Education in Ukraine

Read the text below. For questions (1—5) choose the correct answer.

The Ukrainian educational system is organised into four levels: primary, secondary, higher and postgraduate education.

Younger school comprises grades 1 to 4. Grades 5—9 are usually referred to as «middle school», while 10—12 are «senior school». Despite the names, students usually study in the same school building throughout their primary and secondary education.

Primary schooling lasts 4 years and middle school — 5. The middle school curriculum varies slightly between schools. There are then 3 profile years.

In 2001, a 12-year education system replaced an older 11-year one. Those who began their education since 2001 stay in the school for 12 years, not 11.

During grades 9 and 12 (11 till 2011), students take various exams. The current examination system is undergoing change. At the 9th grades students take GTC (Governmental Total Certification) and the students of the 12th (11th) grades need to pass both GTC and EIT (External Independent Testing) that allow to define their university entrance eligibility. From 2008, entrance exams were replaced by the EIT. The results of the testing will have the same status as entrance examinations to institutions of higher education.

Higher education is either state-funded or private. It is common practice that university candidates are not required to pass an entrance examination if they are willing to pay for their education. Students that study at state expense receive a standard scholarship if their average mark at the end-of-term exams and differentiated test is at least 4; this rule may be different in some universities. In the case all grades are 5, the scholarship is increased by 25 %. There are two degrees conferred by Ukrainian universities: the Bachelor’s Degree (4 years) and the Master’s Degree (5—6 years). These degrees are introduced in accordance with Bologna process, in which Ukraine is taking part.

1) Grades 10—12 are usually referred to as ...                 [postgraduates, "middle school", "senior school", bachelors]

2) What exams allow twelfth (currently eleventh) graders to enter university without taking separate entrance exams?                             [External Independent Tests, Entrance Tests, School-Leaving Examinations, Ability Tests]3) University candidates are not required to pass an entrance examination if ...                                          [they have good academic results, they're willing to pay for the education, they enter state-funded universities, they passed more than three GT]4) Students that study at state expense receive a standard scholarship if their average mark at the end-of-term exams and differentiated test is ...                  [no less than 4, at least 5, 5 on average, at least 9, only more than 4]

5) What are the two degrees conferred by Ukrainian universities?                                         [Doctor Degree and Master’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, Doctor of Philosophy, Bologna Degree and Master’s Degree]

Read the text. Choose from (a—h) the one which best fits each space (1—7). One choice is extra. (В поле для вводу вдруковуйте лише маленьку літеру правильного варіанту відповіді).

Every year, thousands of international students consider studying abroad 1)   , with the hope of better educational and work opportunities in the future. However, no matter whether you are looking for online associate degrees, an MBA, or language courses, obtaining a university education requires 2)   to make sure the experience is right for you.

Looking to improve your language skills, but you don’t have the time to go overseas to attend a school? More and more universities around the world are offering opportunities for students to obtain degrees online (distance education) from the comfort of their own homes, and many of these institutions are accredited, meaning 3)   .

If you decide to take language courses online (or any subject for that matter), be sure to evaluate the benefits of studying online 4)   . The advantages of studying online are that the costs are usually lower, you can study at your own pace, and you have access to the materials 24-hours-a-day 5)   in the world. However, you won’t get the human interaction of meeting people face to face like you would if you were physically attending a school overseas.

On the other hand, the advantages of going overseas may include day-to-day opportunities to learn a new culture, meet new friends 6)   , and chances to see different parts of the world. However, there may be a number of disadvantages for some including expense, time away from one’s school, family, or work life, and the challenge of adapting to a new culture and way of life.

Whatever you do, consider a distance education programme 7)   , whether it is within your budget, and equally important, whether it provides you with opportunities to grow beyond the classroom through cultural and educational activities.

a that meets your educational needs

b reviewed and evaluated

c versus going abroad

d with whom you can use and practise the language

e from almost any computer

f careful planning and research

g to pursue a university degree

h that they have met certain standards of excellence

Сomplete the sentences with the appropriate word from column 2.