Italian Phrase
A che ora è la festa della scuola?
Meaning
The speaker is asking for the specific time when the school’s celebration will take place. It’s a polite, neutral way to request schedule information.
When to use
Use this question when you need to know the start time of a school event – a party, a concert, a graduation ceremony, or any organized gathering at the school.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Acheoraèlafestadellascuola?
A che ora
Fixed interrogative phrase meaning “at what time”. It always appears before the verb.
è (essere)
Third‑person singular present of “to be”. Used here as a copula linking the subject (la festa) with its time.
della
Contraction of “di + la”. It marks a possessive relationship: “the party of the school”.
🗨In Conversation
A che ora è la festa della scuola?
What time is the school party?
Inizia alle quattro e mezza, ma la cerimonia di apertura è alle quattro.
It starts at four‑thirty, but the opening ceremony is at four.
✕Common Mistakes
A che tempo è la festa della scuola?
“Tempo” means weather or duration, not the clock time. Use “ora”.
A che ora sono la festa della scuola?
The subject is singular (la festa), so the verb must be “è”, not “sono”.
A che ora è la festa di la scuola?
The correct contraction is “della”.
↔Alternatives
Quando è la festa della scuola?
When is the school party?
A che ora comincia la festa della scuola?
At what time does the school party begin?
A che ora si svolge la festa della scuola?
At what time does the school party take place?
Cultural Tip
In Italian schools, “la festa della scuola” is often held after the regular school day, usually between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Parents and teachers may bring snacks, and it’s common to start with a short ceremony followed by music and games. Asking the exact hour shows respect for the schedule, especially if you need to arrange transport for children.