Schooling in Ukraine

As a rule, schooling begins at the age of 6.

The Ukrainian educational system is organized into four levels: primary, secondary, higher and post-secondary education.

General secondary education is ... . Post-secondary education is ... in different ways. Primary and secondary school has three stages: …, basic and senior.

Primary school comprises ... 1 to 4. Grades 5-9 are usually referred to as “... school”, while 10-12 are “… school”. Students usually study in the same school building throughout their primary and secondary education. Primary ... lasts 4 years and basic school 5. The middle school ... varies slightly between schools. There are then 3 profile years. New types of schools appeared: gymnasiums, lyceums and ... schools.

Post secondary education is ... by vocational training schools, universities and institutes. Higher education gives different qualifications: ... specialist (Bachelor's), specialist and Master's Degree. Higher education is either state funded or private. Ukraine cooperates with more than 50 international ... organizations.

II. Work in pairs. Take turns asking and answering the questions.

1. What do you know about the system of education in our country?

2. Is elementary school compulsory in Ukraine?

3. At what age do children start going to school in our country?

4. What types of schools are there in Ukraine?

5. Which school subjects do you have?

6. What is your favourite subject?

III. Talk with your partner on the following items.

• What does your classroom look like?

• Would you like to change anything about your class?

• What is your favourite subject? Why do you like it?

• What is the most difficult subject for you?

• How do you prepare for lessons? Do you often forget to do your homework?

• Are you a hard-working student?

• Have you ever been late for college? When? Why? What happened?

• Would you like to be a doctor? Why? / Why not?

• What kind of activities do you have in your college?

• Do you participate in any of them?

IV. Speak about your schooling.

1. When did you start school?

2. What school was it?

3. Have you ever changed schools? Why?

4. What exams have you taken (are going to take)?

5. What are your plans for the future?

V. a) Work in groups. Agree or disagree with the statements below. Write down at least three reasons for each statement.

All schools/colleges should let children wear whatever they want at school/college.

Girls study better without boys in the class.

Private schools/colleges are usually better than state schools/colleges.

Boys study better in a mixed class.

Physical education should be optional.

b) Present your ideas for one of the statements above to the class. The others should listen and say if they agree or disagree with your group's arguments and why.

First of all…

Another important point is that...

Finally...

VI. Work in groups. Discuss the following.

What would you change about the system of education in our country?

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