Structure education in Moldova.

The education system in Moldova consists of preschool, primary, secondary and higher education. The
preschool education is for children up to the age of seven years. The primary education is between
grades one through four and typically involves children between the ages of 8-12. The secondary
education consists of two tracks: general and vocational. General secondary education from grades 5-9
is called the gymnasium, and grades 10-12 is called liceul

In UK are five stages of education: early years, primary, secondary, further education (FE)
and higher education (HE).primary education begins at the age of 5. It includes three age ranges:
nursery for children under 5 years, infants from 5 to 7, and juniors from 7 to 11 years old. Compulsory
secondary education begins when children are 11 or 12 and lasts for 5 years: one form to each year.
Secondary schools are generally much larger than primary ones

American children start attending elementary schools at the age of 6. They continue their studies for eight
years there (8 grades). After that pupils may enter a Senior high school or if they go to a 5- or 6-year
elementary school, they then attend a 3- or 4-year Junior high school, and then enter a Senior high
school. Pupils graduate from high schools at the age of 18

Grading Scale
In the USA and UK letter grades are used in reports.

 A > 90 % (excellent)
 B > 80 % (very good)
 C > 70 % (improvement needed)
 D > 60 % (close fail)
 E > 50 % (fail)
 F < 50 % (fail)

Scale Grade Description

10.00 Excelent (Excellent )

9.00 - 9.99 Foarte Bun (Very good)

8.00 - 8.99 Bine (Good)

7.00 - 7.99 Bine (Good)

6.00 - 6.99 Satisfacator (Satisfactory)

5.00 - 5.99 Satisfacator (Satisfactory)

1.00 - 4.99 Nesatisfacator (Unsatisfactory)

America Britain
Length of Time BA: 4 years BA: 3 years
MA: 2 years MA: 1 year
PhD: 5-7 years or longer PhD: 3 years
Academic Most schools use the semester system, but Most also use a semester system, but some use trimester or quarte
Term some use a trimester or quarter system. systems. The start and end of an academic year varies by universit
Most schools start in mid to late August and
end in May.
University Universities are often divided into schools University acts an umbrella organization for the different colleges.
Organization by subject, but these schools do not Colleges are fairly independent of one another.
typically have a lot of autonomy from the
university.
Style of More varied, liberal arts, study outside your Take only classes in your college.
Education major.
Depth vs Breadth Depth
Breadth
Homework Constant reading and writing assignments General assignments or no assignments throughout the semester
Cost High Moderate
Grades Based on overall performance on all Based mostly on the final exam
assignments
Athletics Important social activity; athletic Intramural sports; generally no athletic scholarships available.
scholarships available.
Living Dormitories with roommate. Off-campus Dormitories without roommate generally. Off-campus housing
Situation housing occasionally available. generally available.
Types of Associates, Bachelors, Masters, PhD, Higher National Diploma, Certificate of Higher Education, Diploma o
Degrees variety of vocational and professional Higher Education, Foundation Degree, Bachelors, Masters, PhD,
degrees. variety of professional and vocational degrees. Postgraduate degre
divided into taught and research degrees.