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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

1. Political, Social and Economic Background plus Trends
1.1 Historical Overview
1.2 Ongoing Debates
1.3 Main Executive and Legislative Bodies
1.4 Religions
1.5 Official and Minority Languages
1.6 Demographic Situation
1.7 Economic Situation
1.8 Statistics
1.8.1 Statistical Data

2. General Organisation of the Education System and Administration of Education
2.1 Historical Overview
2.2 Ongoing Debates
2.3 Fundamental Principles and Basic Legislation
2.4 General Structure and Defining Moments in Educational Guidance
2.5 Compulsory Education
2.6 General Administration
2.6.1 General Administration at National Level
2.6.2 General Administration at Regional Level
2.6.3 General Administration at Local Level
2.6.4 Educational Institutions, Administration, Management
2.6.4.1 Pre-School and School Education
2.6.4.1.1 Pre-School Establishments
2.6.4.1.2 Primary Schools
2.6.4.1.3 Secondary Schools
2.6.4.2 Post-School Education
2.6.4.2.1 Further Education Colleges
2.6.4.2.2 Community Learning and Development Organisations
2.6.4.2.3 Higher Education Institutions
2.7 Internal and External Consultation
2.7.1 Internal Consultation
2.7.1.1 Consultation at the Level of Educational Administration
2.7.1.2 Consultation with National Agencies
2.7.1.3 Consultation with associations
2.7.1.4 Consultation among Institutions
2.7.2 Consultation involving Players in Society at large
2.7.2.1 Participation by Parents in Education
2.7.2.2 Participation by and Consultation with Industry in Education
2.7.2.3 Participation by and Consultation with Other Significant Players
2.7.2.4 Participation by and Consultation with Key Players in Post-School Education
2.8 Methods of Financing Education
2.8.1 Financing of School Education
2.8.2 Financing of Post-School Education and Training
2.9 Statistics

3. Pre-School Education
3.1 Historical Overview
3.2 Ongoing Debates
3.3 Specific Legislative Framework
3.4 General Objectives
3.5 Geographical Accessibility
3.6 Admission Requirements and Choice of Institution/Centre
3.7 Financial Support for Pupils' Families
3.8 Age Levels and Grouping of Children
3.9 Organisation of Time
3.9.1 Organisation of the Year
3.9.2 Weekly and Daily Timetable
3.10 Curriculum, Types of Activity, Number of Hours
3.11 Teaching Methods and Materials
3.12 Evaluation of Children
3.13 Support Facilities
3.14 Private Sector Provision
3.15 Organisational Variations and Alternative Structures
3.16 Statistics

4. Primary Education
4.1 Historical Overview
4.2 Ongoing Debates
4.3 Specific Legislative Framework
4.4 General Objectives
4.5 Geographical Accessibility
4.6 Admission Requirements and Choice of School
4.7 Financial Support for Pupils' Families
4.8 Age Levels and Grouping of Pupils
4.9 Organisation of School Time
4.9.1 Organisation of the School Year
4.9.2 Weekly and Daily Timetable
4.10 Curriculum, Subjects, Number of Hours
4.11 Teaching Methods and Materials
4.12 Pupil Assessment
4.13 Progression of Pupils
4.14 Certification
4.15 Educational Guidance
4.16 Private Education `
4.17 Organisational Variations and Alternative Structures
4.18 Statistics

5. Secondary and Post-Secondary non-Tertiary Education
5.1 Historical Overview
5.2 Ongoing Debates
5.3 Specific Legislative Framework
5.4 General Objectives
5.5 Types of Institution
5.6 Geographical Accessibility
5.7 Admission Requirements and Choice of School
5.8 Registration and/or Tuition Fees
5.9 Financial Support for Pupils
5.10 Age Levels and Grouping of Pupils
5.11 Specialisation of Studies
5.12 Organisation of School Time
5.12.1 Organisation of the School Year
5.12.2 Weekly and Daily Timetable
5.13 Curriculum, Subjects, Number of Hours
5.13.1 Lower Secondary Education
5.13.2 Upper Secondary Education
5.14 Teaching Methods and Materials
5.15 Pupil Assessment
5.16 Progression of Pupils
5.17 Certification
5.17.1 Lower Secondary Education
5.17.2 Upper Secondary Education
5.17.3 Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework
5.18 Educational/Vocational Guidance, Education/Employment Links
5.19 Private Education
5.20 Organisational Variations and Alternative Structures
5.21 Statistics

6. Tertiary Level Education
6.1 Historical Overview
6.1.1 Vocational Training and Further Education
6.1.2 Universities and Higher Education
6.1.3 Organisations Providing Information and Advice
6.2 Ongoing Debates
6.3 Specific Legislative Framework
6.4 General Objectives
6.5 Types of Institution
6.6 Admission Requirements
6.7 Registration and/or Tuition Fees
6.8 Financial Support for Students
6.9 Organisation of the Academic Year
6.10 Branches of Study, Specialisation
6.11 Curriculum
6.12 Teaching Methods
6.13 Student Assessment
6.14 Progression of Students `
6.15 Certification
6.16 Educational/Vocational Guidance, Education/Employment Links
6.17 Private Education
6.18 Organisational Variations, Alternative Structures
6.19 Statistics

7. Community Learning & Development
7.1 Historical Overview
7.2 Ongoing Debates
7.3 Specific Legislative Framework
7.4 General Objectives
7.5 Types of Institution
7.5.1 Educational Institutions
7.5.2 Other Bodies Providing Adult Education
7.6 Geographical Accessibility
7.7 Admission Requirements
7.8 Registration and/or Tuition Fees
7.9 Financial Support for Learners
7.10 Main Areas of Specialisation
7.11 Teaching Methods
7.12 Trainers
7.13 Learner Assessment/ Progression
7.14 Certification
7.15 Education/Employment Links
7.16 Private Education
7.17 Statistics

8. Teachers and Education Staff
8.1 Initial Training of Teachers
8.1.1 Historical Overview
8.1.2 Ongoing Debates
8.1.3 Specific Legislative Framework
8.1.4 Institutions, Level and Models of Training
8.1.5 Admission Requirements
8.1.5.1 Admission Requirements for Pre-School Education
8.1.5.2 Admission Requirements for Primary Education
8.1.5.3 Admission Requirements for Secondary Education
8.1.5.4 Admission Requirements for Further Education
8.1.5.5 Admission Requirements for Higher Education
8.1.6 Curriculum, Special Skills, Specialisation
8.1.6.1 Curriculum, Special Skills, Specialisation for Pre-School Education
8.1.6.2 Curriculum, Special Skills, Specialisation for Primary Education
8.1.6.3 Curriculum, Special Skills, Specialisation for Secondary Education
8.1.6.4 Curriculum, Special Skills, Specialisation for Further Education
8.1.7 Evaluation, Certificates
8.1.8 Alternative Training Pathways
8.2 Conditions of Service of Teachers
8.2.1 Historical Overview
8.2.2 Ongoing Debates
8.2.3 Specific Legislative Framework
8.2.4 Planning Policy
8.2.5 Entry to the Profession
8.2.6 Professional Status
8.2.7 Replacement Measures
8.2.8 Supporting Measures for Teachers
8.2.9 Evaluation of Teachers
8.2.10 In-service Training
8.2.10.1 Historical Overview
8.2.10.2 Educational Legislation
8.2.10.3 Decision-making Bodies
8.2.10.4 Types of Institution and Provision
8.2.10.5 Admission Requirements
8.2.10.6 Curriculum, Duration of Studies, Specialisation
8.2.10.7 Methods
8.2.10.8 Assessment and Certification
8.2.11 Salaries
8.2.12 Working Time and Holidays
8.2.13 Promotion, Advancement
8.2.14 Transfers
8.2.15 Dismissal
8.2.16 Retirement and Pensions
8.3 School Administrative and/or Management Staff
8.3.1 Requirements for Appointment as a School Head
8.3.2 Conditions of Service
8.3.2.1 On-going Debates
8.3.2.2 Salaries
8.3.2.3 Working Time and Holidays
8.4 Staff involved in Monitoring Educational Quality
8.4.1 Requirements for Appointment as an Inspector
8.4.2 Conditions of Service
8.5 Educational Staff responsible for Support and Guidance
8.6 Other Educational Staff or Staff working with Schools
8.7 Statistics

9. Evaluation of Educational Institutions and the Education System
9.1 Historical Overview
9.2 Ongoing Debates
9.3 Administrative and Legislative Framework
9.4 Evaluation of Schools/Institutions
9.4.1 Internal Evaluation
9.4.1.1 Internal Evaluation at Pre-School and Primary Levels
9.4.1.2 Internal Evaluation at Secondary Level
9.4.1.3 Internal Evaluation in Further Education Colleges
9.4.1.4 Internal Evaluation in Higher Education Institutions
9.4.2 External Evaluation
9.5 Evaluation of the Education System
9.6 Research on Education
9.7 Statistics

10. Additional Support Needs
10.1 Historical Overview
10.2 Ongoing Debates
10.3 Definition and Diagnosis of the Target Group(s)
10.4 Financial Support for Pupils' Families
10.5 Special Provision within Mainstream Education
10.5.1 Specific Legislative Framework
10.5.2 General Objectives
10.5.3 Specific Support Measures
10.6 Separate Special Provision
10.6.1 Specific Legislative Framework
10.6.2 General Objectives
10.6.3 Geographical Accessibility
10.6.4 Admission Requirements and Choice of School
10.6.5 Age Levels and Grouping of Pupils
10.6.6 Organisation of the School Year
10.6.7 Curriculum, Subjects
10.6.8 Teaching Methods and Materials
10.6.9 Progression of Pupils
10.6.10 Educational/ Vocational Guidance, Education/Employment Links
10.6.11 Certification
10.6.12 Private Education
10.7 Special Measures for Children/Pupils of Immigrants
10.8 Statistics

11. International Education
11.1 Historical Overview
11.2 Ongoing Debates
11.3 National Policy Guidelines/Specific Legislative Framework
11.4 National Programmes and Initiatives
11.5 International Education through the Curriculum
11.6 Mobility and Exchange
11.6.1 Mobility and Exchange of Pupils/ Students
11.6.2 Mobility and Exchange of Teaching and Academic Staff
11.7 Statistics

Appendices
A Acronyms and Abbreviations
B Bibliography
C Current Main Legislation
D Directory of Addresses
E Glossary Terms

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