High school enrolment 2026: guide and deadlines

High school enrolment for 2026 is done online through the Ministry's UNICA platform. Here you find the dates, the step-by-step procedure and what to do if you are still undecided about the track. (Always check the official dates on the Ministry portal: they change every year.)

The dates to note

The enrolment window usually opens in January and lasts a few weeks. Applications are generally submitted between mid-January and early February. Note the deadline as soon as it is published: those who leave it to the last minute risk problems with SPID or documents.

How to enrol step by step

1. Log in to the UNICA platform with a parent's SPID or CIE.
2. Search for the chosen high school using its school code (codice meccanografico).
3. Fill in the application with the student's data.
4. Indicate any preferences and one or two alternative schools.
5. Submit the application and keep the receipt.

What you need (documents and access)

You need a parent's SPID or CIE, the student's personal details and the school code. Keep the tax code (codice fiscale) handy too. Nothing complicated, but better to prepare it before opening the application.

Still undecided?

It happens, and it is more common than you think. Before filling in the application, take half an hour: take the test and read the guide to choosing. Enrolling in a school chosen at random is the surest way to end up switching the following year.

Frequently asked questions

By when do you enrol in high school?
Usually between mid-January and early February. The exact date is set each year by the Ministry: check it on the UNICA portal.

What do you need to enrol?
A parent's SPID or CIE, the student's data and the school code. The application is submitted online on UNICA.

Next steps

Decide the track with the test, check the official date and prepare your SPID in advance. That way enrolment is a ten-minute formality.