Education

Vocabulary

BELARUS

THE US/THE UK

FINLAND

100

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

100

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).

100

USA Education System: Divisions

Primary Education (Elementary School)
Secondary Education (Middle and High School)
Tertiary Education (Higher Education)

100

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.

200

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

200

3 Types (institutions) of Higher Education

1 : University

2 : Academy

3 : Institute

200

What are the top 5 universities in the US?

Stanford University
Harvard University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Yale University
California Institute of Technology
Cornell University
Princeton University

200

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.

300

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

300

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)

300

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.

300

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.

400

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

400

Name 5 universities in Minsk

BSU, BNTU, BSEU, MSLU, BSUIR

400

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

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

400

Why does Finland have the Best Education System? Name some reasons.

Free Education Access
Holistic teaching; learning method "equity over excellence".
No standardized testing system as students is graded individually with a grading system created by their teacher.
Finnish children begin their academic journey at an older age, i.e. only when they turn seven years old.
The “bar is higher for teachers”, i.e. only master’s degree holders can opt for teaching positions

500

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.

500

How many faculties does BSU have?

500

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

500

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.