Education in Russia
Education in Russia holds a high value among its citizens, as well as its government. According to the OECD Indicators, at least 88% of the adult population has completed a secondary, or High School, education (Albiser, 2012). This high number is a good representation of the importance of education in the Russian culture.
Here are some more facts on education in Russia:
· Education is mandated and coordinated by the state
· Education is free and available for everyone
· 91% of 25-34 year olds have obtained a High School level education
· 55% 25-34 year olds and 71% 55-64 year olds have obtained certification or degrees in post-secondary educational institutions
· Russian general education focuses on intellectual, emotional, moral, and physical development
· Kindergartens and Preschools are not required
· Primary school is 4 years, basic general education lasts for 5 years, and secondary education lasts 2-3 years
· “The Russian Federation is among the top 4 countries with the highest proportions of young adults with a tertiary qualification (Albiser, 2012).”
· Over 85% of funding for education comes from public sources – 97% from public sources for primary and secondary education (Albiser, 2012)
· Class sizes average at about 17 students per teacher in public schools, with private schools having about 11 students per teacher
· A school year consists of about 34 weeks with 27-36 hours per week
· Required areas of study include: Russian language, foreign languages, math, history, politics, and natural sciences.
· After primary and general education basics, students are awarded a Certificate of Basic Genera; Education (Attestat ob Osnovom Obshchem Obrazovani). Students may then enter secondary general education, vocational education, or non-university level higher education
· After completing secondary school, students must first pass the State final examinations in order to receive a Certificate of Secondary General Education (Attestat ob Sredem Obshchem Obrazovanii).
Teaching in Russia:
· 75% of teacher are females, Russia has one of the largest percentages of female teachers in the world in secondary education at 80%
· Time considered working for teachers in Russia includes both teaching and non-teaching time and specific time required for teaching depends on age level taught
· In Russia, about 615 hours are spent teaching per year for primary levels and 507 hours for the secondary levels (Just for reference: 180 days x 6 hours = 1080 hours)
· Russia has one of the lowest number of teaching days per year and hours per day
Bryce Carr, an American with degrees in Economics and Russian from BYU, is obtaining his Master’s Degree through Russia’s Academy of National Economy. In his article, he compares his experiences with higher education in the United States and Russia (Carr, 2013). Mr. Carr writes that in the US professors will hand out a syllabus, everything for the course is mapped out and planned. In Russia, the professor will ask on the first day “what would you like to learn?” In the United States, professors at universities are regarded with prestige and respect while teaching large groups of students. In Russia, Mr. Carr has had classes with about 5 students each. Students in the Russian university will answer phone calls and have separate discussions during lectures. Over 50% of all university students attend part-time due to working full-time through out their post-secondary education.
References:
Albiser, E. (2012). Russian Federation. Education at a glance: OECD Indicators 2012. Retrieved from: www.oecd.org/edu/eag2012
Carr, B. (2013). An American’s experience with Russian education, culture, and red tape. Russia Beyond the Headlines (May 17, 2013). Retrieved from: http://rbth.ru/society/2013/05/17/an_americans_experience_with_russian_education_culture_and_red_tape_26041.html
Expatica Communications (2011). The education system in Russia. Expactica: Russia. Retrieved from: http://www.expatica.ru/education/school/The-education-system-in-Russia_15732.html
Education in Russia holds a high value among its citizens, as well as its government. According to the OECD Indicators, at least 88% of the adult population has completed a secondary, or High School, education (Albiser, 2012). This high number is a good representation of the importance of education in the Russian culture.
Here are some more facts on education in Russia:
· Education is mandated and coordinated by the state
· Education is free and available for everyone
· 91% of 25-34 year olds have obtained a High School level education
· 55% 25-34 year olds and 71% 55-64 year olds have obtained certification or degrees in post-secondary educational institutions
· Russian general education focuses on intellectual, emotional, moral, and physical development
· Kindergartens and Preschools are not required
· Primary school is 4 years, basic general education lasts for 5 years, and secondary education lasts 2-3 years
· “The Russian Federation is among the top 4 countries with the highest proportions of young adults with a tertiary qualification (Albiser, 2012).”
· Over 85% of funding for education comes from public sources – 97% from public sources for primary and secondary education (Albiser, 2012)
· Class sizes average at about 17 students per teacher in public schools, with private schools having about 11 students per teacher
· A school year consists of about 34 weeks with 27-36 hours per week
· Required areas of study include: Russian language, foreign languages, math, history, politics, and natural sciences.
· After primary and general education basics, students are awarded a Certificate of Basic Genera; Education (Attestat ob Osnovom Obshchem Obrazovani). Students may then enter secondary general education, vocational education, or non-university level higher education
· After completing secondary school, students must first pass the State final examinations in order to receive a Certificate of Secondary General Education (Attestat ob Sredem Obshchem Obrazovanii).
Teaching in Russia:
· 75% of teacher are females, Russia has one of the largest percentages of female teachers in the world in secondary education at 80%
· Time considered working for teachers in Russia includes both teaching and non-teaching time and specific time required for teaching depends on age level taught
· In Russia, about 615 hours are spent teaching per year for primary levels and 507 hours for the secondary levels (Just for reference: 180 days x 6 hours = 1080 hours)
· Russia has one of the lowest number of teaching days per year and hours per day
Bryce Carr, an American with degrees in Economics and Russian from BYU, is obtaining his Master’s Degree through Russia’s Academy of National Economy. In his article, he compares his experiences with higher education in the United States and Russia (Carr, 2013). Mr. Carr writes that in the US professors will hand out a syllabus, everything for the course is mapped out and planned. In Russia, the professor will ask on the first day “what would you like to learn?” In the United States, professors at universities are regarded with prestige and respect while teaching large groups of students. In Russia, Mr. Carr has had classes with about 5 students each. Students in the Russian university will answer phone calls and have separate discussions during lectures. Over 50% of all university students attend part-time due to working full-time through out their post-secondary education.
References:
Albiser, E. (2012). Russian Federation. Education at a glance: OECD Indicators 2012. Retrieved from: www.oecd.org/edu/eag2012
Carr, B. (2013). An American’s experience with Russian education, culture, and red tape. Russia Beyond the Headlines (May 17, 2013). Retrieved from: http://rbth.ru/society/2013/05/17/an_americans_experience_with_russian_education_culture_and_red_tape_26041.html
Expatica Communications (2011). The education system in Russia. Expactica: Russia. Retrieved from: http://www.expatica.ru/education/school/The-education-system-in-Russia_15732.html