
Liceo Alessandro Manzoni
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Updated July 2026
Liceo Statale Alessandro Manzoni is a state secondary school located in Caserta, Italy, offering a diverse range of academic curricula and specialized educational projects. It serves as a hub for classical studies, digital innovation, and international collaboration.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is committed to the promotion of classical culture, digital literacy, and international exchange. It emphasizes a comprehensive educational approach that integrates traditional academic subjects with modern technological skills, as evidenced by its participation in the National Digital School Plan (PNSD) and various European Erasmus+ projects.
Programmes
The school offers a variety of academic tracks, including Classical, Linguistic, Scientific, Scientific-Sport, Economic-Social, and Human Sciences curricula. The academic program is enriched by the National Digital School Plan (PNSD), CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) initiatives, and various PON (National Operational Program) projects. Students have access to structured pathways for language and IT certifications, as well as opportunities for work-study programs (Alternanza Scuola Lavoro).
Outcomes
The school prepares students for university orientation and provides opportunities for obtaining various certifications, including IT certifications (EIPASS) and language certifications in English, French, Spanish, and German. Students participate in national and international assessments, such as the OECD-PISA tests, and the school maintains an "Albo d’oro" (Golden Book) to recognize the achievements of its alumni.
Student support
Learning support
The school maintains a dedicated office for the inclusion of students with special needs, supported by a designated coordinator for the Territorial Support Center (CTS). Specific staff members are appointed as referents for students with learning disabilities (DSA) and special educational needs (BES) to ensure appropriate academic support and integration.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
Prospective students must register for enrollment in the first year through the official MIUR portal at http://www.iscrizioni.istruzione.it. The school provides administrative support for the registration process through its secretariat office.
Calendar
The school operates on an annual academic calendar that includes scheduled events such as open days, educational trips, and seasonal activities like the "Settimana Bianca" (winter sports week). The academic year concludes with state examinations, and the school maintains a public calendar of events covering arts, music, sports, and academic seminars.
About the campus
The campus features specialized environments for e-learning, including Moodle and WEschool platforms, and a dedicated "EICENTER" for IT certifications. The school is equipped with a streaming TV channel and "RadioManzoni," and it maintains various permanent laboratories for student projects. The facilities also include an "Aula Confucio" for the study of the Chinese language.
Co-curriculars
The school hosts a variety of permanent laboratories and projects, including a stable laboratory for classical theater, which has earned the school the title of "ambassador of classical culture." Students can participate in the "LugManzoni" group, which focuses on free software, coding, and Linux, and serves as a provincial site for the annual Linux-Day. Additionally, the school offers language courses in English, French, Spanish, and German, as well as opportunities for students to engage in sports and international projects like Erasmus+.

- Adele VairoDirigente scolastico
Adele Vairo is the school's Dirigente scolastico (Principal). She is available for meetings by appointment.
- Patrizia FiorelliDirettore dei Servizi Generali ed Amministrativi (Dsga)
Patrizia Fiorelli is the Direttore dei Servizi Generali ed Amministrativi (DSGA). She oversees administrative-accounting services, manages the secretariat, directs ATA staff, and works closely with the Principal to implement the school's educational offerings.
- Francesco CaiazzoDocente Vicario
Francesco Caiazzo serves as the Docente Vicario (Deputy Head).
- Alda Della SelvaCapo Dipartimento Lettere classiche
Alda Della Selva is the head of the Department of Classical Letters, where she teaches Greek and Latin. She participated in a job shadowing experience at the Hermann Bose Gymnasium in Bremen as part of the Erasmus+ project.
- Patrizia RussoDirettore Dipartimento Lingua inglese / Referente CLIL
Patrizia Russo is the director of the English Language Department and the CLIL referent. She teaches English language and literature and participated in a job shadowing experience in Bremen as part of the Erasmus+ project.
- Fausta SabatanoCoordinatore CTS
Fausta Sabatano serves as the Coordinator of the CTS (Centro Territoriale di Supporto).
- Francesca PennettaSupervisore esami
Francesca Pennetta serves as the exam supervisor for the EIPASS certification program.