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What languages are learned in school?
According to this survey, in 2008 88\% of language programs in elementary schools taught Spanish, compared to 93\% in secondary schools. Other languages taught in U.S. high schools in 2008, in descending order of frequency, were French, German, Latin, Mandarin Chinese, American Sign Language, Italian, and Japanese.
What is the education system like in Estonia?
The education system is based on four levels which include the pre-school, basic, secondary and higher education. Academic higher education in Estonia is divided into three levels: bachelor’s studies, master’s studies, and doctoral studies.
What language is most taught in schools?
Spanish
Colleges and universities
Rank | Language | Percentage |
---|---|---|
1 | Spanish | 50.2\% |
2 | French | 12.4\% |
3 | American Sign Language | 7.6\% |
4 | German | 5.7\% |
Why is Estonian education so good?
These studies have revealed that: >the Estonian educational system has been successful in supporting the learning of all students; >the student’s home socio-economic background has less impact on performance than it does in other countries; >we have the lowest level of low-performers in Europe in reading math, science.
Does Estonia have good education?
According to the latest PISA tests results, Estonia’s basic education is among the strongest in the world and the absolute best in Europe – Estonia is number one in Europe in all three domains of assessment: in reading, mathematics and science.
Is Estonia good for education?
Estonian higher education is well respected around the world. The country is a participant in the Bologna Process, which aims to standardize higher education across Europe, and its university diplomas are internationally accepted.
Is Estonian education free?
Basic education Schools in Estonia are generally divided into two: public and private schools. Public schools are free and most of them accept children into the first grade based on their catchment area. (The local government provides a place for all eligible children at one of their municipal schools.)