Middle School in Latvia, South Korea and Finland

Differences
Latvia:
Do not have indispensable school uniform
Grading system(0-10)

South Korea:
Have school uniform
Grading system

Similarities
Middle school is indispensable!
Passing exams in 9th grade
Maximum 8 lessons per day

Middle School(Peruskoulu/grundskola)
Elementary school lasts for 3 years and is compulsory;
Classes are small (less than 1:20), the atmosphere is relaxed, and efforts are made to integrate education with the larger world outside. If a student lives far from their nearest school, free transport (and sometimes even free housing) is provided.
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