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In Belarus, higher education is provided by universities and polytechnics. The education provided by polytechnics is more practice-oriented than that offered by universities. Studying at universities, students can get 3 academic degrees: bachelor, master and doctorate.

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The most common options after comprehensive school are upper secondary school (2 years) and vocational education (4 years).

Upper secondary schools provide all-round education, the same subjects are studied as in comprehensive school, but the studies are more deep. After finishing, students have a right to apply to universities. The Belarusian education system has two official languages: Russian and Belarusian.

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Comprehensive education begins at the age of 6 and lasts for about ten years. This education is compulsory and children must follow the core curriculum.

Comprehensive school contains 2 levels:

· primary school ( students of 6-10 years old learn Belarusian, Russian and foreign languages, mathematics, fine arts and other)

· high school ( students 10-15 years old learn physics, chemistry, biology, languages, mathematics, and more)At the end of secondary school, children receive a certificate of general education

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In Belarus, almost 70% of children start kindergarten before school starts. This step is not mandatory, but it is recommended. Children go to kindergarten from 3 to 6-7 years old. In kindergarten, we learn three basic skills: interaction with society (power and rules), communication and cooperation skills, and adaptation to new conditions.

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In Belarus, parents take their children to kindergarten from 2 months to 3 years old this is not necessary. In kindergarten, classes are held on acquaintance with the surrounding world, music, physical education, and speech development.

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Belarusian education is well-appreciated and valued in the world so many foreign students want to receive training there. The educational system of the country is rather developed and comprises of pre-school, school and further education. Almost 70% of children start attending nursery before going to school. This stage is not compulsory, but is recommended