Russia’s educational system is undergoing extensive modernisation for students to develop 21st century skills – technology and media literacy, effective communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration. A national education project, started in 2006, has already doubled the number of modern computers in Russian schools. In addition, all schools have been connected by Russian government to the Internet.
Currently, a state program called “Education and Innovative Economy Development” is being run to support the development of the most promising activities in secondary and higher education including modern learning environments with improved teaching methods, professional development for teachers, modern technology, Internet connectivity, and local digital content.
Most ICT classes take place in secondary school (12-16 years), students in primary school are introduced to the basics of computer literacy at a young age. This is in line with guidelines from the Federal Education Agency of Russia, which recommends that schools develop an educational programme to teach students about computer technology. Russian students study for a total of 11 years and enter 1st class at the age of six to seven years. The federal guidelines indicate that ICT should be included in the curriculum from 2nd class onwards.
Ms Daria Tokmeninova
Trade and Investment Advisor for Education and Creative
