The Italian compulsory education system is divided into three independent educational classes:
• A primary (or elementary) school, between age 6 and 11 (five years);
• A middle (or junior high) school, between age 11 and 14 (three years);
• A secondary (or high) school, between age 15 and 19, or, alternatively, a professional school at least until age 18.
in Italy, schooling is mandatory for ten years from age six to sixteen. However, after the age of sixteen, the young student has to continue their educational path up until they are at least eighteen. This can happen by attending secondary school until completion, starting an apprenticeship, or taking professional courses.