Best Education In The World
Best Education In The World: Finland, South Korea
Top Country Rankings, U.S. Rated Average
The United States places 17th in the developed world for education, according to a global report by education firm Pearson.
Finland and South Korea, not surprisingly, top the list of 40 developed countries with the best education systems. Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore follow. The rankings are calculated based on various measures, including international test scores, graduation rates between 2006 and 2010, and the prevalence of higher education seekers. (See the list of top 20 countries in the slideshow below)
Pearson’s chief education adviser Sir Michael Barber tells BBC that the high ranking countries tend to offer
Top Country Rankings, U.S. Rated Average
The United States places 17th in the developed world for education, according to a global report by education firm Pearson.Finland and South Korea, not surprisingly, top the list of 40 developed countries with the best education systems. Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore follow. The rankings are calculated based on various measures, including international test scores, graduation rates between 2006 and 2010, and the prevalence of higher education seekers. (See the list of top 20 countries in the slideshow below)
Pearson’s chief education adviser Sir Michael Barber tells BBC that the high ranking countries tend to offer
