liceale

Liceale is an Italian term that literally translates to "high school student." It specifically refers to a student attending a liceo, which is a type of Italian secondary school. These schools are generally academic in nature and prepare students for university entrance. There are several types of liceo, each with a different focus, such as the liceo classico (classical studies), liceo scientifico (scientific studies), liceo linguistico (language studies), and liceo artistico (artistic studies).

The term "liceale" is commonly used in everyday conversation and in media within Italy to identify individuals in this age group and educational context. It implies a student who is typically between the ages of 14 and 19, engaged in advanced academic subjects, and working towards a diploma that allows for further education at a university. The experience of being a liceale in Italy involves a rigorous curriculum and often a strong sense of peer group identity within their specific liceo. The term carries connotations of academic pursuit and the transitional phase between adolescence and young adulthood.