OECD Report: Israeli Classrooms Among World's Most Crowded
A comprehensive annual report by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has assessed Israel's education system against 37 other member nations. The report highlights that Israeli classrooms are among the most crowded globally, with elementary and middle school classes containing 32% more students on average than in other OECD countries.
Regarding teacher workload, Israeli teachers in elementary education teach approximately 10% more hours compared to the OECD average. However, in high school, they teach about 12% fewer hours. Despite this, the total number of instructional days in Israel is lower across all educational levels.
On a positive note, Israel ranks first among 35 countries in terms of per capita spending on education, indicating a significant investment in the sector.
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