Switzerland Primary School Syllabus - Italian

The Italian curriculum in Switzerland's primary schools varies depending on the canton. For the canton of Grigioni, the curriculum follows the Piano di studio 21 (Lehrplan 21), which was introduced for the school year 2018/19.

Piano di studio 21 is structured into cycles:

• 1st Cycle: Includes two years of kindergarten and the first two years of primary school (up to the end of Primary 2).
• 2nd Cycle: Covers four years of primary school (Primary 3 to Primary 6).
• 3rd Cycle: Covers the three years of lower secondary school (Secondary 1 - Secondary 3).

The curriculum is divided into six subject areas:

• Languages (Italiano, Tedesco, Inglese, Francese/Romancio)
• Mathematics
• Nature, Human Being, Society (NEUS)
• Arts and Crafts
• Music
• Physical Education and Sports

Key Features of Piano di studio 21:

• Competency-based approach: The curriculum focuses on developing specific skills and knowledge in each subject area.
• Cycle-based progression: Competencies are developed cumulatively across the three cycles.
• Core competencies: Defines the competency levels students should achieve by the end of each cycle.
• Cross-curricular connections: Highlights links between different subject areas and promotes interdisciplinary work.
• Flexibility: Allows for adaptation to different school structures and individual learning needs.

Italian in Grigioni:

Italian is taught as a subject within the "Languages" domain. While the specific details of the Primary 3 Italian syllabus are not readily available online, the Piano di studio 21 framework provides the overall structure and learning objectives for Italian language acquisition. The curriculum emphasizes communicative skills and cultural understanding. Further information and specific learning materials are likely available through the cantonal education authorities or individual schools in Grigioni.

Resources:

• Piano di studio 21 website:
• Piano di studio download area: