Children Around the World: School and Daily Life
These websites describe what going to school is like in different countries of the world. Includes typical school schedules, photographs, interviews with students, slideshows, and general information about different school systems. There are also websites that go through the daily life of children and teenagers in other countries.
Grades
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Links
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Visit the World of the United Nations
This is a slideshow that shows why education is important and why some children cannot get an education. Click on the arrows to advance in the slideshow.
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Time for Kids: School Years Around the World
This one-page PDF file includes a graph that shows how many years children go to school in different countries.
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Education in Japan
This website has information about elementary school, junior high, and high school in Japan. Click on “Slide Show of Schools” to see pictures taken at Japanese schools.
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German and American Schools
Learn more about the educational process in Germany. Click on “School Types” to see a graph of three different education tracks students can pursue as they grow older.
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Time for Kids: India
Read about the typical day in the life of Asan, who lives in India.
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Republic of Lebanon
Scroll down to the “Education” section for a short summary of what Lebanese schools are like. Learn which subjects Lebanese students study and the schedule of a typical school day.
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A Day in the Life of an Italian Student
Here are schedules of typical Italian students in upper elementary school (roughly equivalent to Unites States grades three through five).
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School Organization
Read about the organization and extracurricular activities of a typical Italian elementary school. Includes photographs.
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PBS: Africa for Kids
Take a tour of four different schools in Africa. View photographs of the schools and read emails that tell more about schools and daily life of children in Africa.
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ThinkQuest: A Day in the Life of an African Student
In this interview, a student from Cameroon (Africa) was asked about her school. Click on “A Typical Day in School” to read a schedule of her daily life on schooldays.
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Time for Kids: Egypt
Find out what school and daily life are like for children in Egypt. NOTE: This site includes banner ads.
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Time for Kids: Mexico
Find out how Mexican children spend their school days.
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UNICEF: Going to School Around the World
This 12-page PDF file includes activities students can complete to learn what it’s like to attend school in different countries around the world. Activities include puzzles, photographs, games, and a quiz.
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A Kid's Life in Russia
Learn what a child’s life is like in Russia, including how their educational system works.
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Cool Planet
Click on “School” at the bottom of the page to find out how these students feel about school in Ghana, Russia, Brazil, and India.
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