How Much Time Do Primary and Lower Secondary Students Spend in the Classroom?

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No 22, Education Indicators in Focus from OECD Publishing

Abstract: Students in OECD countries are expected to receive a total of 7 751 hours of instruction on average during their primary and lower secondary education – the bulk of that time is compulsory. In general, the higher the level of education, the greater the number of instruction hours a year. Reading, mathematics and science take up around 50% of the compulsory curricular time in primary education but only 40% at the lower secondary level. The wide variation in instruction hours across OECD countries suggests there is little consensus on the most effective policies related to school time.

Date: 2014-04-01
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