the education system in azerbaijan
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THE EDUCATION SYSTEM IN AZERBAIJAN
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Statistics & General OverviewAzerbaijan's educational system includes approximately:
1,650 kindergartens, 4,600 primary and secondary schools,180 technicallyceums,61 colleges,53 institutions of higher education.
About 200,000 professors, teachers, and lecturers are involved in
education.13,000 of them at universities, about 1,000 university educators have
earned highest degree, Doctor of Science , and more than 6,000 of them have
earned their Doctor of Philosophy (Doctorate Degree).
There are approximately 108,000 children enrolled in kindergarten,1.367 millionin primary and secondary school, about 100,000 college and technical lyceum
students and 140,000 university students.
Secondary education is compulsory and is guaranteed by the state.
The state also ensures free higher education on the university level for talented
young people.
Universities currently train students in 270 fields, though the potential exists to
offer education in about 360 fields .
Educational diplomas from Azerbaijan are recognized in more than 50 countries.
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Some Historical Facts
Azerbaijan did not appear to show a lot of interest for education in the
beginning of the 20th century. In 1917 only 10% of its inhabitants could read
and write.
In the beginning of the twenties, after the Soviet Union took control of the
country a school building program was started, as the Soviet Union valued
education.
In 1959 elementary education was free and obligatory. In 1966 universal secondary education was introduced as well as the Russian
language
The conflict in the late 1980s and early 1990s damaged the education system
in Azerbaijan. 616 general education schools reportedly were captured and
destroyed by Armenian forces. This led to the displacement of over 100,000pupils and 10,000 educational staff members, according to the government of
Azerbaijan, with 85,000 displaced children served by 707 schools established
in the densest areas of refugee and IDP concentrations.
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STRUCTURE OF EDUCATION SYSTEMPRE-HIGHER EDUCATION:
Primary education: (in this stage students in each class are taught by a
teacher who progresses with them each year up through the four primary
grades)
Length of program in years: 4 (age level from: 6 to: 10)
Basic Education: (main education)
Length of program in years: 5 (age level from: 10 to: 15)
Certificate/diploma awarded: Certificate of Primary Education
Secondary Education: (students receive their final two years of state-
provided schooling)
Type of school providing this education: High School
Length of program in years: 2 (age level from: 15 to: 17)
Certificate/diploma awarded: Certificate of General Education
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GRADING SYSTEM Usual grading system in secondary school:
Full Description: 1-5:
5- excellent;
4- good;
3- pass;
2- unsatisfactory; 1- totally unsatisfactory
Highest on scale: 5
Pass/fail level: 3 Lowest on scale: 1
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Curriculum Development
Began in 1999 (With the WorldBank's Education Reform
Project)
Includes:
New textbooks- improved andmore responsive for children
New teaching methods-
transition from passive
learning to active, morestudent-focused,more
attention to the skills than
learning facts.
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HIGHER EDUCATION Education in Azerbaijan before the Soviet rule
Higher Education in Soviet Azerbaijan Higher Education in Azerbaijan after Gaining
Independence
European Higher Education Area and Azerbaijan
Types of higher education institutions:
University
Academy
Institute College
Conservatoire
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Three-tiered education
University level first stage: Bachelors degree (4-5
years) - During this period, students may study theHumanities and Natural Sciences as well as the basisof the chosen specialty. They get The Diploma ofSpecialist in the end
University level second stage: Masters degree (1.5-2years) - Students acquire in-depth knowledge andprofessional training in the Humanities and inNatural Sciences
University level third stage: Doctoral degree (PhD)(2-3 years)
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Bologna System
Framework:The basic framework adopted is of three cycles of higher educationqualification.
European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS)
1st cycle: typically 180240 ECTS credits, usually awarding a Bachelor's degree.2nd cycle: typically 90120 ECTS credits (a minimum of 60 on 2nd-cycle level)
Usually awarding a Master's degree
3rd cycle: Doctoral degree. No ECTS range given.
On
e academic year correspon
ds to 60 ECTS-credits that areequivalent to 1,500-1,800 hours of study.
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The ECTS grading scaleGrade best/next Definition
A 10% 70 or over
B 25% 60-69
C 30% 55-59
D 25% 50-54
E 10% 40-49
FX (30-39) Fail - some more work required
before the credit can be awarded
F (Below 30)Fail - considerable further
work is required
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Admission to Higher Education Admission to university-level studies
Certificate of General Education For entry to: All higher education institutions
Entrance exams required: Students must sit for an NationalEntrance examination
Foreign students admission
Admission requirements: Foreign students must submit adocument proving they have completed secondary education.
Entry regulations: Visas are not required for students fromTurkey and CIS (the Commonwealth of Independent States)countries.
Health requirements:F
oreign students must submit a healthcertificate.
Language requirements: One-year preparatory language coursesare organized for those students who have no knowledge one ofthe three languages of instruction (Azerbaijani, Russian orEnglish)
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Problems & lacks
New Educational System Adopted
Russian Language Link is Disappearing
Refugee Children
Alphabet Transition
Importing Paper and Pencils
Lack of Computer Literacy
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Questions
1. Why our scientists and scholars have not been able to keep current withliterature in their respective fields nearly 6 years?
2. What are the differences between one-tiered & three-tiered educationalsystem?
3. What do students acquire during I (Bachelor) & II (Master) period?
1. The material basis isnt enough because:a) Not all books reprinted in Latin
b) Books havent been developed for a three-level educational system
2. Why importing educational equipments was easier in Soviet times?
a) The Soviet Union has strong links for that
b) Azerbaijan had enterprises at that times
3. Unless many books arent reprinted in Latin:
a) There will be great loss of resources
b) It becomes harder for older generation to get Latin
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Thanks For all kind of attention