Russian vs UK Education
Russian and UK education system has many similarities and many important differences as well. What are they?
Russian Education levels (Part 1)
- Preschool education
- Primary school
- Secondary school
- Higher education
Russian Education levels (Part 2)
Having finished the 9th year of learning one can apply
- to a college
- to a technical secondary school to acquire profession
- stay at school till the end of the 11th year
- pass the qualification
- enter a higher education
Great Britain Education levels (Part 1)
- Preparatory courses at 5
- Primary school
- Secondary school
- Higher education
Great Britain Education levels (Part 2)
General education lasts until 16, after that
- he/she can work
- stay at school for two more years
- pass the qualification
- apply to a higher education institution
Selection of subjects (Part 1)
In Russia, certain number of hours is assigned at primary and secondary school for the subjects attended by everyone without exception.
In schools specializing in humanities or mathematics the quantity of hours assigned to principal subjects may be larger. In the upper school there are some optional disciplines to be selected.
Selection of subjects (Part 2)
In Great Britain, the list of the mandatory subjects is not long and includes Math, English, Music, etc.
All other subjects may be selected as optional ones by a pupil according to his/her interests and plans as early as secondary school.
Сonclusion
British education provides more flexible knowledge obtaining (selection of subjects to be learnt) that will be required in the future compared to Russian.
The high quality of Russian education is also beyond doubt. For many, the universality and depth of knowledge gained in the Russian school are indicative.