Scuola & famiglia
Everything on compulsory schooling, university, recognition of foreign qualifications, Italian language courses, and family life in Rome.
Adopting a Child in Rome: How It Works, Who Can Apply, Costs and Timeline
From the suitability decree at the Tribunal for Minors to the matching process: a complete guide to adopting in Rome, covering domestic and international routes, costs, documents, and pitfalls.
AEC and OEPA in Rome: How to Get School Support for Your Child with a Disability
The AEC is a free municipal educational assistant who works alongside disabled children at school. All children are eligible regardless of citizenship. Here's how to apply in six steps.
Catholic Religious Education in Italian Schools: How to Opt Out in Rome
Whether you're Muslim, Orthodox, Jewish, atheist, or simply prefer to choose — Catholic religious ed is optional in Italian public schools. Here's how to opt your child out, what the four alternatives are, and what the law actually says.
Child Custody After Separation in Rome: How It Works and What the Judge Decides
Joint custody, sole custody, primary residence, child support — everything you need to know when separating with minor children in Rome.
Civil Marriage in Rome with a Foreign Spouse: Complete Guide
From the consular clearance to the ceremony venue: everything you need to know to get married at Rome's city hall when one or both spouses are foreign nationals.
Cultural Mediators at School in Rome: What They Are and How to Request One
Don't speak Italian and struggling to communicate with your child's teachers? A cultural mediator is free and you can request one from the school at any time.
Declaration of Value: How to Get Your Foreign Diploma Recognised in Italy
Enrolling at an Italian university with a foreign degree? Here's what the Dichiarazione di Valore is, how to get it, and when the CIMEA Statement of Comparability is the smarter choice.
DiSCo Lazio: scholarships and student housing for universities in Rome
Up to €7,300 a year and a free room: the complete guide to the DiSCo grant for students at Sapienza, Tor Vergata, Roma Tre, and LUMSA.
Divorce in Italy: Timeline, Costs and the 4 Routes to Get There
From 1 month at the registry office to 4 years in court: how to choose the right procedure and what timeline to realistically expect.
Enrolling at a Rome University as a Foreign Student: The Practical Guide
Universitaly, study visa, Italian language test — everything you need to sort out before classes start at Sapienza, Tor Vergata, Roma Tre, or LUMSA.
Enrolling Foreign Children in Rome Schools Mid-Year
Just arrived in Rome with kids? You can enroll them right now — even in March or May. Here's how the mid-year registration process works, step by step.
Enrolling Your Child in School in Rome: When, How, and What You Actually Need
Primary school, middle school, or high school: the enrollment window opens in January on the Unica portal. Arrived late? You can enroll any time of year, for free, even without all the paperwork.
Foreign Degree Recognition in Italy: How to Get Qualified to Work
Doctor, engineer, lawyer, or teacher with a foreign qualification? Three different routes, one goal: getting licensed to practise your profession in Italy.
Free Italian Classes in Rome: The CPIA Adult Education Centres for Foreigners
State-run public schools, zero cost, from absolute beginner to B1. The A2 CPIA certificate counts toward your long-term EU permit and integration agreement.
How the Italian School System Works: A Practical Guide for Families in Rome
Nursery, primary, middle, high school: a practical guide to navigating Italy's education system, with everything you need to know in Rome.
INPS Nursery Bonus in Rome: How to Apply and How Much You Get
Up to €3,000 a year reimbursed on nursery fees for children under three. Valid for any licensed nursery, including private ones. Here's how to apply.
ISEE Parificato for University: How to Get It When Your Family Lives Abroad
Without an ISEE Parificato you automatically pay maximum tuition. Here are the documents you need, where to go in Rome, and how not to miss critical deadlines.
Italian Citizenship for Children: Ius Sanguinis, Ius Soli, and the Window at Age 18
Born in Italy to foreign parents does not make you Italian. But at 18 you have a one-year window to claim it. Here is how the system works.
Italy's €800 Birth Grant (Bonus Mamma Domani): How to Apply in Rome
€800 from INPS for every birth, adoption or foster-to-adopt placement. You can apply as early as the 7th month of pregnancy, it's free through a patronato, and no means-test is required.
Mandatory Paternity Leave in Italy: 10 Paid Days at Full Salary
If you are an employed father in Italy, you are entitled to 10 fully paid working days off when your child is born. The leave is mandatory and non-waivable since 2022. Here is how to claim it.
Minors Traveling Without Both Parents: The Rome Guide
Travel authorization letter, passport, the absent parent's consent: everything you need to get your child across the border safely and without delays.
Municipal Nurseries in Rome: How to Enroll, What It Costs, and When to Apply
The application window opens in April — miss it and you're out. A complete guide covering fees, documents, and the step-by-step enrollment process.
Nulla Osta for Marriage in Italy: How to Get Your Certificate of No Impediment
Your home country's consulate must certify you're free to marry before Italian city hall will process your banns. Here's how to get the document, have it legalised, and avoid costly mistakes.
Registering Your Baby's Birth in Rome as a Foreign Parent: Step-by-Step Guide
Even without a residence permit, you can register your child's birth. You have 3 days to do it at the hospital or 10 days at the city hall. Here's how.
Rome Municipal Nursery Waitlist: How the Scoring System Works
Income, employment, residency, disability — every point counts. Here's how Rome's public nursery ranking works and how not to lose points you're entitled to.
School Bus Service in Rome: How to Enrol Your Child and What It Costs
Rome's school bus service is income-based and free for children with disabilities. Here's how to sign up, when to do it, and where to go in your district.
School Lunch Discounts in Rome: Pay Less (or Nothing) with a Low ISEE
If your family has a low ISEE income rating, your child's school lunch in Rome can cost as little as €0 instead of the standard €3.40. All you need is your ISEE for minors and a SPID login.
Summer Camps in Rome: Municipal, Parish GREST, and Available Subsidies
Registration opens in April, an ISEE means-test certificate is essential, and a vaccination record is required by law — everything you need to know to get your kids into a summer camp in Rome.
Support Administrator in Rome: how to apply, step by step
Do you have an elderly or vulnerable family member who can no longer manage their bank account, pension, or medical decisions on their own? Italy's Amministratore di Sostegno is the right tool — here's how to get one appointed at Rome's civil court.
Undocumented Children in Rome: The Right to School Enrolment
Even without a residence permit, every child has both the right and the duty to attend school. Schools cannot report anyone, and enrolment is always free.