The school year starts in September and ends in either May or June. There is a Christmas, Easter and summer vacation.
At the university levels, grades follow the French system, which is based on 0-20, with 20 being perfect and nearly impossible to achieve. The pass/fail level is 10.
Classes are generally taught using a lecture style in which the professor speaks and students take notes. Occasionally students are responsible for presenting in front of the class on assigned subjects.