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ITALY - (IT)
What is the system of education in Italy?

According to the Italian Constitution, education is compulsory for at
least 10 years between the ages of 6 to 16. Everyone has the right
to education up to 18 years of age and the duty to complete at least
a three-year upper secondary education pathway. All regions in Italy
respect the same Constitution.

General School Calendar: Each region has its own school calendar,
in which exact dates might slightly change. Generally, educational
activities start in September and end in June. The main holidays are
Christmas break (usually, from the 22nd December to 6th of January)
and Easter break (usually, lasting one week).

On top of these, there are also the national bank holidays: All Saints’
Day (November 1st), Feast of the Immaculate Conception (December
8th), 2 days for Carnival (usually in February), Liberation day (April 25th),
Worker’s day (May 1st), Republic day (June 2nd) and a local patron
saint (depends on the city).

Schools must ensure at least 200 days of lesson per school year.
Students have a maximum number of absences from the classroom
would be 50 days.

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