A new standard of basic education has been developed by the Education and Science Ministry and on Tuesday has been approved by government .
The new basic education standard and primary education guidelines intend to teach children competencies essential for life in the 21st century.
In the new education standard there will be seven key areas in school curriculum: languages, social and civil sphere, culture and the art of self-expression, natural sciences, mathematics, technology, as well as health and physical activity.
The new basic education standard will take effect on September 1, 2019, and the implementation of the standard in schools will begin as of September 1, 2020 for grades 1, 4 and 7, on September 1, 2021 for grades 2, 5 and 8, and September 1, 2022 for grades 3, 6 and 9.
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