Facts and Figures about Education in Israel.

Overview & Synopsis

This publication presents facts and figures describing various aspects of the Israeli education system in recent years. It highlights those reforms and innovative programs that have begun to be implemented, noting that the success of these programs will be assessed in the years to come. The present publication includes information about additional important fields of activity, such as legislation in the field of education, informal education, higher education, and educational research in Israel. It also offers an update and expansion of existing educational subjects, such as reforms and new programs, organization of studies and schedule of hours, attendance and drop-out rates, and public expenditure on education. Textual and factual descriptions have been combined with tables and graphs in the publication. Following an introduction, the publication is divided into the following eight sections: (1) "Educational Policy and Programs"; (2) "Structure of the Educational System; Administrative Structure of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport"; (3) "Education Expenditure"; (4) "The Educational Process"; (5) "Higher Education"; (6) "Informal Education"; (7) "Education Research and International Exchange"; and (8) "The Development of Education--Facts and Figures." (BT)