Your installation School Liaison Officer (SLO) is a good first resource for any questions regarding school options while stationed in Italy. While most students attend a Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) school, both homeschooling and local Italian schools are available.

SLO Vicenza / Darby: www.europe.armymwr.com/slo

SLO Aviano: www.31fss.com/school-liaison

DoDEA schools accept enrollments throughout the year to accommodate military families.

Enroll at www.dodea.edu/registration.    

Aviano Schools

• Aviano Elementary School: Pre-K to 5th  grades.

• Aviano Middle High School: 6th-12th grades

USAG Italy - Vicenza Schools

• Vicenza Elementary School: Pre-K to 5th grades.

• Vicenza Middle School: 6th-8th grades.

• Vicenza High School: 9th-12th grades.

USAG Italy - Camp Darby Schools

• Livorno Elementary Middle School: Pre-K to 8th grades.

• High school students will be registered with the Non-DOD Schools Program (NDSP) which offers funding and assistance so students can attend school at one of five options.

• Local Italian School

• Homeschool or online school

• International School of Florence (ISF)

• Canadian School of Florence (CSF)

• A boarding school elsewhere

Homeschooling is a legal option open to all SOFA-sponsored active-duty military, DoD civilians and contractors. Your children may be eligible for auxiliary services offered by DoDEA. Contact your SLO for more information and to connect with homeschool groups.

While stationed in Italy, you have the option to send your children to local Italian schools. All instruction will be in Italian, though most schools will offer remedial language acquisition help. Keep in mind that students will not get American holidays off. You will need a local address to enroll. Visit your installation SLO for local school information.

Italian education stages

• Kindergarten: “scuola dell’infanzia” or “Asilo.”  Ages three to six.

• Primary school or elementary school: “scuola primaria“ or “scuola elementare.” Ages six to eleven.

• Lower secondary school or middle school: “scuola secondaria di primo grado“ or “scuola media.” Ages 11 to 14.

• Upper secondary school or high school: “scuola seconaria di secondo grado” or “scuola superior.” Ages 14 to 19. There are three types of high school:

• “Liceo“ for high-level theoretical study and university preparation.

• “Istituto tecnico“ is the most common and also leads to a university entrance qualification.

• “Istituto professionale” is a vocational school for specific trades, crafts and careers.

Welcome to Northern Italy