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Introducing Educandato Statale Maria Adelaide

Educandato Statale Maria Adelaide The school is housed in a historic building in the old town centre of Palermo

Some historical information about the building It was built in 1697 and at first it was a nunnery In 1735 the nunnery was turned into a boarding school and was called Educatorio Carolino In 1860 its name was definitively turned into Educandato Maria Adelaide which is still a boarding school with students between the ages of 10 and 19.

Inside the building you can see: Emilia Bordiga Hall San Francesco of Sales’ Chapel the Historic Refectory the Library the Great Staircase There are also two beautiful gardens, the Rose Garden and the Palm Garden

The Great Staircase

Emilia Bordiga Hall

The Historic Refectory

San Francesco di Sales Chapel

Educandato Maria Adelaide is... a Primary School a Middle School (from 11 to 14) a Secondary School (Classico and Europeo) a Girls' Boarding School School hours are from 8.00 am to 5.30 pm a Primary School a Middle School (from 11 to 14) a Secondary School (Classico and Europeo) a Girls' Boarding School School hours are from 8.00 am to 5.30 pm

Primary School has two sections and classes meet from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Children usually start the Primary School at the age of 6 but very often parents prefer an earlier start. English is taught over the entire 5-year period of study. Primary School

Middle School has two sections and classes meet from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The subjects taught are very close to those of the British National Curriculum (key stage 3). Besides English another foreign language is taught over the entire 3-year period of study. Middle School

Liceo Classico The Liceo Classico of the Educandato has one section and classes meet from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The subjects taught are primarily historical and literary, including Latin, Greek and Philosophy, but the students also study math and physics. English is taught over the entire 5-year period of study.

Liceo Classico Europeo The Liceo Europeo is a national experimental program started in the school year. Its aim is to introduce a stronger European perspective in the curriculum with a focus on common cultural aspects of the European countries. Our students study both English and French, with native speakers present during the lessons. Besides the study of two languages, what distinguishes the Liceo Europeo from a traditional Classical High School are courses in Computer Science and two non- linguistic subjects taught in English and French

Non-linguistic subjects taught in English and French To help achieve the goal of strengthening a sense of European identity, two subjects are taught in different European languages. Law and Economics is taught in English by a native English speaker (2 hours a week for all 5 years). Geography or DNL Géographie (3 hours a week for the first 2 years) and History or DNL Histoire (2 hours a week for the last 3 years) are taught by a Native French speaker. In keeping with the French scholastic terminology, DNL stands for a non- linguistic discipline, i.e., the subject is taught in French but the French language is not. The methodology used for these subjects (and, for that matter, all the subjects taught in the Liceo Europeo) is based on regular lessons and on laboratories. The time devoted to the labs focuses on problem-solving and group work, giving the students an opportunity to explore the material formally presented in class.

Esabac At the end of the five years, besides the Italian State school leaving exam, students must also take an exam called ESABAC in order to receive a diploma equivalent to the French Baccalaureate. ESABAC includes two written tests in French language and literature and in DNL Histoire. Students also take an oral exam in French language and literature which takes place during the oral part of the Italian state exam. The students who pass the State exam and the ESABAC will receive both Italian and French diplomas.

Partnerships The Educandato participates in many national and international projects: MEP (Model European Parliament) MUN (Model United Nations -NYC) EUROSCOLA (Strasbourg) Metropolitan Theatre Project in French and English. Cultural Exchanges with France Cultural Exchanges with other Italian Licei Europei. Comenius Projects with other European countries: Spain, Lithuania, Sweden, Finland, Poland, Romania, Portugal, Belgium, Bulgaria, Greece, France Projects with the CCF (Centre Culturel Français)

Language Certifications Our school also offers classes taught by native speakers preparing students for the following certificates: KET PET FIRST CAE BEC B1-B2 TRINITY ISE 0 DELF A1-A2-B2 DALF C1 ATTESTATION B2-C1-C2 issued by the French Embassy CFTH B1 issued by Paris Chamber of Commerce (CCIP) OPTION GUIDE B2 issued by Paris Chamber of Commerce (CCIP)

Girls’ Boarding School Classes at the Educandato Statale “Maria Adelaide” are from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. During the afternoon, when the students are not in class, they are assisted in their studies by a trained staff of educatori (tutors or educational aids). The Educandato is also a boarding school for girls and is currently hosting about 60 girls in middle school and high school. They are offered full room and board when classes are in session, with costs shared by the Italian State and their families.

Piano Volleyball After 5.30 pm students can do one of the following activities Classical or Modern dance Singing

School Facilities Gym Theatre Music room Language lab Physics lab Science lab Ceramics lab Computer rooms Libraries Cinema Satellite equipment Videoconference Canteen Refectory Bar

ITALIAN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

LOWER EDUCATION

HIGHER EDUCATION

PALERMO Palermo is a city in the south of Italy, it is the capital of both the autonomous region of Sicily and the Province of Palermo. The city is noted for its history, culture, architecture and gastronomy, playing an important role throughout much of its existence; it is over 2,700 years old. Palermo is located in the northwest of the island of Sicily, right by the Gulf of Palermo in the Thyrrhenian Sea.

You can see…. Tradition Culture History Architecture

…and even more! Beautiful beaches Lovely Mountains Wonderful villages And shops!

We all are waiting for you! May 2012 Educandato Maria Adelaide