By order of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation, the performance indicators of a general education institution are approved, which are necessary to establish its state status.

The type of institution (primary, basic or secondary (complete) general education) is determined based on the compliance of the content and quality of training of students, pupils and graduates with federal state educational standards (federal component of state educational standards - until their implementation is completed).

The type of institution (primary, basic, secondary school, with in-depth study of individual subjects, gymnasium, lyceum) depends on the educational programs being implemented. Thus, programs of pre-school, primary, basic and secondary (complete) general education, as well as additional educational programs, should be provided for in a secondary general education school. In a gymnasium, in addition to this, programs of basic and secondary (complete) general education should provide additional (in-depth) training in humanitarian subjects, and in lyceum - in technical or natural science subjects.

Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation of December 25, 2012 N 1091 "On approval of the list of performance indicators of a general education institution necessary to establish its state status"

Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation on February 12, 2013 Registration N 27025 In accordance with paragraph 6 of Article 12 of the Law of the Russian Federation of July 10, 1992 N 3266-1 "On Education" (Bulletin of the Congress of People's Deputies of the Russian Federation and the Supreme Council of the Russian Federation, 1992 , N 30, item 1797; Collected Legislation of the Russian Federation, 1996, N 3, item 150; 2004, N 35, item 3607; 2007, N 27, item 3215; 2008, N 9, item 813; N 30, article 3616; 2009, N 46, article 5419; 2010, N 19, article 2291; N 46, article 5918; 2011, N 6, article 793), paragraph 6 of the Regulation on state accreditation of educational institutions and scientific organizations, approved by the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of March 21, 2011 No. N 184 (Collected Legislation of the Russian Federation, 2011, N 13, art. 1772; 2012, N 31, art. 4362) and subparagraph 5.2.33 of the Regulations on the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation, approved by the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of May 15, 2010 No. 337 (Collected Legislation of the Russian Federation, 2010, No. 21, Art. 2603; No. 26, Art. 3350; 2011, No. 6, Art. 888; No. 14, Art. 1935; No. 28, Art. 4214; No. 37 , item 5257; N 47, item 6650, item 6662; 2012, N 7, item 861, item 868; N 14, item 1627; N 15, item 1796; N 26, item 3523; N 37, item 5001; N 42, item 5723), I order: To approve the attached list of performance indicators of a general education institution necessary to establish its state status. Minister D.V. Livanov Appendix List of performance indicators of a general education institution necessary to establish its state status (approved by order of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation of December 25, 2012 N 1091) 1. Performance indicators necessary to establish the state status of an educational institution, by type: content compliance and the quality of training of students, pupils and graduates to the federal state educational standards of primary general, basic general, secondary (complete) general education (the federal component of state educational standards of primary general, basic general, secondary (complete) general education - until the completion of their implementation in educational institutions ). 2. Performance indicators required to establish the state status of an educational institution, by type: 2.1. Primary general education school: implementation of the main general education program of primary general education; implementation of the general educational program of preschool education*; implementation of additional educational programs*; creation of conditions for ensuring health protection, versatile development of the individual, including the possibility of meeting the student's need for self-education and obtaining additional education. 2.2. Basic general education school: implementation of basic general education programs of primary general and basic general education; implementation of the general educational program of preschool education*; implementation of additional educational programs*; creation of conditions for ensuring health protection, versatile development of the individual, including the possibility of meeting the student's need for self-education and obtaining additional education. 2.3. Secondary general education school: implementation of basic general education programs of primary general, basic general and secondary (complete) general education; implementation of the general educational program of preschool education*; implementation of additional educational programs*; creation of conditions for ensuring health protection, versatile development of the individual, including the possibility of meeting the student's need for self-education and obtaining additional education. 2.4. Secondary general education school with in-depth study of individual subjects: implementation of basic general education programs of primary general, basic general and secondary (complete) general education, providing additional (in-depth) training of students in one or more subjects; implementation of the general educational program of preschool education*; implementation of additional educational programs*; creation of conditions for ensuring health protection, versatile development of the individual, including the possibility of meeting the student's need for self-education and obtaining additional education. 2.5. Gymnasium: implementation of basic general education programs of basic general and secondary (complete) general education, providing additional (in-depth) training of students in humanitarian subjects; implementation of the main general education program of primary general education*; implementation of the general educational program of preschool education*; implementation of additional educational programs*; creation of conditions for ensuring health protection, versatile development of the individual, including the possibility of meeting the student's need for self-education and obtaining additional education. 2.6. Lyceum: implementation of basic general education programs of basic general and secondary (complete) general education, providing additional (in-depth) training of students in technical or natural science subjects; implementation of the main general education program of primary general education*; implementation of the general educational program of preschool education*; implementation of additional educational programs*; ensuring health protection and creating favorable conditions for the versatile development of the individual, including the possibility of meeting the student's need for self-education and additional education. _____________________________ * Subject to the implementation of this educational program in an educational institution in accordance with a license to carry out educational activities.

The time of ordinary high school is gradually moving away. Most educational institutions are trying to rise above the gray mass, thereby paying great attention to the development of each child according to an individual program in accordance with his personality characteristics.

Recently, many schools have changed their name either to a gymnasium or a lyceum, although sometimes people themselves do not understand what their essential difference is.

To find out, what is the difference between high school and high school, what is the difference between them - maybe not everyone at all.

A significant part of people are quite sure that a gymnasium is defined in humanitarian subjects, and a lyceum in technical ones.

It turns out that this is just a misconception. Both educational institutions can make it compulsory to study both mathematical disciplines and various languages.

Such an educational institution as a gymnasium deepens its origins in Ancient Greece.

It was there that the first institutions for literacy, called gymnasiums, arose.

In fact, in the 5th century AD, gymnasiums were an experimental model of the current schools and they were built in almost every city in Greece, and in large cities even several of them.

The origin of the lyceum is not distinguished by such ancient roots, but on the territory of Russia, approximately from the middle of the 13th century, it was practically the most elite educational institution. They taught in such lyceums for at least six years. During this time, students received knowledge about the same subjects as in ordinary schools. After that, eleven-year training in lyceums was introduced, which opened up the opportunity to make a career as an official in the future.

In such an educational institution as a lyceum, people come to study consciously, because its main task is to prepare students for admission to a higher educational institution, with which the lyceum has signed an agreement.

The gymnasium is an ordinary school with a more in-depth study of basic subjects. Its task is the comprehensive development of the student, assistance in finding a certain path, preparation for choosing a future specialty.

Both institutions still have a certain direction, although there are many misconceptions. The direction of the learning process in the lyceum is determined by the profile of the higher educational institution with which this lyceum has concluded an agreement. It can be both humanitarian and mathematical.

The gymnasium provides in-depth training in many areas. Such education focuses on many subjects and can be called pre-profile.

For the comprehensive development of the child, the gymnasium is an exceptional option, but do not forget that the student in the gymnasium will receive a constant additional workload.

After graduating from the gymnasium, graduates receive a certificate of secondary education, which is absolutely no different from the certificate of an ordinary student.

Lyceum is almost always equated with university education. Many higher educational institutions decided to accept those who graduated from lyceums and decided to continue their education in the direction of secondary education received, automatically to the 2nd year. At the same time, lyceum students are in no way inferior to ordinary students of higher educational institutions, on the contrary, they are distinguished by the best preparation.

The curriculum of traditional schools has a general educational standard. The program of lyceums and gymnasiums is an in-depth additional education consisting of many profiles. In most gymnasiums, after grade 9, students are divided into specialized classes with in-depth study of mathematics, the humanities, or the natural sciences. For those who have not decided on their profile of further education, a general education class is usually formed.

There are also differences in the teaching staff. Usually, it is fully staffed in such subjects as Russian language, literature, physics, mathematics and chemistry. There are usually more high school students in gymnasiums and lyceums than in ordinary schools. Perhaps this is due to the prestige of gymnasiums or lyceums.

Of course, most educational institutions emphasize qualitative rather than quantitative indicators. As a rule, at the end of the 9th grade, an individual student of the lyceum and gymnasium is finally determined with his future profile of education and takes 5 exams, which include these same subjects in the profile. As a result of passing the exams, only those who successfully passed the exams go to the 10th grade.

It is important to note how the lyceum differs from the gymnasium exactly - this is the cost of education, as a rule, it is more expensive in the lyceum, because after it you can automatically be enrolled in the higher educational institution to which it is assigned.

Since ancient times, the tradition has been strengthened that a school with an in-depth study of humanitarian subjects began to call itself a gymnasium, and with an in-depth study of mathematics and physics - a lyceum, but again this is not always the case.

One way or another, how the lyceum differs from the gymnasium, what is the difference between them and where it is better to go to study is up to you. The main thing is that knowledge should be a joy.

Turning to historical information, you can find out that the lyceum dates back to the time of Aristotle. In those days, it was Lycaeus and was a philosophical school. In Russia, the lyceum appeared in the middle of the 18th century and was considered an elite educational institution. Initially, training in it lasted 6 years, but later this period was extended to 11. The end of the lyceum made it possible to get a position as an official.

The gymnasium stands at the origins of the existence of Ancient Greece. The first institutions that taught literacy to the ancient Greeks were called gymnasiums. It was on their example that the first comprehensive schools arose.

To date, such an educational institution has a cooperation agreement with one or more universities. The main task of the lyceum is to prepare students for admission to one of them.

Today, the gymnasium is a school that provides in-depth knowledge of basic subjects. The task of this educational institution is to give high school students in-depth theoretical knowledge, as well as to prepare them for entering a higher educational institution.

The main differences between lyceum and gymnasium

You can enroll in a state lyceum after 7-8 years of study at a secondary school; gifted children are admitted to a gymnasium even after graduating from elementary school or progymnasium. Method of education: in the lyceum the emphasis is on practical classes, in the gymnasium they provide a theoretical knowledge base.

In specialized lyceums at higher educational institutions, graduates have a unique opportunity to be enrolled immediately in the second year.

In the lyceum, classes are often conducted by teachers of the university with which a cooperation agreement has been concluded. In the gymnasium, education is conducted according to the author's programs. Lyceum graduates have certain bonuses when entering their "native" university.

By the end of the lyceum, graduates have a specific specialty. In the gymnasium, the emphasis is on preparing the student for entering the university. The choice of the profile of the high school student takes place in the senior classes.

What to choose: lyceum or gymnasium?

When choosing between a lyceum and a gymnasium, it should be noted that both institutions have a strong teaching base and differ little from each other. Both the lyceum and the gymnasium provide each student with an individual approach, as well as opportunities for personal and professional growth.

The choice of educational institution depends specifically on your child. If he has already decided on his future profession by the 7-8th grade, the lyceum will serve as an ideal option for him. If the child is intellectually developed, gifted and wants to gain new knowledge, it is better to give preference to the gymnasium.

All parents sooner or later think about where it is better to give the child. The choice is usually small: school, lyceum, gymnasium. It must be taken seriously, because the quality of education of the student and his future depend on the right choice of parents.

Unfortunately, many educational institutions speculate with the terms "gymnasium" or "lyceum", and in fact in our country the most ordinary school can be called a gymnasium. The attitude of parents to such a school is better, since intuitively everyone understands that a gymnasium is better than some ordinary school. This question requires clarification.

How is a high school different from a lyceum?

In our country, the school is a general educational institution, and the program in it is established by the state. It is aimed at the overall development of the student (the first 9 classes for sure). However, the educational institution itself can set a higher bar for the humanitarian or technical direction, if it considers it necessary. From here, various gymnasiums and lyceums begin to form.

About the gymnasium

This educational institution boasts an improved educational program that provides the student with versatile and universal knowledge. Here the child is more likely to understand what is closer to him: science, art or any applied subjects. It is believed that in the gymnasium it is easier for a student to identify his strengths and decide on his future specialty. That is, the gymnasium differs from the school in a more expanded general educational program.

The concept of a lyceum

Here, the main emphasis is on a particular industry (say, construction). And in addition to general education subjects, specialized specialties are taught in the lyceum. Quite often, the lyceum belongs to a certain university, that is, it concludes an agreement with it and prepares graduates for subsequent admission to this university. The level of education that a student receives in a lyceum is much higher than a school one, but it clearly does not reach the level of an institute. But for students who studied well at the lyceum and organized themselves, it is much easier in the first two years of the institute than for students who entered after school.

This is the main difference between a gymnasium and a lyceum. In the first case, the general education program is expanded, in the second case, the program is made narrowly focused and often “tailored” to a specific higher education institution.

In any case, parents need to correctly understand the mindset of their child. Perhaps he will not be interested in some highly specialized knowledge, but he will show interest in some.

From the history

This educational institution originates in Ancient Greece - that is where it originated. In the 5th century AD, gymnasiums were built throughout Greece, which were then an analogue of modern schools.

But lyceums do not have such an ancient history. In Russia, they appeared in the middle of the XIII century, and then they were the most elite educational institutions. Education in the lyceum took place for six years, but the students received the same knowledge as in ordinary schools. Later, 11-year education was introduced, which allowed the student to make a good career as an official in the future. Of course, today's lyceums are far from those educational institutions that have existed in Russia since the 13th century.

What to choose?

Now that we know approximately how a gymnasium differs from a lyceum, we can talk about choosing an educational institution. If you understand and see what subjects are given to the child at school, or he himself knows who he wants to become in the future, then you can find a lyceum with an increased study of the desired subject. For example, if a student is good at mathematics, physics, geometry, then it is quite obvious that in the future a technical education will come in handy. It is appropriate in this case to find some good lyceum at a state institute and try to enter there. In such lyceums, students are usually prepared for entrance exams, and quite well.

In the event that the student is well given technical and humanitarian subjects, then you can try to transfer the child to the gymnasium, where he will take an extended course. However, it should be borne in mind that the difference between a gymnasium and a school today is illusory. Therefore, graduates of GBOU gymnasiums most often do not have any advantages or more knowledge than graduates of ordinary schools. And in general, it all depends on the school or gymnasium itself, the skills and professionalism of teachers, and the abilities of students. Even the simplest village school with good teachers is able to prepare children better than a prestigious city gymnasium.

From a legal point of view

And although now we understand how a gymnasium differs from a lyceum, there is a Federal law that makes it clear that there is no difference between these educational institutions. Legally, they differ only in name and nothing else.

The fact is that before the law "On Education in the Russian Federation" came into force (that is, until September 1, 2013), an educational institution received the status of a school, lyceum or gymnasium as a result of state accreditation. At the same time, the type of each educational institution was defined in the first paragraph of the provision. There it was explained which institution can be considered a gymnasium, lyceum or school.

To date, there is no such division. There is only the concept of "educational organization", and the procedure of state accreditation only confirms the compliance of the activities of this organization with educational standards. This means that even the weakest school in any village can be called a lyceum or gymnasium, and this will not contradict the law. Moreover, only the decision of the founder (it can be a subject of the Russian Federation and even an individual or legal entity) is enough to turn an ordinary school into a gymnasium or lyceum. What is the difference between an ordinary school and a similar institution? Yes, nothing. It's just that such techniques can be used in order to raise the authority of the school, although in fact this does not lead to any changes: the staff does not change, the program remains the same, as well as the conditions of study.

Lyceum, school, gymnasium - the same thing?

Now you understand the difference. A lyceum and a gymnasium are educational institutions of the same level, so it should be assumed that the lyceum you choose yesterday could have been an ordinary school with a standard educational program. Unfortunately, many founders use the opportunity to change the name of an educational institution in order to tritely fool their parents, because it is not fashionable today to have the status of an ordinary school. Many parents still believe that a gymnasium or lyceum is higher than a regular school. This was before the introduction of the law "On Education in the Russian Federation" dated September 1, 2013.

How to be?

In fairness, it should be noted that in Russia there are many really good lyceums and gymnasiums that have remained faithful to traditions and really deserve to have such a status. Therefore, before choosing an educational institution for your child, be sure to look at the rating of lyceums or gymnasiums, read a lot of reviews about the institutions you are looking at, visit them in person and even chat with the director or teachers.

This is exactly what should be done today, since the bill does not mention gymnasiums and lyceums, so their status is not regulated by anyone or anything. An ordinary and even the weakest school can legally have a similar status.

When a child is born, modern parents, after having decided on his name, begin to think about where to give the little child so that he turns out to be a genius, well, or at least a comprehensively developed personality.

Therefore, most often the choice falls on lyceums and gymnasiums than on secondary general education schools. What do lyceums promise for the upbringing and development of the child?

What is the fundamental difference between a lyceum and a high school?

In fact, the difference between a school and a lyceum is great. Arriving at any lyceum, you can pay attention to the number of awards won: diplomas, certificates, thanks from the district, regional and republican levels. As a rule, gifted children study in lyceums.

How can you discern a future genius in an ordinary, in appearance, child?

The thing is, the fundamental thing is initially in the recruitment of children.

As you know, all children are accepted to school, without exception. And if the school is also located in the area where the child is registered, then he must be admitted to the school, despite his further academic performance and behavior. In the lyceum, of course, the principle of accepting documents is different.

In order to become a lyceum student, a child must pass a kind of entrance test, prove that he has abilities in the subject and can claim the high-profile title of “lyceum student”. Often parents even have to send their children to preliminary courses for admission to the lyceum.

But, even if the child passed all the tests and entered, this does not mean at all that now he will “rest on his laurels”. Admission to the lyceum is followed by daily work on oneself and one's abilities.

After all, as you know, it is not so difficult to kindle a flame as to try not to extinguish it. Studying in elementary grades in the lyceum is practically no different from the program of a general education school. Unless some subjects, such as foreign languages, are introduced earlier and are studied at an advanced level. All this is done in order not to overload primary school students with complex examples and terms, but to give them the opportunity to develop harmoniously, in accordance with their age, not to extinguish the spark of their desire to learn.

How does a lyceum differ from a school when teaching children in middle-level classes?

Enrollment of children in the 5th grade of a general education school occurs without any conditions, that is, automatically. As for enrolling in the Lyceum 5th grade, everything is much more serious here. As a rule, children are offered to take a translation exam in some basic subjects (mathematics, Russian, foreign language).

Based on the results of the tests, translation is carried out. But this does not mean at all that pressure is being exerted on children; this transfer exam is conducted, first of all, for the sake of the children themselves. The fact is that not all children are able to master the further program. So why torture a child, forcing him to learn in a way that he may never be able to? It can be said that since then, difference between lyceum and school is that the school works for the certificate, and the lyceum - for the result. After all, even by this age, children often decide on the choice of their favorite subject, and sometimes even their future profession.

Of course, starting from grade 5, the program of the lyceum class becomes more complicated, new core subjects appear, and the number of electives increases. As for the latter, the majority of electives are recruited on a voluntary basis, that is, the child, after consulting with parents and teachers, can opt for additional study of the subject.

Electives, as a rule, prepare children for participation in subject Olympiads of various levels. Most often, these classes are taught by a teacher with the highest category or a university teacher. In general, the selection of teaching staff is another distinguishing feature of the lyceum from the school.

Teachers with the first and highest qualification category are hired, and often on a contract basis, teachers of higher educational institutions. This, of course, suggests that children, learning from experienced teachers, often achieve great success.

The fundamental difference between school and lyceum is visible in high school. After the end of the 9th grade, the classes are divided into profiles: biological and chemical, philological, mathematical, etc.

Children at exams confirm their knowledge in a particular subject, and according to the results they are enrolled in a specialized class.

Education in classes of a certain profile is no longer aimed only at winning various olympiads and scientific conferences. This is where you should start thinking about what to do next.

Experienced teachers will help you make the right choice, according to the child's abilities, and visiting the career guidance center and higher educational institutions of the district, region and country will further strengthen the desire to study in the most prestigious of them.

Of course, difference between high school and high school is large, and more and more parents prefer lyceums. However, when choosing an educational institution, one should pay attention to the abilities of the child himself, his feelings and abilities.

As you know, you can't jump above your head. Giftedness, unfortunately, is not given to everyone, and perseverance - even more so. And if these qualities are at least a little traced in a child, then you should definitely try to enter the lyceum.

This is not only prestigious, but actually very important for the development of a comprehensively developed personality. Sometimes it is worth making an effort to make the child proud not only of the parents, but, perhaps, of the whole country.