1. The Italian School System

2. From 3 to 5 years old It is not compulsory
Nursery School
There is a first approach to:
English
Road education
Environmental education
Health education
From 3 to 5 years old
It is not compulsory
There is a real highlight on the concept of learning through the game and using alternative no verbal languages

3. Elementary School Primary School From 6 to 11 years old
It lasts five years
One main teacher with the new reform
But there is a teacher for religious
studies and in case a language teacher
Pupils get the elementary school leaving certificate it allows them to open the way to the middle school.
From 6 to 11 years old
It is compulsory

4. The Middle school From 11 to 14 years old It is compulsory
It lasts three years
A teacher for each subject
At the end of the 3rd year
they have to pass an exam
They obtain a diploma of Scuola Media and so the right to continue their education.
From 11 to 14 years old
It is compulsory

5. It is a compulsory school until 16 years old
Secondary School
It is attended from to 18-19
There are different secondary
schools: Licei, Tecnici, Professionali
according the subjects taught
At the end they have to pass a State Exam with a mixed commission ( the teachers of the class and that from other schools)
The final mark is the sum of credits acquired and the result of the tests
All the subjects are compulsory but each school has 20% of autonomy on the school curriculum.
It is a compulsory school until 16 years old

6. Musical and performing arts, Scientific
Secondary School
(Tecnico)Technical
2 areas Economic an Technologic
11 courses :
Industrial
Commercial
Tourism
Design
And others
(Liceo): Senior High school
6 couses
Artistic
Classical
Linguistic
Musical and performing arts, Scientific
Human science
(Professionale) Vocational
2 areas 6 courses
Technical
Industrial
Tourism
Commercial
and others
All These diplomas allow to enrol at University or Superior Technical Education (IFTS)

7. A first level degree (3 years) A specialistic degree.(3+2 years)
University
It offers a double choice
A first level degree (3 years)
A specialistic degree.(3+2 years)
Some Universities require a matriculation exam