Liceo Classico “G. Verga”

HistoryLiceo Classico Verga is one of the oldest high schools in the province of Catania. It was, infact, authorized in 1904 and in 1907-08 was located in the premises of the ex Monastery of Saint Lucy adjacent to the public garden in the historical centre. In 1923 it was called “Giovanni Verga” in honour of the Sicilian writer that the year before in 1992 had passed away. In 1990 it moved to its present construction in the suburbs of the town (Cappellone area). In 1995 the Liceo Scientifico “G. Petronio Russo” was united to it.

Today the school has got two buildings with 910 students. The main building is located at 16 via Salvo D’Acquisto. Its profile is based on three different courses that offer: classical studies, scientific studies and linguistic studies

School Facilities•Chemistry, Physics and Biology laboratories•Computer + Technology laboratories•Linguistic laboratory•Auditorium•Tennis courts•Library•Gym

Lessons

Lessons start at 8.20 am. and finish at 1.10/2.00 pm.

Break: 11.10 am.

The Students Ages: 14-18Our students are from Adrano and towns nearby: Biancavilla, S. Maria di Licodia, Regalbuto, Maletto.

SubjectsItalian, English, French, Spanish, German, Latin, Greek, Philosophy, History, Georgraphy, Science: Biology and Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Art, ICT, PE, Design and Tecnology, R.E.

Extra curricular activities

Sports: athletics, volleyball, football, basketball

School magazine English courses ( Pet Cambridge-certificate) Orientation courses (University attendance) CERTAMEN (Latin, Greek) Maths competition ECDL courses (European driving licence) P.O.N.