses. The language of instruction is English. French and Italian are taught as mother tongue and second language courses. Course offerings include English Language and Literature, Mathematics (Algebra through Calculus), Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Studies, Classics, History of Art, U.S. History, European History, Roman Topography, Contemporary History, Medieval and Renaissance History, Islamic History, Economics, 2-D Art, Sculpture, Music Appreciation, Drama, Dance, and Chorus. The school is a testing site for the IB, the AP and the PSAT. The School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Council of International Schools.
Faculty: In the 2008-2009 school year, there are 26 full-time and 14 part-time faculty members, including 20 U.S. citizens, 7 host-country nationals, and 13 third-country nationals.
Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year, enrollment was 229 (grades 9-13), including 81 U.S. citizens, 61 host-country nationals, and 87 third-country nationals. Of the U.S. enrollment, 10 were dependents of U.S. government direct-hire or contract employees, 14 of U.S. business and foundation employees, and 57 of other private U.S. citizens.
Facilities: Situated in the archaeological center of Rome, the 2-acre site includes one building that contains 21 dormitory rooms; 6 resident faculty facilities; 12 classrooms; 2 art studios; 3 science laboratories; a library; a dining room; a kitchen; a laundry; a theater/assembly hall; a snack bar/lounge; 2 computer rooms and portable computer lab; a dark room; music room; tennis, basketball and volleyball courts; a courtyard; a terrace; and a small weight room.
Finances: In the 2008-2009 school year, the School's income derives from tuition and gifts. Annual tuition for day students in grades 9-13 is $28,500. Boarding students in grades 9-13 pay an additional boarding fee of $17,400. Other fees include a lunch fee for day students of $1,650; a capital assessment fee of $1,320 for new students and $700 for returning students; an application/enrollment fee of $156; and a refundable boarding damage deposit of $156. These fees are payable in euros or the equivalent amount of U.S. dollars. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)
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