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How is the education in Tunisia?
Education is a high priority in Tunisia as it has been for many years since independence. The academic year runs from October through to June, and the medium of education is Arabic. Students are tested at the end of each trimester, through oral and written tests, and practical examinations too.
Is Tunisian education hard?
Examinations: Tunisian primary and secondary students take exams at the close of each school trimester. Typically much more difficult than standard secondary-level examinations given in American schools, the baccalaureat has a pass rate in any one year that may be as low as 40-45 percent or as high as 70 percent.
Do girls go to school in Tunisia?
Tunisia has one of the highest female literacy rates amongst predominantly Islamic countries. For example, females have a higher school participation rate than males, and girls actually last longer (meaning they drop out less) in primary school than males. …
Is school free in Tunisia?
In the early 1990s the Tunisian government enacted new education legislation, which among other things made basic education free and compulsory from ages 6 to 16. This enabled the country to make significant progress in terms of enrolment rates.
Is education in Tunisia good?
According to the HDI 2007, Tunisia is ranked 90 out of 182 countries and is ranked 4th in MENA region just below Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan. Education is the number one priority of the government of Tunisia, with more than 20 percent of government’s budget allocated for education in 2005/06.
How long is a school day in Tunisia?
The average time spent in school is 32 hours per week, unevenly distributed between weekdays (from three to six hours per day) and between classes (from one to five hours per week), depending on the field of specialization. On Friday afternoons, Saturday afternoons and Sundays, schools are closed.