Realities of Public Education
The educational system of El Salvador is divided into preschool, primary, secondary and higher
education. The terms, preschool and kindergarten, are used interchangeably. Preschool education
is for children who are between two through six years of age. Refer to table 2 which shows Gross
and Net rates of Preschool Education Enrollment in El Salvador from 1990 through 2006.
At age seven, the Primary grades begin compulsory education which lasts until grade
nine. The policy states that education is tuition-free through high school. Even though tuition
may not be charged to students, there remain school expenses including: textbooks, school
uniforms and other school-related supplies. After six years of basic education, elementary and
middle school, students have the option of attending either a two or a three year high school. The
two-year high school program prepares students to attend a university, whereas the three-year
program prepares the students for a vocational career (The World Bank – El Salvador, 2012).
Realities of Public Education
The educational system of El Salvador is divided into preschool, primary, secondary and higher
education. The terms, preschool and kindergarten, are used interchangeably. Preschool education
is for children who are between two through six years of age. Refer to table 2 which shows Gross
and Net rates of Preschool Education Enrollment in El Salvador from 1990 through 2006.
At age seven, the Primary grades begin compulsory education which lasts until grade
nine. The policy states that education is tuition-free through high school. Even though tuition
may not be charged to students, there remain school expenses including: textbooks, school
uniforms and other school-related supplies. After six years of basic education, elementary and
middle school, students have the option of attending either a two or a three year high school. The
two-year high school program prepares students to attend a university, whereas the three-year
program prepares the students for a vocational career (The World Bank – El Salvador, 2012).
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