Italian Phrase
È la fine della scuola.
Meaning
The sentence means ‘It’s the end of school.’ It is used to announce that the school term has finished, often signalling the start of summer holidays.
When to use
You can say this at the very last day of classes, after final exams, or when talking about the school calendar. It’s common among students, teachers, and parents who are looking forward to a break.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Èlafinedellascuola
È (è)
Third‑person singular of the verb *essere* (to be). It contracts with the preceding vowel, so *è* is written with a grave accent.
la (definite article)
Feminine singular definite article used before a noun that starts with a consonant.
fine (noun)
A feminine noun meaning ‘end’ or ‘conclusion’. It agrees in gender and number with the article *la*.
della (di + la)
The preposition *di* (of) combined with the feminine singular article *la*, forming the contraction *della*.
scuola (noun)
A feminine noun meaning ‘school’. It follows the preposition *di* to indicate possession or relationship.
🗨In Conversation
È la fine della scuola!
It’s the end of school!
Finalmente! Che programmi hai per le vacanze?
Finally! What plans do you have for the holidays?
✕Common Mistakes
È la fine di scuola.
Missing the article *la*; the correct form is *della scuola*.
È la fine del scuola.
The noun *scuola* is feminine, so the article must be *la*, not *il*.
È la fine della scoula.
Spelling error; the correct spelling is *scuola*.
↔Alternatives
È la conclusione dell'anno scolastico.
It’s the conclusion of the school year.
La scuola è finita.
School is over.
Abbiamo finito la scuola.
We have finished school.
Cultural Tip
In Italy the school year usually ends in early to mid‑June. Many towns hold a small celebration called *la festa della fine della scuola*, where students receive certificates and enjoy a day off before the summer vacation. The phrase can also be used metaphorically to talk about the end of a learning phase in life.