Schooling is open to everyone. Article 34 of the Italian Constitution states
that "Primary education, given for at least eight years, is compulsory and
free of charge.
(3). Pupils of ability and merit, even if lacking financial resources, have the
right to attain the highest grades of studies. The Republic furthers the
realisation of this right by scholarships, allowances to families, and other
provisions, to be assigned through competitive examinations.
Municipalities with a kindergarten service manage Scuole dell’infanza
[kindergartens]. You may enrol with a kindergarten: with the school itself from
18 to 20 January. You can enrol your children at any level in any kindergarten.
Some Provinces also have a scuola materna [nursery school] department.
For more general information, contact Ufficio IV della Direzione generale per
gli Ordinamenti scolastici [Department IV of the Directorate General for
Educational Training Structures]: tel.+39 06/58492311-2346.
For further local information, contact your local regional education
department.
Text last edited on: 02/2007
Source: European Union
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