Where to get the best education in the world? Rating of the quality of education in the countries of the world Education in exotic countries for Russians
In the 19th century, there were very interesting customs in the high nobility. You could be ugly, burry or short, but no one would dare to make fun of these shortcomings. But ignorance or stupidity was not forgiven. It was customary to openly ridicule "lack of intelligence" if such a problem was not caused by illness. To date, stupidity, fortunately, is also not held in high esteem. We are sure that you strive to be an educated person, and we want to offer you 5 countries where you can get an excellent education.
1. England
So you've arrived in Bond's home. James Bond. Education in England is traditionally one of the best in the world, so you made the right choice. And for students from Russia, very interesting learning features are presented here. But in the process of collecting documents and studying the conditions for admission, residence, many questions may arise. In addition, adaptation in an unfamiliar country is a rather difficult stage.
To address such difficult issues, the company opened its office in London. Target will help you navigate the cost of education and choose the best language courses for your financial capabilities. You also get direct contact without intermediaries, which will help you resolve any issues after your arrival in the country.
Education of any specialty you can get in 120 universities. The most popular is the humanitarian direction, the cost of which ranges from 12,000 to 14,000 pounds. The most expensive is medical education, the cost of which is 20,000-22,000 pounds per year. This is due to the fact that when studying, students spend a lot of time in laboratories.
The learning process is very interesting. Unlike our universities, most of the training is devoted to practical training in groups, and not to communication with the teacher. In addition, you can choose optional items to your taste, which will be more interesting to you.
If you are interested in this company and the prospects that it offers, then you can personally meet with representatives at the Education Abroad exhibition in Tishinka on October 13-14, 2017.
2. Norway
A country where prisoners are kept in better conditions than the homes of half the world's population. Students from all over the world come to Norway for a European level education. A huge plus is that, regardless of your citizenship, you can get education in this country absolutely free of charge, because the country's educational system is fully funded from the state budget. The only possible fee for international students is fees of 30-60 euros per semester.
The country has 8 universities, 36 colleges (16 of them are private). The most popular universities are the University of Oslo in the capital and Bergen and Stavanger. The University of Oslo has brought up many minds, and five graduates of this educational institution are Nobel laureates. By the way, the Nobel Prize was awarded in this temple of science for 42 years.
The disadvantage of studying in Norway is that living is very, very expensive. On average, utility costs, food, housing rent and other related expenses will come out from 1,000-1,500 euros. But, given the high level of wages and social support from the state, there is always a solution to this problem.
3. Brazil
Are you looking for a warmer country, do you like football and slender girls with excellent shapes? Turn your eyes to Brazil. Few people know that the country, which is famous for its beaches and carnivals, also provides free education. Public universities will not require anything other than a registration fee upon admission. Students also pay for the hostel out of their own pocket.
But there are also difficulties. The training takes place in Portuguese, and in order to start classes, it will be necessary to provide the results of a language proficiency test (successfully passed, of course). In addition, there is a fierce intellectual struggle for vacancies at the university, so you have to show extensive knowledge in the entrance exam. But after you pass all the tests and drop the ring of omnipotence into the abyss of Mordor, all scholarships and support programs will become available to you. The most popular are the faculties that provide an opportunity to get a legal, medical, computer or engineering education.
Education in Brazil is justified if you are going to live there in the future. The motivation is that good specialists with higher education are sorely lacking in this country, which ensures the availability of jobs and good wages.
4. Switzerland
Welcome to the most peaceful country on the planet that can provide a world-class education. Switzerland provides absolute equality in the cost of education. For its citizens and citizens of other states, it is absolutely the same, but foreigners who want to study in this country must pass annual exams in the city of Friborg.
To enter a Swiss university, it is not necessary to speak French or German, because universities themselves will teach languages throughout the entire educational process, and language preparatory programs are absolutely free. Do you know English? Feel free to choose the Anglo-American curriculum.
If you decide to choose to study hospitality in Switzerland, it will provide you with excellent training programs to choose from! Caesar Ritz College (yes, that same chain of hotels) will be a great option for you.
By the way, education in Switzerland is very affordable for Russian citizens: only a certificate of secondary school education is enough, and the result of the Oxford English test must be at least 50 points.
Hotel management training services are provided by the HIM (Hotel Institut Montreux) and SHMS (Swiss Hotel Management School) schools in Montreux. These educational institutions offer a multi-vector study program according to Swiss and American standards, which will allow the graduate to easily find a job in their specialty both in Europe and in the USA. Among other things, school programs provide for the opportunity to work in leadership positions and open up wide opportunities for any type of entrepreneurship, not just hotel business.
Interesting stats:
89% of graduates occupy managerial positions or open their own business;
73% of graduates work in the restaurant or hotel sector;
96% of graduates are employed in luxury hotels.
5. Finland
Finland can be an excellent option to get an education in Europe. An excellent level of education attracts many students from all over the world, moreover, in most universities it is free. The exception is courses in English.
Many students are in a hurry to get a residence permit. It is quite easy to do: you only need to provide documents from the university and prove that you can spend 560 euros per month on living expenses. This amount is greatly underestimated and does not reflect reality, because depending on the chosen place of study, you can spend from 700 to 1,000 euros per month.
An interesting fact is that the training time is unlimited. You can complete educational courses in two years, or you can stretch this process up to 7 years.
In order to work while studying, you will have to learn Finnish, one of the most difficult European languages. But, as a student of a Finnish educational institution, you will receive tangible discounts on public transport, books and even going to the movies.
Here are 5 ways to do this:
- Grants or so-called social assistance to students , which is intended for educational expenses, the implementation of a professional project, training in summer schools, taking courses, etc. The grant is issued as a lump sum in the form of an incentive. You can get it again.
- Scholarship . When receiving a scholarship that can cover the cost of all or part of the training, a motivation letter plays a huge role. The scholarship may be awarded for achievements in the volunteer, sports, creative, academic fields, or other talents. The scholarship can be issued by the university itself, or by the Russian state.
- Research Fellowship . This way of getting an education is intended for those who graduated from the “tower” and plan to enter the magistracy for further research activities. The state, representatives of private or public funds can issue such a scholarship.
- Assistantship . Designed for those who wish to enroll in doctoral studies. In addition to teaching, you will work as an assistant professor. His duties include reading introductory courses in your specialty, participating in research projects that your department is implementing. Such financial support can be provided by both the state and the institution itself.
- Global Education Program . A program was developed so that a student studying abroad at the expense of the budget of the Russian Federation, after graduating from the university under a master's, postgraduate, doctoral program, would return to Russia and work at the enterprise for 3 years. This is a great opportunity to get a free education and have a job after graduation.
So, as you understand, get free education abroad is possible . The main thing is to have a desire. When choosing an educational institution, I rely on entrance exams and requirements.
If you are also going to study abroad, then my advice is: think through everything to the smallest detail, how you will finance your studies, how much money you will need for accommodation, meals and other expenses, what exact documents should be sent to the university upon admission.
The practice of education has its roots in the deep layers of human civilization. Education appeared together with the first people, but the science of it was formed much later, when such sciences as geometry, astronomy and many others already existed.
The root cause of the emergence of all scientific branches is the needs of life. The time has come when education began to play an important role in people's lives. It turned out that society develops faster or slower, depending on how the upbringing of the younger generations is put in it. There was a need to generalize the experience of education, to create special educational institutions to prepare young people for life.
The fact that the economic development of the state directly depends on the level of development of science and education in the country is well known. This is an axiom that does not require proof. Because education is the most effective tool a society has to face the challenges of the future. It is education that will shape the world of tomorrow. About what the educational systems of the world are, which of them deserve special attention, and the conversation will go below.
20 best education systems in the world
Irina Kaminkova, "Khvilya"
In the modern world with its close global ties, the importance of education is beyond doubt: the effectiveness of educational institutions makes a significant contribution to the prosperity of states along with other factors of socio-economic development.
To assess and compare the quality of education systems, specialists have developed a number of metrics, among which the most famous are PISA, TIMSS and PIRLS. The Pearson Group has been publishing its own index since 2012, calculated on these metrics, as well as on a number of other parameters, such as literacy rates and the number of graduates in various countries. In addition to the overall index, two of its components are calculated: thinking skills and learning success.
We note right away that there are no data for Ukraine in this rating. The main reason is that for all the years of independence, officials in power have not bothered to issue and submit a single application for international testing. It is obvious that, despite the ardent patriotic rhetoric, the development of the national education system and its promotion at the global level, to put it mildly, is not in the circle of their interests. Here it is just right to take an example from Russia, which, despite similar problems with shrinkage, waste and resource leakage, nevertheless entered the top twenty and overtook (!) the United States.
In general, the development of national education systems in the world demonstrates the following trends:
the countries of East Asia are still ahead of the rest. South Korea is at the top of the rankings, followed by Japan (2), Singapore (3) and Hong Kong (4). The ideology of education in these countries is the primacy of diligence over innate abilities, clearly defined learning goals and objectives, a high culture of accountability and interaction among a wide range of stakeholders.
the Scandinavian countries, traditionally holding strong positions, somewhat lost their advantage. Finland, the leader of the Rating-2012, moved to 5th place; and Sweden dropped from 21st to 24th.
the position of Israel (from 17th to 12th place), Russia (up 7 places to 13th) and Poland (up four places to 10th) has noticeably improved.
developing countries occupy the bottom half of the rankings, with Indonesia at the bottom of the top 40 countries represented, followed by Mexico (39) and Brazil (38).
Let's give a brief description of the 20 leading countries
- South Korea.
Japan and South Korea compete hard for the 1st place in the ranking. The Koreans defeated Japan in 3rd positions. Japan, despite a solid investment in the primary education of children, lost in the level of thinking and a number of other ranking positions. Did you know that in South Korea, children often go to school seven days a week, seven days a week? The state education budget last year amounted to $ 11,300 million. The literacy rate of the entire population is 97.9%, incl. men - 99.2%, women - 96.6%. GDP per capita in 2014 was $34,795.
- Japan
The education system is based on high technologies, which provides leadership in the level of knowledge and understanding of problems. GDP - about 5.96 trillion US dollars - is an excellent material base for further development.
- Singapore
The leader in the level of the primary education system, has a strong position in other indicators, which ensured the 3rd position in the ranking. GDP per capita - $64584, 3rd place in the world.
- Hong Kong
The schools are mainly represented by the British education system. The state education budget for the last year is $39,420 per capita. Primary, secondary and higher education are of a very high standard. Teaching is conducted in English and Cantonese Chinese. The literacy rate of the population is 94.6%, there is a very good mathematical preparation.
- Finland
The leader of the rating-2012 has lost its positions, yielding to Asian competitors. Many people continue to regard Finland's education system as the best in the world, even though in fact it is no longer so. A significant drawback of the system is recognized as the late start of studies at the age of 7 years. Education in the country is free, the annual educational budget is 11.1 billion €. GDP per capita - $36395
- Great Britain
Education issues in the UK are not decided at the level of the kingdom, but at the level of the governments of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. According to the Pearson Index, Britain ranked 2nd in Europe and 6th in the world. At the same time, the Scottish education system received relatively higher marks than the country as a whole. GDP per capita - $ 38711, 21st place in the world.
- Canada
English and French are the languages of instruction. Literacy rate of at least 99% (both male and female). The level of education is also high. The percentage of college graduates is the highest in the world. Canadians enter college at age 16 (in most provinces) or 18. The academic calendar varies from 180 to 190 days. Results can be even better if investment in primary education is prioritized. GDP per capita - $44656. Canada invests 5.4% of its GDP in the education sector.
- Netherlands
Low investment, poor planning and management in secondary education have pushed the Netherlands down to 8th in the rankings. GDP per capita - $42,586.
- Ireland
The literacy rate is 99% for both men and women. Education in the country is free for all levels - from elementary to college/university. Only EU students pay tuition fees and are taxed. The Irish government invests 8.759 million euros in education every year.
- Poland
The Polish Ministry of Education manages the system in the country. According to the Pearson Index, Poland ranked 4th in Europe and 10th in the world, thanks to the good organization of primary and secondary (basic and complete) education. GDP per capita - $21,118.
- Denmark
The Danish education system includes preschool, primary, secondary and higher education, as well as adult education. In secondary education, an additional emphasis is placed on a gymnasium, a general training program, a program for entering commercial and technical universities, and vocational education. Similarly, higher education also includes a number of programs. Education is compulsory for children up to 16 years of age. "Folkeskole" or higher education is not compulsory, but 82% of students are trained, which positively characterizes the country's prospects. Denmark's education and human development indexes are among the highest in the world. GDP per capita - $57,998.
- Germany
Germany is committed to organizing one of the best educational systems in the world. Education is entirely in the hands of the state and therefore has nothing to do with local government. Kindergarten is not compulsory, but secondary education is compulsory. There are five types of schools in the secondary education system. German universities are recognized as some of the best in the world and contribute to the spread of education in Europe. GDP per capita - $41,248.
- Russia
The country has further reserves to improve its positions if it pays attention to the development of preschool and primary education. The literacy rate is almost 100%. According to a World Bank survey, 54% of the employed population in Russia has a university degree, which is undoubtedly the highest achievement for college-level education in the world. Spending on education topped $20 billion in 2011. GDP per capita - $14645.
Many consider the USA to be a country with a high education rating, however, this is far from being the case. Despite a well-developed and one of the most powerful economies in the world, the US educational system is not even in the top 10. The $1.3 trillion national education budget provides for a literacy rate of 99% (among men and women). Among the 81.5 million students, 38% attend primary school, 26% secondary and 20.5 million higher education. 85% of students graduate from high school, 30% receive a diploma of higher education. All citizens have the right to free primary education. GDP per capita - $54,980 (6th place in the world).
- Australia
The annual budget for education was 5.10% of GDP - more than $490 million - in 2009. English is the main language of instruction. The level of population with primary education is almost 2 million. Literacy rate 99%. 75% have secondary education, and 34% of the population have higher education. States and communities almost completely control local educational institutions and the payment system. PISA rated the Australian education system in terms of reading, science and math as 6, 7 and 9 in the world. GDP per capita - $44,346.
- New Zealand
The New Zealand Department of Education spent $13,183 million in the 2014-2015 academic year. English and Maori are the primary languages of instruction. Poor test scores in elementary school are a major barrier to improving rankings. PISA ranks the country 7th in science and reading, and 13th in math. The HDI Education Index is the highest in the world, but it only measures the number of years spent in school, not the level of achievement. GDP per capita - $30493.
- Israel
The education budget is approximately NIS 28 million. Teaching is conducted in Hebrew and Arabic. The literacy rate among men and women reaches 100%. Primary, secondary and higher education form an integrated system. In the 2012 Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development rankings, Israel is listed as the second most educated nation in the world. 78% of the costs are covered by the state. 45% of citizens have secondary or higher education. A low Pearson score is associated with low investment in early childhood and primary education. GDP per capita - $35658.
- Belgium
The education system in Belgium is heterogeneous and is mainly financed and managed at the state level: Flemish, German-speaking and French. The federal government plays a minor role in funding local educational institutions. Primary education is compulsory. All communities follow the same stages of education: basic, pre-school, primary, secondary, higher, university education and vocational training. According to the UN Education Index, the country ranks 18th. GDP per capita - $38826.
- Czech
Education is free and compulsory until the age of 15. Education mainly consists of five stages, including pre-school, primary, secondary education, colleges and universities. GDP per capita - $28,086.
- Switzerland
Educational issues are decided exclusively at the level of the cantons. Primary education is compulsory. 10 out of 12 universities in the confederation are owned and managed by the cantons, two are under federal jurisdiction: they are managed and controlled by the State Secretariat for Education, Science and Innovation. The University of Basel has a glorious centuries-old history: it was founded in 1460 and became famous for its research in the field of medicine and chemistry. Switzerland ranks second after Australia in terms of the number of international students studying in higher education. The country has a relatively high number of Nobel laureates. The country ranks 25th in the world in science, 8th in mathematics. In the Global Competitiveness Ranking, Switzerland ranks 1st. GDP per capita - $47,863 (8th place in the world).
Judging by the information provided, money is an important factor for the development of the education system, but far from being the only one. In all leading countries, education is an integral part of culture and lifestyle:
not only parents and teachers, but also the students themselves are interested in getting an education, because it is highly valued in society and monetized in the process of career growth;
teaching is honored as a career and has a high social status, although pay can be relatively low.
If your children are growing up, and after reading this article you suddenly think about moving to Asia, take a closer look at the country that is much closer - Finland. By the way, Finland was ranked 4th in 2012 in terms of spoken English. Do you want your kids to speak English? Here is a great place for you to study.
What else can you like in school with Finns:
training starts at the age of 7;
homework is not assigned;
no exams until the child is 13;
in classes, students with different levels of ability;
maximum 16 students in math and science classes;
a lot of time for breaks every day;
teachers have a master's degree;
teacher training is paid for by the state.
If the school is already behind, then colleges and universities in Poland offer a good level of education at prices comparable to Ukrainian ones - and an immeasurably better material base. Or the Czech Republic. Or Germany. Or Canada...
And what about Ukraine with its 100% literacy? Will she have time to declare herself in the world rankings? Can it?
There are still chances. But only for this you need to learn how to turn the golden loaves back into the usual equipment of physical and chemical rooms, computer classes and laboratories. And in no case do not allow reverse reactions.
Prepared by Nikolai Zubashenko based on Internet materials
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Recently, the British edition of The Times published a ranking of the best learning systems in the world. This ranking was based on results from the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), a test that assesses students' literacy and ability to apply what they have learned.
The testing itself takes place every three years, and teenagers at the age of 15 take part in it. The test was first held in 2000, with Finland taking first place. Oddly enough, 12 years later, our Scandinavian neighbors showed exactly the same result: first place in the PISA test. Places from second to fifth were taken by four Asian countries: South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore, thus denoting the highest level of education in the entire region.
And only in sixth place was the UK education system, which enjoys continued popularity in the post-Soviet space. Seventh place went to Holland, eighth to New Zealand, ninth place in the study was occupied by schoolchildren from Switzerland and tenth by Canadian teenagers. Neither the United States, nor even Russia, made it into the top ten.
What is the secret to the success of countries with the best education systems? The DELFI portal decided to take a closer look at the education systems of the first seven countries from the latest PISA list.
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In Finland, children are required to enter school the year they turn seven. The year before, children are entitled to pre-primary education, which can be implemented in a kindergarten or school. But it is not mandatory.
For the first six years of their education, Finnish students do not receive grades and do not pore over notebooks and textbooks at home in an attempt to solve their homework. The same applies to exams - this is a rarity in the elementary grades of Finnish schools.
All children, regardless of their level of knowledge, study together. This is partly the reason why the difference between the most gifted and the most mediocre student in Finland is not catastrophic.
The maximum number of students in a class is 16. This allows teachers to pay attention to each individual student, and children spend more time not trying to hear what the teacher is talking about, but doing practical tasks.
Primary school students in Finland spend up to 75 minutes a day at recess, compared to 29 minutes in the US.
At the same time, teachers spend no more than four hours a day directly in front of the audience and devote two hours a week exclusively to professional growth.
In general, in Finland, teachers are treated with great respect, but they also demand a lot from them. Every teacher in the country must have a master's degree. At the same time, in order to get your first job at school, you need to be with at least 10% of the best graduates of your course.
The popularity of the profession in the country speaks for itself: in 2006, 6,600 people applied for 660 basic school teacher positions. At the same time, the average salary of a teacher in Finland is about 25,000 euros per year.
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Korean children go to school from the age of six. Prior to this, the country has the opportunity to send the child to a kindergarten (from the age of three), in which primary education takes place, but this is not at all necessary.
Primary school lasts in South Korea for six years (from 6 to 12 years of age), after which the child moves to an incomplete secondary school, where he studies until he is 15 years old. Most often, children enroll in a school that is close to their home and do not have the opportunity to choose their educational institution until, at the age of 15, they have to choose between further professional or academic education in the so-called upper secondary school.
The school curriculum in the country is developed by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, and it is reviewed every 10 years. Each school must teach its students the disciplines listed in it. However, the management of the educational institution has the right to add something of its own to the list of subjects.
In elementary school, there is only one teacher. He teaches ethics, Korean, mathematics, basic sciences and social sciences, music, and art. In addition, in schools, it is mandatory to instill in children the skills to solve various problems, the traditions and culture of the country, and also strengthen the basic principles of life by describing real "incidents at work" .
Incomplete secondary school, which children enter at 12, makes much more serious demands on their students: teenagers spend 14 hours a day, five days a week in school. At the same time, the total number of teaching hours per year reaches a thousand. At the same time, the number of students in one single class increases from about 26 to 35 people. There are no exams for moving to the next class in South Korea. Pupils move on solely because of their age. Entrance examinations will have to be taken only before entering the senior high school at the age of 15. Instead, South Korean students are regularly assessed on several dimensions, such as academic performance, extracurricular activities and class attendance, special achievement, and moral development. All this data, however, will not be used until the teenager decides where to go.
Teaching is a highly respected profession in South Korea, not least because of job stability, excellent working conditions, and fairly high salaries. On average, a teacher can expect to earn €41,000 a year, and a host of perks could raise that to €62,000. All teachers are required to have a bachelor's degree, and teaching staff is recruited from the top 5% of university graduates.
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The education system in Hong Kong strongly resembles the South Korean version in its structure. From three to six years old, children attend a kindergarten, where they have pre-school education provided, unlike in South Korea, by private organizations. At the age of six, the child enters elementary school, at 12 he goes to incomplete secondary school, where he studies until the age of 15. Finally, he is waiting for two years in high school.
In Hong Kong, students are not so strongly attached to their place of residence and the school that is located nearby. Up to 50% of a school's students may not live in its immediate surroundings. At the same time, however, it is worth considering that about 60% of the total number of students who do not live near the school are reserved for the children of the school staff and siblings of those children who are already studying in this educational institution.
There are no examinations in the first six years of education for children. Prior to 2012, the education system in Hong Kong provided for two examinations, one after the completion of junior high school and the second after completion of high school. From next year, there will be only one exam - after the end of the entire training cycle.
Hong Kong schools have several training programs: morning, afternoon or all-day. Most schools follow the latter option.
Many programs provide not only teaching teenagers in the classroom, but also their active practical application outside the school. Teaching is conducted in Chinese, English is used as the second teaching language.
In Hong Kong, as in Korea, a large number of efforts are aimed at modernizing the learning process and minimizing paper sources of information in the educational process.
Despite the significant number of students in the class - sometimes their number can reach 40 people - a teacher in Hong Kong spends only 10-12 hours a week directly in front of the audience.
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The variant of Japanese school education is minimally different from some general Asian "standard": optional three years of kindergarten, then six years of elementary school, followed by three years of junior high school and three more senior high schools.
Compulsory for Japanese students are six years of elementary school and three years of junior high school. After that, a 15-year-old teenager may not even study at all, but almost 95% of Japanese students choose to continue their education in an older high school.
Moral education and self-control are also found among common elementary school subjects such as native language and literature, arithmetic, social sciences, music, and physical education.
In elementary and junior high schools, Japanese teachers use the principle of "holistic learning", which means that at any given time, all students in the class are working on the same task. Despite this, the lessons rarely take the form of a lecture, most often it is a joint discussion or work on projects and common assignments.
Until recently, Japanese students were forced to spend six days a week in school, do an impossible amount of homework, and in between these two things, find time for tutors (especially when preparing for university exams). New reforms have reduced the school schedule in Japan to five days a week, but the amount of homework has not changed. Add here a short summer vacation and get a portrait of a typical Japanese schoolchild, tortured by extracurricular education, almost more than all his peers from other countries of the world.
Exams in Japanese schools take place at the end of junior high school and high school and have a big impact on where a student goes in the next stage of education. During the entire course of study at school, teachers evaluate students using a variety of tests and homework. At the same time, class teachers spend a lot of time with their students, not only within the walls of the school, but also outside it.
The teaching profession in Japan is highly respected and difficult enough to get. Only 14% of those who aspire to become teachers end up with teaching diplomas, and only 30-40% of those who do get a job as a teacher.
The average salary of a teacher after 15 years in school is about 38,000 euros per year, and they spend almost half the time in the classroom than their counterparts in the US (27% of their total working time compared to 53%).
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Children go to school in Singapore from the age of six. Education in it is divided into several stages, of which only the first is obligatory - six years of elementary school. Next comes the high school with many different options, the final is the pre-university course.
In the basic school (they study there until the age of 12), children are taught their native language, English (mandatory), mathematics and many small but important subjects such as aesthetic education, physical education, music, etc. at the end of elementary school, children are waiting for an exam, which is called the Primary School Leaving Examination.
After that, you can not go anywhere else, but the vast majority of children prefer to spend at least another four years studying. In secondary school, there is a division into courses: special (4-6 years), express (4 years), normal academic (5 years), normal technical (4 years) and pre-professional (1-4 years).
Depending on the course, students receive a General Certificate of Education of different levels (in ascending order - N, O or A) and can either stop at this, or continue their education further and, upon receiving a certificate of level "A", go to university.
Not everyone who wants to become a teacher becomes a teacher in Singapore. Potential teachers are selected from the top 30% of university graduates. But even this does not always help to become a teacher, since the competition for a place in the school is very high.
In addition to salaries - an average of around 35,000 euros per year - teachers in Singapore have a chance to receive a significant amount of bonuses, sometimes as high as 30% of their salary. The amount of the bonus is calculated based on the results of a rigorous annual review of the teacher's performance, professional qualities, visible potential and the active home institution.
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The British education system, it seems, does not depend at all on what place the country occupies in PISA tests - they went there, they go there and they will go there. Not least because of a certain touch of elitism in British educational institutions. Especially if we are talking about a boarding school, whose age is remembered only with reverence.
Most often, such boarding houses are, firstly, quite elite, both in terms of the society gathered in them, and in terms of the finances necessary for teaching a child there. And, secondly, the chosen boarding house will most likely be exclusively for boys or for girls. There are many arguments in favor of separate education, just like in favor of joint schools, while none of them is decisive.
In general, education in the UK begins at the age of five, when a child enters primary school. Education in it lasts up to 12 years, and homework at this time in an English school may not be.
This opportunity appeared for primary school teachers in early 2012, when the country's Minister of Education announced that now each teacher will decide for himself whether to ask him something at home or manage by other means. Checking the comprehensibility of the material is most often carried out with the help of an essay or a project that needs to be completed. However, they refused to introduce such concessions for secondary school students.
Education in elementary school ends with an exam - Common Entrance Examination. Passing the exam is your ticket to high school. There, the teenager spends a few more years and at the age of 16 passes the next final exam - GCSE (certificate of general secondary education). This certificate is a requirement for all students in the UK.
Schools in the UK also try to adhere to the rules that were formed a long time ago and since then have been an integral part of British education - compulsory school uniforms, active participation in charity, regular social work.
Until the age of 8, classes are most often conducted by one teacher, after that subject teachers appear and more attention begins to be paid to what is necessary for successful completion of final exams at school.
In closed boarding schools, education can take place on an individual basis or in groups where children are gathered according to their abilities. There are also additional subjects that may not be in a regular school. This is not surprising, since private schools in England have the right not to adhere to the national curriculum. Most often, boarding schools leave the backbone of this program, simply adding to it a large number of courses, among which you can choose the ones you need.
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Children in the Netherlands can start attending pre-school at the age of three, but most often this happens at the age of 4, and from the age of five it is compulsory. From the age of five to 12, flyers in the Netherlands attend elementary school, after which they will have to take an exam.
The results of the exam largely determine where the child will go to study. Three possibilities open before him: preparatory secondary education (VMBO) - 4 years, general secondary or pre-university education (HAVO) - 5 years, pre-university education (VWO) - 6 years. However, in the first two years of study, their educational programs practically copy each other, which greatly facilitates the transition between them for those students who, for some reason, decided to change the program as a whole. Beginning in 2007, completion of one of these programs is mandatory for students.
The educational program is set by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, but any school has the right to add to it what it considers necessary for learning. In elementary school, teenagers learn three languages at once - Dutch, Frisian and English, mathematics, social studies, drawing and physical education.
At the end of elementary school, an exam is held, which is a test with several answers to questions and is intended rather to identify the ability of a teenager in certain sciences, a week for the usual assessment of his knowledge. In addition, teachers and the school principal prepare a detailed report on the work of a particular student, which will be used when a teenager enters a secondary school.
During the learning process, students' knowledge is assessed in the ways we are accustomed to: assessments for homework, classroom work, and oral examinations.
Among other things, parents of students are usually actively involved in the work of schools. More than 90% of parents did some kind of one-time odd job for schools; 53% helped with classroom teaching; 56% have been members of PTAs at some time and 60% have provided and continue to provide assistance outside the classroom – in the library, school newspaper, preparation of teaching materials, etc. All this allows them to be aware of all the problems and successes of their own children and direct them, if necessary, in the right direction.
At the same time, Holland now lacks good, professional teachers. And this is despite a quite decent salary of about 60 thousand dollars a year, which the government of the country is trying to keep at a level, while at the same time modernizing the way of obtaining an appropriate education.
Do you want to study abroad but finances are a problem for you? Do you have a feeling that the cost factor can kill your dream? Don't be discouraged and never give up on your dreams because there are countries that offer free education for international students!
Every student dreams of going abroad for higher education. Opportunities and infrastructure for education in foreign countries are very developed. But the exorbitant tuition fees along with the cost of living becomes too much of an issue for people who come from a middle-class family background.
But there is good news! Some countries offer free education for international students. This means that you can get a higher education absolutely free of charge, while paying everyone only accommodation.
So if you are dreaming or have ever dreamed of going abroad to study, here is your chance to consider these 10 countries where you can get a college degree at minimal cost.
1. Germany 🇩🇪
Undoubtedly, Germany tops the list of countries where you can get free higher education. Almost all public universities do not charge tuition fees. All students have to pay for is an administrative fee, which is minimal and less different from what is charged in our country. English is often spoken in Germany and the courses offered here are also in English, making it easier for international students to pursue higher education in this country.
2. Austria 🇦🇹
Tuition fees in Austrian universities are very low. International students are only required to pay a nominal fee at the time of enrollment. Austria offers study programs in many subjects. The favorable environment and affordable cost of living make Austria an ideal destination for students of all countries. And the best universities in Austria for international students are the University of Vienna and the University of Innsbruck.
3. Norway 🇳🇴
Norway is another country where you don't have to spend a dime to graduate. This is due to the fact that the government finances education in the country with taxpayer money. However, most of the leading universities in Norway offer education in Norwegian, so you need to study the language and also pass a language proficiency test. Most universities have well-equipped computer labs with high-speed Internet service.
4. Sweden 🇸🇪
Swedish universities offer education free of charge for both Swedes and foreigners. If you come to Sweden to get a PhD from any university, you will also be paid for doing research. In addition, Swedish universities offer scholarships for international students. Some of the popular universities for international students in Sweden are Karolinska Institutet, Uppsala University and Stockholm University.
5. Finland 🇫🇮
Higher education is free in Finland, especially at postgraduate and doctoral levels. Finland is popular for higher education areas such as engineering, architecture, communications, etc. The country also has excellent polytechnic colleges offering more practical education.
6. Czech Republic 🇨🇿
More than 37,000 international students study in the Czech Republic. The best universities in the Czech Republic offer courses in medicine, engineering and science. Education is mainly offered in Czech; however, many universities also offer education in English. The country is a wonderful amalgamation of rich cultural heritage mixed with modernization.
7. France 🇫🇷
France is a very beautiful country both in terms of scenic beauty and education. The education system is also very advanced. There are almost no tuition fees here for international students, and you can choose from a variety of creative and general education courses. According to the global ranking, there are 39 universities in France that offer world-class education.
8. Belgium 🇧🇪
Belgium offers a quality education that allows the student to gain both practical and theoretical skills. The tuition fees are also very affordable and after completing the courses, one can get a good job. Some of the best universities in Belgium are the University of Ghent and the University of Brussels.
9. Greece 🇬🇷
Greece has the lowest cost of living. Most higher education courses are offered here in English. This country has a rich history with philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle who were born here and contributed greatly to the ancient education system. Modern higher education in Greece remains at a high level, as in ancient times.
10. Spain 🇪🇸
Spain is another country that makes the list. You can study here at very low cost in courses from undergraduate to doctoral level. In addition to the high quality of education, you will also be able to witness the rich culture of this country. The best universities in Spain for international students include the University of Barcelona, the University of Seville and the University of Almería.
So, what are you waiting for? 😃 Apply now and take advantage of the best educational opportunities abroad!
