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Comparative reports

The Organisation of School Time in Europe. Primary and General Secondary Education – 2016/17

19 February 2018

 

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The school calendar contains national data on the length of the school year, the start and the end dates of each school year, the timing and length of school holidays and the number of school days. It covers both primary and general secondary education and key points are illustrated by comparative figures. The information is available for 37 countries.

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Promoting citizenship and the common values of freedom, tolerance and non-discrimination through education

19 February 2018

 

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European Commission Press Release

Violent extremism and terrorist attacks have surged across Europe over the past years, posing a threat to the safety of European citizens and the fundamental values of freedom, democracy, equality, respect for the rule of law, human rights and dignity.

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Compulsory education in Europe – 2015/16

19 February 2018

 

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Description:

A table representing the duration of compulsory education (full-time and part-time) in Europe.

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Early Childhood Education and Care Systems in Europe: National Information Sheets – 2014/15

19 February 2018

Full version: EN

The national information sheets give a concise overview of the key features of early childhood education and care systems in Europe.

All the EU Member States are covered as well as Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Norway, Serbia and Türkiye. The reference year is 2014/15.

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