Political Framework

Italy is a democratic republic with the prime minister and the council of ministers (cabinet) having an executive authority. Education is dependent on the minister of education who follows government policies. National directions from the Minister of Education indicate the minimum standards of performance that educational institutions are required to offer in order to guarantee the students’ right to receive a high quality education and training. They outline:

• General objectives of the educational process
• Specific learning objectives
• The mandatory annual number of hours (minimum and maximum)