gq: The educational system of Myanmar is operated by the government agency, the Ministry of Education. The education system is based on the United Kingdom's system due to nearly a century of British and Christian presences in Myanmar. Nearly all schools are government-operated, but there has been a recent increase in privately funded English language schools. Schooling is compulsory until the end of elementary school, approximately about 9 years old, while the compulsory schooling age is 15 or 16 at international level.
Question: Who runs the school system in Myanmar ? Question: What country is Burma to credit for its academic system ? Question: Why is this country so influential to the Burma academics ? Question: Are there any alternatives to the public school system in Burma ? Question: Are children required to go to school or can they choose to stay at home and work ?