Education

Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) operates 160 schools in 8 Districts located in 11 foreign countries, 7 states, and 2 territories across 10 time zones. All schools within DoDEA are fully accredited by multiple U.S. accreditation agencies. For more information, visit www.DoDEA.edu.

Livorno Elementary/Middle School (K-8th Grades) is located on base. It is a small school with multi-grade classrooms and lower than average class sizes. It is categorized as a Level 0 in regards to the level of support available for students enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP).

Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) operates 160 schools in 8 Districts located in 11 foreign countries, 7 states, and 2 territories across 10 time zones. All schools within DoDEA are fully accredited by multiple U.S. accreditation agencies. For more information, visit www.DoDEA.edu.

Livorno Elementary/Middle School (K-8th Grades) is a DoDEA school located on Camp Darby. It is a small school with multi-grade classrooms and lower than average class sizes. It is categorized as a Level 0 in regards to the level of support available for students enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP). Students attending grades 9 - 12 will have Non DoD School Programs (NDSP) options (i.e. boarding school, the International School of Florence (ISF), The Canadian School of Florence (CSF) or homeschooling). Busing is provided from Camp Darby and the Florence based schools.  Please be aware that ISF and CSF are located 90 minutes from Camp Darby. Parents are responsible for contacting the schools and completing an application for admission. Admission is by selection and the garrison has no authority in this matter. Contact the School Liaison Officer at DSN 314-633-7629/8075 or 011-39-050-54-7629/8075.

Important information for parents with children in grades 9 - 12 -- All incoming personnel should be aware that students in grades 9-12 have the following NDSP educational options:

• Local Italian School
• Home Schooling or Virtual High School
• International School of Florence (ISF)
• Canadian School of Florence (CSF)
• Boarding School

Sponsors should review program guidance for the Non DoD Schools program online. Registration information is available under "First Steps for Parents". Registration must be completed before committing government funds. Parents are encouraged to contact the Non DoD Schools Program for further information regarding educational options.

USAG ITALY Army Education Center is located in Vicenza.

Caserma Ederle Admin 646-4820 or Civ: 0444-71-4820.

Counseling Services

Caserma Ederle BLDG 126 (646-4820 or Civ: 0444-71-4820)
Del Din BLDG 2 (646-4852 Civ: 0444-71-4852)

Active duty military, reserve component military, retirees, Department of the Army Civilians and their adult family members may utilize counseling services. Services and programs available include:

• Education and career counseling
• Basic Skills Education Program 
• Information regarding financial aid, grants and scholarships
• ArmyIgnited is used to maintain educational records for soldiers
• ROTC Green to Gold, AMEDD, and Physician Assistant Program information
• Montgomery GI Bill and POST 9/11 GI-Bill education benefit program information
• Evaluation of military experience for civilian college credit using the Joint Service Transcript (JST)

Local Institutions:

The University of Maryland Global Campus (646-4847 or Civ 0444-71-4847) and Central Texas College (646-4832 or Civ 0444-71-4832) Embry-Riddle ( 646-4849 or Civ 0444-71-4849) offer on-site educational opportunities to include:

• Academic Advising
• Financial Aid Counseling
• Onsite Courses
• Online Courses
• UMGC, CTC, and ERAU offer a wide variety of Majors and Minors.

National Test Center (646-4847 or Civ: 0444-71-4847)

The National Test Center offers on-site testing services to include:

• College Level Examination Program 
• electronic Computer-Based Testing 
• DANTES Subject Standardized Tests 
• PearsonVUE online examinations and certifications
• GMAT
• GED
• Excelsior 
• Test proctoring

CLEP and DSST exams are available to all active duty military service members, eligible civilian employees and, on a space available basis to all other examinees who have a valid US military/dependent ID card. Initial CLEP and DSST are free for active duty service members and retests and exams for all other eligible examinees are available for a fee of $100.

Army Personnel Testing Facility (646-4821 or Civ: 0444-71-4821)

To schedule an Army Personnel Test, you must prepare a DA Form 4187 and have it digitally signed by your unit commander. APT and DANTES tests offered at the Vicenza APT Test include:

• ASVAB and AFCT
• Oral Proficiency Interview 
• Basic Math Science Test 
• Test of Adult Basic Education 
• Defense Language Proficiency Test 
• Selection Instrument for Flight Training 

Camp Darby has only one elementary/middle school. High School students can attend NDSP options. Please contact the School Liaison Officer for more information on your options at DSN 314-645-8237/8203 or 011-39-050-965-8237/8203.

Bus Service

The transportation office in Camp Darby provides daily school bus transportation for students who live in the established commuting area. There are no fees charged to families for this service. Transportation is provided for High School students to Florence.