1. The system of Education in Ukraine

2. System The system of secondary education in Ukraine includes primary forms and junior and senior secondary forms. Children usually go to school at the age of 6 or 7. There are some pre-school institutions, like nursery schools or kindergartens, but they are not obligatory. Primary forms comprise 1 to 4 forms. Junior secondary forms comprise 5 to 9 forms. At the end of 9th form pupils take the exams. They can leave school if they wish and go to a college of further education to study for more practical diplomas. Those who want to enter higher educational institutions should complete 10-11 forms. At the end of 11th form pupils take the final exams and the results of these exams influence for entering the university.

3. Schedule Education plays a vital role in people's lives. It is aimed to prepare people physically, mentally and socially for the world of everyday life and work. The school year begins in September and finishes in May. The school year is divided into four terms called quarters. Each quarter is followed by holidays for two weeks. Lessons usually last for 45 minutes and there are breaks between them so students can have lunch or just relax. The scale of evaluation exists in the system of education. It helps to see the level of pupil's knowledge and consider the perspective of their future activity. Parents receive regular information about the progress in studying of their child.

4. Curriculum Children start primary school at the age of 6. At primary school they get basic elementary knowledge in major sciences. After 4 years of primary school children go to secondary school and begin go study a range of subjects which will form the basis of their education. They study Algebra, Geometry, Literature, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, foreign languages and other subjects. All the subject are important and they all must be paid much attention too. There are also schools which are specializing in various subjects, for example, in Mathematics or in foreign languages.

5. Funding The majority of schools in Ukraine are free and they are financed by the state. Private schools are few in number. Parents pay for these schools. State schools provide the pupils with all the necessary books and equipment for their studies.