For international families
Moving to Italy? Find the right school, even before you know the area.
Italian, “paritarie”, bilingual or international schools: find the ones near your new home or workplace, take your time to assess them and arrive at open days prepared. With practical guides in English.
Which school are you looking for
Italian school or international path: Italy offers both
Some families want to join the Italian school system, others want to continue an international path, with qualifications recognised worldwide. On Classifica Scuole you’ll find every school in Italy, from pre-school to higher education, whatever you choose.
The Italian system
For those who want an Italian qualification.
- State schools. Public and free, following the national curriculum.
- “Paritarie” schools. Private and recognised by the State: they award the same qualification as state schools, often with their own projects.
From pre-school to higher education
- 3-6
- Scuola dell’infanzia (pre-school)
- 6-11
- Scuola primaria (primary school)
- 11-14
- Secondaria di primo grado (lower secondary)
- 14-19
- Secondaria di secondo grado (upper secondary): licei, technical and vocational institutes
- 19+
- Higher education: universities, AFAM (fine arts academies, music conservatories), ITS Academies (higher technical institutes) and vocational courses
School is compulsory from age 6 to 16.
The international path
For those who want to continue an international education, with qualifications recognised abroad.
- International schools. International curricula taught in English or other languages, from pre-school to diploma.
- Bilingual schools. The Italian curriculum with a second language, to keep both paths open.
Curricula and qualifications
Different names, same years
Many international schools organise their year groups differently from Italian schools, with their own names and age ranges. Always ask the school which year group matches your child’s age.
After the diploma
Universities in Italy, including degree programmes taught in English, or abroad.
Each school profile shows its type, services, languages and documents, so you can compare Italian and international schools on the same criteria.
How it works
From your new address to the right school, in four steps
- 01
Search around your new address
Type in a city, neighbourhood or address and see every school in the area on the map.
- 02
Read the school profiles
Pupils and classes, services, official documents and reviews from other families.
- 03
Save the schools you like
Find them in your personal area, even before you arrive in Italy.
- 04
Contact the schools and visit them
Write to the school office, save open days and get a reminder.
Search, school profiles and open days are free.
Guides and tools
Guides designed for families coming from abroad
With the Plus and Family plansHow school works in Italy, which documents you need to enrol, how qualifications are recognised. All in one place, in English.
- Schooling in Italy: our English guide for international families.
- International schools in Italy (in Italian): the main systems (IB, Cambridge, American, bilingual) and what to ask at open days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is the platform available in English?
For now the platform is in Italian, and we are preparing the English version. Our guides for international families are already in English.
Can I use it before I move?
Yes. All you need is the address of your new home or workplace, even an approximate one, to see the schools in the area and contact them.
Can I search only for international or bilingual schools?
Yes. You can filter by type of school and see the international and bilingual schools in the area, each with its own profile.
Does Classifica Scuole handle enrolment?
No, you enrol directly with the school. Our guides explain which documents you need and how the procedure works.
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