Our future leaders would only get to that position if they are well equipped for it. It is therefore necessary for people to invest well in quality education. There are several countries around the world whose education system offers this future defining opportunity.
Below is a list of 2020’s best countries for education based on factors such as having a well-developed public education system, whether people would consider attending university there and if that country provides a top-quality education.
1. United States
The United States moves into the No. 1 position in 2020, overtaking the U.K. The public education system in the U.S. is funded largely through federal and state property taxes.
Student progress through 13 grades, from kindergarten through high school, and about 45% of graduating students continue on to higher education, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. The U.S. is home to 8 of the top 10 Best Global Universities.
2. United Kingdom
School attendance in the United Kingdom is mandatory from age 5 through 16, as students progress through four key stages of a national curriculum. The United Kingdom is home to two of the top 10 Best Global Universities.
3. Canada
Primary and secondary education in Canada is free and mandatory for children beginning at age 5 or 6. Quebec requires students to complete two years at a specialized professional school before attending university, but otherwise, standards are generally comparable.
4. Germany
The concept of kindergarten, or preschool transition before mandatory education, was introduced in Germany. The term was coined by Friedrich Froebel in 1840.
After completing primary education in four grades, German students are recommended to take one of three tracks of secondary school based on academic performance: gymnasium for those headed to college, “Realschule,” or secondary school, for white-collar careers and “Hauptschule,” or general school, is for trade professions.
5. France
Education in France is based on a national curriculum and compulsory from ages 6 through 16, though most students attend a form of preschool and many move on to higher education. Each year, graduating high school students take the baccalauréat, an academic qualification required to seek university studies.
