Education in Afghanistan.

By: Sidney Simpson

Literacy Rate

Literacy definition: anyone 15 or older with the ability to read or write.Literacy rate for males is 39%.For females its 13%.

Only recently have women been “free” to attend school.Only about 30% of girls who enter school will reach grade 5

Primary School

Primary school is for ages 7-1368% of students drop out by the end of primary school.Primary School last for 6 years.

Secondary School (Middle School)

6 years as well.Split into 2 cycles.Both cycles are 3 years long.First cycle is made up of grades 7-9 (middle school)At the end of 9th grade the students take an exam.

Secondary School (cont.)

The second cycle is from grades 10-12 (high school).At the end of secondary school, students take a Baccalaureate (educational qualification).

Secondary School (cont.)

Technical Education is offered in both cycles in courses like Commerce, applied art, teacher training, etc.Taking Technical Education courses can lead students into a baccalaureate level qualification.

Near Future Edu.

In the near future the schools might have 8 years for the general basics and 4 years of secondary education.

Higher Education

Higher education was forbidden to women until February 2002 when women were allowed to enter a higher education university.

Grading Scale

86-100-Alaa(Excellent-A)66-85.99-Aali(Good-B)50-65.99-Knoob (Satisfactory-C)

Teacher Training

Pre-Primary and Primary SChool -Only 2 years in Teacher Training Colleges on completion of secondary school.

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