Education in Russia

Citizens of Russia have the right to education which is guarantee by the Constitution.

specialized secondary and higher education. The public educational system in our country incorporates: pre-school, general school, specialized secondary and higher education.

Pre-school consists of kindergartens and creches Pre-school consists of kindergartens and creches. Children there learn reading, writing and arithmetic. But pre-school education isn't compulsory - children can get it at home.

Compulsory education is for children from 6(7) to 17 years of age.

The term of study in a general secondary school is 11 years The term of study in a general secondary school is 11 years . After 9th form pupils have to sit for examinations. Also they have a choice between entering the 10th grade of a general secondary school and enroling in a specialized secondary. Persons who finish the general secondary school, recieve a secondary education certificate, giving them the right to enter any higher educational establishment. One has to study in the institute for 5 years. Higher educational institutions train students in one or several specializations.

British Education

to "infant" school - at five years, English boys and girls begin to go to school: to "infant" school - at five years, to junior schools or departments - at seven years, to secondary schools - at eleven years

colleges of education and advanced cources at various colleges. The system of higher education in Britain includes : universities, colleges of education and advanced cources at various colleges.

There are more than 44 universities in Britain There are more than 44 universities in Britain. But not all universities are equil. They differ from one another in history and tradition.

A university usually consists of colleges A university usually consists of colleges. The departments of the colleges are organized into faculties. After three years of study a university graduate will leave with the Degree of Bachelor of Arts or Science. Student can continue to take his Master's Degree and then the Doctor's.

Education in the USA

The American system of school education differs from the systems in other countries.

There are: state public schools, private elementary schools , private secondary schools.

Elementary education is at the age of six or seven till sixteen Elementary education is at the age of six or seven till sixteen. Than they may continue their education at one of the secondary schools or high schools. After graduating from secondary schools a growing number of Americans go on to higher education.

During the first two years they follow a basic programme During the first two years they follow a basic programme. After the first two years every student can select subjects according to his professional interest.

The National Government gives no direct financial aid to the institutions of higher education. Students must pay a tuition fee. This creates a finantial hardship for some people. Many of the students have to work to pay their expenses.

Everyone have the right to education

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