Middle School

AGES 12 TO 14: YEAR 7 TO YEAR 9

RIS Rome is an accredited Cambridge International School and examination centre. Cambridge Checkpoint and International General Certificate for Secondary Education (IGCSE) exams are offered.

The Middle School programme, which starts with Year 7 at Rome International School, is a stimulating and varied curriculum that seeks to develop and enrich the learning skills formed in the Primary Programme. It draws learning material from a wide range of global contexts and we use the excellent range of learning resources available for Cambridge Secondary Education. Students in the Middle School follow a diverse and inclusive curriculum. Emphasis is placed on teamwork, collaboration and academic excellence.

From the very beginning, RIS felt like home for our daughter. Transferring schools in Year 8 could have been a daunting experience, but the warmth and support from teachers, staff, and classmates made all the difference. Over two years, we’ve been consistently impressed by the school’s personal approach to learning, the individual care for each student, and the wide range of enriching opportunities from academic competitions to sports including events beyond the official school programme ( e.g. Academic Olympics in Spain, MUN, math competitions with other schools, volleyball tournaments, track and field events… and more). Watching our daughter grow in confidence, both as a student and as a young person, has been a joy. We are truly grateful to RIS for creating such a nurturing and inspiring environment.

Year 9 Middle School Parent 2024-2025

Cambridge Checkpoint

The school introduced Cambridge Checkpoint for students in Year 9, a diagnostic tool designed to assess learners at the end of the Middle Years.

Cambridge Checkpoint is an international assessment for the Middle Years. Our results are based on comparative data with other international schools and those in the UK.

Results show that every year, our students make better progress than expected in English, Maths and Science, which are the three subjects tested.

I still remember when I first arrived at this school as a little elementary kid. This school has taught me the fundamentals of being a person - open minded, resilient, caring, knowledgeable and lastly respectful.

So many of my first experiences happened here, such as participating in Sports Day, taking the Terza Media exam, competing in maths competitions, this school is what gave me the chance to live life. I can’t forget all my teachers, they all made these years enjoyable. I will have to say goodbye to RIS but it will always have a mountain of space in my heart, as the school that helped create who I am now.

Davide Y. Year 9 Student 2024-2025

More about Middle School at RIS Rome

Italian Ministerial Programme (optional)

We appreciate that many of our families require the guarantee of excellent preparation for the Italian State exam at the end of Year 9. The Italian curriculum prepares students for the Terza Media exam, if desired. These lessons are delivered by our experienced native tongue Italian staff during normal lessons and in additional periods before and after school. The Italian department has had excellent results year on year.

Languages

Academic progression

Sneak Peak: ICT Lesson Middle School Year 8

In this video, we see Year 8 using computer-aided design (CAD) software to design vehicle models, which are then produced using 3D printing technology. This project supports the ICT curriculum by developing key digital literacy skills, including 3D modelling, computational thinking, and the practical application of emerging technologies. Students also have the opportunity to make use of the RIS Space Lab, an innovative environment that fosters exploration of advanced digital tools and immersive technologies.

School Day

08.25 to 15.45 | After-school activities available.