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GW. Listen and discuss Curriculum in different countries.

There is a National Curriculum for all students in the UK. School Curriculum mainly includes 10 subjects. English, Math, Science are the “core” subjects. There are state and private schools. State (public) schools provide a free education for children. Most students study at public schools and they have to wear a school uniform. Secondary education takes 12 years in the UK.

Each state in the USA has its own curriculum. Students take a number of hours in the given subjects. These subjects are usually English, Spanish, Science, Math, History, Music and Physical Education (PE). Secondary education lasts 12 years in America.

Secondary education in Germany is the longest in Europe. It lasts 13 years. Students have the opportunity (chance ) to learn 2 or more foreign languages. They choose their own subjects. There are about 12 compulsory subjects, two or three of them are foreign languages.

Primary education normally starts at the age of 7 in Singapore. It lasts 6 years, and it is compulsory. They study not only Arts and Crafts, Music, Health Education, but also Moral Education, Social Studies.

Japanese children go to primary school from the age of 6. Secondary education lasts 12 years. The Japanese school year begins in April. They have only one month for summer holiday. A school year has three terms: spring, summer and winter. School Curriculum covers Social Studies, Maths, Science, Music, Art, Handicrafts and Physical Education.

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IW. Write a paragraph on "The National Curriculum and educational system in Azerbaijan" pointing out the similarities and differences among our and some other school systems.