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The best educational systems in the world. Level of Education in the World - Country Rankings and Comparisons

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Singapore tops the table, followed by Hong Kong and Ghana at the bottom.

"For the first time, we've got a truly global view of the quality of education," said OECD Director of Education Andreas Schleicher.

"Our intention was to give as much as possible more countries - rich and poor alike - an opportunity to compare their level of education with world leaders, to identify their strengths and weaknesses, and to see what the long-term economic benefits of improving the quality of education will be," he added.

In the UK, according to a study, one in five teenagers graduate from school without completing a basic level of general education. According to the OECD, improving the quality of secondary education will inject trillions of dollars into the British economy.

The OECD rating was compiled on the basis of the test results of 15-year-old schoolchildren in mathematics and the exact sciences. And the resulting educational map of the world paints a much bigger picture than the OECD's Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), which is limited to wealthy industrialized countries.

Covering more than a third of the world's countries, this ranking shows the state of education in countries such as Iran, South Africa, Peru and Thailand.

The United States is once again inferior in quality schooling successful European countries. Vietnam also outpaced the US.

The findings of the researchers will be presented at the World Education Forum in South Korea at next week, where the United Nations plans to host a conference dedicated to raising the level of world education 2030.

Success for everyone

The last five places are Oman, Morocco, Honduras, South Africa and Ghana.

“Once you are in an Asian school, you will encounter teachers who expect high performance from every student. There is a lot of enthusiasm, concentration and consistency,” says OECD Director of Educational Programs Andreas Schleicher. “These countries are able to attract the most talented teachers.”

The authors of the OECD report, Eric Hanushek of Stanford University and Luger Wessman of the University of Munich, believe that educational attainment is a powerful predictor of a country's long-term welfare.

"Bad educational policies and poor education are driving many countries into a permanent state of economic recession," the authors of the report say.

Top 40 countries in science knowledge

1. Singapore

2. Hong Kong

3. South Korea

4. Japan (shared)

4. Taiwan (shared)

6. Finland

7. Estonia

8. Switzerland

9. Netherlands

10 Canada

11. Poland

12. Vietnam

13. Germany

14. Australia

15. Ireland

16. Belgium

17. New Zealand

18. Slovenia

19. Austria

20. UK

21. Czech Republic

23. France

24. Latvia

25. Norway

26. Luxembourg

27. Spain

28. Italy (shared)

28. USA (shared)

30. Portugal

32. Hungary

33. Iceland

34. Russia

35. Sweden

36. Croatia

37. Slovakia

38. Ukraine

39. Israel

Prior to the Industrial Revolution, formal education and advances in technology did not matter to the general population. However, the acceleration of scientific and technological progress made it necessary to reconsider the attitude of society towards knowledge and education. Adapting to the modern world, where new developments and technologies appear every year, has become possible only with the help of education and intelligence. That is why it is very important to have an idea about the ranking of countries by the level of education in order to know in which states the training of specialists is carried out at the highest level.

What is the education level index in the countries of the world?

More than a hundred years ago, the world began to think seriously about universal access to schooling. It should be noted that significant progress has been made in this direction over the past few decades. However, in an era when technological innovations are rapidly outpacing the level of education, not only is it necessary to redouble efforts, but to restructure the entire educational process for a changing, unstable world.

Only educated people can manage the modern world

The United Nations periodically provides society with the so-called Human Development Index. The publication of this document contains three key indexes.

1. Life Expectancy Index.
2. Education Index.
3. Income index.

How is EI calculated and what does it affect?

The education level index is calculated on the basis of two main indicators. The first is the expected duration of training. The second is the average duration of training.

The expected duration of training is a certain amount of time, what a person needs for a specific level of education. The average duration of education is taken from the average of the population with completed education. Usually this figure is 25 years and above.

The Education Index is a key indicator of the well-being of societies around the world. This is obvious, since the parameter determines at what level the development of a particular country is. First of all, we mean economic, technological, industrial development, which has a direct impact on the quality of life.

The literacy rate of the adult population, as well as the cumulative share of citizens' students, is displayed by the education index. According to the level of literacy is calculated total percentage people with reading and writing skills. The cumulative share of students allows you to determine the percentage of people receiving care or education at all levels.

Ranking of countries by level of education in 2015

The education level index is standardized as numerical values ​​from 0 (minimum) to 1 (maximum). It is believed that developed countries should have a minimum score of 0.8, although many of them have a score of 0.9 or higher.

• Australia (0.927),
• New Zealand (0.917),
• Norway (0.910),
• Netherlands (0.894)
• US (0.890)
• Ireland (0.887),
• Germany (0.884),
• Lithuania (0.877),
• Denmark (0.873),
• Czech Republic (0.866).

Countries with the lowest level of education:

• Niger (0.198)
• Burkina Faso (0.250),
• Chad (0.256),
• Guinea (0.294),
• Pakistan (0.302)
• Sierra Leone (0.305),
• Mali (0.305),
• Sudan (0.306),
• Central Africa (0.318),
• Yemen (0.339).

• USA,
• Switzerland
• Denmark
• Finland
• Sweden
• Canada
• Netherlands,
• Great Britain
• Singapore,
• Australia.

The main criteria of the Universitas21 university ranking, covering 50 countries in general, are the effectiveness and efficiency of education. If we compare these indicators with those that were noted 2 years ago, Ukraine and Serbia, Spain and Greece, Bulgaria and Turkey showed a slight drop in the level of education.

There is a ranking of the education index of countries, which takes into account 4 parameters - resources, ecology, communications, GDP per capita. The calculations, however, are indicative. So, according to this rating from Universitas21, the TOP-10 countries are built as follows:

• Serbia,
• Great Britain,
• Denmark,
• Sweden,
• Finland,
• Portugal,
• Canada,
• Switzerland,
• New Zealand,
• South Africa.

As can be seen from this ranking, several countries with low economic development markedly improved in the education index of the population. For example, South Africa, which occupies the 10th position, China is in the 16th position, India is in the 18th position, and Serbia is in the 1st place.

Rating in individual areas

Secondary education

If we consider only the field of secondary education, here the leading positions are occupied by:

• Great Britain,
• Finland,
• Switzerland,
• Canada,
• Netherlands.

The British receive a high-level secondary education

UK secondary education is really of high quality. Graduates of British schools have unlimited opportunities to continue their studies at any university in the world.

Finland - silver medalist. Secondary education in this country, the educational system as a whole, is built on the principles of the USSR school. The skillful combination of theory and practice, the high qualification of the teaching staff gave their result - the secondary education of Finland is in the second position in the world ranking.

Swiss secondary education is a win-win preparation for higher achievement. Holders of a Swiss certificate of secondary education need not worry. The road to prestigious educational institutions around the world is open.

Schools in Canada are distinguished by a peculiar feature: here the quality of education is almost uniform for any institution. There are no such sharp dispersions as, for example, it is observed in the US secondary education system. Therefore, graduates of any Canadian high school have a high chance of getting into university.

Dutch secondary education in terms of quality is in no way inferior to British. At the same time, the cost of studying in Dutch schools is two times less than in British ones. The Dutch-style certificate of secondary education is quoted all over the world.

Higher education (bachelor's degree)

System Rating higher education lead the 5 most prosperous countries in the world. Where there are resources for education, where there is a real need for specialists high class They don't spare money for their studies. Therefore, again the first line remains with the UK. Further descending - Germany, USA, Australia, Sweden.

British universities do not need extra advertising. Educational institutions with long history, high rates of education always claim the first roles. The value of a British diploma is beyond doubt.

Germany is ready to provide citizens with free higher education, and this is perhaps one of the most important points, which brings the country to the second position in the ranking. A variety of educational programs and internationally recognized diplomas.

US universities offer a flexible approach to the education system. Students are offered a wide range of educational programs. There are many universities where distance education is practiced.

US universities have a very flexible approach to learning

Australian institutions are a whole network of institutions of higher education, where there are all opportunities to get a bachelor's degree. Australia attracts international students with a high quality of study and the prospect of a good career.

The Swedish Baccalaureate System offers a variety of study programs. Teaching is conducted on English language. Sweden is famous for its well-equipped university classrooms. There are many research centers in the country.

Master's degree

Germany consistently holds the first position in the ranking of countries where future masters are provided with the best learning conditions. There are many reasons for this, ranging from the possibility of free education to worthy scholarships.

Students of the first Russian-German magistracy after a lecture by Guntram Kaiser

Austria is not far behind neighboring Germany. It also offers a decent education for reasonable money. The possibility of free education is not excluded. Conditions of study allow you to combine study and work.

The Master's degree in the USA is a good base for getting an education in a variety of fields. The range of educational programs is impressive. At the same time, the American version is attractive with interesting job prospects after training.

According to the rating of the master's degree, the UK is slightly inferior to other countries. However, the position in the fourth position does not reduce the importance of the British diploma. On the contrary, together with the British internship, the master's degree acquires an even higher status.

France occupies the fifth place in the world ranking of magistracy. Higher education here can be obtained on condition of small expenses. In addition, the option of providing a scholarship is not excluded for students. Good conditions For research activities and a wide range of specializations.

MBA (Master of Business Administration)

Actually, the birthplace of the MBA is the United States, and therefore it is quite natural that it is the States that occupy the first place. There are many business schools in the United States, where students are provided with a quality education in the field of business administration.

Chinese MBA school is already competing with the US

Following the Americans, the UK is in a hurry to take over the student market. The second position in the ranking confirms the ability of the British higher business school to compete on an equal footing in this area. good schools, professional training, experienced teachers.

Third place in the field of MBA education confidently holds Australia. The country is also ready to offer a large number of business schools of various levels. Education here is perfectly combined with an accessible practical base. Employment opportunities are open.

The basics of European business are taught by higher schools in France. It is not for nothing that the French higher education in the field of MBA is ranked fourth in the ranking. Here a good choice prestigious schools business, each of which teaches in full accordance with European standards.

Finally, Canada is the fifth position in the ranking and all the necessary business administration skills after graduation from any of the universities. Canadian education is cheaper than in the US and even in Europe. In Canada, after studying, it is easier to gain a foothold - to stay to work in your specialty.

PhD

The United States was the first in the educational field for graduate students. America provides many universities, a lot of research programs, well-equipped laboratories. For graduate students in the USA, there is an important factor - support from big business in the form of grants and scholarships.

Germany attracts with its fundamental approach and contacts with prominent scientists. Third place in the ranking due to the expressed financial support for projects in the field of technical and natural sciences.

Fifth place went to the UK. This is quite enough to once again confirm high level scientific base, the degree of qualification of the teaching staff.

Direction of study

It is rather difficult to single out a specific country in order to place it in the ranking, taking into account the direction of study. Most countries from the TOP list provide a choice in almost all areas. There is no official ranking for areas of study. There are some recommendations from the university beau monde. Based on these recommendations, ratings are created.

Country ranking table for selected areas of higher education

Ranking by cost of education

Some European countries are ready to train foreigners and their citizens, if not for free, then for a purely symbolic price. For example, studying in Germany will cost the average student about €500 per year. However, if the student is a foreigner, in addition to living in the country of study, you will have to spend a more impressive amount. But even in this scenario, German education promises students to spend 10 times less than in Australia.

Ranking of countries in the world by tuition fees (table)

Only two countries remain really free for education today: Finland and Argentina.

Table: comparison of education in Russia and abroad

Table: comparison of education systems in different countries

List of countries by population literacy rate for 2015

Information for reflection - most countries with an advanced education system have not provided information to the UNESCO organization regarding the level of literacy of their own population for the last 10 years.

The best countries for educational emigration

According to the results of numerous surveys conducted over the past 5 years, the list best countries for educational emigration has not changed much. North America, Europe, Southeast Asia waiting for future bachelors and masters, graduate students and doctors.

1. Great Britain.
2. Canada.
3. Germany.
4. France.
5. Australia.
6. Sweden.
7. Japan.

What does acquaintance with ratings give to a potential student? Of course, information that will help to make right choice country of study and a specific place where knowledge is to be gained. Rating information will help you more accurately determine the plan personal opportunities and choose the appropriate education system. Finally, even the question of the cost of education is solved more easily thanks to ratings.

The UK research center "The Economist Intelligence Unit" conducted a large-scale study of learning systems in different countries the world to find out which one is the best.

Top countries by level of school education

The study was conducted on the basis of an international assessment of the results of the final final exams over several years.

In the first place, according to British scientists, is Finland: it has the best education in the world. And this recognition is no coincidence. For more than a decade, the Finns have been implementing large-scale reforms in this area, thanks to which school system countries regularly take leading positions in international rankings.

In second place is the Republic of Korea, and Hong Kong closes the top three. The fourth and fifth positions are taken by Japan and Singapore, respectively. The top ten also included: the United Kingdom, Switzerland, New Zealand, the Netherlands and Canada.

What is the secret of Finnish education?

Many distinctive features Finnish educational system may seem unexpected and contrary to traditional ideas, but it is thanks to them that this state has the best education.

• Finnish children start going to first grade only when they are seven years old. While, for example, in the United States in most states they enter primary school already at the age of five.
• Schoolchildren are practically not given homework assignments, they do not even have diaries.
• In Finnish schools, students are not divided into strong and weak. The formation of elite classes and schools is prohibited. Guys from handicapped study in the general stream, together with their peers.
• The first 6 years here do not assess the knowledge of students at all, and they take the first exam (similar to our USE) only before graduation.
• The level of education in all schools of the country is approximately the same. All schoolchildren have the opportunity to receive an education of the same quality, regardless of whether they live in a small village or in a metropolis.
• In Finland, a teacher is on the same rung of the social ladder as a lawyer or, say, an engineer. The salary of a school teacher of Finnish, who has a workload of about 20 hours a week, is at the level of about 3,600 euros. And the salaries of senior subject teachers are even higher.
• And finally, everything is free in schools here: education itself, transport (if necessary), study guides and stationery, food (lunch and two snacks) and even medical care.

Thanks to the global connections that intertwine the entire planet modern world like it got smaller. Under these conditions, the role of education has increased significantly - the prosperity of the state cannot take place without effective work education system, as well as other factors of socio-economic development. In order to somehow compare the quality of the education system, experts came up with a number of metrics (PIRLS, PISA, TIMSS). Based on these metrics and other parameters (number of graduates in the country, literacy rate), since 2012, the Pearson group has been publishing its own index for various countries. In addition to the index, learning progress and thinking skills are taken into account. This year the list of countries with the best education is:

1. Japan

This country is the most advanced in the level of many technologies, and the reform of the educational system put it in the first place in this ranking. The Japanese were able to radically change the model of education, create in it effective system control. When the country's economy suffered a complete collapse, education was seen as the only source of its development. Japanese education has a long history, and now it keeps its traditions. His system is based on high technology, which allows the Japanese to lead the way in understanding problems and the level of knowledge. The literacy rate of the population here is almost 100%, but only primary education is compulsory here. For many years, the Japanese education system has been aimed at preparing schoolchildren for employment and fruitful participation in public life. Here, children are required to produce results that correspond to their abilities. The curriculum in Japan is rigorous and dense, and students learn a lot about the cultures of the world. Particular emphasis is placed on practical exercises.

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2. South Korea

About 10 years ago, there was nothing special to say about the Korean education system. But the rapid development of the South Korean economy has dramatically pushed it into the list of the world's leading ones. There is a large percentage of people here with higher education, and not because it has become fashionable to study, but because learning has become the principle of Korean life. Modern South Korea is leading in terms of technological development, and this could only be achieved by government reforms in the field of education. It allocates $11.3 billion annually for education. The country is 99.9% literate.

3. Singapore

The population of Singapore has a high IQ. Special attention here they pay attention to the quality and volume of knowledge, but also to the students themselves. At the moment, Singapore is one of the richest countries and at the same time, one of the most educated. For the success of the country, education plays a crucial role, so people here are spending on it without stint - annually investing 12.1 billion dollars. The literacy rate in the country is above 96%.

4. Hong Kong

This piece of mainland China is distinguished by the fact that researchers have determined that its population has the highest IQ. The literacy of the population and the education system here are at a very high level. Thanks to a well-thought-out education system, success in development here has also become possible. high technology. Hong Kong is one of the "business centers" of the world, it is well suited for quality higher education. Moreover, different levels of education have a high level here: not only higher, but also primary and secondary. Training is conducted in the local dialect of Chinese and in English. Schooling, lasting 9 years, is compulsory for all in Hong Kong.

5. Finland

The educational system in Finland gives students and schoolchildren maximum freedom. Education is completely free in the country, and the school administration even pays for meals if the student spends a full day in the school. Here they are actively engaged in attracting applicants to the country's universities. Finland leads in such an aspect as the number of people who consistently complete any form of education. The country allocates significant resources for education - 11.1 billion euros. Thanks to this, it was possible to build a solid educational system here from the initial level to the higher one. Finnish schools are free to choose educational materials and teachers here must have a master's degree. They are given wide freedom in terms of organizing classes in their classes.

6. UK

In this country, the best educational system in the world has long been formed. The UK is traditionally known for its excellent education, especially at the university level. The University of Oxford is considered to be a reference university in the world. In the field of education, Great Britain is a pioneer, for many centuries it was here that the education system was formed within the walls of ancient English universities. But as regards the primary and secondary levels of education, much less attention is paid to them here, and only higher education is considered impeccable. This does not allow the UK to lead this ranking, and even in Europe it ended up in second place.

7. Canada

The level of higher education in Canada has reached such a high level that in order to receive it in this country in last years more and more foreign youth began to aspire. At the same time, in different Canadian provinces, the rules for obtaining education may differ, but for the whole country, the common thing is that the Government of Canada pays a lot of attention to the issues of standards and quality of education everywhere. The share of school education in the country is especially high, but fewer young people strive to continue to receive it in universities than in the countries already mentioned. Funding for education is mainly handled by the government of a particular province, that is, Canadian system Education manifests a clear decentralized nature. Therefore, each province controls its own curriculum. Educational practices and the teaching staff here are subject to strict selection. The introduction of technology and constructive interaction with the families of students make education more advanced. Education in Canada is conducted in English and French.

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8. Netherlands

The quality of Dutch education is evidenced by the fact that the population of this country is recognized as the most well-read in the world. Here, all levels of education are free, although there are paid private schools in the Netherlands. The peculiarity of the local education system is that students under the age of 16 must devote their whole day to learning. Adolescents can then choose whether to continue studying all day or reduce the time of study, which determines whether they will pursue higher education or be content with elementary. In the Netherlands, in addition to secular educational institutions, there are also religious ones.

9. Ireland

The Irish education system is also considered one of the best in the world, if only because of its absolute freeness, including in colleges and universities. Such successes in the field of education did not go unnoticed in the world, so this modest island also got such an honorable rating. Currently, Icelandic education has a clear bias towards learning and teaching Irish. For all Irish children, primary education is compulsory, and all educational institutions, including private ones, are financed by the country's government. Its goal is to provide quality and free education to all the inhabitants of the island and at all levels. Therefore, 89% of the Irish population has completed compulsory secondary education. But free education does not apply to foreign students - even young people who come from the European Union have to pay tuition here, and if they work here at the same time, they pay taxes.

10. Poland

As early as the 12th century, an education system began to take shape in Poland. Interestingly, it was here that the first Ministry of Education appeared, which to this day does an excellent job with its tasks. The success of Polish education has a variety of confirmations, for example, Polish students have repeatedly become winners of various international competitions in the field of mathematics and fundamental sciences. The country has a very high literacy rate. Due to the consistently high quality of education, Polish universities are listed in many countries. Students from abroad also tend to come here.

It is considered the standard of academic preparation. The education system in the UK is based on centuries-old traditions, but this does not prevent it from being modern and keeping up with new technologies.

Diplomas English schools and universities are valued all over the world, and the education received is an excellent start for an international career. Every year more than 50 thousand foreign students come here to study.

about country

Great Britain, despite its conservatism, is one of the most prosperous countries in Europe. It played an important role in the creation of parliamentary democracy, the development of world science and art, for several centuries this country has been a legislator in the world of art, literature, music and fashion. Many important discoveries were made in Great Britain: the steam locomotive, the modern bicycle, stereo sound, antibiotics, HTML, and many others. Services, especially banking, insurance, education and tourism, account for most of the GDP today, while the share of manufacturing is declining, taking up only 18% of the workforce.

The UK is a great place to practice your English and not only because it is official language. it's the same a great opportunity master the "British accent" and get acquainted with the culture of this great power. The myths about British restraint are somewhat exaggerated - residents will be interested in talking to you, and any seller in the store will be happy to talk about the weather and local news before issuing a check.

• is in the top 20 countries in terms of happiness according to analysts of the international project "Sustainable Development Solutions Network" (2014-2016)
• included in the top 10 countries in the world in terms of living standards Prosperity Index-2016 (5th place in terms of business conditions, 6th place in terms of education)
• London - 3rd place in the ranking of the best cities in the world for students (Best Student Cities-2017)

Secondary education

Each British school has a history and centuries-old traditions passed down from generation to generation. Among the graduates of private schools are members of the royal family and prominent people People: Prince William and his father Prince Charles of Wales, British Prime Ministers Winston Churchill and Neville Chamberlain, mathematician and writer Lewis Carroll, Indira Gandhi and many others.

Most British schools are located in small towns or far from populated areas and are surrounded by magnificent nature, which ensures the safety of living and learning for children. Classes are small, 10-15 people each, so the teacher knows each student and his characteristics well. In addition to the main program, an important place is given to creative and sports activities - from field hockey to pottery.

Foreign students can enter a private boarding school at the age of 14 for the GCSE program - a high school program, after which the student takes 6-8 exams and then goes to the A-level or International Baccalaureate (IB) high school programs. If at A-Level a student chooses 3-4 subjects to study, then at IB - 6 out of 6 thematic blocks: mathematics, art, natural Sciences, human and society, foreign languages, the main language and literature. The guys choose compulsory and additional subjects, according to their plans for higher education. Starting from the 9th grade, university admissions consultants work with students to help determine the direction of study, choose suitable universities and prepare well for applying. A high school diploma allows students to enter universities around the world.

Higher education

The UK has been a leader in higher education for centuries. High quality education is confirmed by independent ratings.

Of course, the most famous universities with an impeccable reputation, which applicants from all over the world strive to get into, are the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge. However, other British universities, for example, the University of Edinburgh, the University of Exeter. The University of Sheffield provides quality training in all areas of knowledge.

• 6 UK universities are in the top 20 in the QS ranking 2016/2017
• 7 universities are in the top 50 according to THE World University Rankings-2016
• 8 universities are in the top 100 of the Shanghai ranking-2016