The Italian school system is similar to most of the
European ones.
1- Primary school (scuola
elementare): from 6 to 11
2- Secondary school (scuola
media): from 11 to 14
3- High school (liceo)
with a section classic and a section science (classico
and scientifico) or a technique teaching (Istituto tecnico),
both during 5 years usually until 19.
4- University with a short
section for 3 years and a normal one for 5 years that
depend on subject. Afterwards you can follow with a
phD.