10. New Zealand
Average reading score: 509
Not only does New Zealand have a compulsory education from the ages of 6-16, parents also have an additional option of sending their children to early childhood education, which is an option for kids who are not yet 6 years old. Children between the age of 3-5 can actually go to such educational services completely free of cost. Furthermore, one of the primary reasons New Zealand is one of the 15 smartest countries in reading comprehension is due to the fact that if you are a permanent resident of the country or a citizen, and you go to a state school between the ages of 5-19. You actually do not have to pay for your education.
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