Starting Points
- Eurodicye - National Education SystemsOverview of the the education systems in the 37 countries of the European Union.
- World Bank - EducationThe World Bank supports education across the world and their website offers information about issues in education--especially in the development
- OECD - Education at a GlanceIncludes overviews of education systems and education data from around the world.
- UNESCO Data PortalGlobal education data and reports .
- World Education Encyclopedia This link opens in a new windowWhile from 2002, this source can give you a great historical picture of the creation and structure of K-12 education systems in other countries.
Books on Global Education Systems
Researching Systems in Specific Countries
In the Library Catalog select the option to Browse Alphabetically -- Subject. Enter your host country name and then the following search terms.
See examples below:
- Germany -- Education
- Kenya -- Education, Primary
- Brazil -- Education, Secondary
- Japan -- Education and State
- Teaching -- Poland
- ERIC This link opens in a new windowERIC is the world's largest education research database. Use the advanced search option to limit by education level. Enter the country as a descriptor.
Education Librarian
Rebecca Starkey
she / her - FLI Ally
Contact:
Director of Teaching and Academic Engagement
Regenstein Library, Room 363
Subject Areas: Education, Library Science
Regenstein Library, Room 363
Subject Areas: Education, Library Science
773-702-4484