School system in Russia 6-7 класс

Russia

to 7. Their first academic year begins on the 1st

of September. For the next 11 years of their lives the 1st of September will be a very special day for them – back to school, studies,
meeting their classmates,
getting acquainted with
new teachers and subjects.

The 1st of September

- 4), junior secondary school (grades 5 - 9) and

senior secondary school (grades 10 - 11).
Kids study for 5 days a week in primary school and 5 or 6 days in junior and senior secondary school.

Schools in Russia

divided into 4 terms with 1 or 2 week breaks

between them and longer summer holidays. Some schools use a trimester system which divides the academic year into three terms.

Terms or a trimester system

to take them after their 9th and 11th years of

study.
Students completing junior secondary school take final examinations called the State Final Attestation (GIA) and if they pass the exams, they get the certificate. The certificate grants the
students access to further studies. They
may continue education in senior
secondary school or go to a college.

Exams

take the Uniform State Examination (EGE). If they pass the

exams, they can apply to university.

Exams