Research and analysis

International comparison of post-compulsory education systems

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

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Documents

International Comparisons of post-compulsory education systems

Appendices: international comparisons of post-compulsory education systems

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.

Updates to this page

Published 30 May 2019

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