What is the equivalent to o level for italian

In Italy, the equivalent of O Level is called "diploma di scuola secondaria di primo grado". It is a three-year secondary school diploma obtained by students at the end of middle school. The diploma is awarded to students who have successfully completed a state-approved curriculum of studies. The curriculum includes subjects such as Italian language, mathematics, science, history, geography, and a foreign language. Students are also required to take a series of standardized tests, the "esami di Stato", in order to obtain their diploma. The diploma di scuola secondaria di primo grado is a prerequisite for admission to upper secondary school, or "scuola secondaria di secondo grado".