Different cultures view learning in different ways. The expectations of one community might be entirely different than those of another. These varying priorities can create different learning outcomes across many different subjects and disciplines.

Students from different cultures reach different developmental benchmarks at different times. Culture can affect how early a child is able to hold their head upright as well as how the child perceives him/herself within society. Cognitive processes such as memory and perception are also impacted by culture. There are no universal benchmarks for measuring development - everyone learns in a unique way that is greatly impacted by environmental factors.