School Systems around the world

In which country do students sing a national anthem every morning as part of the school day? A) India B) Australia C) Canada

In which country do students typically have very little homework and rarely take standardized tests, yet still perform highly in international rankings?A) Japan B) Finland C) United States

In which country is school attendance required until age 18 — one of the highest in the world? A) North Korea B) United States C) Italy

Which Commonwealth country has a system where many schools are faith-based (e.g., Anglican, Catholic), but still publicly funded? A) Canada B) India C) South Africa

In which country do students begin learning a second language as early as age 5 or 6? A) United States B) Sweden C) South Africa

In which Commonwealth country are “public schools” actually private, fee-paying institutions? A) Canada B) India C) United Kingdom

In which country is “Holistic Education,” including moral and emotional development, a formal part of the school curriculum? A) Singapore B) Irland C) Argentina

In which country it is common for students to clean their own classrooms as part of their daily school routine? A) China B) Japan D) Brazil

What is the term used in Commonwealth countries like Australia and the UK for the first year of primary school? A) Reception B) Prep C) Foundation

In which country do students commonly attend school six days a week? A) Japan B) Brazil C) Italy

Which country allows children to start school at age 3, offering a state-funded pre-primary program called “école maternelle”? A) Belgium B) France C) Switzerland

Which country requires all students to wear uniforms, regardless of whether they attend public or private school? A) United Kingdom B) Australia C) Thailand

Which Commonwealth country celebrates “Book Week,” where students dress up as their favorite literary characters? A) Canada B) Australia C) Singapore

Which country has a tradition called “siesta” or nap, a short midday break during school hours in some regions? A) Spain B) Italy C) Greece

In which country is education not compulsory but strongly encouraged, especially in nomadic communities? A) Mongolia B) Mexico C) Morocco

In which country do students take a national university entrance exam called the "Gaokao," often described as one of the toughest in the world? A) Japan B) China C) South Korea

In which Commonwealth country do some schools hold an annual “Wear Your Cultural Dress” day to celebrate diversity? A) United Kingdom B) Canada C) Singapore D) All of the above!

Which Commonwealth country is famous for having a “Big School Bell” that rings loudly to start the day — and some schools even have old-fashioned uniforms with hats? A) United Kingdom B) New Zealand C) India

What unique feature is common in rural schools in New Zealand? A) Students ride horses to school B) Outdoor learning is a regular part of the curriculum C) School only takes place three days a week