The difference between school and gymnasium.

If there are children in the family, sooner or later the question of the possibility of obtaining an education in a gymnasium will still be raised. This is prestigious, gives more chances for successful admission to a higher educational institution. However, it should be understood that the child will get tired more, there will be less time for rest and healthy sleep. Therefore, before making a final decision, it is worth studying all the pros and cons of the school and gymnasium, and, taking into account the particular characteristics of your child, make the right choice.

School is an educational institution, the learning process in which consists of three stages:

  1. primary school (grades 1-4)
  2. basic education (grades 5-9)
  3. secondary education (grades 10-11).

The form of organization of working time is the alternation of lessons, lasting 40-45 minutes, and breaks (from 5 to 30 minutes).

The gymnasium belongs to the elite educational institutions.

Initially, the gymnasium was a platform for teaching sports sciences, as evidenced by the name of this institution. "Gymnasium" is translated from Greek as "a place for gymnastic exercises."

The educational program of the school and the gymnasium

The programs for general education schools are in many ways inferior to the program for the gymnasium.

After the 9th grade, a division into specialized training is envisaged.

In addition to a deeper study of standard disciplines, a number of general developmental subjects are taught in gymnasiums: art, philosophy, rhythm, etc. As a result, the graduates of the gymnasium have a broad outlook, are pleasant interlocutors, are able to reason and draw conclusions, have their own point of view on any issue and can defend it with honor, easily overcome the exams at the university.

Teaching staff

In order for a school to acquire the status of a gymnasium, it is necessary that most of the teachers have the highest category, which at the same time correspond to the chosen level of complexity of the subject.

If interchangeability of subject teachers is possible in a school (for example, a history teacher can conduct physical education in the absence of a sportsman), such a replacement is unacceptable for a gymnasium. The staff should be fully staffed with specialists, and, if possible, there should be some reserve.

Foreign languages ​​

In an ordinary school, starting from grades 5-6, as a rule, one foreign language is taught. The gymnasium must provide the opportunity to study at least two languages, one of which is English. One language is taught from the first grades, the second is added from the fifth.

Material support

Classrooms of the gymnasium should be equipped with all laboratory and demonstration equipment, and the library is filled with educational and fiction literature. The external and internal condition of the premises must be in a decent condition.

The funding of the gymnasium is much higher than the funding of the school, and, accordingly, the material base is much better.

The gymnasium necessarily has a computer class with Internet access, and more often than not one. It is recommended for the school to have a computer class, but this recommendation has not yet been implemented in all schools.

Extracurricular activities

In addition to various sections and circles that are found in general education schools, the scientific work of children is widespread in the gymnasium. Conferences, scientific round tables, lectures by famous scientists are held. Close cooperation with university professors is underway.

Conclusions TheDifference.ru

  1. Education in the gymnasium is multidisciplinary, according to an expanded program. The school is content with general educational standards.
  2. Staffing of teachers and material resources in the gymnasium is 100 percent.
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  4. At school it is enough to teach one foreign language, at the gymnasium - at least two, and one from elementary school.
  5. Scientific work is carried out in the gymnasium, cooperation with scientific centers. There are enough sports clubs and hobby groups in schools.
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