Moscow State University

Russia Schools system The education for kids in Russia is between age 6 and 15. The Russian School year is 4 terms. Russian schools have vacations in one week in November, two weeks in January, one week in March, and three months of Summer. The schools start at 8:00 A.M and end at 2:00 P.M.

Russia School System Each class is 45 minutes. There is a 15 minute break between each class. They have 6 or 7 classes a day. They have 30 students in one class. Their History classes are about Russian History only.

Russian School System Students are graded from a scale of 2 to 5 instead of the normal U.S grading system. They are increasing athletic programs in Russian schools such as Health class, Gym class, and Soccer. They have been adding weight rooms to their schools.

Goals with Russian Education To serve with the needs of the government the Russian constitution allows everyone to get a higher education free of charge. 50% of graduates did not pay tuition fees.

University of Poitiers

France School System The curriculum is very wide, the child subject is to regular testing. The regular class is about 25 students. Many teachers do not adopt a route teaching style, they just put things on the board. There is little group work and children are supposed to do their work and turn it in accordingly.

France School System School is mandatory until age 16. It is also very clear that the system is failing many children. Over 90% of children leave school with an educational qualification. 62% are at a failing level. Teachers do not get involved with hands on activities and if students are out teachers are not allowed to call home.

France School System The five priorities are that kids must have sports, health classes, and must pass a soccer class. There is no religious teachings. Children must learn on their own.

Academic chart of Brazil 2009

Brazil School System Education in Brazil is for kids in the age 7 to 14. When they are in middle school they have to learn two foreign languages. Brazil is far behind at the moment in education.

Brazil School System In the 1930s only 5 kids went to school. Finally in 2000 Brazil decided to build public schools nationwide. The law enforces national and public education in Brazil.

Brazil School System Too many children repeat school years over and over again so they end up dropping out because it is so hard. Kids with learning disabilities have no help. The government spends money on useless stuff instead of education. In 2006 teachers were not showing up because they were not getting paid.

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