September 1, traditionally after the summer holidays, Ukrainian kids again sit at the desk. And it was the first day of autumn, we decided to celebrate the Day of Knowledge. But it turns out, so there is not in all countries of the world. Editorial Kolobok.ua I find out when the doors open foreign schools and how it is caused, and incidentally discovered many other interesting facts that I hurry to share with you.
EUROPE. In many European countries (the Baltic countries, Belgium, Hungary, Macedonia, Ireland, Poland and Slovenia) as the school year begins and we, on 1 September. But the Finnish, Danish and Scottish children began to study in the second half of August.
In Germany, the decision about when to finish a vacation, take separately each school: some children We have to sit at their desks in the last week of August, and someone lucky to walk to the middle of of September. September 15 begins the school year in Bulgaria and Romania, third in France, in Greece - 11.
In England, depending on the region - in the first or second week of September, in Croatia - the first Monday in September.
The most interesting thing is the case in Italy, where children learn and do on a "rolling" plan, and in different parts of his own. That is, each new school year begins at different times - in the first, second and sometimes even third week of September.
Although in fairness I must say that in the majority of Italian schools decided to start his 14th of September.
The United States and Canada. The Canadian and American schools are usually the first educational day becomes the first Monday of the autumn.
Just as we, here practiced short school day, that is, children come to school rather discuss past vacations than to learn.
Although some schools (discretionary) academic year and can start at any other time.
COUNTRY Latin and Central America. Here, everything is much more interesting, because the winter in these countries comes when we begin the summer and spring - when we fall.
Therefore, the doors of schools in Argentina, Brazil and Costa Rica swing open in the first week of February, Chile - March 1, and in Uruguay, the first Monday of March.
Even more interesting in Central America: it was here and did not understand what was going on. For example, in Barbados, the school year begins in the third week of September, while in Guatemala - the second Monday of January, and in Honduras - August 1st.
Previously, it was clear even to Mexico - a class in this country began on 2 September. Now the schedule of the school year is "sliding", begins in August and every time is reported separately.
ASIA. Just as we, September 1, the school year begins in China, Hong Kong, Laos, Taiwan and Mongolia, on the second Wednesday in September in Myanmar. But in South Korea, students sit at their desks on March 3.
Most Indian schools begin in mid-March - early April, although in some states of the country due to the climatic conditions of the academic year begins in mid-June.
Japanese students come to schools April 1, Thai - in May, after the celebration of Thailand's New Year, which in this country whenever necessary on different dates (usually mid-April), and the Philippines - in early of June.
Strictly related to the study in Singapore. The school year lasts 9 months without a break (!), After which students pass the session and sent to the six-week vacation. The beginning of the school year in different schools in different ways: either in early January or late November.
NEAR EAST. In Israel, the study begins as we do, on September 1, but only if this day falls on a Saturday or any national holiday. Otherwise, classes may begin in late August.
In September, the school year begins, and in the Arab countries: Iran - 22 or 23 of September, which corresponds to the beginning of the fall of the Persian calendar, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates - September 15 in Egypt - from the 15th to the 24th of September and in Oman and Saudi Arabia in the first week of September.
AFRICA.Most African children also go to school in September. And in Ethiopia, Nigeria, Somalia and Algeria, the first educational day announced first September Sunday.
Just 1 September start school kids from some areas of Kenya, while in other regions of the country's school year begins in January, immediately after the holidays. In mid-January, take out the books the children of Tanzania and South Africa, and in South Sudan Training begins March 20.
Australia and New Zealand. The Australian school year begins immediately after the main celebration of the national holiday - the Day of Australia, which is celebrated on 26 January.
In this case, if January 27 falls on the middle or end of the week, starting date is moved to the nearest Monday. The same is the case in most New Zealand schools. Apart from some private schools where requested by parents start training postponed to early February.
Editorial Kolobok.ua congratulates all students, their parents and teachers with the beginning of the new school year! We wish you achieve your goals, plan new and, of course, do not forget about the rest! School days really wonderful time, try to spend them wisely, happily, and with a fun adventure!
