1 Is
consists of several stages: pre-school, secondary, post-secondary education (optional),
higher and post graduate education.
2 No, it
isn’t.
3 At the
age of 6-7.
4 Primary
(1st – 3rd grades), basic (4th – 9th
grades), senior (10th – 11th grades).
5
Gymnasiums and lycees, as well as schools with technical, computer,
mathematical, law, pedagogical and art slant. They provide a variety of
optional courses, which allows students to get a better understanding of
occupational and professional diversity.
6 It’s a
procedure of selecting the best applicants by the higher educational
establishments by making them pass various tests which determine their knowledge
and skills.
7 It’s the
final stage of education system, which begins after the last year of studies,
resulting in theses on the scientific topic and the corresponding degree.
8 He or she
has to achieve outstanding results in scientific research.
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