Many students would like to complete their degree in another country because of the benefits this could give them. Studying abroad is an effective way to gain not just academic knowledge but also experience a new culture. However, there are things a student has to consider before doing so. Here are some facts that can help students in choosing a place to study:

Parents in the United States spend a lot on school supplies
Average American parents spend about 685 dollars on school supplies per child from kindergarten to high school. The cost of back-to-school necessities is even expected to increase through the next years.

Students in Denmark study for 1000 hours per year
For some developed countries, the required instructional hours is only about 800 hours per year. This is 200 hours different from the Danes. Students in Denmark spend about 1000 hours in school. No wonder this country is consistently one of the top five countries that offer the best education system.

Hong Kong spends $131, 161 per year on Education
If you plan to study abroad, take Hong Kong out of your list. A family in Hong Kong spends around $131,161 per year on their child’s education. This number is quite far from the French school fee. An average parent in France invests around $16,000 on their child’s education.

Australian Students spend almost a quarter of their life in school
School Life Expectancy (SLE) is the total number of years of schooling (from primary to tertiary). As of recently, Australia holds the longest school life expectancy in the world where students study for 22 years from primary to secondary.