School Schedules Around the World

According to the Pew Research Center study, which countries have students who spend more time in elementary school each year than the US?

• Japan and South Korea

• Israel, Australia, Mexico, and Chile

• Italy and Portugal

• Germany and Finland

In which countries do students spend less time in school but consistently score higher on international tests?

• Germany and Finland

• Japan and South Korea

• Mexico and Chile

• Israel and Australia

What is a common practice in Japan and South Korea to help students prepare for college entrance exams?

• Long summer breaks

• All-day schools to match the economy

• Flexible school schedules and hours

• Extra help with private tutoring and night classes

What is the traditional school schedule in Germany?

• Classes start late in the morning and finish in the afternoon

• Classes start early in the morning and finish late in the evening

• Classes start between 7:30 and 8:15am and finish around noon or 1pm

• Classes start between 8 and 9am and run until about 1 or 2pm

How many hours do US students spend in middle school on average?

• Less than 150 hours

• 1,016 hours

• More than 1,200 hours

• 943 hours

What is the purpose of frequent breaks in Finnish schools?

• To reduce the number of instructional hours

• To keep students fresh and focused

• To provide time for extracurricular activities

• To allow students to relax and socialize