School system in Russia

In Russia children start school at the age of 6 to 7. Their first academic year begins on the 1st of September. For the next 11 years of their lives the 1st of September will be a very special day for them – back to school, studies,
meeting their classmates,
getting acquainted with
new teachers and subjects.
The 1st of September

School in Russia is divided into primary school (grades 1 - 4), junior secondary school (grades 5 - 9) and senior secondary school (grades 10 - 11).
Kids study for 5 days a week in primary school and 5 or 6 days in junior and senior secondary school.
Schools in Russia

In most of the Russian Federation the academic year is divided into 4 terms with 1 or 2 week breaks between them and longer summer holidays. Some schools use a trimester system which divides the academic year into three terms.
Terms or a trimester system

Exams are an important part of school life. Students have to take them after their 9th and 11th years of study.
Students completing junior secondary school take final examinations called the General State Examination (GSE) and if they pass the exams, they get the certificate. The certificate grants the
students access to further studies. They
may continue education in senior
secondary school or go to a college.
Exams

At the end of their 11th year at school students take the Unified State Examination (USE). If they pass the exams, they can apply to university.
Exams