Image source: Moussa Abdou, via Pexels.comAlgeria has a robust system of vocational training and education, which is separate from the general academic education system. These studies are overseen by the Ministry of Vocational Training and Education, which includes studies at the lower secondary, upper secondary, and post-secondary levels as well as intermediate education in between secondary and post-secondary. Vocational training, which is also known as professional training, is offered across approximately two dozen branches with hundreds of specialties. The branches include fields such as agriculture, graphic arts, construction, electricity, clothing, hospitality, computers, mechanics, and business. The vocational training and education...

Photo Credit: Andre Furtado, Pexels.comIn Alberta, post-secondary programs and training are offered via certificate, degree, diploma, and non-credential studies (such as trade technician or apprenticeship programs), and they range from one semester to five years in length. Post-secondary study includes full-time and part-time programs, cooperative education, continuing education, distance learning, and full-time, in person options. Just as important as the credential type, however, is the program type. Some post-secondary training programs are offered as undergraduate or graduate study that is part of the Alberta Transfer System, and the credentials can be transferred to a degree program. This includes Post-Diploma programs...

Due to the 1999 education reforms related to the Bologna Process being implemented throughout Europe, the Italian education system was reorganized in 2004. The Holy See, the governing body of the Catholic Church and the Vatican City State, also followed some of these conventions as discussed below. Pre-university education in Italy became standardized at 5 years of primary education, 3 years of lower secondary education, and 5 years of upper secondary education for a total of 13 years. The Holy See only offers post-secondary education, but is closely aligned with Italy and most of its students are Italian secondary school...

Image Source: Tony Wu, Pexels.comIn Myanmar, Bachelor degree programs are offered in a variety of lengths and with varied entry requirements. Historically, Bachelor degrees lasted for three years and were followed by a 1-year Qualifying program, or Qualifying year, which granted access to the 2-year Masters. This was known as the 3-1-2 structure. Since education reforms in 2011, most contemporary Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degrees have required four years of full-time study. Engineering, Technology, and Law degrees may differ. In addition to the 4-year Bachelor program, however, many fields also have a 3-year Bachelor (Honours) program. However,...

Source: Ulises Peña via Pexels.comPrimary and secondary education in Mexico is generally comprised of 11-12 years of study, depending on the time period, the type of program, and the institution attended.   Lower secondary education programs of study which lead to further education in upper secondary schools are referred to as educacion secundaria (lower secondary education). Although the term secundaria may be translated as secondary, it refers only to the first three years of secondary education, or lower secondary education. A graduate of secundaria has completed ninth grade.   Academic upper secondary education (educacion medio superior / preparatorio) generally lasts...