Education System in Russia

In different countries there are different of education: some things can be the same, some can vary from country to country.

Education system in Russia is divided into three levels according to age. The first step is school which begins at the age of 7 and lasts until 10 or 11. Children get to know how to write and read, learn how to with figures as well as basic things about the environment and nature.

Then pupils go to school where they study maths, literature and languages. They learn science, history and social as well. Already here in secondary school children should choose the main direction of their studies: they may prefer a mathematics, a social science, or a language class. According to their choice, they will have different to study. Children study here till the age of 15-16.

After finishing secondary school the pupils have different options: they either continue school or go to a school to get a . Those who decided to go on studying at school will later have the same choice whether to go to or to work. Even though they decide to work, they have to study hard at school and their exams to get a .

Pupils make their choice based both on their and marks and on the situation on the labour because they want to have an important and profession.