Schooling from home in Italy:

What Parents Need to Know in 2025

A clear, simple guide for families exploring their options.

In Italy, home education is recognised under Article 30 of the Constitution, which states that parents have the right and duty to educate their children.

Families may choose to provide education at home if they can demonstrate that they have the technical or economic capacity to do so. Children educated at home must take annual exams at a recognised school to confirm progress.

Is schooling from home legal in Italy?

Yes. Schooling from home is legal under Italian law, but it is regulated and supervised by the Ministry of Education. Parents must notify the local school authority each year of their intent to educate at home and must demonstrate adequate capability to fulfil their child’s education. The supervising school evaluates the student annually through exams to confirm educational progress.

What are the steps?

1
Notify your local school authority. Each year, submit a declaration of intent to provide home education to the headteacher of your local public school.
2
Confirm your capacity to teach. This can mean showing relevant qualifications or the ability to ensure a suitable learning environment.
3
Follow a structured programme. Families may design their own curriculum but must ensure it covers core subjects required for each stage of education.
4
Attend annual exams. Your child must take yearly exams at a recognised school to demonstrate satisfactory progress.
5
Maintain documentation. Keep lesson records, progress notes, and samples of work.
In Italy, families who choose istruzione parentale must declare their intent each year to the local school authority and ensure their child receives an education consistent with national standards. It offers flexibility and independence, but it also means parents are responsible for structuring learning, documenting progress, and preparing their child for the annual exams required to move to the next grade.
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What is bina and how is it different?

bina is a global, accredited online school for children ages 4–12.

We offer live, interactive, small-group learning that brings the energy and connection of a great classroom into your home.

Small, live classes with caring teachers

Classes are capped at 7 students, so teachers know your child’s name, learning style, and interests. You stay as involved as you want to be while we handle the teaching and structure.

A curriculum that fits your child

Your child learns at a pace that works for them, with space to explore their interests and the support they need to thrive. Our accredited programme is internationally recognised, giving you peace of mind that they’re learning what matters.

Friendships and belonging

Children make genuine friends with classmates from around the world. In small groups, they build confidence, practise social skills, and feel part of a real community — all from the safety of home.

You stay in the know

You’ll get weekly updates on what your child is learning and quarterly progress reports. A dedicated family success manager works with you to make sure everything fits your goals as a parent.
For legal purposes, families in Italy are considered to be providing home education. Parents must notify their local school authority annually and ensure their child participates in yearly exams. bina provides the daily teaching, structure, and progress reports to make that process simple and transparent.

What parents say

"bina has helped us navigate SEL in a fun way and develop her independence and confidence!"

Lorena Marden

"My grandson is a hands on and visual learner. Where we live there are no real learning programs geared towards different learning styles. bina has been a blessing for Aydin and our family. The worry and stress have eased tremendously."

Diedre Shakir

“Lily’s love for learning and creativity really gets to shine at bina. As her parents, we are inspired knowing her weekly goals and progress as discussed with us by her teachers and support team.”

Rae Bram

“We spent all of 2023 traveling through all 7 continents. We tried homeschooling, world schooling and even unschooling. Finding bina helped us to bridge the gap we were missing with the other education options we tried.”

Sarah Schmirl

"bina has helped us navigate SEL in a fun way and develop her independence and confidence!"

Lorena Marden

"My grandson is a hands on and visual learner. Where we live there are no real learning programs geared towards different learning styles. bina has been a blessing for Aydin and our family. The worry and stress have eased tremendously."

Diedre Shakir

“Lily’s love for learning and creativity really gets to shine at bina. As her parents, we are inspired knowing her weekly goals and progress as discussed with us by her teachers and support team.”

Rae Bram

“We spent all of 2023 traveling through all 7 continents. We tried homeschooling, world schooling and even unschooling. Finding bina helped us to bridge the gap we were missing with the other education options we tried.”

Sarah Schmirl

Find out if bina is right for you

1
Book a free consultation to see how bina can fit your family’s goals, schedule, and lifestyle.
2
Join a bina adventure with your child and walk away with tailored growth insights — no strings attached.
We’re happy to answer your questions and help you figure out what’s possible for your family.
Whether you’re ready to make a change or just gathering information, we’re here to help.

The questions we hear most from parents like you.

Will my child keep up with the Italian curriculum?

Yes. bina’s accredited programme covers and exceeds core learning goals for Italian primary students. We provide progress reports that align easily with annual school exams.

Will my child make friends if we learn from home?

Absolutely. Small, live classes and clubs help children form genuine friendships with classmates across Italy and around the world.

How much of my time will this take as a parent?

We handle the teaching, structure, and curriculum. You support your child’s routine and communication with your local school, but you’re not expected to be their teacher.

Can we return to a local or private school later?

Yes. bina’s accredited curriculum ensures smooth reintegration into Italian schools or international programmes at any point.

What about screens?

Learning happens in short, focused blocks with plenty of movement, breaks, and off-screen projects throughout the day.

Do I need to notify anyone before starting?

Yes. Families must send a yearly declaration to their local school authority confirming they will provide home education (istruzione parentale).

Will bina’s programme satisfy annual exam requirements?

Yes. Our structured lessons and progress documentation make it easy to prepare for and succeed in the yearly exams required by Italian law.

Do I need a teaching qualification?

No. You only need to demonstrate that you have the means and capacity to ensure your child receives a proper education — something bina’s programme supports with full transparency and reports.

What if we move abroad?

bina travels with you. We’ll help you understand the home-education requirements wherever you live next so your child stays compliant and on track.