OECD – Education at a Glance 2012

The OECD published its 2012 Education at a Glance report on Tuesday. Geoff Maslen overviews this key education publication, and we publish an editorial by OECD Secretary General Angel Gurría and extracts from the report.

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OECD urges nations to boost spending on education

Geoff Maslen

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Investing in people, skills and education for growth and jobs

Ángel Gurría

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OECD – Who studies abroad and where?

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Increasing levels of education around the world

Within most OECD countries, the percentage of 25- to 34-year-olds with tertiary attainment is moderately to considerably higher than the percentage of 55- to 64-year-olds with tertiary attainment. Exceptions to this trend include Germany, Israel and the United States.

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OECD – Fees and public support for tertiary students

OECD and G20 countries vary significantly in the amount of tuition fees charged by their tertiary institutions. For instance, in eight OECD countries, public institutions charge no tuition fees, but in one-third public institutions charge annual fees in excess of US$1,500 for national students.

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