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SOUTHLANDS ENGLISH SCHOOL IN ROME

Southlands English School in Rome is a long established private independent day school for boys and girls. The school was founded in 1976 and has provided a warm community atmosphere for the children (and their parents) since then. The school follows the English National Curriculum and is one of the leading British Schools in Rome. We have pupils of over 50 different nationalities. We are situated in the southern part of the city, in Casalpalocco, away from ever-growing traffic and 5 min. away from Ostia Antica train station.

The aim of the school is to provide a sound British education. Classes are held entirely in English for all subjects. Literacy and Numeracy support lessons are offered to students who require them and we have trained staff to teach English as a Foreign Language, to students with weak English Skills. All our teachers are English mother tongue, fully qualified and experienced. Classes are organised in the following way:

Pre-School:
3 YEARS - Nursery
4 YEARS – Reception
This area has been created to provide a stimulating educational environment for children. We provide the first step from home to school with a calm, loving atmosphere and a well trained Staff.

Primary:
5-6 YEARS - Year 1-2 (Key Stage 1)
7-10 YEARS - Year 3-6 (Key Stage 2)
At the end of Year 2 the children take their Key Stage 1 tests in compliance with National Curriculum directives. At the end of Year 6 the children take Key Stage 2 tests in English Language, Mathematics and Science. Italian children can prepare for their Italian Primary School Diploma exams (5° elementare) if required.

Secondary:
11-14 YEARS - Year 7-9 (Key Stage 3)
15-16 YEARS - Year 10-11 (Key Stage 4 - GCSE)
At the end of Year 9 the children take Key Stage 3 tests in English Language, Mathematics and Science and the students are also given the opportunity of taking GCSE examinations in French and Italian (where appropriate). At the end of Year 9, Italian children can take the Italian Middle School Diploma exams. (3° media). GCSE is the national examination taken by all sixteen-year-olds in England and Wales at the end of Year 11. About half a million young people take the examination with many choosing to continue to A level (Advanced GCE). Our A level programme (Years 12 and 13) will commence in September 2011. The examination board that we will use for all examinations is Edexcel. This is the same examination board that we use for French and Italian which are taken at the end of Year 9 at Southlands.

From September 2011
17-18 YEARS - Year 12-13 (Key Stage 5 - A LEVEL)


General Information
The classrooms are situated in three buildings set in an extensive 5-acre park; complete with football field, games area and a separate gymnasium. The school has a library, computer and science laboratories, and art areas. The school's private car park of 100 car spaces is exclusively at parents' disposal.

Southlands English School is a recognized teaching institution by the UK Education State Department, by ECIS (European Council of International Schools) and RISA (Rome International Schools Association). It is also an accredited centre for G.C.S.E. examinations and other Edexcel exams.

We offer a reduced format of the Programma Ministeriale Italiano for Italian nationals.

The schools has specialised departments to cater for specific needs such as Literacy Support and EAL (English as an Additional Language). Screening for learning difficulties is also a part of our yearly programme and Education Needs Specialists (i.e. Speech Therapist, Psychologist) are regularly consulted to best assist our students.

Reports are sent to parents two times each year. Formal parent/teacher meetings are held four times a year. The school encourages friendly contact between parents and staff to monitor progress and well-being.

To enable children to enjoy additional activities and to help parents organise their day, Southlands offers several courses which are entertaining, educational ways to engage your children out of the classroom. There are a range of extra-curricular activities including music, dance, art, and sports if the pupils wish to participate and:

Breakfast Club begins at 7:30 am. Children are able to have breakfast and are looked after by a member of the teaching staff. Homework Club begins at 3:45 pm and last for an hour. Your children will be under the supervision of a teacher.

Each year, groups including the older children in the Junior School and those in the Secondary School have a trip as part of the curriculum to develop co-operation between group members and to place them in situations where interdependence is necessary.

Family days are also organised so our parents can have the opportunity to meet each other and the staff in a relaxed way. Families are encouraged to join in our festive programmes throughout the year.