Presently, Russia ranks 8th in Europe and 13th in the world as the country with the best education system. Generally, education is mandatory for children between the ages of six to 15 years. The school system in the country consists of:
The Ministry of Education is in charge of all matters concerning education, from curriculum development approval of new programs. However, local authorities may modify the methods of instruction or courses offered within their states. Moreover, the country offers free education for all children between the ages of six to 15 years in public or government-funded schools.
Although optional, six weeks to three-year-old children can attend, state-owned or private, nursery schools (yasli). Moreover, children between the ages of three to six years can attend Kindergarten. After preschool or kindergarten, children are required to enroll for compulsory education in primary school, which lasts for four years. After this, students proceed to middle school/lower secondary school for five years. Once they complete this level, they are presented with a certificate of Secondary General Education after sitting for a national exam. The results of this examination determines whether the student will continue studying, proceed to vocational training, or join the workforce.
Besides regular state schools, other schools include gymnasium and lyceum schools. Gymnasiums are similar to high schools and are either private or managed by the government. Additionally, they offer a more advanced curriculum compared to high schools. Moreover, education programs are relatively long compared to the traditional state system. For those students who wish to pursue further education at the university level, they must enroll for an additional 2 years in secondary school.
There are public, private, and international schools in the country. International schools are relatively competitive as they offer top-notch education as well as a variety of internationally recognized curricula. Children who would like to enroll in international schools have to undergo tests and interviews to qualify for admission.
Edarabia showcases all private schools in Russia through which parents can filter by tuition fees, curriculum, rankings & ratings. There are many public, private and charter schools near you that cater to both expat and local students.
Depending on the level of education; kindergartens (pre-schools), primary, secondary and high schools will all have varying tuition fees. Most K-12 schools offer different curriculums and extra-curricular activities to support the intellectual and physical wellbeing of students. Admissions for the top international schools in Russia tend to have waiting lists so it is recommended that parents apply well in advance to secure a spot for their children. Additionally, each school has ratings based on parent reviews and are ranked below accordingly.
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