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Key Facts: Concorso Dirigente Scolastico Exam

50 questions

Preselective test item count (4 options)

MIM DM 194/2022

75 min

Preselective test duration

MIM DM 194/2022

9 domains

Disciplinary areas defined by Art. 7 c. 2

MIM DM 194/2022

€15

Official secretarial application fee

MIM DDG 2788/2023

5 years

Minimum confirmed tenured service required

MIM Eligibility Rules

3x quota

Candidates admitted from preselection to written stage

MIM DM 194/2022

The school-leader competition is multi-stage: possible 50-item preselection, a 180-minute written test with open responses and B2-English blocks, then oral case, digital-skills, English, and titles assessment. Written and oral phases each require 70/100.

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1Under Presidential Decree n. 275/1999 (Regolamento dell'autonomia scolastica), what constitutes the primary legal document declaring the cultural, pedagogical, and organizational identity of an Italian state school?

A.Il Piano Triennale dell'Offerta Formativa (PTOF)

B.Il Programma Annuale

C.Il Contratto Collettivo Nazionale Integrativo

D.Il Documento di Valutazione dei Rischi (DVR)

Explanation: Under Article 3 of DPR 275/1999 (as amended by Law 107/2015), the PTOF is the foundational document of cultural and planning identity through which school autonomy is realized over a three-year cycle.

2According to Article 25 of Legislative Decree 165/2001, what is the core statutory responsibility of the Dirigente Scolastico in Italian public education?

A.Sole determination of subject curriculum content without consulting the Collegio dei Docenti.

B.Unitary management of the school institution, legal representation, and responsibility for financial, human, and organizational resources.

C.Direct judicial power over regional labor disputes involving non-teaching staff.

D.Autonomous power to levy municipal property taxes for school facility maintenance.

Explanation: Article 25 of D.Lgs. 165/2001 defines the Dirigente Scolastico as having unitary management, legal representation, autonomous management of financial and material resources, and responsibility for public service quality.

3In the Italian state school system, who is legally competent to define the general educational guidance and policy choices on the basis of which the PTOF is drafted?

A.The Collegio dei Docenti

B.The Dirigente Scolastico (through the 'atto di indirizzo')

C.The Consiglio di Istituto

D.The Director of the Regional School Office (USR)

Explanation: Pursuant to Art. 1 c. 14 of Law 107/2015, the Dirigente Scolastico defines the general guidelines for school activities and educational choices through a formal 'atto di indirizzo', based on which the Collegio dei Docenti drafts the PTOF.

4Which collegial body in Italian state schools holds legal authority to approve the final PTOF drafted by the teaching staff?

A.Il Consiglio di Istituto (o di Circolo)

B.Il Collegio dei Docenti

C.La Giunta Esecutiva

D.Il Comitato per la Valutazione dei Docenti

Explanation: Law 107/2015 establishes that the PTOF is elaborated by the Collegio dei Docenti and officially approved by the Consiglio di Istituto (representing teachers, parents, ATA staff, and in secondary schools, students).

5Under Law 241/1990 (Nuove norme in materia di procedimento amministrativo), what is the default legal deadline for concluding an administrative proceeding when no specific statutory deadline is otherwise established?

A.15 days

B.30 days

C.60 days

D.90 days

Explanation: Article 2, paragraph 2 of Law 241/1990 establishes that in the absence of a specific regulatory provision, public administration proceedings must conclude within 30 days.

6In Italian civil law, what form of liability governs a school and its teachers when a minor pupil sustains injuries while under school supervision (Art. 2048 Codice Civile)?

A.Culpa in eligendo with strict objective liability.

B.Culpa in vigilando, characterized by a legal presumption of fault that can be rebutted only by proving that the harm could not have been prevented despite diligent supervision.

C.Contractual liability governed exclusively by criminal intent.

D.Sole parental liability transferring tort damages to the pupil's family.

Explanation: Under Art. 2048 c. 2 CC, teachers and educational preceptors are liable for damages caused by illicit acts of pupils under their supervision (culpa in vigilando). The law presumes fault unless the school proves that it was impossible to prevent the act (prova liberatoria).

7Under Interministerial Decree 129/2018 (Regolamento di contabilità delle istituzioni scolastiche), when must the draft Programma Annuale (annual financial budget) be prepared by the Giunta Esecutiva and submitted to the Consiglio d'Istituto?

A.By 30 November of the preceding fiscal year (extendable to 15 January in exceptional circumstances)

B.By 31 March of the current fiscal year

C.By 30 September of the current fiscal year

D.By 30 June of the preceding fiscal year

Explanation: Article 5 of DI 129/2018 establishes that the Giunta Esecutiva prepares the draft Programma Annuale and submits it to the Consiglio di Istituto by 30 November of the preceding year (with approval required by 31 December).

8What is the role of the 'Revisori dei Conti' in the financial governance of an Italian state school institution?

A.Direct drafting of the school curriculum and assigning teaching schedules.

B.Auditing accounting records, verifying budget legitimacy and financial regularity, and issuing mandatory advisory opinions on the Programma Annuale and Conto Consuntivo.

C.Negotiating collective workplace agreements with the RSU.

D.Disciplining pupils who commit grave school safety infractions.

Explanation: Under DI 129/2018 (Arts. 49-54), the Revisori dei Conti (appointed by the MEF and MIM) perform regulatory and financial audits, verify cash balances, and issue formal reports on budget documents.

9Under DPR 80/2013 (Regolamento sul Sistema Nazionale di Valutazione - SNV), what is the first mandatory phase of the institutional evaluation cycle for Italian schools?

A.Autovalutazione delle istituzioni scolastiche (elaboration of the RAV)

B.External school inspection by a Nucleo Esterno di Valutazione (NEV)

C.Immediate publication of the Social Accountability report (Rendicontazione Sociale)

D.Unilateral sanctioning of underperforming teachers by the regional office

Explanation: Article 6 of DPR 80/2013 establishes the four-phase SNV cycle: 1) Autovalutazione (RAV and Piano di Miglioramento); 2) Valutazione esterna (NEV); 3) Azioni di miglioramento; 4) Rendicontazione sociale.

10In the context of the National Evaluation System (SNV), what are the two core operational components of the Self-Evaluation Report (RAV)?

A.Financial balance sheet and capital depreciation schedules.

B.Context & resources (contesto e risorse) and student outcomes & school processes (esiti degli studenti e processi educativi/gestionali).

C.Disciplinary complaint registry and staff sick leave logs.

D.Local municipal tax collection and utility expense audits.

Explanation: The RAV framework designed by INVALSI analyzes Context and Resources, Student Outcomes (educational success, standardized testing, equity), and School Processes (didactic and organizational practices).

About the Concorso Dirigente Scolastico Exam

The Concorso per titoli ed esami per il reclutamento di dirigenti scolastici is MIM's regional competition for state-school headship under DM 194/2022 and DDG 2788/2023. When the preselection trigger is met, candidates take 50 four-option questions in 75 minutes across eight six-item domains plus two EU-education items, with no advance ministry question bank. The 180-minute written phase contains five open responses and two B2-English text blocks with five MCQs each. The oral phase includes a disciplinary case, practical digital-technology skills, and English reading, translation, and conversation; titles are also evaluated. This bank is an independent English-language four-option MCQ adaptation focused on preselection knowledge. It is not an official translation or a simulation of the open-response, oral, English-performance, or practical components.

Exam sponsor: Ministero dell'Istruzione e del Merito (MIM). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

If required, the computer preselection has 50 four-option items in 75 minutes: 6 in each of eight core domains and 2 on EU education systems, scored +1 correct and 0 wrong/blank. The 180-minute written phase has five open responses plus two B2-English blocks of five MCQs each. The oral phase assesses a disciplinary case, practical digital skills, and English reading/translation/conversation; titles are evaluated separately.

Time Limit

75-minute preselection if held; 180-minute written phase; oral timing set by the commission

Passing Score

Preselection: regional top-three-times-posts rule; written: at least 70/100; oral: at least 70/100

Exam / Certification Fees

€15 (secretarial fee per DDG 2788/2023)

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We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

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Educational System Legislation

School autonomy, education-system organization, reforms, and institutional responsibilities

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Complex-Organization Leadership

Organizational leadership, communication, conflict management, and team processes

12%

Planning and Governance

PTOF, RAV, improvement planning, social accountability, and strategic governance

12%

Learning Environments and Inclusion

Inclusive education, digital innovation, safety, accessibility, and support systems

12%

Personnel and Labor Relations

CCNL rules, employment management, bargaining, duties, and disciplinary procedure

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Evaluation Systems

Pupil, staff, school, and system evaluation, including INVALSI and accountability evidence

12%

Civil, Administrative, and Criminal Law

Administrative procedure, transparency, liability, public duties, and current offenses

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State Accounting and School Finance

DI 129/2018, annual budgets, procurement, inventory, controls, and audit

European Education Systems

EU education policy, comparative systems, qualifications, and cooperation

Preparing for the Concorso Dirigente Scolastico Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Preselection: regional top-three-times-posts rule; written: at least 70/100; oral: at least 70/100
Assessment: If required, the computer preselection has 50 four-option items in 75 minutes: 6 in each of eight core domains and 2 on EU education systems, scored +1 correct and 0 wrong/blank. The 180-minute written phase has five open responses plus two B2-English blocks of five MCQs each. The oral phase assesses a disciplinary case, practical digital skills, and English reading/translation/conversation; titles are evaluated separately.
Time limit: 75-minute preselection if held; 180-minute written phase; oral timing set by the commission
Exam / certification fees: €15 (secretarial fee per DDG 2788/2023) Official sources

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Concorso Dirigente Scolastico: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master school accounting (DI 129/2018): understand the structure of the Programma Annuale, budget modifications, the role of the revisori dei conti, and public contract thresholds under the Codice dei Contratti Pubblici.

2Know administrative and criminal liability: study Art. 2048 CC, Law 241/1990, D.Lgs. 33/2013, current public-official offenses, and the repeal of Article 323 by Law 114/2024.

3Consolidate inclusion legislation: review Law 104/1992, D.Lgs. 66/2017, and the national PEI guidelines (DI 182/2020), including the composition and duties of the GLO, GLI, and GIT.

4Review collective bargaining provisions: understand the rights, duties, working hours, and disciplinary procedures for teaching and ATA personnel under the CCNL Istruzione e Ricerca.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Concorso Dirigente Scolastico and who is eligible?

It is MIM's regional competitive selection for tenured state-school teachers seeking appointment as Dirigenti Scolastici. Candidates need at least five years of recognized service and one of the higher-education qualifications specified in the call.

What is the format and duration of the preselection test?

The preselective phase is a computer-based examination lasting 75 minutes, comprising 50 multiple-choice questions with 4 answer choices each. Six questions are drawn from each of the primary eight regulatory domains, and two questions cover European education systems.

How is the preselective test scored?

Under DM 194/2022, candidates receive +1 point for each correct response, and 0 points for incorrect or omitted responses (no penalty). Candidates ranking within three times the quota of advertised posts in each region advance to the written examination.

Is there an official public question pool released in advance?

No. Under the current regulation (DM 194/2022), no advance question bank (banca dati) is published by the ministry prior to the examination.

What is the application fee?

Candidates pay an administrative secretarial fee of €15 via the PagoPA system on the ministerial portal when submitting their application.

Is this practice material officially affiliated with MIM?

No. The competition is primarily in Italian and includes mandatory B2-English tasks. This is an independent English-language four-option MCQ adaptation of preselection knowledge, not an official translation or a substitute for written open responses, oral cases, English performance, or practical digital-skills practice.