Simulation game with system The diffferent school systems

Table of content Introduction of the participating person Dialogue between Peter and José Comparision of the school systems Commonalities and differences of the different school systems Common education system in europe Common education system in europe – a real chance or utopian idea?

Introduction of the persons I am Peter. I am sixteen years old an I am living in germany. At this moment I am preparing my General Certificate of Secondary Education.

I am Jose. I am 15 years old and live in Spain I am Jose. I am 15 years old and live in Spain. At this moment I am preparing my General Certificate of Secondary Education

Hello Peter. Hello Peter Dialogue Hello Jose How are you? Hello Peter. Hello Peter I‘m fine and how are you? I‘m fine too. Jose, I have a question. I have to write a work about different school systems. Could you explain to me the school system in Spain?

Sure. The educational system in Spain is divided in three groups Sure. The educational system in Spain is divided in three groups. The „Educación Primaria“ , that is the elemantary school lasts six years, the second group with the „Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (ESO)“ lasts four years. The third group is the vocational training or high school. The compulsary education persists to an age of 16 years. Pardon ? Again please. 6

I explain it to you with a figure. School System in Spain Sistema educativo en España preschool or play school (optional) 3 to 6 years Educación preescolar 3 hasta 6 años Elementary school: 6 to 11 years Educación primaria 6 hasta 11 años Secondary school: 12 to 16 years Educacion Secundaría Obligatoría 12 hasta 16 años Upper school 17 to 18 years Bachilierato: 17 hasta 18 años

Interesting. Do you know other educational systems ? Yes I know. We discussed it last year in school. I will show you an overview with various educational systems.

Comparison of the educational systems Germany Elementary school Special school Secondary modern school Secondary school Gymnasium Comprehensive school Foundation year Vocational school Upper school Vocational gymnasium Vocational training Upper vocational school City college Professional school Vocational academy University Further education Spain Denmark Grade school Secondary school (FS10) General qualification for university Greece Dimotiko Gymnasio Uniform lyzeum Vocational education school Education school for technology Higher education Netherlands primary education elementary school education VWO HAVO VMBO Scientific Highschool education Higher vocational education Apprenticeship training school

You are welcome. I notice several aspects, the systems have in common. Thank you Josê. You are welcome. I notice several aspects, the systems have in common. I have listed the commonalities and differences with a chart.

Commonalities and differences of different educational systems all countries have an educational system many students have no vocational training all countries have a elementary school and a secondary school system the educational systems are builded up different levels are different degrees are not officially recognized and are not camparable to each other Grading system is different Requirements are different target > uniform educational system 27/02/18 11

How could this look alike ? Do you know what would be cool ? A uniform educational system in europe How could this look alike ?

Uniform educational system in europe the level of education has to be adapted equal chances for education, vocational training european educational system that is bound on european labour market a custom made education of free charge online courses could offer a brand new option (blended learning) official recognization of all graduations in europe for better employment chances Europe-wide uniform laws for europe uniform official language as second language, beside first language Integration of european schools through school interchange 27/02/18 13

So it could look alike. Yes. 27/02/18 14

Common educational system for europe – a real chance or a utopian idea? 27/02/18 15

Talkshow starts now Film off! 27/02/18 16

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