St.
Stephen's 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, by Dr. John O. Patterson, former Headmaster of
Kent School, 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
subjects, and the International
Baccalaureate (IB) which
allows students to enter universities worldwide.
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