Research and analysis

International comparison of post-compulsory education systems

Research report on a literature review comparing different systems of post-compulsory education.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 30 May 2019

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Documents

International Comparisons of post-compulsory education systems

Ref: ISBN 978-1-83870-015-7, DFE-RR864

PDF, 1.21 MB, 112 pages

Appendices: international comparisons of post-compulsory education systems

Ref: ISBN 978-1-83870-015-7, DFE-RR864

PDF, 1.32 MB, 202 pages

Details

This literature review compares the post-compulsory education system in England with those in ten comparator countries:

• Australia
• Canada
• France
• Germany
• The Netherlands
• Norway
• New Zealand
• Scotland
• Wales
• the USA

It explores how they differ in terms of:

• who provides academic, vocational/technical and apprenticeship routes
• the role of government in these systems
• take-up of different educational opportunities

It also explores how these are all funded.

Published 30 May 2019