The school opened in the 70’s as a “branch” of another commercial school but in 1978 it became independent; it offered 2 courses: one for “Accountants” and another one for “Programmers”.In 1998 it updated its curricula and the former diploma as “accountant” turned into a modern qualification , which could meet the requirements of the world of work in the local territory. The latest additions to the  school include a course for “Fashion Designers” (since 1999) and a course for “Mechanics” (since 2000), while in 2002 a new course for Tourism Management was introduced.

It has 754 students and about 100 teachers and it is divided into three branches (or subordinate courses): business/administration classes, “fashion” classes (where students learn how to design and make clothes, but they are also taught basic notions about marketing, the use of CAD, etc.), vocational courses for future mechanics and, finally, an evening business/administration course for adults. 

The 1^st year is compulsory and then students can  decide either to leave school or go on studying. If they choose the business/administration section they can get their diploma only at the end of the 5^th year, otherwise, if they attend vocational courses, they have to take an exam after 3 years; after that, if they want to go to university, they have to attend 2 years more and take the final exam in order to get a diploma.All the students have to study a set of “core subjects” like Italian, Maths, Foreign languages (English, French and German) or P.E., but the others depend on the course and can vary from Information Technology to Economic Geography, History of Costume  or Economics.

Further activities are also provided such as:

• European projects (Comenius) and exchange projects

• Health care, advice and information

• a Psychological Advice and Information Centre

• University and Careers guidance

• “Remedial” activities for students

• Links and cooperation with local industries and businesses (training activities)

• School championships and school trips.

Lessons start at 8.05 and finish at 13.35 from Monday to Saturday; there are usually 6 lessons a day with 2 breaks of 10 minutes each. The “fashion” classes have a different timetable: 5 days, from Monday to Friday, and afternoon lessons twice a week; on Saturday morning experts from local businesses or industries offer consultancy and students can learn a lot from their experience.

We have one principal, Mr. Luciano Biasiolo, supported by two deputies who help him, one for each section (technical and vocational).

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