Similarities and differencies between the

educational system in
the USA and Moldova
essay

Motto: Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom.

George Washington Carver

When we speak about an educational system we consider a set of rules, subjects,

programs on which is based all the educational system of a country. During the
years educational systems of all countries have changed and are still in change.
Many of us are perfectly aware that a good educational system is a perfect tool
to educate good citizens ,good society and finally a good future for all countries.
There are a lot of debates about which educational system is better and how it
has to be changed to assure suitable formation for people and to remain valuable
during the years. In order to understand better what educational systems are
,their similarities and differences we will analyse two quite different examples.
Educational system of USA and the educational system of Republic of Moldova.
In both countries there are many similarities .For example children go at
kindergartens at age of five, at the age 12 or 13 they begin secondary school.
Most primary and secondary education in the USA is public ,the same situation is
also in Moldova. There’s a very big difference between American and Moldovan
grading system. American system is based on “C” being satisfactory, “B” being
good and A being the top grade, ”D” bellow average and “F”- fail. The Moldovan
grading system is based on 1 to 10 grades system. There’s also a quite important
difference related to compulsory education in USA and in Moldova. For example
in USA educational system requires that students must complete 12 years of
primary and secondary education but in Moldova just 9 years. After finishing
school at the age of 18, teen-ages in both countries decide whether they want to
follow their education or whether they want to seek employment.University
education in Moldova and in USA is a bit different.Many people who studied in
USA and in Moldova think that university educational system in USA gives more
practical education than in Moldova. Generally educational system of USA is very
respected around the globe because of this it is also very attractive for
international students.The most prestigious universities from USA
are:Harward,Yale,Priceton,Standford. Among the most respectable universities
from Moldova are: The State University of Moldova,The Academy of Economic
Studies, Moldova State University of Medicine and Pharmacy „N. Testemitsanu „.

Of course there are differencies between Moldovan and American educational

system .It is thought that one is too liberal and another too conservative.From my
point of view both countries have to learn some things form each other.It is
wonderful that there are cultural and educational exchanges which of course help
to improve educational systems.
Of our education depends our future.

Author: Palii Cristina