The official language of Brazil is Portugese, which is spoken by over 99% of the population. However, there are still some differences between the Portugese spoken in Brazil and the Portugese spoken in Portugal. It is similar to the differences between English in the United States and English in the United Kingdom. That being said, the indigenous people usually have their own languages as well. The main ones are Apalai, Arara, Bororo, Canellla, Caraja, Caribe, Guarani, Kaingang, Nadeb, Nheengatu, Terena, Tucado, Tupiniquim, and many others.
In addition, Brazilians will also understand some Spanish to various degrees due to the similarities of Spanish and Portugese.
Similar to mother tongue in Singapore, Brazilians are taught Portugese in school since young. The other core subjects taught are Social Studies including History and Geography, Physics and Biology Science, and Mathematics. This will bring us to the next point, the modes of education in Brazil.
The Brazilian Educational System is divided into three levels : fundamental, intermediate, and higher education (comprising two different levels : undergraduate and graduate). There is also preschool and infant education offered. Any youth or adult who did not follow or finish regular schooling at the appropriate age has the possibility of making up for the delay by attending courses and suppletory examinations customizing the mode of education to this special type of student.
The regular school year in Brazil, independently of the calendar year, covers a minimum of 180 days of effective work, excluding tests and exams, according to the current Education Law. The new National Education Bases and Guidelines Law establishes 200 school days.
Fundamental Education : 7-14 years old (compulsory)
Intermediate Education : 15-18/19
Next up, type of leisure programmes.

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