San Marino Education System

The education system in San Marino is compulsory from age 6 to 16 and is modeled after the Italian system. Diplomas awarded in San Marino have been recognized by Italy since 1983. The literacy rate in San Marino is very high, reported as 99.9%.

The San Marino education system is structured as follows:

• Scuola dell'Infanzia (Preschool): This stage is not compulsory and caters to children aged 3 to 6.
• Scuola Elementare (Primary School): This stage lasts for 5 years, beginning at age 6. Upon completion, students receive a Licenza Elementare.
• Scuola Secondaria di Primo Grado (Lower Secondary School): This 3-year program, also known as scuola media, follows primary school and leads to the Diploma di Scuola Media Inferiore.
• Scuola Secondaria di Secondo Grado (Upper Secondary School): This stage offers various academic and vocational tracks.
• Università degli Studi della Repubblica di San Marino (University of the Republic of San Marino): The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

While the specific Scienze (Science) syllabus for the first year of Scuola Secondaria di Primo Grado could not be located, it is likely that the curriculum covers fundamental scientific concepts and principles, possibly drawing from the Italian curriculum framework.