Education
(Simple)
(Simple)
Which country pranked their students into having year-round schooling in 2017?
The USA (it was a 1st of April joke)
In which country is Islam the core of education?
Saudi Arabia
Which country has the highest salary for teachers?
Luxembourg
On average, how may hours of homework are Chinese students given?
3
Which country has the school with the most students? (Bonus points if you can guess the city)
Lucknow, India
Students in South Korea are expected to do what after lessons?
Clean up
What date do kids in Russia start their first day of school: August 1st, September 1st or January 1st?
Even if it's a weekend, they always start on September 1'st (Knowledge Day)
Which country has knitting as a subject?
Iceland
When did Norway legalize private schools?
2003
Why do Brazilian students go to school at 7.30 AM, then leave at noon?
So other students can have lessons in the same classrooms in the afternoon.
Why are there no janitors in Japanese Schools?
Japanese kids clean their schools themselves - o-soji.
You can zipline to school in rural parts of which country?
Colombia
Is it mandatory for kids in Kenya to go to school?
Yes.
Which country has a school completely made out of pop bottles?
Philippines
Weapon training is taught in what country?
North Korea
Why are 76% of students in Singapore very anxious before an exam?
The Singaporean education system is strict and severe.
Which country considers Lunch a part of the curriculum?
Japan - Shokuiku - they are taught the culture of eating
Which country has the highest school? (Bonus points if you can guess the region)
Tibet, China
Which country has boat schools?
Bangladesh
When do summer vacations begin and end in Chile?
December to early March
When does a child start school in the Netherlands?
On their 4'th Birthday. Considered the youngest starting age
When does a child start school in Finland?
7 years old. Considered the oldest starting age.
In Germany, children are received a cone called Schultüte. What does it mean?
It indicates the child is moving on to another stage of life.
How are lessons taught to young Australians in rural areas?
Through the radio or the Internet.
In what country do kids receive less homework: China, Finland, or Brazil?
Finland - less homework can reduce stress and leave more time for sleep, hobbies, family, and independent interests.