San Marino Scuola Secondaria Superiore - Liceo Classico: History

The Liceo Classico is the oldest secondary school in the Republic of San Marino, founded in 1883. It offers a broad and in-depth education, developing critical thinking skills and flexibility. The school prides itself on a close relationship between students and teachers due to smaller class sizes.

The Liceo Classico curriculum combines a strong foundation in humanities with opportunities in other areas:

• Enhanced English language instruction: The school has increased the focus on English language education to meet the demands of the modern world and the job market. This includes adjusted hours dedicated to English, study abroad trips, and opportunities for students to earn internationally recognized certifications such as the PET and FCE.
• Science curriculum: Despite its focus on the humanities, the Liceo Classico also provides a robust science curriculum with adequate hours dedicated to mathematics and optional courses for students interested in pursuing scientific fields at the university level.
• Computer literacy: A vertical computer literacy curriculum is implemented during the first two years, taught by school instructors.
• Field trips and collaborations: Teachers of Latin, Greek, and art history regularly organize visits to sites and museums to enrich student learning. Internships are available in collaboration with the Archaeological Section of the State Museum, the State Archives and Library, and public broadcasting.
• Multidisciplinary activities: The Liceo Classico organizes study trips related to the curriculum, including visits to Rimini, Etruria, Rome, Campania, and Sicily. Modules on archaeology, theatrical readings or performances of classical texts, meetings and conferences (sometimes in collaboration with the University of San Marino), and music history lessons in collaboration with the Sammarinese Musical Institute are also offered.

History Curriculum (Years 4-5):

While the specific curriculum for years 4-5 is not detailed on the website, history is taught for 3 hours per week in both the fourth and fifth years. The general approach of the Liceo Classico suggests that the history curriculum likely emphasizes classical civilization and humanistic culture, building upon the foundation laid in the earlier years.