5. Schooling in Ukraine.

As a rule, schooling begins at the age of 6. The Ukrainian educational system is organized
into four levels: primary, secondary, higher and post-secondary education.
   General secondary education is compulsory. Post-secondary education is available in
different ways. Primary and secondary school has three stages: junior, basic and senior.
Primary school comprises grades1 to 4. Grades 5-9 are usually referred to as “basic school”,
while 10-12 are “senior school”. Students usually study in the same school building
throughout their primary and secondary education. Primary schooling lasts 4 years and basic
school 5. The middle school curriculum varies slightly between schools. There are then 3
profile years. New types of schools appeared: gymnasiums, lyceums and privateschools. 
Post secondary education is provided by vocational training schools, universities and
institutes. Higher education gives different qualifications: primary specialist (Bachelor’s),
specialist and Master’s Degree. Higher education is either state funded or private. Ukraine
cooperates with more than 50 international educational organizations.