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Italians take pride in being educated, so this is reflected in their education system. Traditionally, education systems in Italy are very strict, and present Italian education policy follows the trend. Most Italian university degrees need 7-8 years of study to graduate.

In addition, Italians should take and pass some written standardized tests on subjects of writing in mathematics, Italian, science, plus foreign language, and written and oral tests on each school subject after 3 years in a lower secondary school and after its completion to get upper secondary school diplomas. It is different from American education system, where oral examinations are a rarity. Italian school curriculums are very strict as well, and must follow the guidelines of the nation, as stated by the Ministry of Public Education. School should rigidly stick to a particular core curriculum for every course, plus textbooks for every class are standardized for each school. Admittedly, it is because of the Italian wish to guarantee the same standard of education all through the country owing to the opinion in equal education stemming from the constitution. Because of the Italian demanding curriculum, Italians think their schools and universities to be of a premium standard than those of other countries.

The American and Italian education systems are similar in numerous ways. Still, there are major differences serving to highlight the particular beliefs and culture of each. Italy does a better job than the USA in guaranteeing free and equal education to each person. Besides, Italy has a much longer and more strict education system.