school in italy

Italian school system

Cristian Lusini, Matteo Benvenuto, Leonardo Patriarchi, Enrico Desaever

ASILO

kindergarten

In Italy, nurseries (0-3 years) and pre-school (3-6 years) are educational services for children before primary school. • Nursery: Care and stimulation for the little ones, promoting socialization and autonomy. It is paid and can be public or private. • Kindergarten: Prepares children for primary school with educational and creative activities. It is free (public), but there are charges for meals and extra services. Both offer flexible hours and skilled staff, promoting inclusiveness and support for all children.

ELEMENTARI

primary schools

Elementary schools in Italy, called scuole elementari, are the first stage of formal education. they usually cover grades 1 to 5 and are for children aged 6 to 11. During this time, students learn the basics of reading, writing and mathematics, as well as subjects like science, history, geography, art and sometimes music. The goal of this school is to provide a foundation for future learning

SECONDARY SCHOOL

SCUOLE MEDIE

Secondary schools in Italy are attended by boys aged 11 to 14 and cover three years after primary school. At the secondary level, subjects such as Italian, mathematics, science, history, geography, foreign languages, physical education and art are studied. Students are assessed on numerical marks, and at the end of the third year they must take the third grade examination, which includes written and oral tests. Middle schools are a period of cultural and social growth, preparing students for the choice of high school

scuole superiori

you can choose between

high school

Vocational School

High school in Italy, offers a unique structure and variety of paths for students aged 14-19.Some of the characteristics:1. Five-Year Program: Italian high school lasts five years, with students typically graduating around age 19. This is unlike some other countries, where high school may end at 17 or 18. 2. Different Types of Schools: Italian high school is divided into several types, each with a different focus: 3. Maturità Exam: At the end of high school, students take the Esame di Maturità, a national exam that determines their graduation.

Liceo

Technical Institutes

Vocational SchoolPROFESSIONALE

combine theoretical and practical training, preparing students to enter the world of work directly. The main areas of specialization include mechanical engineering, electronics, fashion, tourism, food and wine and social health services. Students acquire practical skills through internships and work placements in companies.

LICEO

More academically oriented and subdivided into types like Liceo Classico (classical studies), Liceo Scientifico (sciences), Liceo Linguistico (languages), Liceo Artistico (arts), and others.

What it means?

FLEXIBLE HOURS

The normal hours goes from 8.00 to 16.00, but many structures offer pre and post-school services to help families

What activities do children carry out?

Drawing, music, games, first notions of reading and writing, respect for the rules.

Technical institutes Istituti Tecnici

Technical institutes that prepare students for specific careers in fields like business, technology, and engineering.