Comparative Education

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XIA3 David Orlando Friska Claudia Marcel Aditya Stephen Sanjaya

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Education System Chart

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Daycare (8 months 6 years old)

Early Educations

Preschool/Kindergar ten (6-7 years old)

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Basic Education

For kids aged 7-16 years old There are 9 grades During first 6 grades, kids are taught by class teachers During last 3 grades, kids are taught by subject teachers

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Basic Education - Features

No admission requirements No official qualification; final certificate granted for acceptable completion of the syllabus Provides eligibility for all upper secondary education Almost all Finnish children complete comprehensive school Interruption and repeating a form is rare

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Students are given these subjects: History Mother tongue Social studies and literature Mathematics (Finnish or Swedish) Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) Other national Geography language Physical Education (Swedish or Finnish) Music and visual arts 7/30/12 Foreign Craft and home economics.

Curriculum

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There are four Exams compulsory tests in the matriculation each spring and Tests are arranged examination: candidates may complete autumn, and the examination either entirely in one Mother tongue, examination period or in parts within a the other national maximum of three different language, and examination periods. foreign language Either mathematics or general studies test 7/30/12 In addition,

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General Upper Secondary

For students aged 16-19 It continues the educational task of comprehensive school and gives students eligibility for all studies at the tertiary level. Ends with the matriculation examination. Since 1982, instruction in upper secondary schools has been divided into courses, each consisting of 7/30/12 about 38 lessons.

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General Upper Secondary

The school year is usually divided into five or six periods. A separate timetable is drawn up for each period, concentrating on certain subjects. All students must complete the compulsory courses. Schools must provide specialisation courses for students to choose from.
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General Upper Secondary Features

Possible to finish in two years, maximum four years Upper secondary school instruction also provided for adults, adjusted to their circumstances The admission application takes place through the national joint application procedure

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Vocational Education

Finish in 2-3 years There are 75 initial vocational study programs. The students are equipped with these extensive basic vocational skills for various assignments in their field in addition, more specialized expertise in one sector of the study program.

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Polytechnic Education

In the autumn of 2001, there were a total of 29 polytechnics. Studies leading to a polytechnic degree take 3.5-4.5 years. The Ministry of Education confirms the degree programs, but the curricula are independently decided by the polytechnics.

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Polytechnic Education

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Polytechnic Education Features

The admission requirement is the completion of a vocational qualification or the matriculation examination. Polytechnics select their students independently; application takes place through the national joint application procedure . Polytechnic studies lead to higher education degrees (e.g. universities).
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Polytechnic Education Features

All degree programs include an on-the-job training period of at least half the academic year. Education providers are municipal or private; the State does not maintain polytechnics. Close research and development cooperation with the regional working life.
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University Education

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University Education

The network of universities covers the different parts of the country and provides a student place for almost one third of the age group. All universities are owned by the State. Academic degrees in the military field can be taken at the National Defence College falling under the administrative field of the Ministry of Defence.

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University Education

The decision-making system of the universities is highly independent.

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Facts About Education in Finland

Finnish children dont start school until they are 7 Theyre rarely take exams or do homework until they are well into their teens There is only one mandatory standardized test in Finland, taken when children are 16
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Facts About Education in Finland

Finland spends around 30 percent less per student than the United States. 66 percent of students go to college (the highest rate in Europe) The difference between weakest and strongest students is the smallest in the World.
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Facts About Education in Finland

Science classes are capped at 16 students so that they may perform practical experiments every class. 93 percent of Finns graduate from high school (while US is only 75,5%) The school system is 100% state funded.

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Facts About Education in Finland

Teachers are given the same status as doctors and lawyers Kids get free meals during school hour

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Public Holidays
6. April 8. April 9. April 17. May 27. May 22. June 23. June Pitkperjantai (Good Friday) Psiispiv (Easter Sunday) 2. psiispiv (Easter Monday) Helatorstai (Ascension Day) Helluntaipiv (Ascension Day) Juhannusaatto (Midsummer Eve, Friday between 19 June and 25 June) Juhannuspiv (Midsummer Day, Saturday between 20 June and 26 June)
3. Pyhinpiv (All Saints' Day, NovembeSaturday between 31 October and r 6 November) 1. Uudenvuodenpiv (New Year's January Day) 6. Loppiainen (Epiphany) January 1. May Vappu (May Day) Itsenisyyspiv (Independence 6. June Day) 24. Decembe Jouluaatto (Christmas Eve) r 25. Decembe Joulupiv (Christmas Day) r 26. 2. joulupiv or tapaninpiv (St Decembe Stephen's Day) r

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School Holidays
School holidays Autumn holidays Christmas holidays Winter / Carnival Easter holidays Summer holidays Date 10/10/2011 14/10/2011 19/12/2011 8/1/2012 20/2/2012 11/3/2012 6/4/2012 9/4/2012 2/6/2012 mid August 2012

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Preschool in Singapore

Kindergartens provide a structured 3year pre-school education programme for children aged 4 to 6. The 3-year programme consists of Nursery, Kindergarten 1 and Kindergarten 2. Kindergartens function daily, five days a week, with schooling hours ranging from 3 hours to 4 hours each day.
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Kindergartens in Singapore are run

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Primary Education

Primary Education consists of a 4year foundation stage from Primary 1 to 4 and a 2-year orientation stage from Primary 5 to 6. The overall aim of primary education is to give students a good grasp of English language, Mother Tongue and Mathematics.
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Fast Facts

6 years of compulsory education No school fees Standard miscellaneous fees :$5.50 Second-tier miscellaneous fees :$5.50 Subject-based Banding allows students to offer a mix of standard and foundation subjects, depending on their strengths National examination: Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) Students are encouraged to participate in CoCurricular Activities (CCAs) and Community Involvement Programmes (CIP)
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Payment of School Fees

Can be paid using GIRO

Parents who wish to change their GIRO account can go to their banks to effect the change directly. If parents wish to effect the change of GIRO account through MOE, they are to submit the Termination Form together with the new GIRO Application Form to MOE. For termination of GIRO arrangement, parents can effect the termination at their banks or make the request through MOE 7/30/12

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Financial Assistance

Parents who wish to apply for financial assistance may approach their childs school for the application form. You can also download theFinancial Assistance Schemes Application Form. All application forms must be submitted together with the relevant documents to the schools directly.
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Extra on Fees

Annual fee payable is spread over 12 months of the academic year. Students who join on or before 5th February will have to pay fees for January. Those who leave on or after 5th October will have to pay fees for November and December. Second-tier miscellaneous fees are decided by schools. The maximum amount they can charge is 100% of 7/30/12

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Curriculum

The inner circlecentering on life skills ensures that students acquire sound values and skills to take them through life as responsible adults and active citizens. It comprises the nonacademic curriculum. The middle circleon knowledge skills seeks to develop students thinking, process and communication skills. This will enable students to analyze and use information and be 7/30/12

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School Terms for 2012

Semester 1

Term 1: Tuesday 3rd January to Friday 9th March Term 2: Monday 19th March to Friday 25th May

Semester 2

Term 3: Monday 25th June to Friday 31st August

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School Holidays for 2012

Semester 1

After Term 1: Saturday 10th March to Sunday 18th March After Term 2: Saturday 26th May to Sunday 24th June After Term 3: Saturday 1st September to Sunday 9th September After Term 4: Saturday 17th

Semester 2

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Terms

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A1

75% ++

A2 70%-74% B3 65%-69% B4 60%-64% C5 55%-59% C6 50%-54% D7 45%-49% E8 40%-44% F9 7/30/12 Below 40%

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Government School

S$146

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University in Singapore

Singaporeans take university after completing their A-levels or their college education at the age of around 17. Universities are usually 4 years long at undergraduate level, and are separated into 8 terms.

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University in Singapore

A high number of Indonesian students study in Singapore. Fees for Singaporean students at the autonomous universities are highly subsidized. Various financial assistance schemes and scholarships are also available.

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University in Singapore
4 local autonomous universities:

National University of Singapore (NUS) Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore Management University (SMU) Singapore University of Technology and 7/30/12 Design (SUTD)

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Public Holidays for 2012

New Years Day : Sunday 1st January Chinese New Year : Monday 23rd January & Tuesday 24th January Good Friday : Friday 6th April Labour Day : Tuesday 1st May Vesak Day : Saturday 5th May National Day : Thursday 9th August Hari Raya Puasa : Sunday 19th 7/30/12

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