Education systems and customs vary from country to country across the world. The history, curricula, and tradition of education in some countries are quite interesting, some are really inspiring, and some are plain odd. Some, too, are… well, just educational.

For example, like most people, you’ve probably thought Cambridge University is the oldest in the world. But is it really so? Come along, let’s explore 21 interesting facts about education around the world that they’ve probably not taught you in school.

1. In terms of the number of pupils, India has the largest school in the world. The school, City Montessori School in Lucknow, India has a population of 32,000 pupils.

2. The King’s School in Canterbury, England is the oldest school in the world, having been founded in 597 AD. Interestingly, the school’s facilities and syllabus are in no way old. In fact, it is up-to-date and provides modern education with quality equipment and supplies.

3. The oldest university is Muslim university – Karaouine (al-Qarawiyyin) in Fez, Morocco. It was founded in 859 AD.

4. In the US, parents can be arrested if their kids do not go to school.

5. In sharp constrast, NIGERIA HAS THE LARGEST NUMBER OF CHILDREN OUT-OF-SCHOOL, ESTIMATED AT 10.5 MILLION CHILDREN

6. In Holland, a child begins school on his/her 4th birthday – except it is in December or it falls on a holiday. This means there’s always a new pupil in the class.

7. In Finland, a child doesn’t start school until he or she is 7. That’s just about the oldest age to start school anywhere on the globe. Interestingly, Finland’s education system is reputed as one of the most successful in the world

8. In Russia, children always begin school on 1st September, which is marked as the country’s ‘Knowledge Day’. It doesn’t matter if the date falls on a weekend or a holiday.

9. In Germany, on their first day at school, pupils receive a special cone called Schultüte. The present is filled with pens, pencils, books and snacks.

10. In China, students spend an approximate 14 hours a week on their homework. That is the most homework for a pupil anywhere in the world.

11. In Japanese schools, janitors are not employed. The pupils clean their own classrooms, they travel alone and do other independent stuff.

12. In Cuban high schools, students learn to combine their studies with work activity. For example, each year, high schoolers in the city go on agricultural works for 5 to 7 weeks.

13. In Sweden, the head teacher can transfer a smarter-than-average pupil to the next class during one school year – as long as the child’s parents consent.

14. In Ireland, it is compulsory for children aged 6 to 15 years to go to school. Class attendance is free for the pupils.

15. Sadly, in Pakistan, children do not have a legal right to free education. Only children aged 5 to 9 are entitled to compulsory education.

16. In Norway, school children are strictly segregated by age groups. For example, primary school pupils aged 14 years do not study in the same building as 18-year-old students.

17. In Iran, there are segregations too, but it’s based on gender. Boys and girls are taught separately until they reach university. The teacher must also be of the same gender as the pupils in the class.

18. France has the shortest school year and the longest school day.

19. School children in Canada are taught most of their lessons in both French and English.

20. In Brazil, schools begin at 7 am and close at 12 noon, while some begin from midday to 4 pm or 5 pm. A few schools called escolas integrais run classes lasting from 7 am to 4 pm. This weird school schedule is blamed on “the weak structure” of the Brazilian education system.

21. Students in Greek universities enjoy so many benefits that some of them decide to delay education until they are 30 years old. Education, medical care and food in students’ canteens are absolutely free! Plus, there are also discounts for travels and more.

22. Lastly, on a personal mental development note, when you write a note with your pen, whether it’s simple classwork or homework or a more difficult project work, you’re simultaneously stimulating a collection of brain cells in your head known as a reticular activating system. The writing activity brings the information to your forefront, activates your brain and makes it pay close attention.

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Interesting indeed!

Wow

Number 4 though

Imagine arresting Iya Segun because Egbo Kekere has chosen school of OwoMiDa

Afonja and Agbero na like this two bros below

Which one is Nigeria known for?

In the real Nigeria education system not paper policy. Private schools are seen as the best, you can accuse the school for not promoting your child and take your child elsewhere, if your child is not in school at 3 years old, you really don't care about that child future because of the age attachments in most jobs, even higher institutions can decide to shut down...etc.....

Educative.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqGKxyVcJZE