Castelli School

Castelli International School was founded in 1977, based on Ms. P's dream of integrating the rich and extensive Italian education programme with an international school curriculum.

Since its inception, Castelli has always been a school for students from all over the world, where learning is an enriching and exciting experience. It is also a place of personal development where they are taught to overcome difficulties through perseverance - acquiring the knowledge that all obstacles can be overcome with patience, respect and consideration.

International Teachers

All our teachers have university degrees and are accredited to teach according to recognised international post graduate degrees and certifications (PGCE). Our faculty and staff come from the UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, Belgium and Italy. French and Italian, as well as optional foreign languages, are all taught by qualified mother-tongue teachers. Low staff turnover ensures the necessary continuity to guide students in their learning.

International Experience

CIS students are a mix of various nationalities as they come from all continents. This mix of cultures fosters the growth of open-minded individuals with a sense of curiosity, inclusion and global citizenship. Our faculty and staff are committed to nurturing caring individuals through a well-rounded international curriculum where students are encouraged to collaborate, think critically and solve problems. Secondary school students participate in the Model United Nations programme each year in cities such as Rome, New York and Boston, alongside thousands of international students, learning about different countries and cultures and discussing the most pressing global issues together.

Timeline

1977

Nel settembre del 1977 apre la Castelli International School con 5 professori e 7 studenti tra gli 11 e i 16 anni, riadattando una dimora contadina abbandonata all'interno di un'azienda vinicola in declino. Un'insegnante di scienze conia il nome della nuova scuola, un nome che richiamasse, al tempo stesso, la vocazione internazionale e l'ubicazione della scuola nella zona dei Castelli Romani. Lo stesso insegnate realizza rapidamente un schizzo che raffigura la scuola nel cuore della campagna romana, ed il che subito diventa il logo della scuola.

1978

Il primo gruppo di studenti che è stato ispirato dai metodi di insegnamento fuori dagli schemi della Fondatrice Ms. P.

1980

Una delle prime gite scolastiche all'hub Alitalia dell'aeroporto di Fiumicino.
Uno degli studenti che ha preso parte a quella gita è poi diventato pilota.

1987

Inizia la trasformazione della cantina in una biblioteca. Oggi i vecchi alloggiamenti delle botti di vino sono ancora lì, ma vengono utilizzati come postazioni per la lettura.

1989

Anni '80, il primo campo di calcio della scuola, in terra

1990

La vecchia Serra prima di essere ristrutturata nel 2015 come Sala di Musica

1991

La signora Lanzara lavora sulle competenze in italiano degli studenti internazionali

1995

La tradizione della vendemmia e della raccolta delle olive si è mantenuta costante negli anni, come momento importante di formazione e socializzazione

2010

Festeggiamenti per celebrare i vincitori del torneo di calcio durante la Giornata dello Sport

2018

Per il 40esimo anniversario della Castelli abbiamo costruito la Serra Didattica "Paul Magee"

\"When I do, I understand\"

Our teachers value experiential and collaborative group learning. They stimulate critical thinking, enabling students to make connections between subjects. Although textbooks are useful teaching tools, they are not the only reference on what subjects to cover and how to approach them. Every student is important to our teachers, so when necessary, lessons are also prepared and conducted on an individual basis.

Love
the environment

Outdoor activities

Outdoor classes

When it is possible, classes are held outdoors, allowing students to enjoy the natural setting of the campus. The Roman countryside setting in which the school is located is healthy for the students and ideal for fostering learning and inspiring their creativity.

"earth to table" programme

The school encourages the development of knowledge about sustainable food production and healthy food choices. Through our programme, which integrates academic disciplines with food, culture, music and the arts, students learn to cultivate and enjoy what is grown in our vegetable garden and greenhouse.

Teaching sustainability

All students are involved in contributing to a sustainable future and the 4 R's - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Reinvent - provide a reference for behaviour.

Environmentally friendly school

The school is actively engaged in pursuing important sustainability projects, such as the rational use of water, the reuse of rainwater for irrigation and school toilets, solar energy production and energy saving, the construction and use of a greenhouse to ensure a year-round harvest, and the construction of an ecological house for a more sustainable human impact.

Testimonianze

TEACHER TESTIMONIALS

Teaching here is an absolute pleasure. The idyllic environs and spacious grounds enable lessons to be conducted both indoor and outdoor. Creative teaching is very much encouraged and is greatly appreciated by parents and pupils. The enthusiasm for learning among pupils is inspiring for teachers and makes the job a very fulfilling one to do.

MR. MURPHY
Head of Primary School

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

The support and care of the teachers, staff and the beautiful setting made it such a unique and memorable experience. Our teachers ensured that we achieved our academic goals, but also fulfill our connection with the environment. I have now moved on to become a Financial Consultant in an Investment bank in London, where I often meet up with classmates from CIS.

JULIA
STUDENT

PARENT TESTIMONIALS

Looking back at their class photos over the years we remember just how well the school helped our children blossom. Leaving Castelli was a wrench, but they flew through the first year of high-school. Their self confidence was evident and the quickly settled in and demonstrate a level of maturity and intellect that my husband and I are so proud of. Thank you Castelli, our 8 years with you stood them in excellent stead.

N.B. PARENT

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