Italian Phrase
Quando c'è la prossima assemblea a scuola?
Meaning
The sentence asks for the date or time of the next school assembly. It’s a polite, neutral‑register question that can be used by students, parents, or staff.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to know the schedule of a school‑wide meeting, such as a presentation, a ceremony, or a general information session. It works in both formal (talking to a teacher or principal) and informal (asking classmates) contexts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quandoc'èlaprossimaassembleaascuola
Quando (question word)
Used to ask about time; placed at the beginning of a question.
c'è (ci è)
Contraction of "ci è", meaning "there is/there are"; used here to ask about the existence of an event.
la prossima
Feminine singular form of "prossimo" meaning "next"; agrees with the feminine noun "assemblea".
assemblea
A feminine noun meaning "assembly" or "gathering"; common in school contexts.
a scuola
Prepositional phrase meaning "at school"; indicates location.
🗨In Conversation
Quando c'è la prossima assemblea a scuola?
When is the next school assembly?
È domani alle 10:00 in palestra.
It’s tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the gym.
✕Common Mistakes
Quando è la prossima assemblea a scuola?
"Quando è" asks about a specific time (e.g., "When is it?"), but for an event you need "c'è" (there is).
Quando c'è la prossimo assemblea a scuola?
The adjective must agree in gender with "assemblea" (feminine), so it should be "la prossima".
Quando c'è la prossima assemblea a le scuola?
The preposition "a" already includes the article; use "a scuola" without an extra article.
↔Alternatives
Quando si terrà la prossima assemblea scolastica?
When will the next school assembly be held?
Qual è la data della prossima assemblea?
What is the date of the next assembly?
A che ora è la prossima assemblea?
At what time is the next assembly?
Cultural Tip
In Italian schools, assemblies (assemblee) are often called "assemblea scolastica" and are used for announcements, guest speakers, or celebrations. They usually take place in the gymnasium or auditorium, and attendance is mandatory for all students. Knowing how to ask about them shows good engagement with school life.