Secondary education 29498 222843584 2008-07-01T11:31:50Z Joshua Issac 2790857 /* India */ Add alternate name <!-- {{Infobox BoxCrawler}} --> <div style="float: right; margin: 0 0 1em 1em; border: solid #aaa 1px; background: #f9f9f9; padding: 1ex; font-size: 90%;"> {| || [[Image:Portal.svg|36px|Portal]] || '''''[[Portal:Schools|Schools portal]] |} </div> '''Secondary education''' is the stage of education following [[primary education|primary school]]. Secondary education is generally the final stage of [[compulsory education]]. The next stage of education is usually [[higher education|college or university]]. Secondary education is characterized by transition from the typically compulsory, comprehensive primary education for [[minor (law)|minor]]s to the optional, selective [[Tertiary education|tertiary]], "post-secondary", or "[[Higher education|higher]]" education (e.g., [[university]], [[vocational school]]) for [[adult]]s. Depending on the system, schools for this period or a part of it may be called '''''secondary schools''''', ''[[high school]]s'', ''[[Gymnasium (school)|gymnasia]]'', ''[[lyceum]]s'', ''[[middle schools]]'', ''[[colleges]]'', ''[[vocational school]]s'' and ''[[University-preparatory school|preparatory school]]s'', and the exact meaning of any of these varies between the systems. The exact boundary between primary and secondary education varies from country to country and even within them, but is generally around the fifth to the tenth year of education. Secondary education occurs mainly during the teenage years. In the [[United States]] and [[Canada]] primary and secondary education together are sometimes referred to as [[K–12 education|K-12]] education. In [[Australia]] it is known as P-12 education The purpose of secondary education can be to give [[common knowledge]], to prepare for either [[higher education]] or [[vocational education]], or to train directly to a [[profession]]. ==Australia== {{main|Education in Australia}} School is compulsory in [[Australia]] between the ages of six and fifteen-seventeen depending on the state, with, in recent years, over three-quarters of students staying on until they are eighteen. Government schools educate about two-thirds of Australian students, with the other third in independent schools, a proportion which is rising in many parts of Australia. Government schools are free although most schools charge what are known as "voluntary" contributions, while independent schools, both religious and secular, charge fees. Regardless of whether a school is government or independent, they are required to adhere to the same curriculum frameworks. Most school students, be they in government or independent school, usually wear uniforms, although there are varying expectations. ==Finland== {{main|Education in Finland}} <!-- Copy-Paste from [[Education in Finland]] article --> The Finnish education system is a comparatively [[Egalitarianism|egalitarian]] Nordic system. This means for example no [[tuition]] fees for full-time students and free meals are served to pupils. There are private schools but they are made unattractive by legislation. The second level education is not compulsory, but an overwhelming majority attends. There is a choice between [[upper secondary school]] (''lukio'', ''[[gymnasium (school)|gymnasium]]'') and [[vocational school]] (''ammatillinen oppilaitos'', ''yrkesinstitut''). Graduates of both upper secondary school and vocational school can apply to study in further education (University and Polytechnics). Upper secondary school, unlike vocational school, concludes with a nationally graded [[matriculation examination]] (''ylioppilastutkinto'', ''studentexamen''). Passing the test is a ''de facto'' prerequisite for further education. The system is designed so that approximately the lowest scoring 5% fails and also 5% get the best grade. The exam allows for a limited degree of specialization in either natural sciences or social sciences. The graduation is an important and formal family event, like [[christening]], [[wedding]], and [[funeral]]. In the [[Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development|OECD]]'s international assessment of student performance, [[Programme for International Student Assessment|PISA]], Finland has consistently been among the highest scorers worldwide; in 2003, Finnish 15-year-olds came first in reading [[literacy]], [[science]], and [[mathematics]]; and second in [[problem solving]], worldwide. The [[World Economic Forum]] ranks Finland's tertiary education #1 in the world.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.weforum.org/en/fp/gcr_2006-07_highlights/index.htm |title=The Global Competitiveness Report 2006–2007: Country Highlights |work=[[World Economic Forum]] |accessdate=2007-01-22}}</ref> ==Hong Kong== {{main|Education in Hong Kong#Secondary education|l1=Education in Hong Kong}} ''secondary school'' (中學, [[Cantonese (linguistics)|Cantonese]]:<font size=2 face="arial unicode ms, lucida sans unicode">ʤəʊŋ1 h&#596;k6</font>), ''college'' (書院) Secondary education in [[Hong Kong]] is largely based on the [[United Kingdom|British]] education system. Secondary school starts in the seventh year, or Form One, of formal education, after Primary Six. Students normally spend five years in secondary schools, of which the first three years (Forms One to Three) are free and compulsory like [[primary education]]. Forms Four and Five students prepare for the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination ([[Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination|HKCEE]]), which takes place after Form Five. Students obtaining a satisfactory grade will be promoted to Form Six. They then prepare for the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination ([[Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination|HKALE]]) ([[colloquial]]ly ''the [[Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination|A-levels]]''), which is to be taken after Form Seven. The HKALE and HKCEE results will be considered by [[universities]] for admission. Some secondary schools in Hong Kong are called 'colleges'. In some schools, Form Six and Form Seven are also called Lower Six and Upper Six respectively. The HKCEE is equivalent to the British [[GCSE]] and HKALE is equivalent to the British [[Advanced Level (UK)|A-level]]. As of October 2004, there has been heated discussion on proposed changes in the education system, which includes (amongst others) reduction of the duration of secondary education from seven years to six years, and merging the two exams HKCEE and HKALE into one exam. The proposed changes will take effect within the next few years. ==India== {{main|Education in India}} In [[India]], high school is a grade of education from Standards IX to XII. Standards XI and XII are also called [[Higher Secondary School]], [[Senior Secondary School]] or [[Junior College]]. Usually, students from ages 14 to 18 study in this section. These schools may be affiliated to national boards like [[CBSE]] or various state boards. Education is compulsory until age 14. Most Schools are stand alone units except a few like the [[Delhi Public School Society]] which has 125 schools across the country. Most schools are day schools in major cities however, there are some popular residential schools such as the Doon school, Scindia school, etc. ==Malaysia== {{main|Education in Malaysia}} Secondary education, like [[primary education]] is now compulsory in Malaysia. Primary schools run from Year 1 to Year 6 (also known as Standard 1 to 6, for children aged 6+ to 12+), at the end of which they sit for the UPSR ([[Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah]] or Primary School Assessment Examination). Secondary schools run for seven years, known as Forms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Lower 6 and Upper 6. Not all schools offer all forms. Many secondary schools stop at Form 5. Forms 1 to 3 are known as the lower secondary level and at the end of Form 3, pupils sit for the PMR ([[Penilaian Menengah Rendah]] or Lower Secondary Assessment) examination. This replaced the SRP (Sijil Rendah Pelajaran) or LCE (Lower Certificate of Education) where a pass was required for promotion to Form 4. At the end of Form 5, pupils sit for the SPM ([[Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia]] or MCE Malaysia Certificate of Education), equivalent to the [[O-Level]] examination. (The label is based on the old British examination known as the 'School Certificate' examination.) At the end of Upper 6, pupils sit for the STPM ([[Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia]], formerly HSC Higher School Certificate). (The label is based on the old British examination, the 'Higher School Certificate', and this name is still used in Australia.) Automatic promotion up to Form 5 has been in place since 1996. ==Mexico== :''Main article: [[Education in Mexico]]'' Lower-secondary education (3 years) is considered part of basic education in Mexico and is compulsory. For entry, students are required to have successfully completed six years of primary education. The next stage, Upper-Secondary Education is non-compulsory and has three pathways: General upper-secondary, Technical professional education, and Technological upper-secondary.<ref>[http://www.ed.gov/offices/OUS/PES/int_mexico.html EDUCATION AROUND THE WORLD: MEXICO]</ref> ==New Zealand == {{main|Secondary education in New Zealand}} In New Zealand students attend secondary school from the ages from about 13 to 18. Formerly known as Forms 3 to 7, these grades are now known as Years 9 to 13. Schooling is compulsory until the student's 15th (with permission) or 16th birthday. In some areas of the country, secondary school is colloquially known as "college". [[National Certificate of Educational Achievement|NCEA]] is the Government-supported school qualification. New Zealand also has [[intermediate school]]s, but these cover the last two years of primary education (years 7 and 8) and are not secondary schools. ==Pakistan== {{main|Education in Pakistan}} Secondary school in Pakistan begins from grade 9 and lasts for four years. Upon completion of grade 10, students are expected to take a standardised test administered by a regional 'Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education'. Upon successful completion of this examination, they are awarded a 'Secondary School Certificate' or SSC. This used to be called matriculation certificate or matric for short. Students then enter a college and complete grades 11 and 12. Upon completion of grade 12, they again take a standardised test which is also administered by the regional boards. Upon successful completion of this test, students are awarded the 'Higher Secondary School Certificate' or HSSC. This used to be called the F.Sc./F.A. or 'intermediate'. There are many streams students can choose for their 11 and 12 grades, such as pre-medical, pre-engineering, humanities, social sciences, business, and theology. Some technical streams have recently been introduced for grades 11 and 12. It is important to note that the two subjects 'Pakistan Studies' and 'Islamic Studies' or Islamiyat are compulsory and taught at every level. ==Republic of Ireland== {{main|Education in the Republic of Ireland}} In the [[Republic of Ireland]] secondary school starts at the age of 12, and lasts three or optionally five or six years. The main types of [[secondary school]] are: [[community school]]s, [[comprehensive school]]s, ''colleges'' (though this term is more usually applied to third-level institutions like universities), [[vocational school]]s, [[voluntary secondary school]]s and [[Gaelscoil|meánscoileanna]] (secondary schools that teach all subjects through [[Irish language|Irish]]). After three years (age 15-16), every student takes a compulsory state exam known as the [[Junior Certificate]]. Typically a student will sit exams in 9 to 11 subjects; English, Irish and Mathematics are compulsory. After completing the [[Junior Certificate]], a student may continue for a further two years to take a second state exam, the [[Leaving Certificate]], around age 18. Students typically take 6-8 subjects. Except in exceptional circumstances, subjects taken must include English, Irish and Mathematics. Leaving Certificate results directly determine admission to university via a ranking system managed by the [[Central Applications Office|CAO]]. More than 80% of students who complete the [[Junior Certificate]] continue to the [[Leaving Certificate]]. There is an optional year in many secondary schools in Ireland known as [[Transition Year]], which some students choose to take after completing the [[Junior Certificate]], but before starting the [[Leaving Certificate]]. This year includes no exams, instead focusing on broadening horizons. The year is often structured around student projects such as producing a magazine, charity work, running a small business, etc. Regular classes may be mixed with classes on music, drama, public speaking, etc. Programs vary from school to school. In addition to the main school system, Ireland has a parallel system of [[vocational school]]s, which place less focus on academic subjects and more on vocational and technical skills - around 25% of students attend these. Many vocational schools also offer night classes to adults. There is also a prominent movement known as [[Gaelscoil]]eanna where every subject is taught through the [[Irish Language]], and these are growing fast in number. ==Singapore== {{main|Education in Singapore#Secondary Education|l1=Secondary education in Singapore}} Children attend secondary school for the first 4 levels, followed by either ''junior college'' for 2 year courses or ''centralised institutes'' for 3-year courses. Based on results of the [[Primary School Leaving Examination]] (PSLE), [[Singapore]]'s students undergo secondary education in either the Special, Express, Normal streams or the Integrated Programme which was implemented in 2004. Both the Special and Express are 4-year courses leading up to a Singapore-[[Cambridge]] [[General Certificate of Education]] (GCE) 'Ordinary' - 'O' level examination. The difference between Special and Express is that the former takes higher Mother Tongue, which can be used as a first language in exams instead of the subject "mother tongue" that Express students take. The Normal stream is a four-year course leading up to a Singapore-Cambridge GCE "Normal" - "N" level examination, with the possibility of a 5th year followed by a Singapore-Cambridge GCE "Ordinary" - "O" level examination. It is split into "Normal (Academic)" and "Normal (Technical)" where in the latter students take subjects that are technical in nature, such as Design and Technology. After the second year of a secondary school course, students are typically streamed into a wide range of course combinations, making the total number of subject they have to sit for in "O" level six to ten subjects. This includes science (Physics, Biology and Chemistry), humanities (Elective Geography/History, Pure Geography/History, Social Studies, Literature, etc.) and additional mathematics subject at a higher level, or "combined" subject modules. Some schools have done away with the O level examination, and pupils only sit for the A level examination or the International Baccalaureate at the end of their sixth year (known as Year 6 or Junior College 2). [[Co-curricular activity|Co-curricular activities]] have become compulsory at the Secondary level, where all pupils must participate in at least one core CCA, and participation is graded together with other things like Leadership throughout the four years of Secondary education, in a scoring system. Competitions are organised so that students can have an objective towards to work, and in the case of musical groups, showcase talents. <ref> {{cite web | url = http://www.moe.gov.sg/corporate/secondary3.htm | title = Co-Curricular Activities | accessdate = 2007-09-07}} </ref> ==Slovenia== {{main|Education in Slovenia}} In [[Slovenia]], a variety of high-school institutions for secondary education exists one can choose in accordance with his or her interests, abilities and beliefs. The majority of them are public and government-funded, although there are some [[diocesan|diocesan upper secondary schools]] and a [[waldorf education|Waldorf upper secondary school]], which are private and require tuition to be paid. '''[[Gymnasium (school)|Upper secondary schools]]''' (Sln. ''gimnazije'') are the most elite and the most difficult high-school programmes, intended for the best students that wish to pursue university education in the future. They are further divided into general upper secondary schools, classical upper secondary schools, technical upper secondary schools, upper secondary schools for arts, and upper secondary schools for business. They all last for four years and conclude with a compulsory leaving examination (Sln. ''matura'') that is a prerequsite for studying at universities. Their curricula include a wide range of subjects that should deliver a broad general knowledge. '''Technical high schools''' last for four years and cover a wide range of disciplines. They end with a vocational leaving examination and allow pupils to study at vocational or professional colleges. '''Vocational high schools''' come in two varieties: the dual and in school-based programme. For the former, the apprenticeship is provided by employers, while the practial training for the latter is offered in school. Both of them complete with a final examination. Students may continue their education in the two-year vocational-technical programme (colloquially known as 3+2 programme), which prepares them for vocational leaving exam if they want to pursue higher education. The '''leaving exam course''' is a one-year programme, intended for vocational leaving exam graduates. After completing leaving exam course, they take the leaving examination, which makes the eligible for university education. The '''Vocational course''' is a one-year programme provided to upper secondary school students who, for various reasons, do not want to continue their education. It concludes with a final examinations, qualifying the applicants for a selected occupation. ==United Kingdom== :''Main articles: [[Education in the United Kingdom]] In the [[United Kingdom]] [[secondary schools]] offer secondary education covering the later years of schooling. State secondary schools in England and Wales are classed as either (selective) [[grammar schools]], (non-selective) [[comprehensive schools]], [[City Technology College|city technology colleges]] or [[City academies|academies]]. Within Scotland, there are only two types of state-run schools, Roman Catholic or non-denominational. Most secondary schools in England and Wales are comprehensive schools. Grammar schools have been retained in some counties in England. Academies (previously known as city academies) are a new type of school introduced by the current Labour government. [[Independent school (UK)|Independent secondary schools]] generally take pupils at 13. The table below lists the equivalent secondary school year systems used in the United Kingdom: {| class="wikitable" ! Scotland ! England, Wales ! Northern Ireland ! Equivalent Ages |- | Primary 7 || Year 7 (First Form)|| Year 8 (First Form)|| 11-12 |- | Secondary 1 || Year 8 (Second Form)|| Year 9 (Second Form)|| 12-13 |- | Secondary 2 || Year 9 (Third Form)|| Year 10 (Third Form)|| 13-14 |- | Secondary 3 || Year 10 (Fourth Form)|| Year 11 (Fourth Form)|| 14-15 |- | Secondary 4 || Year 11 (Fifth Form)|| Year 12 (Fifth Form)|| 15-16 |- | Secondary 5 || Year 12<br>Lower Sixth AS<br> First Year College || Year 13 [ Post 16] Lower Sixth || 16-17 |- | Secondary 6 || Year 13<br>Upper Sixth A2<br> Second Year College || Year 14 [Post 16] Upper Sixth || 17-18 |} Private schools in England and Wales generally still refer to years 7-11 as 1st-5th Form, or alternatively privates schools refer to Year 7 as IIIrds (Thirds), Y8 as LIV (Lower Four), Y9 as UIV (Upper Four), Y10 as LV (Lower Fifth), Y11 as UV (Upper Fifth) and then Sixth-Form. ===England, Wales and Northern Ireland=== :''Main articles: Education in [[Education in England|England]], [[Education in Wales|Wales]], [[Education in Northern Ireland|Northern Ireland]]'' In [[England]], [[Wales]] and [[Northern Ireland]], students usually transfer from primary school straight to secondary school at age 11. In a few parts of the UK there are [[middle school]]s for ages 9 to 13 (similar to American middle schools), and [[upper school]]s for ages 13-18. It is uncommon, but sometimes secondary schools (particularly in South West Wales) can also be split into 'Upper' (ages 13-16) and 'Lower' secondary schools (ages 11-13). Education is compulsory up until the end of year 11 (the last Friday in June in the year a person turns 16), and schooling can continue for a further two years after that. Traditionally the five years of compulsory secondary schooling from ages 11 to 16 were known as "first year" through to "fifth year," (and still are in the private sector) but were renamed in the 1990s to Year 7 through to Year 11 (Year 8 to Year 12 in Northern Ireland) with the coming of the National Curriculum. After Year 11 a student can opt to remain at school, transfer to a [[college]], or to leave education and seek work or to start an [[apprenticeship]]. Those who stay at school enter Years 12 and 13 (Years 13 and 14 in Northern Ireland). These years are traditionally known as the [[Sixth Form]] ("Lower Sixth" and "Upper Sixth"), and require students to specialise in three to five subjects for their [[Advanced Level (UK)|A Levels]]. In ever-increasing numbers since the 1990s some students also undertake more vocational courses at college such as a [[BTEC]] or other such qualification. This is an unusually specialised curriculum for this age group by international standards, and recently some moves have been made to increase the number of subjects studied. After attaining the relevant A Level qualifications the student can enter [[university]]. ===Scotland=== {{main|Education in Scotland}} In Scotland, students transfer from primary to secondary education at approximately age 12. Pupils usually attend the same secondary school as their peers, as all secondaries have 'intake primaries'. Pupils either attend a Roman Catholic, or non-denominational school according to their or more commonly their parents' beliefs. Pupils in Scotland attend the same secondary school throughout their education; there are no sixth-form colleges in Scotland. The first and second years of secondary school (abbreviated to S1 and S2) is a continuation of the 5-14 curriculum started in primary school. After which students choose which subjects they wish to study with certain compulsory subjects such as English and mathematics. These are called standard grades and take two years to complete with an exam at the end. After standard grades, some students leave to gain employment or attend further education colleges, however nowadays most students study for Highers, of which five are usually studied. These take a year to complete. After which some students decide to apply for university or stay on for 6th year, where other Highers are gained, or Advanced Highers are studied. Due to the nature of schooling in Scotland, undergraduate honours degree programmes are four years long as in take is normally at the completion of highers in S5 (age 16-17), which compares with three years for the rest of the UK. ==United States== {{main|Secondary education in the United States}} As part of [[Education in the United States|education]] in the [[United States]], secondary education comprises [[Educational stages|grades]] 5,6, 7, 8, or 9 through 12. This depends on the school district and how it is comprised. 9th-12th grade is the most common grade structure for high school. ==Secondary education in other countries== {{see|List of education articles by country}} *[[Education in Argentina|Argentina]]: ''[[Secundaria]]'' or ''Polimodal'', ''Escuela secundaria'' *[[Education in Australia|Australia]]: ''High school'', ''Secondary college'' *[[Education in Austria|Austria]]: ''[[gymnasium (school)|Gymnasium]] (Ober- & Unterstufe), [[Hauptschule]], "[[Höhere Bundeslehranstalt]] (HBLA), [[Höhere Technische Lehranstalt]] (HTL)'' *[[Education in the Bahamas|Bahamas, The]]: Junior High (grades 7-9), Senior High (grades 10-12) * [[Education in Bosnia and Herzegovina|Bosnia and Herzegovina]]: ''srednja škola'' (literally ''middle school''), ''gimnazija'' ([[gymnasium (school)|gymnasium]]) *[[Education in Brazil|Brazil]]: ''Colegial'', ''Segundo Grau'' (former, but still in use informally); ''Ensino Médio'' (official) *[[Education in Bulgaria|Bulgaria]]: ''Гимназия'' ([[gymnasium (school)|gymnasium]]), ''Лицей'' ([[Lyceum]]) *[[Education in Chile|Chile]]: ''Enseñanza Media''. *[[Education in the People's Republic of China|People's Republic of China (China)]]: ''zhong xue'' (中学; literally, ''middle school''), consisting of ''chu zhong'' (初中; literally ''beginning middle'') from grades 7 to 9 and ''gao zhong'' (高中; literally ''high middle'') from grades 10 to 12 *[[Education in the Republic of China|Republic of China]] ([[Taiwan]]): Junior High School(國民中學), Senior High School(高級中學), Vocational High School(高級職業中學), Military School(軍校), and Complete High School(完全中學). *[[Education in Canada|Canada]]: ''[[high school]]'', ''secondary school'', ''école secondaire'', ''lycée'', ''[[collegiate institute]]'' * [[Education in Colombia]]: ''Bachillerato'', ''Segunda Enseñanza''(literally ''Second Learning'') * [[Education in Croatia|Croatia]]: ''srednja škola'' (literally ''middle school''), ''gimnazija'' ([[gymnasium (school)|gymnasium]]) *[[Education in Cyprus|Cyprus]]: ''Γυμνάσιο''([[gymnasium (school)|gymnasium]]), ''Ενιαίο Λύκειο'' ([[Lyceum]]) * [[Education in Czech Republic|Czech Republic]]: ''střední škola'' (literally ''middle school''), ''gymnázium'' ([[gymnasium (school)|gymnasium]]), ''střední odborné učiliště'' *[[Education in Denmark|Denmark]]: ''[[gymnasium (school)|gymnasium]]'' *[[Education in Estonia|Estonia]]: ''[[gymnasium (school)|Gymnasium]]'', ''[[Lyceum]]'' *[[Education in Finland|Finland]]: ''lukio'' ([[Finnish language|Finn.]]) ''[[gymnasium (school)|gymnasium]]'' ([[Finland Swedish|Swed.]]) *[[Secondary education in France|France]]: ''collège'' (junior), ''lycée'' (senior) *[[Education in Germany|Germany]]: ''[[gymnasium (school)|Gymnasium]]'', ''[[Gesamtschule]]'', ''[[Realschule]]'', ''[[Hauptschule]]'', ''[[Fachoberschule]]'' *[[Education in Greece|Greece]]: ''Γυμνάσιο''([[gymnasium (school)|gymnasium]]), ''Ενιαίο Λύκειο'' ([[Lyceum]]) *[[Education in Hungary|Hungary]]: ''[[gymnasium (school)|gimnázium]]'' (grammar school), ''középiskola'' (comprehensive school, lit. "middle-school"), ''szakközépiskola'' (vocational secondary school, lit. "specified middle-school") *[[Iceland]]: ''Menntaskóli'', Framhaldskóli. *[[Education in India|India]]: ''secondary school'' *[[Education in Indonesia|Indonesia]]: ''Sekolah Lanjutan Tingkat Atas'' (''SLTA''), ''Sekolah Lanjutan Tingkat Pertama'' (''SLTP''). *[[Education in Italy|Italy]]: Scuola Media (junior), Liceo (senior). *[[Secondary education in Japan|Japan]]: ''chūgakkō'' (中学校; literally ''middle school''), ''kōtōgakkō'' (高等学校; literally ''[[high school]]''), ''chūtōkyōikugakkō'' (中等教育学校; Secondary School) - In the pre-[[Meiji period|Meiji]] educational system, the equivalent was called "chūsei" *[[Education in Liechtenstein|Liechtenstein]]: ''[[gymnasium (school)|gymnasium]]'' *[[Education in Lithuania|Lithuania]]: ''vidurinė mokykla'' (literally ''middle school''), ''gimnazija'' ([[gymnasium (school)|gymnasium]]) *[[Education in Malaysia|Malaysia]]: ''secondary school'' or ''sekolah menengah'', sometimes ''[[high school]]'' is used *[[Education in Malta|Malta]]: skola sekondarja or ''secondary school'' *[[Education in Mexico|Mexico]]: ''Educación secundaria y preparatoria'' *[[Education in the Netherlands|Netherlands]]: ''middelbare school'' or ''voortgezet onderwijs'' *[[Education in Norway|Norway]]: ''Videregående'' *[[Education in Peru|Peru]]: ''Educación Secundaria'' or ''Escuela Secundaria'' *[[Education in Poland|Poland]]: ''gimnazjum'' (grades 7-9), ''liceum'' (grades 10-12) *[[Education in Portugal|Portugal]]: ''2º Ciclo do Ensino Básico'' (5th and 6th grades), ''3º Ciclo do Ensino Básico'' (7th to 9th grades), and ''Ensino Secundário'', ''Liceu'' (10th to 12th grades) *[[Education in Romania|Romania]]: ''Liceu'' *[[Education in Russia|Russia]]: ''среднее образование'' ([[Transliteration of Russian into English|transliteration]]: ''sredneye obrazovaniye'') *[[Education in Serbia|Serbia]]: ''[[gymnasium (school)|gymnasium]]'' (4 years), [[professional]] schools (4 years), [[vocational school]]s (3 years) *[[Education in South Korea|South Korea]]: ''jung hakkyo'' (중학교; literally ''middle school''), and ''godeung hakkyo'' (고등학교; literally ''high-rank school'') *[[Education in Spain|Spain]]: ''Educación secundaria'', composed of two cycles: ''E.S.O.'' (''Educación Secundaria Obligatoria'', compulsory secondary education, 4 years, 7th to 10th grade) and ''Bachillerato'' (non-compulsory secondary education, 2 years, 11th and 12th grade); formerly, primary education comprised up to the 8th grade and the secondary education was composed of two non-compulsory cycles: ''B.U.P.'' (''Bachillerato Unificado Polivalente'', 3 years, 9th to 11th grade) and ''C.O.U.'' (''Curso de Orientación Universitaria'', 1 year, 12th grade) *[[Education in Sweden|Sweden]]: ''[[gymnasium (school)|gymnasium]]'' *[[Education in Switzerland|Switzerland]]: ''[[gymnasium (school)|gymnasium]], ''[[secondary school]]'' *[[Education in Turkey|Turkiye]]: ''Lise'' *[[Secondary education in the United States|United States]]: ''[[high school]]'' (usually grades 9-12 but sometimes 10-12, it is also called ''senior high school'') is always considered secondary education; ''junior high school' or '[[middle school]]' (6-8, 7-8, 6-9, 7-9 or other variations) are sometimes considered secondary education. *Uruguay: Liceo (4 years of compulsory education - Ciclo Básico -, and 2 years of specialitation into humanitites, sciences or biology - Bachillerato diversificado-). ==References== {{reflist|1}} ==See also== *[[Educational stages]] *[[Secondary school]] *[[High school]] *[[Boarding school]] *[[Special school]] *[[University-preparatory school]] *[[:Category:Secondary education by country]] for secondary education in individual countries *[[List of education articles by country]] for the educational systems in individual countries *[[List of schools by country]] *[[List of colleges and universities by country]] *[[List of the oldest schools in the world]] ==External links== *[http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/11_16 BBC Schools Website 11-16] *[http://www.worldbank.org/education/secondary World Bank Secondary Education] {{Schools}} [[Category:Adolescence]] [[Category:Educational stages]] [[Category:School types]] [[Category:Youth]] [[ar:تعليم ثانوي]] [[da:Gymnasium]] [[de:Weiterführende Schule]] [[es:Secundaria]] [[fr:Enseignement secondaire]] [[he:בית ספר תיכון]] [[nl:Middelbare school]] [[ja:中等教育]] [[ru:Школьное образование]] [[fi:Lukio]] [[sv:Gymnasium]] [[zh:中学]]