Northern (N): Soviet Union (NS). Higher Education in Soviet Union

A file containing documents relating to Anglo-Soviet educational exchanges. Documents in the file include a report of a study tour undertaken by British teachers and educational leaders to the Soviet Union. The report gives background about the visit and assesses the teaching of subject areas including reading and writing; mathematics and sciences; English; humanities; and art and music. The document also notes state organisations' involvement in education; the role of parents in education; and the transition from schooling to higher education or work. The report also contains sections covering further and adult education; boarding schools; teacher training; teachers' pay and conditions; inspection; and the administration of education. It also examines the social background of the education system; and Anglo-Soviet educational relations. Other documents in the file discuss allowances for British students in Moscow; press articles written by Soviet students who had visited Britain; and published information on the Soviet education system.