Sistema pubblico e privato

Definition

The sistema pubblico e privato refers to the two main types of educational systems in Italy. The sistema pubblico is the public education system, which is funded and managed by the government. The sistema privato, on the other hand, refers to private schools that are independently funded and managed.

Related terms

Scuola statale: This term refers to state schools within the public education system.

Scuola paritaria: These are privately owned schools that receive partial funding from the government.

Scuola materna: This term refers to preschools or kindergartens, which can be part of both public and private systems.