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15 MIND BLOWING FACTS ABOUT EDUCATION WORLDWIDE!

"15 Interesting Education-Related Facts From Around The World That Schools Don't Teach You" You know, learning isn't all that dull in school. You also discover a lot of interesting things. Like, do you recall the time you created a functioning model of a volcano erupting? Or perhaps you spent hours learning about electric circuits only to act cool while building your nephew's windmill model? Well, it's not so monotonous anymore, is it? No matter how much we protest against education or how often we sing, "We don't need no education," the truth is that we largely do. Here are some fascinating statistics about education from around the world that may make you reconsider it.

"Here are some interesting facts about education from around the world that might just make you look at it with a new perspective.

The City Montessori School in Lucknow, India, is the largest school in the world, with more than 32,000 students.

Chinese students have the most homework in the entire world. The astounding amount of homework that teenagers do each week is 14 hours. Since you didn't have to, you shouldn't feel fortunate.

In Pakistan, children are not legally entitled to free public education. Only kids between the ages of 5 and 9 are eligible for mandatory education.

In Chile, summer break starts in the middle of December and lasts until the beginning of March. That is, there are three full months until the start of school.

France has both the longest school day and the shortest school year, which lasts from August to June.

Children in Germany are given a unique container known as a Schultüte, which is filled with writing instruments, reading materials, and snacks. The catch is that they can only access it once they begin their school day. They seem to be the only children who will be anticipating school because of the gifts. (15 Interesting Facts About Education Around the World They Don’t Teach You in School, 2016) 

There is always a new student in the class because, in Holland, kids begin school on the day they turn four. Doesn't it become confusing for both students and teachers? (15 Interesting Facts About Education Around the World They Don’t Teach You in School, 2016) 

"Canterbury, England, is home to the oldest school in the world. The King's School, as it is known, was established in the year 597. The school offers a cutting-edge education and makes use of quality equipment and supplies. (15 Interesting Facts About Education Around the World They Don’t Teach You in School, 2016) 

"Japanese children are the most self-reliant of the bunch. They carry lunch and clean their own classrooms while going to school alone. The schools don't have janitors or canteens. (15 Interesting Facts About Education Around the World They Don’t Teach You in School, 2016) 

The smallest school in the world, with just one student, is in Turin. Are we supposed to feel happy or sad for the child? (15 Interesting Facts About Education Around the World They Don’t Teach You in School, 2016) 

"Kids in Finland start school at age 7, which is one of the oldest ages to start school worldwide." (15 Interesting Facts About Education Around the World They Don’t Teach You in School, 2016) 

Girls and boys in Iran are educated separately until they enter college. In actuality, male teachers teach boys' classes while only female teachers teach girls' classes. (15 Interesting Facts About Education Around the World They Don’t Teach You in School, 2016) 

"Children in Kenya are not required to attend school, but the majority do. Salute them!" (15 Interesting Facts About Education Around the World They Don’t Teach You in School, 2016) 

Because family meals are a significant component of Brazilian culture, schools open at 7 a.m. and close at noon so that students can have lunch with their parents. (15 Interesting Facts About Education Around the World They Don’t Teach You in School, 2016) 

At a height of 5,373 meters above sea level, the highest school in the world is located in Phumachangtang, Tibet. (15 Interesting Facts About Education Around the World They Don’t Teach You in School, 2016)