What are the differences between Italian schools and Australian schools?

Answer 1

I dont' have the faintest idea of how works Australian schooling, but I cant tell you whatever you want about the Italian one.

Children aged six must start what we call 'scuola elementare', which lasts 5 years; then, eleven years old teenagers attend secondary school, that is said 'scuola media'; at the third year, they get a certificate which allow them to go to high school (le scuole superiori).

If your school sistem is similar to the American one, then here you are a remarkable difference: in Italian fourteen years old people have to make a choice about their future. Infact there are many kinds of 'scuole superiori': some of them last just two years, are called 'scuole di formazione professionale' and teach you a particular job (such as hairdresser). Then there are the 'istituti professionali', whìch give you a deeper education because they last five years(as well as every other kind of school I'll talk about from this moment on); just like the 'scuole di formazione professionale', they teack you a particolar job (such as waiter, barman, chef,...). Another type of scuola superiore is the 'istituiti tecnici', which are meant to people interested in working as tecnicians and accouters, for istance. Then you find the 'Licei', which are far the hardest schools in Italy.

What you must understand about the scuole superiori is that every category I've spoken of is divided in different kinds of school. For example, there are five 'Licei', each one with some things in common (all of them are meant for people who want to attend university in future and give a complete education, generally very theoretical, which includes almost in every case latin classes) and some peculiarities: for example, I attend the Liceo Classico, whose most rilevant characteristics are its ancient greek classes. To sum up, I started dealing with the most 'empirical' kinds of school.

Another important aspect of Italian educational system is that is generally 'statale', which means that schools belong to the state and teachers are paid by taxes. There are vey few private schools and they are not better than the pubblic ones, therefore they are not very popular.

I hope to have been clear =)

Answer 2

Italian schools typically have a more centralized curriculum and grading system, with a heavier emphasis on exams and rote memorization. Australian schools tend to offer more flexibility in course selection and assessment methods, prioritizing critical thinking skills and creativity. Additionally, Italian schools often have longer hours and shorter holidays compared to Australian schools.