Russia's education system?

Jerald Florence: K-11 is the standard school form and college or university afterward. Academically the standards are much higher in Russia, sometimes as much as 2-3 years advanced that American kids in the same age group. Advanced mathematics, sciences and foreign languages are introduced by 6th grade or near to it.Socially there is nowhere near the emphasis on sports and extra activities. School is primarily for academic learning. The good news is that there are afterschool academies for almost everything from math to literature, and everything in between. Kids there like to learn and its not "cool" to be stupid. It will be a jolt to your system, but if you can rise to the challenge, you'll do so much better at your own school when you return home.I'd suggest you visit http://russianreport.wordpress.com to learn more about life in Russia....Show more

Joeann Hoyt: People put great emphasis on education and often try harder than many of there western peers (in gener! al). The system itself is much more well developed.

Cody Petrulis: Since I don't live there anymore, I only rely on what my friends tell me or what Russian media showsIt is better academically. But it also worse socially.Education in Soviet era Russia was in no comparison with American-much much better.

Rodolfo Merel: Russian education is stronger and higher. From the start of 1st grade and 6th the kids already are doing algebra, school also is k-11.And the knowledge that they are receiving is collage stander-ed.

Vince Delarge: Higher education is still of a very high standard, but surely depending on a University. If it's MGU - the reputation is impeccable.Secondary education is going down to American standards.I think in a few years it will pull down the higher education as well.