No national or federal education system exists, with over 50 independent systems. Education is compulsory from age 5 to 16 in most states. Total education spending reached $1.3 trillion in 2021. Federal funding accounts for about $260 billion in 2021
IB was created in Switzerland in 1960s for international university preparation. Program requires six core subjects and three additional core requirements. Diploma can be earned through full program or individual IB classes
Pre-school education starts at age 6-7. Primary education spans grades 1-4 from 7-10 years. Lower secondary education takes 5 years (grades 5-9). Upper secondary education concludes at age 17-18. Secondary education is compulsory with 11 years
Sixth edition covers 2016-2022 IB Physics Diploma syllabus. Textbook follows IB Physics syllabus structure with learning objectives. Topics 1-8 cover common core at Standard Level. HL content extends core to Topics 9-12. Students choose one Option from four available options
Russian education is highly regulated by the Ministry of Education. System includes primary, secondary, higher, and postgraduate education. Russia has 776 institutions across 82 regions. Public schools are free for all students
IB Diploma Programme serves students aged 16-19. Program includes six subject groups and core curriculum. Students receive grades from 1-7 for each subject plus 3 for core. Maximum total score is 45 points