Learning at a School

A school is an educational establishment designed to offer learning spaces and specific learning environments for students under the effective guidance of qualified teachers. Most developed countries have systems of structured formal education, which can be compulsory or voluntary. In such systems, students advance through a sequence of primary schools. At the end of primary school, they move on to secondary school. In secondary school, the students are examined for basic knowledge and their aptitude for a wide range of extracurricular activities. If students are successful in the examination, they gain admission in a university or college, depending on their eligibility.

After gaining entry in a university or college, students are required to undergo a certain amount of study in order to acquire a recognized degree. This period of study may span across four years at the most, or it may be shorter for some. The length of time spent in secondary education varies widely, with some schools extending their duration up to two years while others prefer to make the course take a few additional years. Those who enter into the system after finishing primary education are usually those who lack time to devote towards a full course of study. They are eligible for admission into secondary schools that offer a wide range of study, from arts to sciences, from technical subjects to liberal arts.

Private schools are those run by non-governmental organizations (NGOs). As is the case with most other schools, a large number of such schools are located on the outskirts of large cities, in low-income countries or in conflict zones. Private schools provide a unique learning environment, allowing the young people attending them to interact with professionals from all over the world.