10 Interesting Facts About Education | You Can't Learn This At School - 1

Going to school can sometimes be boring and even difficult. But no one would probably disagree that one of the most important places that prepares a person for the future is school.
Every country has its own approach to education. Just like traditions, cultures, or languages, education systems also vary across countries.
We've gathered 10 interesting and surprising facts about education from all over the world, just for you. Are you ready? Here is the first one:

1- Most of us just don’t like homework right? Did you know that Chinese children are doing the biggest amount of homework in the entire world? On average, a Chinese student does 14 hours of homework per week. Do you feel lucky now?

2- If you ever complain that your classroom is too crowded, too noisy or you are not getting enough attention in school, it might be useful to know this: Montessori City School in Lucknow, India, entered the Guinness Book of Records as the largest school in the world. The school has 55 thousand students, 4,500 teachers, and staff on 18 different campuses in the same city.

3- There are also schools with very few students. In fact, in 2014, eight-year-old Sofia Viola was the only student at the primary school in Turin's small town of Alpette. The authorities had decided to keep the school open as long as Sofia kept coming.

4- In Germany, a giant cone called Schultüte is given as a gift to children who will start school. Inside this giant cone, there are notebooks, toys, different stationery, books and candy. A good motivation for kids to start school, don’t you think?

5- In the Netherlands, children start school the day they turn 4 years old. This can be fun for students because they have a new classmate every day. But it will definitely be difficult for teachers!

6- The oldest primary school in the world still in operation is in Canterbury, England. Founded in 597 BC, the name of the school is The King's School. Today, the school provides a modern education with up-to-date equipment.

7- In Japan, students are quite independent and take all the responsibilities they can. Japanese students go to school by themselves, clean their own classrooms, grow various plants in the school garden, and also carry their lunch with them. That's why most schools in Japan don't have a shuttle, janitor, or canteen.

8- Eating with the family is an important part of Brazilian culture. That’s why schools start at 7 am and end at noon so kids can have lunch with their families. Would you like your classes to start at 7 so you can have lunch with your family?

9- Do you like handicrafts? Icelanders love it! Knitting has been an important part of the Icelandic culture throughout its history. Currently, all children from the age of seven are taught how to knit as part of the regular school curriculum. It is quite normal for children to wear hand-knitted sweaters and cardigans too.

10- Around 59 million children are unable to attend primary school and are deprived of education. 65 million children are not sent to secondary school after they complete primary school. Around 11 million children in Sub-Saharan countries drop out of school before completing their primary education.

With the Covid-19, in many countries schools had to take a break from education or continue remotely.

Now, think about the times you were at your school, with your classmates and teachers. Do you remember anything interesting you want to share with us? We look forward to your comments! Also, don't forget to like the video and subscribe to our channel!