Eurydice

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This publication focuses on the duration of compulsory education/training in Europe. It highlights the starting and leaving ages and distinguishes the notions of full-time and part-time compulsory education/training. The information is available for 43 European education systems covering 38 countries participating in the EU's Erasmus+ programme.

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

Date of publication: 25 September 2015

Organisation of school time in Europe. Primary and general secondary education: 2015/16 school year

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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, and the timing and length of school holidays. It covers both primary and secondary education. The information is available for 36 countries.

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Assuring Quality in Education: Policies and Approaches to School Evaluation in Europe