Education in San Marino is compulsory from 6 to 16 years of age,[2] and is divided into six stages: nursery school (nidi d'infanzia), kindergarten (scuola dell'infanzia), primary school (scuola primaria or scuola elementare), lower secondary school (scuola secondaria di primo grado or scuola media inferiore), upper secondary school (scuola secondaria di secondo grado or scuola media superiore) and university (università). Education is free in San Marino and free education is available to Sammarinesi citizens, to children of all nationalities who are permanently residents in San Marino or have a residence permit.[3] The education system in San Marino is based on the Italian system and since 1983 the diplomas are recognised by Italy.[4] The literacy rate is 99.9%.
In San Marino, there's been a unified middle school since 2013 divided in two campuses, one in Fonte dell'Ovo, opened in 1963 and one in Serravalle, opened in 1982.[7]
High schools
There's only one high school in San Marino, located in Città di San Marino and opened in 1883.[8] The school is subdivided in Liceo Classico, Liceo Scientifico, Liceo Linguistico, Liceo Economico and Istituto Tecnico.[9]
Centro Formazione Professionale
In San Marino, there's also a Centro Formazione Professionale (professional formation center) which offers three years long courses on industry, handicraft, services, services to the person and catering.[10]
References
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