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Different governments and different standards classify levels of education differently. There is a difference in nomenclature that is in practice today. However, for the sake of simplicity, all classifications can be mapped onto the following grid. Below are commonly used different levels in the education process. For a more standard classification, the reader can refer to the “International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED)” which is an instrument for compiling international statistics on education. The current version covers two classification variables: levels and fields of study as well as general/vocational/pre-vocational orientation and educational/labour market destination.

Education levels:

Level 1: Pre-primary education

This is the first stage of organized instruction; It is school or central and is aimed at children aged at least three years. Also called kindergarten and currently most kindergartens are private. Public kindergartens are usually affiliated with primary schools. Pupils aged four to six are admitted for 1 to 2 years of schooling.

Level 2: Primary/elementary education:

Elementary or primary education is the first type of formal education that most people encounter. Primary education begins between the ages of five and seven, is the start of compulsory education where it exists, and generally covers six years of full-time schooling. This is actually the first level of the educational ladder. The importance of primary education is recognized as it lays the foundation for lifelong learning. It has been found that the child develops significantly in physical, cognitive, social and emotional aspects during the early years, and deeply experiences his readiness to learn. Primary schools develop basic skills and social behavior through games, exercises, music and simple crafts.

The seven foundational learning areas of primary education are Thinking, Communication, Sense of Self and Others, Health and Physical Understanding, Social Living and Learning, Cultural Understanding, and Understanding Environments . They teach basic literacy skills such as reading and writing, as well as math, history, science, and many other subjects. To graduate, students must pass standardized tests that meet applicable regulatory or funding requirements.

Level 3: Secondary Education:

Secondary education is the stage of education that follows primary education. Secondary education is like a bridge between primary education and higher education. It prepares young people aged 12 to 18 for entry into higher education. The primary focus of the program at this level is to prepare students for employment, provide functional college courses, and teach them coping skills. Social and interpersonal skills are developed during this phase of education.

Lower secondary education – Continues the basic programs of the primary level, although the teaching is generally more subject-oriented. Usually, the end of this level coincides with the end of compulsory education.

Upper secondary education – generally begins at the end of compulsory education. The entry age is usually 15 or 16 years old. Entry qualifications (end of compulsory education) and other minimum admission requirements are usually required. The teaching is often more subject-based and the typical duration ranges from two to five years.