Work of teacher from Downstrem Project

1. This is work of teachers from Project „DOWNSTREAM-understanding of watersheds and how to protect the environment”. This project is realised with financial help of European Union (Foundation for the Development of the Education System, Comenius Programme) although European Commission or National Agencies do not hold any responsible for its ideas . Tarnobrzeg, 2009

2. The Educational System s (in alphabetical order) in Bulgaria , Greece , Poland , Portugal

3. Bulgarian educational system Nicola Vaptsarov School 38 Han Asparuh Street, Tsarevo 8260 Bulgaria Tel:+359 590 520 18

5. Bulgarian primary and secondary education is free There are already private schools but the prefered schools are state schools Universities and colleges are state ( with affordable payments for the Academic year) and private. The difference in payments is quite big so students always apply to state school firs and then to private ones.

17. Presentation prepared by Bulgarian project team Thank you for your attention Nicola Vaptsarov School 38 Han Asparuh Street, Tsarevo 8260 Bulgaria Tel:+359 590 520 18

18. Greek Education system The structure of the education system 12ο ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟ ΣΧΟΛΕΙΟ ΞΑΝΘΗΣ Marathonos 2 , Xanthi, Greece Tel. 0030 25410 20360

19. The Greek Educational System

34. The School System in Poland SZKOŁA PODSTAWOWA NR 3 im. A. FREYERA w TARNOBRZEGU ul. J. Kochanowskiego 1, 39-400 Tarnobrzeg, Poland ☏ /0-48/158233511

35. The present educational system was introduced in 1999.

36. In 1999 primary school was shortened from 8 to 6 years, and secondary school was changed from 4 year lyceum into 3 year gymnasium and 3 year lyceum .

37. Before the reorganization 8 years 3-4-5 years Up to 6 years Pre-school education Primary School Secondary School Higher Education

38. Recent system 6 years 3 years Up to 6 years 2-3-4 years Pre-school education Primary School Lower Secondary School Upper Secondary School Higher Education

39. before now Pre-school education Primary School 8 years Secondary School 3-4-5 years Higher Education Pre-school education Primary School 6 years Lower Secondary School 3 years Upper Secondary School 2-3-4 years Higher Education

40. In Poland parents are required by law to provide their children with education between age 6-1 8.

41. The total number of years of primary and secondary education is 12 or 13. Students are required to graduate primary and lower secondary school.

42. Most children receive free education in schools financed from public founds. A small proportion of children attend private schools .

43. P re-school nurseries and kindergartens are available for children to enter the schooling system at an earlier stage.

44. Both boys and girls are taught together in most primary and lower secondary schools and almost all pupils from upper secondary schools attend mixed secondary school.

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49. P re-school education

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54. Primary Schools /Elementary Schools/ the first cycle 1-3 grade s the second cycle 4-6 grade s 6 grades two cycles Beginning learning is offered Systematic learning is provided Period: 6 years Age: 7-12

62. Higher Education Day studies in public higher schools are free of charge. others agricultural academies economic academies polytechnics universities Institutions as:

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68. The End SZKOŁA PODSTAWOWA NR 3 im. A. FREYERA w TARNOBRZEGU ul. J. Kochanowskiego 1, 39-400 Tarnobrzeg, Poland ☏ /0-48/158233511 Prepared by Agnieszka M. Paduch

69. Portuguese educational system Escola Básica do Primeiro Ciclo com Pré-Escolar da Nogueira Madeira Island Region Funchal City 9135-200 Camacha Postcode Street – Number Rua dos Sapatinhos s/n Address

70. Portuguese educational system The Portuguese educational system covers pre-school education, school education, including basic, secondary and higher education, and extra-curricular education. The coordination of the policy for the educational system is the responsibility of the Ministry of Education (pre-school education and basic and secondary education) and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education (higher education).

71. PORTUGUESE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM Ages Pre-School education Basic Education Secoundary Education Higher Education University Kindergarden 1st Cicle 2nd Cicle 3rd Cicle Courses Scientific-humanistic courses Technological courses Specialized artisitics Professionals Polytechnics Technologicals Specialization Courses Post-Secoundary Non-Higher Education Adults Education from 15 years old

72. Pre-school education – For children between the age of 3 and the start of basic education (6 years); attendance is optional; – The aim is to stimulate the capacities of children and to encourage their development, to contribute to their emotional stability, to encourage them to observe the natural world and human society, to help them develop a moral sense, to promote integration in different social groups, to develop expressive and communication skills, to encourage hygienic and healthy habits, and to detect early signs of dysfunctions, handicaps or special gifts, promoting good orientation and progress.

73. Basic education – Is universal, compulsory and free of charge and directed to children between 6 and 15 years of age; – It lasts for 9 years and is spread over 3 cycles: 1st cycle, lasting for 4 years, 2nd cycle, lasting for 2 years, and 3rd cycle lasting for 3 years; – Provides general common instruction which: – Guarantees the discovery and development of interests, skills and capacities in pupils, promoting their individual realisation in harmony with the values of social solidarity; – Leads to the acquisition and command of basic knowledge, skills, attitudes and values needed for the pursuit of both general and professional studies;

74. Basic education – Leads to the acquisition of independent attitudes, so as to develop citizens who are civically responsible and who participate democratically in community life; – Promotes a national awareness with a view to a universal humanistic approach, in solidarity with others, and develops an understanding and respect for the values of a Portuguese identity; – Leads to the diploma of basic education. Ways of integrating or coordinating specialised artistic instruction in dance and music with general instruction are provided in basic education.

75. CURRICULUM COMPONENTS 1st Cicle Education for the Citizenship Curricular areas to discipline of obligator frequency: Portuguese language ; Mathematics ; Study of the Environment (science studies) ; Expressions : Artistic; Physicist-Motor. Personal and Social formation Curricular areas not to discipline: Project Area; Followed Study; Civic Formation. Total: 25 hours Curricular areas to discipline of facultative frequency : Moral and Religious education Total: 1 hour TOTAL: 26 hours Enrichment Activities

76. Madeira Autonomic Region Adaptation to the national curriculum components: Enrichment Activities Language: mostly English Sports Music and Dramatic arts Plastic Arts New technologies Special needs support Each school as his autonomy to decide what activities to propose attending to each community suggestions/needs;

77. Basic education Basic recurrent education Recurrent (second-chance) education is a special type of schooling which is available for those who did not complete basic education at the usual age of school attendance (up to age 15). Basic recurrent education has the same objectives and leads to the same diploma as regular basic education, although it adopts study plans and methods appropriate for its target users. In some cases recurrent basic education also provides a certified vocational training component.

78. Secondary e ducation – For pupils who have completed basic education; – Lasts for 3 years; – Secondary regular education is arranged into: – General courses, designed mainly for pupils who want secondary level instruction, with a view to pursuing higher education studies; – Technological courses, designed mainly for pupils who want an intermediate level vocational qualification that will give access to the labour market; – Leads to a diploma of secondary education and, in the case of technological courses, to a level 3 vocational qualification.

79. Secondary education Specialised artistic education Courses in specialised artistic education are administered in secondary education with the objective of providing artistic training for the pursuit of studies and vocational preparation in the visual arts, dance and music, and encouraging individual and group artistic practices.

80. Seconda ry education Recurrent secondary education Recurrent (second-chance) education is a special type of schooling which is available for those who did not complete secondary education at the usual age of attendance (up to age 18). Recurrent secondary education has the same objectives and leads to the same diploma as regular secondary education, although it adopts plans and methods appropriate for its target users. General courses and technical courses are provided in recurrent secondary education in several fields. Technical courses, apart from the diploma of secondary education, also lead to a level 3 vocational qualification.

81. Secondary education Vocational training Vocational courses are provided in vocational training, a special type of schooling, for those who have completed basic education. Vocational courses prepare the pupil for a professional activity and lead to a level 3 vocational qualification certificate and a diploma equivalent to the diploma of secondary education. These courses last for 3 years and are administered in vocational schools controlled by the Ministry of Education.

82. Post-secondary, non-higher education Post-secondary, non-higher education Post-secondary, non-higher courses known as technological specialisation courses are taught in vocational training, mainly to those who have the diploma of secondary education and a level 3 vocational qualification and who want to acquire more scientific and technological knowledge in the field of their basic vocational training. These courses also develop personal and professional skills appropriate for working in the vocational qualification chosen by the student. These courses last a total of 1200 to 1560 hours, including training in a work context of 360 to 720 hours, and on completion a diploma in a technological specialisation is attributed certifying level 4 vocational qualification.

83. Higher education Higher education comprises university education and polytechnic education. Access Access to higher education is subject to number restrictions ( numerus clausus) and admission is by competition. Students may apply who hold a diploma of secondary education or the equivalent and who meet all the demands laid down by law, particularly exams in specific subjects in which minimum marks must be obtained. University education University education ensures a solid scientific and cultural preparation and provides technical training suitable for vocational and cultural work, encouraging the skills for concept-building, innovation and critical analysis.

84. Higher education University education leads to the following degrees: a) Licenciado, after a course lasting four or five years 5; b) Mestre, a process lasting a total of two years, including a specialised course (mestrado) and preparation and presentation of a dissertation. Only those students with the licenciado degree have access to mestrado courses; c) Doutor, through the preparation and presentation of a thesis. Mestres have access to doctorate level, and, in special conditions, licenciados. This teaching is administered in universities, organised, as laid down in their statutes, in units that may adopt different names: e.g. faculty, institute, school, department. University teaching can also be administered in university colleges that are not integrated in universities, which are usually specialised.

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