Education System
Definition
An education system comprises all public institutions in a country that provide instruction- from primary schools through colleges - along with private educational institutions at these levels.
Analogy
Imagine an education system as a ladder. Each rung represents a different level of education (primary, secondary, tertiary), and climbing each rung equips you with more knowledge and skills to reach the top.
Related terms
Curriculum: The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college.
Literacy Rate: The percentage of people over a certain age (usually 15) who can read and write.
Public Education: A system where education is provided by government-funded schools. It's free for students to attend, funded by taxpayers.
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