Schoolin' Life

Oh School! Many people around the world are fortunate enough to get the opportunity to go. And just like culture and customs vary per country, so does school.

I came across a website that highlights the general school year of a few different countries in the world.

Australia:

·         The school year last from late January to mid December.

·         The school year is divided into 4 terms that last between 9 to 11 weeks.

·         There are two weeks of vacation between terms.

·         The classes usually have around 18 students.

·         They often use an integrated system where they mix for example, math and science by taking measurements and studying coral reefs.

Costa Rica: (If you recall my post on happiness, Costa Rica was placed first on overall country happiness. Does that mean their students are happier about school too?)

·         Classes usually have around 28 students.

·         Students must wear a uniform.

·         Students in Costa Rica start college at the age of 15. (Most North Americans have just started high school at this age!)

·         The school year last from February till December.

·         Costa Rica is one of the most literate counties in South America.

Iran:

·         The school year last from September till June (Just like Canada).

·         Classes usually have 27 students.

·         Boys and girls are taught separately. The Boys have male teachers and the girls have female teachers.

·         Religious studies are required.

 For more info on these countries and others, check out the link below.

http://www.factmonster.com/world/statistics/school-years.html

Pictures from Google