San Marino Scuola Secondaria Superiore: Liceo Classico

The Liceo Classico is the oldest and most prestigious secondary school in the Republic of San Marino, founded in 1883. It served as the sole secondary school until 1981. The program emphasizes a well-rounded humanistic education, fostering critical thinking, analytical skills, and strong communication abilities. The curriculum explores how the ancient world has shaped the present, promoting awareness of cultural heritage and preparing students for a variety of university studies. The Liceo Classico maintains a balance between a strong traditional foundation and openness to new experiences. The small class sizes allow for personalized attention and a close-knit learning environment. While demanding, the course caters to students of all abilities.

The curriculum has been enhanced with increased focus on English language studies and scientific subjects. Extracurricular activities complement the core program.

Key Features:

• Preparation for Cambridge English Language certificates (PET and FCE).
• Extracurricular English exam preparation courses.
• One-week school trip to England in Year 4, including host family accommodation and language classes.
• Enhanced mathematics instruction, with optional advanced classes for students interested in scientific university studies.
• Information technology introduced in the first two years (biennio).
• Museum visits and lectures organized in collaboration with the State Museum, State Archives, State Library, and San Marino RTV television.
• On-site visits and explorations throughout Italy (Rimini, Etruria, Rome, Campania, Sicily).
• Cross-disciplinary lessons in archaeology, drama, and history of music in collaboration with the Istituto Musicale.

Weekly Course Hours:

| Subject | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | |-----------------------------|-------|-------|-------|-------|-------| | Italian | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | | History | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | Philosophy | 3 | 3 | 3 | | | | Geography | 2 | 2 | | | | | English | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | Mathematics | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | | Physics | | | 2 | 3 | | | Science | 4 | 3 | 2 | | | | Sammarinese History | 1 | 1 | | | | | Sammarinese Law | 1 | 1 | 1 | | | | Physical Education | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | | Religion/Ethics, Culture & Society | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | Latin | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | | Greek | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | History of Art | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | Latin & Greek Seminar | 1 | 1 | 1 | | | | Total Weekly Hours | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 33 |