School Systems Compared
Two education systems side by side — starting age, compulsory years, completion and what each is known for.
The United Kingdom, Sweden, Japan and Nigeria differ on starting age, structure and exam points — four systems in which the same child would have four different childhoods.
School Systems Compared
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It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
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