Here is a detailed description of some of the schools present in the Municipality of Monopoli (Province of Bari, Puglia, Italy) for each age group, from pre-school to higher education and for adults, useful to orient users and families in their educational choices.
1. Pre-school Education (Pre-school and Kindergartens - 3/6 years)
Preschools in Monopoli welcome children from 3 to 6 years of age and offer an educational path aimed at developing the social, linguistic and motor skills that are essential before entering primary school.
State Preschools
These schools are part of the public offer and are integrated into the various Comprehensive Institutes in the area. Some examples:
La Madia“ Infant School - Via Ugo Foscolo. It offers socialisation activities, educational play and first structured learning experiences.
Giovanni XXIII“ Infant School - Via Procaccia. Set in a city context with spaces dedicated to creativity and early literacy.
Other state locations include services in city districts and quarters for widespread educational coverage.
State and Private Nursery Schools
There are kindergartens and parochial schools that complement the public system, offering services with more flexible educational proposals, e.g. with extended hours and differentiated pedagogical approaches:
Babylandia - Private pre-school with structured educational project.
Equal facilities linked to comprehensive institutes or linked to associative initiatives are available in various parts of the city.
Related services: over the years, the Municipality of Monopoli has promoted educational service enhancements, fee reductions and support to families for access to public and equal preschools.
2. Primary Education (Elementary - 6/11 years)
Primary school is compulsory for Italian and foreign children living in Italy. In primary schools, skills in reading, writing, mathematics, science, history, geography, foreign languages and art and motor education are consolidated.
Examples of locations and offers
C.D. “2 G. Modugno” - Via Procaccia: primary with educational pathways and cross-curricular projects.
C.D. “3C Via Melvin Jones” - Offers integrated curricular and workshop activities.
Sicarico 3 Cd“ Primary School - In Contrada Sicarico, with a focus on the environment and widespread education.
Maria SS. Addolorata“ primary school - a parish school with educational methodology conforming to state standards.
These schools are often integrated within Comprehensive Institutes, which also include kindergartens and secondary schools.
3. Secondary School (Middle School - 11/14 years)
Middle school is the first level of compulsory secondary education. It provides a generalist basic education, with subjects such as Italian, mathematics, science, history, English and technology. Students take the middle school leaving examination at the end of the cycle.
Main institutions for the first cycle
Secondary schools are part of the city's Istituti Comprensivi, which link primary and secondary education in an integrated way:
Istituto Comprensivo “Vito Intini” - Comprises primary and secondary schools, with established historical references in the urban fabric.
Dedicated transport services for students, including the handicapped, are provided by the municipality to facilitate access to compulsory schools.
4. Secondary education (High school - 14/19 years)
After secondary school, students can choose between various high school routes (usually lasting five years), which prepare them for graduation and future university or vocational choices.
High School Pole and State High Schools
Polo Liceale di Monopoli - I.I.S. Galileo Galilei
This large school cluster includes several high school addresses, ideal for students with an interest in broad academic paths:
Liceo Classico - In-depth study of humanities, Latin and philosophy.
Liceo Scientifico - Focused on science subjects such as mathematics, physics and natural sciences.
Liceo Linguistico - With a focus on foreign languages and intercultural competences.
Liceo delle Scienze Umane - Favours the study of social and psychological dynamics.
Liceo delle Scienze Applicate - Combines scientific disciplines with practical technological applications.
Vocational and Technical Institute
I.I.S.S. ‘Luigi Russo’ Monopoli
Istituto “Luigi Russo” offers secondary education courses that are more oriented towards practice and technical and social professions:
Professional Address - Maintenance and Technical Assistance - Technical training with outlets to work and the productive world.
Health and Social Work Services - Training in the field of social and health services.
Evening courses for adults and working students are available to complete their studies.
5. Adult Education and Specific Training
Provincial Adult Education Centre (CPIA)
Monopoli hosts adult literacy and education services, with programmes aimed at citizens of various ages who wish to complete education, acquire language skills or professional qualifications.
6. Post-Graduate Music Training
Nino Rota“ Conservatory of Music”
The “Nino Rota” Conservatory of Music is a Higher Institute of Music Studies founded in 1971. It offers advanced programmes in musical disciplines such as instruments, singing, composition and music education, with its historical seat in the Convent of St. Anthony and the Radar Theatre.
Conclusions
The city of Monopoli offers an articulated education system that covers all stages of development: from integrated pre-school with enhanced educational services, to primary and compulsory secondary education, up to high school with high school and vocational courses and opportunities for adult education and specialised music training.
All schools in detail https://www.comune.monopoli.ba.it/Vivere-il-comune/Luoghi/(view)/School
Here is a summary with locations, contacts and useful references of the main schools in the Municipality of Monopoli (BA, Apulia), subdivided by school order and with practical information for families, students and adults.
Preschools - 3/6 years (state)
These schools are mainly part of the public Comprehensive Institutes and offer pre-school education.
Main locations
Kindergarten “Carolina Bregante”
Address: Via Vittorio Veneto, 131 - 70043 Monopoli (BA)
Telephone: +39 080 9371311
Email: baee137009@istruzione.it
Kindergarten - C.da San Bartolomeo
Address: Contrada San Bartolomeo - 70043 Monopoli (BA)
Telephone: +39 080 803533
Email: baee137009@istruzione.it
Melvin Jones“ Kindergarten”
Address: Via Melvin Jones - 70043 Monopoli (BA)
Telephone: +39 080 8876854
Email: baee13600d@istruzione.it
Kindergarten - C.da S. Lucia
Address: Contrada S. Lucia - 70043 Monopoli (BA)
Telephone: +39 080 9307072
Email: baee13600d@istruzione.it
(Additional state pre-schools are present related to the local comprehensive schools).
Primary and Secondary School - Comprehensive Institutes
Istituto Comprensivo Vito Intini
Public educational institution
Typology: Primary school + pre-school + middle school
Address: Via Dieta, 2 - 70043 Monopoli (BA)
Telephone/Contact: +39 080 747072 / email: BAIC875005@istruzione.it
Services:
Vito Intini“ and ”Monsignor Carlo Ferrari“ Preschools”
Vito Intini“ and ”Vincenza Sofo“ primary schools”
Vincenza Sofo“ Secondary School”
School canteen and full-time options for toddlers
(The Istituto Comprensivo runs several school levels simultaneously to allow educational continuity, with typical lesson times from Monday to Friday and ancillary services such as canteen and school transport).
Other Comprehensive Institutes and Plexuses in the Territory
In addition to Vito Intini, Monopoli has several teaching circles with primary and secondary schools in various districts (e.g. pessi in Via Europa Libera, Via Dieta, Via Gobetti, etc.).
Secondary School - Upper Secondary (14/19 years)
Polo Liceale IISS G. Galilei - M. Curie
4.5-Bakery
Typology: Public high school (various articulations)
Address: Via San Marco, 1 - 70043 Monopoli (BA)
Telephone: +39 080 9301730
Approximate office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Saturday 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (varies during school term)
Educational offer:
Classical high school
Scientific high school
Linguistic high school
Humanities High School
(Programmes in accordance with the Italian upper secondary school system).
I.I.S. Luigi Russo
Typology: Technical-professional higher education institution
Educational offer:
Vocational school - maintenance and technical assistance
Professional institute - health and social work services
Liceo musicale (music high school)
Additional services: Evening courses (for adults and workers) and technology-vocational pathways.
Istituti Tecnici V.S. Longo
Typology: Technical Institute (ICT sector, mathematics)
Address: Via C. Beccaria, snc - 70043 Monopoli (BA)
(Offers technical courses oriented towards the digital world and applied technologies).
Specialised and Postgraduate Training
Nino Rota Conservatory of Music
5.0-Music school
Typology: Higher Institute of Music Studies (AFAM)
Address: Piazza Sant'Antonio, 27 - 70043 Monopoli (BA)
Phone: +39 080 9303607 / +39 080 4170791
Office hours: Mon-Fri 08:00-19:00; Sat 08:00-14:00
Activities: Higher music education courses, masterclasses, workshops; admission with entrance test.
Public Education Support Services
School Services Office - Municipality of Monopoli
Address: Vico Acquaviva, 19 - 70043 Monopoli (BA)
Telephone: +39 080 41 40 386 / +39 080 41 40 371
Email: antonella.marino@comune.monopoli.ba.it / cosimo.modena@comune.monopoli.ba.it
Public opening hours: Mon 08:30-11:30; Thu 08:30-11:30 & 15:30-18:00; Fri 08:30-11:30
This office supports families for school meals, transport, book coupons and education benefits.
How to use this information
For parents: contact the school office directly for registration, lesson times and required documents.
For high-school students: check the courses on offer and timetables on the official website of each institute.
For adults: consider evening courses or specialised training (e.g. conservatory, evening courses at the IISS “Luigi Russo”).