Please click on the name of the country to find more detailed information. 

Bulgaria:

Education in Bulgaria is overseen by the Ministry of Education and Science. Since 2012, compulsory education includes two years of preschool education (usually starting around age 5), before children start primary school.^[1][2] Education is compulsory until age of 16. Education at state-owned schools is free of charge, except for the higher education schools, colleges and universities.

Educational System: 

Learn more about the Bulgarian Educational System: 

England

Education in England is overseen by the governmental body, the Department for Education.

They are responsible for:

• teaching and learning for children in the early years and in primary schools
• teaching and learning for young people in secondary schools
• teaching, learning and training for young people and adults in apprenticeships, traineeships and further education
• teaching and learning for young people and adults in higher education
• supporting professionals who work with children, young people and adult learners
• helping disadvantaged children and young people to achieve more
• making sure that local services protect and support children

Power is devolved to local authorities who oversee the maintained schools that fall within their geographical area. Academies, such as Furness Academy, sit outside local authority control and are able to manage their own finances and curriculum.

Children in England must remain in education until they are 18 years old. Formal teaching commences when a student is 16 but they must remain in education either at a further education establishment, trainee position and apprenticeship, until 18 years old.

More information can be found here - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about 

Germany/North Rhine Westphalia

Education in Germany is primarily the responsibility of individual German states (Länder), with the federal government playing a minor role. As Sekundarschule Niederrhein is located in North Rhine Westphalia the information provided here represents this state only. There are, however, common features which are depicted here. Note: 

From 2005 to 2018 a school reform provided the Abitur (final examination) after 12 school years. The reform failed due to high demands on learning levels for the children and were turned back to 13 school years in 2019.

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