Education in Malgrave

Education in Malgrave is compulsory from birth until the age of 18. It is provided by public schools overseen by the Ministry of Education and Regional Social Solidarity Councils. Malgrave performs well in metrics related to literacy, mathematics and the sciences and the country has one of the highest-educated workforces in Mystria.

While education is not compulsory after finishing school, a considerable amount of social pressure is placed behind continuing the educational journey and enrolling at university. A university education is regarded as a major priority for Malgravean families, as success in higher education is seen as critical for ensuring one's long-term success and guaranteeing employment at a decent company like MalPha or MalTec.

In some families academic success is often a source of pride, with many parents displaying their child's academic achievements, although, this is a viewpoint that is actively discouraged by the Ancestral Study Group it still exists in many parts of the country, especially, in parents referred to in society as Otter Parents due to their constant emphasis on high academic performances and monitoring of their childs behaviour.

As a result students are often faced with incredible pressure from society, teachers and their parents to succeed academically at school and those that don't enter into university or trade schools have reported lower life prospects and form of social prejudice which has been linked to the fact many students suffer with mental health problems and stress issues.

Malgrave invests considerable resources in education, as a result Malgravean schools are well-resourced and often equipped with the latest technology from firms like MalTec and MalPha.

Compulsory School Divisions

Nursery School

Before the Great Exodus, a large number of families in Malgrave were supported by just one working parent, however, the start of the Malgravean Civil War resulted in this trend being reversed and now a majority of households have both parents working either full or part-time jobs. As a result the number of Nursery Schools in the country has steadily increased and a majority of apartments in the country have nursery structures to help new parents look after children.

While these schools are technically part of the education system they don't focus that much on educational pursuits, with creative play being preferred which is seen as a step forward for future social interactions and positive physical and mental health, and this part is seen as the most positive aspect of the Malgravean education system.

Pre-School

Pre-School is seen as the actual first part of the Malgravean education system as it is where serious attempts at education start. In preschool Malgraveans are taught the basics of Malgravean ancient, maths and some basic science with some pre-schools also teaching the basics of Mystrian Common and High Kouralian. Like nursery students are taught using imaginative games and singing and dancing form a big part of preschool education and many Malgraveans tend to remember these song and dance routines well into adulthood.

Primary School

Malgraveans enter primary school after graduating from preschool which is typically at the age of six, although, this can be sped up or delayed dependant on academic performance.

The following subjects are taught at primary school:

• Malgravean Ancient
• Mystrian Common
• High Kouralian
• Mathematics
• Science
• Art
• Music
• Engineering
• Physical Education
• Social Solidarity
• Religious Education

In a majority of cases, the class teacher covers these subjects, however, in the cases of subjects like physical education and foreign languages specialised teachers are employed. Teachers at Primary Schools are well-trained and highly-paid, as to become a teacher one must major in primary education in university which is designed to create teachers who can teach a variety of subjects to a high level and prepare their students for the next part of their educational journey.

Finishing School

WIP

Tertiary Education

Trade Schools

WIP

University

WIP