Castelli International School (CIS) is a private, independent day elementary and middle school, founded in 1977 situated a few kilometers south of Rome. It offers a challenging and successful program that integrates our Elementary, the Cambridge Secondary 1, and 2 curricula, with the Italian Ministerial one. English is the primary language of the school. Castelli’s highly qualified longstanding faculty is committed to delivering a holistic education and to developing inquisitive, caring, ethically-minded individuals who will make a positive impact towards creating a sustainable global society.
Students, coming from all over the world, are prepared for international and national high schools and go on to study at universities to then pursue successful careers. Small classes surrounded by nature and the hands-on approach hold to the Chinese proverb: “When I hear, I forget. When I see, I remember. When I do, I understand.”
Our student body is made up of approx. 15 nationalities, contribute their varied cultures and traditions, thus enriching the learning experience of the school community. Current Events focused on the major international issues, are introduced in the middle school and culminate in the “Harvard Model United Nations” conference in Boston for the graduating students.
Our successful international curriculum is integrated with the Cambridge Secondary 1 and 2 curricula. All lessons are taught in English which is the primary language of the school. In school Cambridge Checkpoint, IGCSE, and the external Italian State exams, provide two challenging qualifications which allow our students to enter high schools worldwide.
Our faculty all hold internationally recognized teaching qualifications. Staff turnover is low, ensuring continuity as we lead our pupils on a voyage of discovery. Our faculty comes from Australia, Ireland, England, and the USA, exposing our students to a range of accents. French, Italian as well as other optional languages, are all taught by qualified mother-tongue teachers.
Our teachers support and challenge critical thinking by enabling students to make cross-curricular connections, for example, on how technical progress is affected by physical geography and how, in turn, this impacts history and current affairs, thus creating engaging and dynamic lessons.
Although textbooks are useful resources, they don’t dictate what we do, or how we do it. Every child matters and our teachers plan and deliver their lessons using a differentiated approach when needed. The students’ successful exam results are not only a product of their work but also are due to the skill and dedication of an exceptional team of teachers, whose passion and joy for learning are contagious.
The rich countryside of the campus inspires creativity and encourages a healthy and relaxed atmosphere which is perfect for learning. Wherever possible, lessons are held outdoors, making the most of the school’s grounds. Students also experience sowing seeds, harvesting organically grown vegetables, and preparing tasty and wholesome foods in their Food Literacy classes.
Castelli International is a well-known educational institution in the area, appreciated for donating materials, time, and expertise to improve local community facilities. Funds are also raised for local community organizations. Castelli significantly contributes to local cultural initiatives, as well as to innovative educational projects in collaboration with several local schools
Castelli International strongly supports cultural and academic initiatives collaborating with international schools and external visitors to share their expertise with our faculty and students. Castelli also works closely with several charity organizations, raising funds for start-up schools in developing countries and refugee centers.
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