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In France, things are decided at a very early age. If one wants to enter in a prestigious school (Grand Ecole), that will guarantee a nice professional career and higher salaries, she/ he has to start working toward that goal before 14. Admission is on a national basis.
In South Korea, admission to University is *the* chance. Sometimes it is the only chance for a whole village, for their bright one to be admitted and to help all toward a better life. The day of the exam for admission to University, Korea stops, such is the importance of the event.
Since the first PISA reports, I am really surprised by the Fins. Having seen piles of teenagers in the parks of Helsinki stoned cold by their watery beers.
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