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6.2 SCHOOL STRUCTURE
6.2.1 SCHOOL
In Italy There is the compulsory school (which must be attended by all of the citizen. At the end citizens can continue their studies). Compulsory school is free, and comprises the primary school (five years) and the 1st degree secondary school (high school -three years). Superior school is optional but it is not free.
Before the primary school many children attend to the infancy school, which is optional and free. Optionally, within the first 3 years children can attend to nursery-school.
At the end of each school grade a study title is obtained. It is important to know that to have these titles is indispensable in many cases for employment.
State schools depend on the Ministry of Education. Provincial organ competent on schooling matters is the CSA (once Provvedidorato agli Studi).
The minor aged foreigners, have the unconditional right to education, even if their residence position in Italy is not regular, with the same rules valid for Italian citizens. The access can happen in any period of the year. The minor aged foreigners that have no (or un-complete) identification documents can attend with a reservation.
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6.2.2 NURSERY SCHOOLS
It is a service of the Comune that receives children from ages three months to three years. Nursery schools are open every day except Sundays and holidays and in a summer period (generally August). Time tables and closing periods may vary locally.
Every nursery school receives a limited number of children that during permanence at school are followed by qualified staff in all their necessities (food, sleep, hygiene, play, ect.).
Children whose parents work or reside in the territory of the Comune may be registered with nursery schools. Registration requests must be presented to the Ufficio Asilo Nido (Nursery school office) of the Comune, with all documentation required. Registrations are open all year.
Requests for nursery schools are generally superior to places available: in these cases quarterly lists are made, relying on social and family conditions of parents.
A monthly charge is paid for nursery schools, proportioned to income, locally fixed, charge from which parents may be partially exempted by request to the Servizio Sociale Comunale (Comunal Social Service).
For information apply to the Ufficio Asilo Nido of residing Comune.
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