St. Stephen's School
St. Stephen's School is a co-educational, non-denominational, boarding and day school, enrolling students from age 14-19 in grades 9-12 and for a postgraduate year.
Founded in 1964, St. Stephen's provides a demanding classical liberal arts education taking full advantage of its location in the historic center of Rome.
The school is modeled on the American independent school tradition, and offers a rigorous program based on well-rounded and comprehensive preparation by each student in six major academic areas: English, Foreign and Classical Language, History, Experimental Science, Mathematics, Arts. Primary objectives are academic excellence, fellowship and cooperation among students and faculty, and the development of students as independent, responsible, and involved members of the larger world community.
The curriculum prepares students for the American high school diploma, including a variety of Advanced Placements (AP) subjects, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) which allows students to enter universities worldwide.
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| Definition of Terms | 2021 School Data | St. Stephen's School |
| School Focus | College Preparatory |
| Grades (Boarding) | Grades 9-12, PG |
| School Type | Co-ed |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1964 |
| Campus Size | 3 acres |
| Enrollment | 294 students |
| % International Students | 64% |
| % Students Boarding | 15% |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 13 students |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 |
| Number of AP Courses Offered | 3 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 81% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes |
Tuition Cost
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $44,380 (May vary based on exchange rate) |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No |
Acceptance Rate
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Accepts Standardized Application | No |
| Acceptance Rate | 48% |
| Director of Admissions | Lesley Murphy |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| Total Advanced Courses Offered | 3 |
| Courses | Art History, French, Spanish |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 7 Interscholastic Sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Soccer, Tennis, Track, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 15 Extracurriculars |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Embrace, Gardening Club, InK literary magazine, Math Competitions & History Bee, MUN, Peer Tutoring, Robotics Club, Science Club, Service trips, Student Council, Students United for Nature (SUN), Yearbook Club Arts and Music Programs: African Drumming, Choir, Cineasti film clu |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2016-2017 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| University Bocconi | 11 | |
| King's College London | 3 | |
| Leiden University College | 3 | |
| London School of Economics | 3 | |
| Boston University | 2 | |
| UCLA | 2 | |
| University of Chicago | 2 | |
| University of Edinburgh | 2 | |
| Yale University | 2 | |
| dBs Musik Berlin | 1 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- St. Stephen's School is a co-educational, non-denominational, boarding and day school, enrolling students from age 14-19 in grades 9-12 and for a postgraduate year. Founded in 1964, St. Stephen's provides a demanding classical liberal arts education taking full advantage of its location in the historic center of Rome. The school is modeled on the American independent school tradition, and offers a rigorous program based on well-rounded and comprehensive preparation by each student in six major academic areas: English, Foreign and Classical Language, History, Experimental Science, Mathematics, Arts. Primary objectives are academic excellence, fellowship and cooperation among students and faculty, and the development of students as independent, responsible, and involved members of the larger world community. The curriculum prepares students for the American high school diploma, including a variety of Advanced Placements (AP) subjects, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) which allows students to enter universities worldwide.
- You can get a feel of graduation ceremonies at St. Stephen's from our latest trailer, which celebrates the Class of 2018: https://vimeo.com/275606489.
- St. Stephen's School accreditations: Council of International Schools , New England Association of Schools and Colleges
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