Vocabulary
Explain in English:
Secondary education
Sophomore
Tuition fee
Tuition-free education
Student ID
Secondary education is the traditional name for the level of education between primary and higher education.
Sophomore - a second-year university or high-school student.
Tuition fee - the charge or fee for instruction, as at a private school or a college or university
How many levels is school education in Belarus divided into? Name these levels
School education is divided into three levels: primary (4 years), basic (9 years) and secondary (11 years).
USA Education System: Divisions
What's the minimum age for starting elementary education in Finland?
The minimum age for starting elementary education in Finland is 7 years thus Finnish kids get to enjoy their childhood and kickstart their learning with their families rather than spending excessive time in schools.
Translate from English into Russian:
Thesis
Cheat sheet
Secular education
Credit
Freshman
Thesis - дипломная работа
Cheat sheet - шпаргалка
Secular education - светское образование
Credit - зачёт
Freshman - первокурсник
3 Types (institutions) of Higher Education
1 : University
2 : Academy
3 : Institute
What are the top 5 universities in the US?
What's the specific feature of the assessment (grading) system in the schools of Finland?
The assessment system in Finland is based on the principle of continuous evaluation and feedback, with a focus on developing students' skills and knowledge rather than ranking them against each other.
Correct the mistakes in spelling/usage:
Liceum
Red diploma
Buchelor's degree
Curiculum
Shedule
Kinder garden
Liceum - Lyceum
Red diploma - diploma with distinction
Buchelor's degree - Bachelor's degree
Curiculum - curriculum
Shedule - Schedule
Kinder garden - kindergarten
Name university level studies in Belarus
University level first stage: Bakalavr (Bachelor's degree)
University level second stage: Specialist Diploma / Magistr (Master's degree)
University level third stage: Aspirantura and Doktorantura: (Doctorate degree)
What's the US assessment scale?
Indicated by letters (A-F) The American assessment scale includes a full 5 points, which are indicated by letters, namely: A (excellent), B (good), C (satisfactory), D (bad) and E (unsatisfactory). Additionally, "+" and "-" are used, but officially these marks are not taken into account.
Is education free in Finland? Answer anything but yes/no
Regular universities and universities of applied sciences are the two types of public institutions in Finland. They are all tuition-free for students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland. Non-EU/EEA students enrolled in English-taught degrees must pay tuition.
Cross out the odd word and explain why
Gymnasia, lyceum, school, college
Applicant, freshman, sophomore, senior
Homeroom teacher, lecturer, dean, professor
Dormitory, campus, hall of residence, department
Thesis, course work, academic work, textbook
College
Applicant
Homeroom teacher
Department
Textbook
Name 5 universities in Minsk
BSU, BNTU, BSEU, MSLU, BSUIR
The education system in the UK is divided into ____ main parts. Name them.
How long is compulsory education in the UK? Name the age limits
4
Primary education, secondary education, further education and higher education.
Children in the UK have to legally attend primary and secondary education which runs from about 5 years old until the student is 16 years old
Why does Finland have the Best Education System? Name some reasons.
Я учусь в 11 классе гимназии №3. Через месяц я сдам экзамены – ЦЭ и ЦТ и получу диплом о среднем образовании. После этого я собираюсь поступать в университет или академию и получать высшее образование. Пока что я абитуриент, но скоро стану первокурсником. В университете меня ждёт много лекций, семинаров и практических занятий. В конце семестра студенты обычно получают зачёты и сдают экзамены. Студентов, которые не сдают свои экзамены, отчисляют.
I study in the 11th grade of the gymnasium №3. In a month I will pass the exams - CE and CT and receive a certificate of secondary education. After that, I'm going to get a higher education and enter a university or academy. I am an applicant, but soon I will become a freshman. There are many lectures, seminars and practical classes waiting for me at the university. At the end of the semester, students usually receive credits and take exams. Students who do not pass their exams are expelled.
How many faculties does BSU have?
16
What is the difference between colleges and universities in the UK? In the US?
In the US: no distinction between college and university (higher education providers)
In the UK: a college – further education institution; prepares students to earn a degree. A university – licensed HE institution; awards students with a degree at the end of their studies
Tell us about the academic year in schools in Finland. (first month - last month)
How many hours a day do Finland students go to school?
The academic year begins every year on 1 August and ends on the last day of the following July.
In Finland, for example, students spend just around 5 hours per day in school and have little homework outside of school.