Israel is famous for its prowess in innovation. This prowess is anchored on a strong education system that allows the graduating workforce to be more skilled and competitive compared to others around the world. It will surprise you to learn that students use homework solver to assist with assignments, helping them to spare time for innovation and entrepreneurship. 

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Israel is ahead of many other countries in education, only beaten by Canada in the race for the most Ph.D.s per Capita. It indicates that there are a lot of hidden secrets and facts about the education system in Israel. Here are some interesting facts about education in Israel that will surprise you.

1.Students Must Join A Local Youth Movement 

It would be called a group in any other country but the best word, in this case, is a movement. The aim is to instill a sense of social responsibility and social change. The movements have social, political, and/or religious agendas. The movements begin recruitment by grade 4, ensuring that the kids grow up manifesting and advocating for the philosophy of their designated movement. Some of the leaders are high school students, helping to perpetuate nationalism and patriotism among the Israeli youth.

2.Education is a Shared Responsibility 

Parents have a responsibility to cater for the education of their children, just like the government. Very few schools are few, and even in such a case, the government foots the bill. Families have to pay school fees or get support from social groups and individuals. Each student in the free schools gets per capita allocation that is lower than what parents pay in private schools. It is the poor people who occupy positions in most of these free schools. However, infrastructure in these schools is installed and maintained by the government. Only a small fraction of schools are free, leaving most of the burden to parents to educate their children.

3.Military Training is Part of Learning 

The education system in Israel includes the youths joining the military youth wing at 18 years. In fact, many of them will not join college until they are 21. Only a few fail to join the military. Most of them are Pacifists, Orthodox, and Arabs. Persons with disabilities are not spared from joining the military. It explains why the IDF remains so influential in Israel, determining what happens in education, politics, culture, and the economy, among other areas.

4.Standardized Assessments are Discouraged

Only a single standardized assessment is administered in the final year. By this time, most of the students are 17-18 years. It is not a big deal to pass this exam. In case you fail, you can always return after completing your years in the military. Teachers evaluate the capability of a student to assign a score.

5.Israel Has A National Curriculum

Whether you learn in Arabic or Hebrew, you have to choose your curriculum from what is provided by the Ministry of Education. The units and materials are uniform, though the mode of instructions may differ. 

Israel has defined its education system and chosen a unique path to meets its developmental goals. No wonder it leads the world in so many scholarly and entrepreneurial areas. With so much focus on education, Israel is reaping the benefits by leading the way.