Four School Systems Compared
How the same child would progress through the US, UK, Australian and South Asian systems.
England starts compulsory schooling at 4, the United States and Australia at 5 and South Asia at 5 or 6, and compulsory years run from 12 in the US and England down to 8 to 10 across South Asia.
Four School Systems Compared
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How accurate is it?
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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