Most striking differences in school systems around the world

9/19/2019

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Society Story: Most striking differences in school systems around the world

Schools around the world differ in subjects that children are taught, the number of hours they should study and the length of the school holidays. School is a place where children spend most of their time. Right there at school pupils usually decide what to become. Let's take a look at school subjects in different countries that are supposed to develop one's talents and skills.

#1 USA

In primary school children study reading and writing, arithmetic, introduction to natural sciences and local history. In secondary school, they have maths, language, natural sciences, history and physical education. Students can choose extra activities such as psychology, journalism, wood-carving or cooking.

#2 Israel

Compulsory subjects in primary school include Hebrew, mathematics, Hebrew Bible, English, drawing, history, music, geography, nature studies, rhythmic, and physical education. Teachers can also add additional subjects, such as tricks and circus art or theater. High school children can choose subjects by themselves. For example, they can study foreign languages or chemistry, physics or music, biotechnology or criminology.

#3 Japan

The primary school curriculum includes the Japanese language, calligraphy, nature studies, poetry, arithmetic, social studies, visual arts and music, physical education and household.
In secondary school, there are additional subjects, including physics, chemistry, biology, geology, English, life safety fundamentals and history.

#4 Saudi Arabia

In this country, children go to primary school at the age of six. They study religion, biology, physics and mathematics. Then children get Intermediate and secondary education.

#5 Australia

In addition to compulsory subjects (native language, the environment, arithmetic and physical education) children in Australia have lessons that develop their creativity and public speaking.

#6 Spain

In primary school children study Spanish, mathematics, literature, nature studies, physical education and a foreign language. Great attention is paid to music and art. Usually, by the end of school, a child can play one musical instrument. In secondary school, to the list of compulsory subjects, they get geography, history, social sciences and graphics.

#7 Russia

Russian pupils in primary school have a lot of compulsory subjects: maths, nature studies, Russian, reading, a foreign language, drawing, music and physical education. In addition, children can learn to play chess. In secondary school they also study informatics, history, social science, geography, natural history, biology, physics, chemistry, life safety fundamentals and physical education.

#8 China

In primary school children study Chinese, a foreign language, maths. They also have optional subjects, such as music or physical education. In secondary school the number of compulsory subjects and their complexity increases.

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41 Comments

Christine Watkins

They should all be taught how to grow food

Shannon O'Connell Boogades

Interesting that the Saudi Arabia picture has what looks like a token female and the rest male children.

Janece Walton

In Australia, English subjects including reading, comprehension, etc are paramount & Maths is very important as well. History and Geography, plus basic foreign languages are offered in Primary School and more intensively in Secondary school. Sport is usually in the curriculum till year 10, and then it is optional. A lot more needs to be done regarding Aboriginal history and culture, as this has been largely ignored.

Jennifer Dyster

This info is dull and doesnt bring out essential differences in nature of the systems.

Deborah Davidson

It would have been interesting to add how long they go to school each day/how long the school year is. I think Chinese children go year-round.

Vimala Padmaraj

Anita Tanner, FROM INDIA HERE. YES WE USED TO HAVE HOME SCIENCE IN CLASS.

Michele Dix

Susan Golebiewski, not actually very useful about Australian schools at all. Most Australian schools begin at aged 4/5 at a preschool year then years 1-6 for ages t- 11/12yrs old. The children learn English, reading,comprehension, maths, often 2 foreign languages are taught ( 1 in the 1st half of the school year & the 2nd in the 2nd half of the school year this continues through to the end of year 6. They also learn computer / basic coding/ & some also have robotics as extra curricula skills from about years 3/4. Basic science, natural sciences and many.have a growing food & companion flower area where the children grow, harvest, prepare and eat what they have grown & the school Canteen (often called.The Tuckshop) can use the fresh produce too. Most schools have a learn to swim program to help keep our Aussie children water safe. Music is usually taught in all primary schools and of course there is a physical education subject that is compulsory too. High schools usually teach the same foreign languages as their feeder Primary schools hence a child can learn.the same foreign languages from ages 5 - 18yrs. A foreign Language is usually only compulsory for the first 7/8 schooling yrs but many continue to yrs 10 or 12. The sciences are expanding into the various groupings as the children advance so that biology, marine science ( for example if offered) ,chemistry, physics higher maths etc are divided into there separate subjects in the years 10 - 12. Continuance in Music & Sport hold big places in most High Schools .There are many other different extra subjects & extra curriculum specific subjects usually offered. Many Primary &. High Schools, State, Private or religious offer Robotics and compete in large competitions. Many of these teams are very successful in huge International competitions. So.as you can see the piece on Australia was fairly inadequate.

Michele Dix

Christine Watkins, many pre school & primary schools (aged 4 - 11/12yrs, years pre school to 6) in Australia wide do learn about growing food & companion flower growing. They usually grow & harvest to use in the school Canteen ( we call it The Tuckshop) or eat it in 'cooking food' fun classes. This doesn't continue usually into the next level ( High School 12- 18yrs years 7 - 12) unless the High School also has farming/ agricultural subjects on offer.

Alain Fougerit

Somewhat oriented choice of photos, right?

Elizabeth Holmes

Shannon O'Connell Boogades, not sure if it's still true that girls only receive education up to a certain age here

Allison Aspden

Interesting comparison of what different countries focus on in Primary school.

Allison Aspden

This formation given is basic and routine. It would have been more informative if differences or highlights of particular countries education systems were given. Things like the usual age of beginning formal school, mandatory age of leaving school, diversity of subjects taught, eg Hichnsubjects are compulsory.