Israel ranked second most educated country in world

JERUSLEM (JWN)—Israel is the second most educated country in the world, according to a report released by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

According to the OECD, the 10 most educated countries in the world are: Canada, Israel, Japan, US, New Zealand, South Korea, Norway, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Finland.

The report notes that 78% of money invested in education in Israel is taken directly from public funds, while 45% of Israel’s population has completed post-secondary education.

 

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