THE SYSTEM OF SCHOOLING IN UKRAINE

Present day independent Ukraine has got a rather developed system of education, which in many respects answers the standards of the developed countries. The right to education in Ukraine is guaranteed by Constitution (Article 53). General secondary education is free and compulsory. Post – secondary education is acceptable to one and all.

The educational system includes over 23.000 preschool educational establishments. The basic link of the system is general educational school, of which there are 21350 now. There are state schools where education is free of charge and private primary and secondary schools where pupils have to pay for their education. This school has three stages: primary, basic and senior. There are several types of schools for gifted children. There are gymnasiums and lycees, private schools in our country. They offer programmes giving a profound knowledge in some field of study. The secondary school must secure a uniform level of knowledge necessary for every student. The core curriculum includes Ukrainian, Ukrainian Literature, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, World Literature, a Foreign Language and other subjects. Besides, it also has optional, extracurricular courses and disciplines reflecting the school’s academic speciality or major.

Post secondary education is provided by institutions of higher learning trainings young specialists: universities, academies, institutes and conservatories, including 14 classical and 45 technological and branch universities, 30 academies and 72 institutes. Ukraine numbers a total of 1.5 million college and university students. A multilevel system of training is being introduced based on the “junior specialist B. A. – specialist – M. A.” scheme. Many academies and universities have extramural departments.

The alternative system of higher education is gaining momentum made up of non-governmental institutions.

Institutions of higher learning enroll some 12.000 foreign students, post-graduates and visiting graduates, of whom 8.000 are on Ukrainian governmental scholarship.

Ukraine cooperates with more than 50 international educational organizations, programs, and foundations.

Answer the questions:

1. Is secondary education in Ukraine compulsory?

2. What is the basic link of the system of education?

3. Do you have schools for gifted children?

4. What establishments provide post secondary education?

5. Do foreign students study in Ukraine?

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