Post by Ripley on Feb 7, 2023 15:41:08 GMT
Yes, he did go to school. Alan Cumming had 8 O Levels and 4 A Levels at the age of sixteen. He has a Bachelor's degree in Dramatic Studies, has won two Tony awards and written several books.
www.spectator.co.uk/article/england-named-worst-in-developed-world-for-literacy-so-yes-school-reform-is-needed/#:~:text=So%20yes%2C%20school%20reform%20is%20needed.,-Copy%20link%20Copied&text=Today's%20OECD%20stu
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If your 52% number is accurate, then it's true that Scotland ranks higher than the European countries on this list of tertiary education attainment, and a full ten points higher than the UK as a whole. However Canada came in at 54% in the 25-64 age group. This was on a 2019 list. Perhaps your information is more up to date.
Regardless, it is to the great credit of the Scots that they have always prioritized education and managed to make education widely available on a shoestring budget.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_tertiary_education_attainment