From the oldest to the smallest – fun facts about education around the world. FMTNews FMTLifestyle
Schooling is an important part of a child’s life and has an impact not only on the future of the individual but on the country as a whole.
Whether or not someone received a good education can be a factor in their life decisions. For example, women in Mali with a secondary level education or higher have an average of three children while those with no education have an average of seven. When the Dissolution of the Monasteries took place, it was re-founded in 1541 by royal charter, and the name “King’s School” was used for the first time, referring to King Henry VIII.Finland’s comprehensive school system is considered one of the best in Europe’s education rankings. Children in Finland do not start school until the age of seven, making them the oldest around the world to start school.
However, attending school is not compulsory until the child turns five and most schools allow flexibility in school hours if the parents think the child is finding it too much.Throughout its history, knitting has been a vital part of Icelandic culture. From the age of seven, all children are taught how to knit as part of their regular school syllabus.One the most interesting education facts is the longest class in history, which lasted for two days.
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