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The School has been existing since 1974, at first as a branch of Bergamo‘s Liceo Lussana, then, with its present name GALILEO GALILEI, as an independent Institute.

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Since then the school has constantly increased its classes and courses. In school year 2009/2010 Liceo Galilei has 36 classes divided into two courses: the Scientific Course and (since 1992) the Language Course.

The building outsideThe building outsideThe building outsideThe building outside

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Inside: the art galleryInside: the art galleryInside: the art galleryInside: the art gallery

Scientific Course Scientific Course PNIPNI ( (Piano Nazionale InformaticaPiano Nazionale Informatica). ). The The course is five years long and finishes with a school leaving course is five years long and finishes with a school leaving examination called “Maturity Examination”. Mathematics, examination called “Maturity Examination”. Mathematics, Informatics and Physics are taught from the first year. Informatics and Physics are taught from the first year.

Language Course.Language Course. The course is divided in five The course is divided in five years and finishes with the “maturity” years and finishes with the “maturity” examination (school leaving examination). The examination (school leaving examination). The students can learn three of the following foreign students can learn three of the following foreign languages: English, French, German and Spanish. languages: English, French, German and Spanish.

Our CoursesOur CoursesOur CoursesOur Courses

Scientific Course PNIScientific Course PNIScientific Course PNIScientific Course PNI

The course is five years long and finishes with a school The course is five years long and finishes with a school leaving examination called leaving examination called Maturity ExaminationMaturity Examination..

The curricular activities always take place in the The curricular activities always take place in the mornings, from 8.00 A.M. to 1.00 P.M. (or until 1.30 mornings, from 8.00 A.M. to 1.00 P.M. (or until 1.30 P.M. depending on course).P.M. depending on course).

The course allows students to reach integration The course allows students to reach integration between humanistic and scientific cultures, with between humanistic and scientific cultures, with particular attention towards practical-operative side. particular attention towards practical-operative side. During the five-year English teaching, pupils develop a During the five-year English teaching, pupils develop a very good final communicative competence, while the very good final communicative competence, while the continuous use of informatics instruments guarantee continuous use of informatics instruments guarantee them a specific formation. them a specific formation.


Our school joins the national informatics plan (P.N.I.) Our school joins the national informatics plan (P.N.I.)

that involves the following subjects: that involves the following subjects:

Physics anticipated at biennial classesPhysics anticipated at biennial classes

More importance for Mathematics More importance for Mathematics

Introduction of an informatics curriculumIntroduction of an informatics curriculum

Strengthening the operative activities (computer work Strengthening the operative activities (computer work

and the use of Physics laboratories for experiments and and the use of Physics laboratories for experiments and

experience). Moreover the teaching of Art History has experience). Moreover the teaching of Art History has

been introduced in the five-year courses.been introduced in the five-year courses.


Physics LaboratoryPhysics LaboratoryPhysics LaboratoryPhysics Laboratory

The laboratory can host 29 students. It’s equipped with modern security system (meeting the standards of the 626 Safety law) and with suitable instruments to discover the different aspects of Physics (rigid body’s mechanics, fluids’ mechanics, heat and calorimetry, acoustic and optics, electricity and magnetism).

Classes use the laboratory every week. Laboratory activities have the following function:•use the inductive method; •formulate hypothesis for the interpretation of events; •apply experimental method (verify the laws of Physics);

•apply the theory of mistakes.

The process and the analysis of experimental data can be done using a specific teaching software.

Physics LaboratoryPhysics LaboratoryPhysics LaboratoryPhysics Laboratory

Recently the school has bought an optical telescope useful for the observation of celestial bodies.The progressive development of the instruments improves the quality of the experiments of scientific subjects.

It’s built and accessorized with the most modern security apparati (for example: fire-extinguisher,oxygen masks...).It is provided with optical microscope with one or two eye-pieces, connected to the TV with videocameras, laser and other specific instruments.

Chemical LaboratoryChemical LaboratoryChemical LaboratoryChemical Laboratory

Students at workStudents at workStudents at workStudents at work


Language CourseLanguage CourseLanguage CourseLanguage Course

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The course is divided in five years and finishes with the The course is divided in five years and finishes with the

“maturity” examination (school leaving examination).“maturity” examination (school leaving examination).

We study three foreign languages: two for five years (English We study three foreign languages: two for five years (English

always, and French, or Spanish in alternative), one for three always, and French, or Spanish in alternative), one for three

years (German). years (German).

The learning of languages is supported by the study of the The learning of languages is supported by the study of the

Italian language and literature and Latin language and Italian language and literature and Latin language and

literature.literature.

The course is characterized:The course is characterized:

by the use of several didactic methodologies (labs and by the use of several didactic methodologies (labs and

computers)computers)


by the organisation of study weeks abroad (France – Nice; by the organisation of study weeks abroad (France – Nice;

U.K. – Edinburgh; Germany - Augsburg)U.K. – Edinburgh; Germany - Augsburg)

by the preparation for the European standard level of by the preparation for the European standard level of

knowledge of language which gives the students the possibility knowledge of language which gives the students the possibility

to pass with success the first certificate of English and/or to pass with success the first certificate of English and/or

equivalent certifications in French and German, recognized all equivalent certifications in French and German, recognized all

over Europe.over Europe.

► ► First Certificate First Certificate per la lingua inglese per la lingua inglese

► ► DELF per la lingua franceseDELF per la lingua francese

► ► ZDaF per la lingua tedesca ZDaF per la lingua tedesca

► ► DELE per la lingua spagnolaDELE per la lingua spagnola


The lessons are from 8.00 am to 13.30 pm for a total of 35 The lessons are from 8.00 am to 13.30 pm for a total of 35

hours each week for each class.hours each week for each class.

The course includes an hour per week of conversation with a The course includes an hour per week of conversation with a

mother tongue teacher for every language we study.mother tongue teacher for every language we study.


Every linguistic class uses regularly the labs to study every subject of the 3 languages.The scientific classes use them every 15 days at least.

Languages laboratoriesLanguages laboratoriesLanguages laboratoriesLanguages laboratories

In the school there are two languages labs with 28 seats each.The main activities in the labs are the headphones listening and the use of documents in the original language.The lab is provided with a keyboard for the listening and the

individual correction of each student in real time.


The works of the students are shown to the public in an exhibition in the school at the end of the year called “Liceo in Mostra”.

Art laboratoriesArt laboratoriesArt laboratoriesArt laboratories

In the school there are two classrooms for the art activities.Each class goes there twice a week.

The activities done are mechanical and architectonic drawing and projects, study and techniques of colours, black-white and red drawing, wash drawing and oil colours.

Laboratories have at least 14 computers and 7 printers each (the multi-laboratory has 18 pieces and 2 printers in a network).

Computer laboratoriesComputer laboratoriesComputer laboratoriesComputer laboratories

The school has 2 computers laboratories, one multimedia lab and one assembly hall that can be used as a multimedia classroom. In addition there are many computer points and

audiovisual equipment, both fix and mobile.

Computer laboratoriesComputer laboratoriesComputer laboratoriesComputer laboratories

They are used for at least one hour a week for programming in Pascal and/or for the students to use the teaching software installed(this software includes specific software packages).

The multimedia classroom with its 18 pieces connected in a network (LAN) and connected to the internet, is equipped for the use of multimedia products and for teaching activities that include word processing, on-line news in Internet and PowerPoint presentation, etc.

The assembly hall, equipped with a screen, a computer, a tv, a visual presenter, a dvd player, a video-cassette recorder

connected to a video projector,is used in addition to school

Multimedia LessonsMultimedia LessonsMultimedia LessonsMultimedia Lessons

The school library or C.I.D (Centre Information and

Documentation), is run by a teacher who performs fulltime tasks. It‘s open every day; twice a week the service is extended also in the afternoon.The library ‘s services are various.

• The management of lending (books, CDs, VHS, DVD) cataloguing and purchase proposals;

School Library (C.I.D.)School Library (C.I.D.)School Library (C.I.D.)School Library (C.I.D.)

• Guide to the use of multimedia instruments (INTERNET,

INTRANET) for students and teachers, promotion of activities for formation and information on the new technologies;

• Support of teaching methods: computerization of didactics archives development of

School Library (C.I.D.)School Library (C.I.D.)School Library (C.I.D.)School Library (C.I.D.)

autonomy in the search and method of study support in the curricular projects and in the cultural initiatives of lyceum.

Attività sportiveAttività sportive: :

serata ginnica► “Liceo in palestra”serata ginnica► “Liceo in palestra”

trekking estivo► “Liceo in montagna”trekking estivo► “Liceo in montagna”

giornata sportiva ► “Liceo in gioco”giornata sportiva ► “Liceo in gioco”

approccio (estivo) con la barca a vela ►“Liceo in barca”approccio (estivo) con la barca a vela ►“Liceo in barca”

corsa campestre di Istitutocorsa campestre di Istituto

gare di atletica a fine annogare di atletica a fine anno

corsi di nuoto e di tennis in orario curricolarecorsi di nuoto e di tennis in orario curricolare

Redazioni di IstitutoRedazioni di Istituto::

““Il Galileo” realizzato con “ Il Popolo Cattolico”Il Galileo” realizzato con “ Il Popolo Cattolico”

““Underground” Underground”

giornale on – line nell’ambito dell’iniziativa repubblic@scuolagiornale on – line nell’ambito dell’iniziativa repubblic@scuola

Attività extra Attività extra scolastichescolastiche

Attività extra Attività extra scolastichescolastiche

Sport activitiesSport activitiesSport activitiesSport activities

School in the School in the mountainsmountains


At the end of the school

year, in June, the Liceo

organizes one last activity:

the summer trekking,

dedicated to pupils and

teachers that are keen on

mountains and with a

“good pace” and ready to

walk amid rocks and snow

for four days.



The group will then

meet in September for

the slides show and

projection of the video

with the most

interesting and exciting

moments of the

excursion.

It takes place every year in the “Palazzetto dello sport” for collecting funds to be given to different charities every year.

Christmas ConcertChristmas ConcertChristmas ConcertChristmas Concert

During the evening musical groups of students and teachers perform songs and are introduced by students.

““Liceo in piazza”Liceo in piazza”““Liceo in piazza”Liceo in piazza”

It’s a competition of extemporany paintings, organized in collaboration with the local administration and other local sponsors where all the students interested in art can participate.It takes place on a Sunday of May.

Its theme is the characteristic of the village; in the afternoon musical groups of the school perform songs in public, while every “artist” waits for the award to the best works, chosen by a jury.

““Liceo in mostra”Liceo in mostra”““Liceo in mostra”Liceo in mostra”

At the end of the School year the students display, in the school, every work they have done during the year.

These are paintings, compositions, multimedial works done during the normal school activities or during afternoon courses.

A lot of works are on show for the following school year, making classrooms and corridors attractive.

CompetitionsCompetitionsCompetitionsCompetitions

INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS GAMES

Every year, for many years now, the students of the "Liceo"

have partecipated to:

The Physics Olympic Games, organized by the Italian Physics

association, a competition addressed to the classes of the last

three years and they are divided in different stages;

The Anacleto Games, the equivalent of the Physics Olympics

for the classes of the first two years;

The Archimedes Games, or Mathematics Competitions,

organized by Pisa’s “Normale University”, in cooperation with

the Union of Italian Mathematicians

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