19. 6. Educational Approach
The educational approach during the early school years
focuses on language development, socialization, and
fostering cognitive and creative capacities in pupils.
Kindergarten focuses on teaching students numerical
concepts, among other theories. The curriculum is
supervised by the Ministry of Education to ensure a high-
quality education and learning experience. Still, every
school has some autonomy in implementing the state’s
program of studies.
20. Participating in the Programme for International
Student Assessment (PISA) for the first time in
2018, the Philippines ranked last among 79
participating countries and economies in
reading and second to last in science and
mathematics.
Philippines PISA 2018 - Final - World Bank
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23. 8. International Schools
Anglican International School Jerusalem
The Walworth Barbour American
International School in Israel
Jerusalem American International
School
24. 9. French Schools
Lycée français de Jérusalem
Lycée Havat Hanoar Hatsioni
Collège français Marc Chagall de Tel Aviv
Collège des Frères de Jaffa
The Franco-Israeli Internat Mikve Israel
25. 10. British and German
Schools
Tabeetha School
Treehouse International School
Schmidt’s Girls College
26. 11. There is a National
Curriculum
In order to maintain a regulated standard of
education throughout the country, the Ministry of
Education has implemented a national curriculum for
the benefit of the students, which is to be followed by
schools nationwide.
27. 12. School week
starts from Sunday
The school week starts from Sunday
instead of Monday which makes Friday
and Saturday the holidays.
28. 13. Schools are mostly
Government Funded
Most schools, including the progressive ones are
funded by the government which helps the
country’s education to reach out to its population
within an affordable manner.
29. 14. Highest number of
university degrees per
capita
This country boasts of the highest
number of university degrees per
capita in the entire world which
makes Israel one of the most
30. 15. Boarding schools are
for the underprivileged
Unlike most of the world boarding
schools are not for the elite privileged
students and rather these
accommodate students who cannot
afford regular education. This is to
ensure that these children get at least a
31. 16. Education doesn’t
focus on exam
Israel’s education is quite liberal when it
comes to standard exams. They only have
one final exam instead of constant tests
throughout the year which offers children a
relaxed curriculum.
32. 17. Weapon Training Is
Common In School
Most pupils are trained in the use of
firearms. It is a common practice in the
school, mostly because after school they
go into military training before resuming
their education.
33. 18. Students Often
Serve In The Military
In Israel students of most schools
sign up for military service for a
couple of years between school and
college
34. 19. Apprenticeship
counts as education
Instead of opting for a traditional
education for degree, students can
also opt for some of the best
apprenticeship programs which are
offered by the Ministry of Industry,
35. The Israeli education has some
fascinating characteristics which
makes it so unique and different
from the world and also contributes
to making the country educationally
advanced