Education In Kirlawa

The education system in Kirlawa is composed of elementary education (Grades 1-5), lower secondary education (Grades 6-8), upper secondary education (Grades 9-12) and University or college education with an age limit of compulsory education being 16 years old. Kirlawa has consistently ranked among the top 5 in Artania in terms of education. The country has 20,200 compulsory educational schools that are maintained by the national government. The nation also has roughly 1,400 private schools for compulsory student ages as well.

The nation also has 64 colleges and Universities, that are maintained by the national government. As well as 31 private institutions that are self maintained but have to meet set standards by the National government.

=Elementary Education= Elementary school is a school ranging from the grade levels of first through fifth grade where basic subjects are taught. Elementary school provides and often remain in one or two classrooms throughout the school day, with the exceptions of physical education, library, music and art classes

Academic Subjects
Academic subjects taught include Mathematics, Science, English, Social Studies, Physical Education, Art, Music and Drama. Parents are encouraged but, not required to enlist their child in a foreign language course which is taught starting in fourth grade.

Grading Scale
Children in elementary schools are continually assessed throughout the school year by their teachers, and progress reports are issued to parents at 3 periods in the year, one after the first 4 months then another after 3 more months then one more after 3 more months. Generally the scores for individual assignments and tests are recorded for each student in a grade book, along with the maximum percentage or score for each assignment.

At any time, the total score for a student when divided by the total number of possible points produces percent grade, which can be translated to a letter grade. Letter grades are often but not always used on report cards at the end of a marking period, although the current grade may be available at other times the most common grade scale is letter grades—"E" through "N"—derived from a scale of 0–100 or a percentile.

Student Averages
Students in Kirlawa are Ranked among the top 5 in Artania based on averages in each subject. The highest academic average is English, which is ranked 2nd best in Artania.

=Secondary Education= As part of education in Rutania, secondary education usually covers grades 6 through 12.

Middle School
Middle school is the lower education school between elementary and high school and includes sixth, seventh and eighth grade. At this time, students are given more independence as choosing their own classes, but have to take 4 mandatory subjects, Math, English, Science & Geography. Middle School consists of eight blocks known as periods. The first 7 periods are 45 minutes long with the last period of the day being 60 minutes long. This period is called "Study Hall" this time gives students the opportunity to catch up on work or socialize. The year is split up into 2 terms, students have to take 2 mandatory subjects first term and 2 second term. English and Math both take up 2 periods and are in different terms.

Academic Subjects
Academic subjects taught include Mathematics, Science, English, History, Geography, Physical Education. Electives include Art, Music, Foreign Language, Civics, Family Consumer Science, Technical Arts and Business.

Exams
In each year of middle school the student have to take a mandatory national exam call the Kirlawa National Studies Exam or the "KNSE" it grades students on the 4 mandatory subjects, and it gives the nation a sense on how schools and student are developing and progressing, the exams are 10% of the students Progress Report mark.

Grade 6 exams are fairly basic and simple they have to complete 2 categories, English & Geography this branch of the exam is called the 6th Year English Exam. It is required that every 6th grader in Kirlawa take it at the end of the year.

Grade 7 exams are fairly basic as well almost like the grade 6 exams except the have 2 different categories not like the 6th grade exam, the categories are Math & Science this branch of the exam is called the 7th Year Engineering Exam. It is required that every 7th grader in Kirlawa take it at the end of the year.

Grade 8 exams are much harder than the grade 6 and 7 exams, these exams have 4 categories, English, Geography, Math & Science. This branch of the exam is called the 8th Year Exit Exam. It is required that every 8th grader in Kirlawa take it at the end of the year.

Grading Scale
Children in middle schools are continually assessed throughout the school year by their teachers, and progress reports are issued to parents after first term and second term. Generally the scores for individual assignments and tests are recorded for each student in a grade book, along with the maximum score for each assignment.

At any time, the total score for a student when divided by the total number of possible points produces a percent grade, which can be translated to a letter grade. Letter grades are often but not always used on report cards at the end of a marking period, although the current grade may be available at other times the most common grade scale is letter grades—"AA" through "E"or"F"—derived from a scale of 0–100 or a percentile.

Student Averages Mandatory Subjects
Lower Secondary Students in Kirlawa are ranked upon the top 3 best students in Artania and with English being the highest average and 1st in Artania.

High School
Usually, starting in ninth grade, grades become part of a student’s official transcript. Future employers or colleges/universities may want to see steady improvement in grades and a good attendance record on the official transcript. Therefore, students are encouraged to take much more responsibility for their education.

In high school there are 4 period blocks each 80 mins long and they get 5 mins grace per period change and a lunch hour of 30 mins with each grade eating at a different time. They also have the option of purchasing lunch at the cafeteria.

Grading Scale
Children in high schools are continually assessed throughout the school year by their teachers, and progress reports are issued to parents after the first term and second term. Generally the scores for individual assignments and tests are recorded for each student in a grade book, along with the maximum number of points for each assignment.

At any time, the total score for a student when divided by the highest score produces a percent grade, which can be translated to a letter grade. Letter grades are often but not always used on report cards at the end of a marking period, although the current grade may be available at other times the most common grade scale is letter grades—"A" through "E"or"F"—derived from a scale of 0–100 or a percentile.

=Colleges & Universities=

Kirlawa has 64 publicly owned colleges and universities all managed by the National Government. while private institutions are self maintained, there are 31 private institutions in Kirlawa, but are still required to meet national standards. There are many more 2-year community colleges that are under the regulation of the National Government.

There are some especially prestigious institutions in Kirlawa, with the Frimpton University being the best Law schools in Artania and 4th best in all of terra. As well as The University Kirlawa being apart of the the top 5 best engineering programs in Artania and top 15 in terra.