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Education in Croatia

Education in Croatia. Education System. Pre-school institutions (nurseries and kindergartens) Primary school Secondary school Higher education. Pre-school institutions. For children aged 1 – 6 Attended by 35% of the children (116,382 children in 2009). Primary school.

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Education in Croatia

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  1. Education in Croatia

  2. Education System • Pre-school institutions (nurseries and kindergartens) • Primary school • Secondary school • Higher education

  3. Pre-school institutions • For children aged 1 – 6 • Attended by 35% of the children (116,382 children in 2009)

  4. Primary school • Lasts for eight years (6 or 7 until 14 or 15) • Compulsory education • Article 65 of the Constitution states: Primary education shall be compulsory and free. • Uniform curriculum

  5. Organizational levels • Lower level or classroom teaching (1st to 4th grade) – one teacher except for Foreign Language and Religious Education • Higher level or subject teaching (5th to 8th grade) – each subject taught by a particular teacher

  6. Secondary schools • Not compulsory • Article 65 of the Constitution states: Secondary and higher education shall be made equally accessible to all, on the basis of capacity • Last for three or four years

  7. Types of secondary schools • Grammar schools (general, language, science, classical and sports grammar schools) • Vocational schools (commercial, medical, technical, art, dance, ballet, agricultural etc.) • Industrial and craftsmanship schools (3 years)

  8. Discussion points • Type of school • State graduation examination • Acces to higher education

  9. Higher education • Universities • Public polytechnics • Schools of professional higher education

  10. Universities • Institutions of higher education that organise and implement university studies in at least two scientific and/or artistic areas in a larger number of fields. • Universities of Zagreb, Osijek, Split, Rijeka, Pula, Dubrovnik and Zadar • Universities include components that are legal persons and are called faculties or art academies. • Theycarry out university study programmes and conduct research

  11. Private institutions of higher education • In Croatia there are: • private polytechnics (e.g. Polytechnic in Velika Gorica, VERN Business College, Polytechnic for media, business and management) • 25 private schools of professional higher education (e.g. American College of Management and Technology, International Graduate School for Management in Zagreb, RRiF School of Financial Management, etc.)

  12. University studies • Undergraduate • Graduate • Postgraduate (doctoral study) • Exception: integrated undergraduate and graduate study (Law)

  13. Undergraduate university study • The first level normally lasts for three years during which students earn 180 ECTS • A smaller number of undergraduate studies in Croatia are administered as four-year studies during which students earn 240 ECTS (e.g. Social Work) • University degree:bachelor

  14. Graduate university study • The second level normally lasts for two years during which students earn 120 ECTS. • A smaller number of graduate studies in Croatia are administered as one-year studies in which students earn 60 ECTS. • After the completion of the studies, students receive the diploma and the academic title of master with the indication of the profession.

  15. Postgraduate university study (doctoral study) • The third level normally lasts for three years. • After its completion, students receive the diploma and the academic title of the doctor of science with the indication of the scientific or art field. • Universities autonomously regulate the usage of ECTS in postgraduate university studies.

  16. Polytechnics • Public polytechnics and schools of professional higher education are institutions of higher education that implement professional studies. • These two types of higher education institutions differ in the scope of their curriculum: polytechnics are the institutions of higher education that organise and implement at least three different studies from at least three different scientific fields. • Their mission is to provide professional education to students, with the emphasis on practical application and they commonly include practical work.

  17. Grading system • The grading system in the Republic of Croatia consists of five grades: • 5 – excellent, 4 – very good, 3 – good, 2 – sufficient, 1 – insufficient. The minimum positive grade is 2 – sufficient.

  18. Education in the UK

  19. Compulsory education • All children between the ages 5 and 16 in England, Scotland and Wales, and 4 and 16 in Norther Ireland, must, by law, receive full-time education • About 93% receive free education financed from public funds (state schools), and 7% attend independent schools financed by fees paid by parents

  20. Independent schools • Private-owned schools which charge tuition (which can be very high) • Larger and more famous private fee-paying boarding schools (such as Eton, Harrow, Rugby and Roedan) are also called public schools – they were originally founded by benefactors for families who valued education, but could not afford private tutors

  21. Education system • There are four stages: • 1. Primary • 2. Secondary • 3. Sixth Form • 4. University

  22. Primary education • Age 5 – 11 • Primary education starts with infant school (5-7) • This is followed by junior (or first) school (7-11)

  23. Secondary education • Age 11- 16 • Schools are mainly comprehensive (non-selective); a few grammar schools still exist • Comprehensive schools are divided into six forms; pre-programme • Ends with GCSE – General Certificate of Secondary Education

  24. Common subject categories • English Language • Other modern languages including student’s native language • Maths • Sciences (either combined or separate Biology, Chemistry and Physics) and ICT • Humanities (History, Geography, Law, Psychology, Sociology etc) • Arts (Music, Drama, Art & Design)

  25. The National Curriculum • The National Curriculum in England and Wales consists of statutory subjects for 5- to 16-year-olds • All state schools must provide religious education, and all state secondary schools must provide sex education

  26. Compulsory subjects • English • Mathematics • Science • Art & design • Citizenship • Design & Technology • Geography • History • Information & Communication Technology (ICT) • Modern Foreign Languages • Music • Physical Education

  27. GCSE • GCSE – General Certificate of Secondary Education; taken at the age of 16 • O-levels • UK students usually begin a 2-year GCSE programme at age 14, with exams that test knowledge and skills

  28. The Sixth Form • After completing a Pre-Programme (for international students) or GCSEs, students can choose from four courses: • A-level (2 years or 1 year fast-track) • International Baccalaureate (2 years only) • University Foundation (1 year fast-track) • Cambridge Pre-U (2 years only) •  On completion of their Sixth Form studies, most students can progress straight to University

  29. Education after 16 • About 70% of 16-year-old pupils continue in full-time education, studying for examinations which lead to higher education, professional training or vocational qualifications • GNVQ – the General National Vocational Qualification (today replaced by BTEC – Business and Technology Education Council - exams) • A levels – the academic General Certificate of Education Advanced level examination

  30. Higher education • State-run universities (over 100) • Polytechnics • Colleges of higher education (1 or 2 year non-degree courses) • Private universities

  31. Enrolment • Approximately one-third of UK sixth form students progress to higher education. This means that competition for the top universities is very fierce, and a good education at sixth form is essential for ambitious students.

  32. Oxford and Cambridge • The most prestigious, the oldest and most traditional universities • Special entrance exams • Half the students come from private schools

  33. Education in the USA

  34. The education system • Preschool education: nursery school or kindergarten; not obligatory, but kindergartens are often part of the public school system • Americans start school at the age of 6 (first grade) • Every year they go up a grade until they leave school at the age of 18, from twelfth grade • Schoolchildren are called students

  35. Education levels • Elementary (grade school) – 1st to 6th grade • Secondary school • Junior high – 7th to 8th grade • Senior high – 9th to 12th grade • Higher education

  36. Types of schools • Public schools – state schools, free of charge (even for foreigners); important in the life of the local community; social centres • Private schools – parents required to pay fees (tuition); organization and curricula similar to public schools, but the administration differs; frequently associated with religious institutions

  37. Regulation • Education regulated at federal, state and local levels • This results in certain differences in the organisation of schools (advanced classes, choice of sports, activities and vocational training) • Grades (classes) regulated at the federal level • High school curriculum is regulated at the state level, so it differs from state to state

  38. Elementary school • Promotion from one grade to the next is based on the pupil’s achievement of specified skills in reading, writing, spelling, arithmetic, history, geography and art

  39. Secondary school • Compulsory (prescribed) subjects: English, science, social studies, mathematics, physical education • Elective subjects chosen in many fields (foreign languages, arts, vocational training, science...) • In senior high school half of the student workload is elective

  40. High school students • Freshman • Sophomore • Junior • Senior

  41. Social events • Pep rally • Homecoming • Prom • Yearbook launch • Graduation (ceremonies, caps and gowns, diplomas, speeches, farewell speech by valedictorian)

  42. Higher education • Colleges and universities • Colleges (community and junior) – associate degree • Junior college – the first two years of an undergraduate curriculum or final vocational training • Community college – largely attended by students who want to live at home

  43. Colleges • Colleges of liberal arts • Humanities, social studies • Professional colleges • Engineering, education, business...

  44. Universities Universities – bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, PhD or advanced professional degree (Law, Medicine, Dentistry) Undergradute and graduate departments State universities and private universities The best universities are private (Yale, Princeton, Harvard)

  45. Studying • A system of credits (units) which are transferable • Students must select a major (the main subject of study) in order to earn a Bachelor’s degree • Students are required to take a certain number of courses within that major in order to receive the degree

  46. Student life • The Greek system (sororities and fraternities) • Life on campus

  47. Thank you for your attention!

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