The education system in Kenya is similar to the education system in the United States as well. Since 1985 Kenya's education system has consisted of a 3 level program.
The Primary education level is an 8 year program. The entry age for this level is age 6 with students finishing this level around age 13. It was not until January 2003 that students could receive primary education for free.
In order to continue to Secondary education level which lasts 4 years, students are selected on the basis of their performance in the national examinations for the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education. To enter into a 4 year college or university, students are selected on the basis of their performance of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.
The Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology is responsible for the provision of administrative and professional services in education at the national, provincial, and district levels. The Permanent Secretary is the Accounting Officer and overall administrative head, and the Director of Education is responsible for all professional matters in education. In the field, there are Provincial Directors of Education, and District and Municipal Education Officers who are in charge of administration and supervision of education in their respective provinces, districts and municipalities.
Education statistics in Kenya:
Literacy rates for men between ages 15-24 - 80%
Literacy rates for women between ages 15-24 - 81%
Primary school enrollment rate for men - 75%
Primary school enrollment rate for women - 76%
Primary school attendance rate for men - 79%
Primary school attendance rate for women - 79%
Completion rate of primary school - 84%
Secondary school enrollment rate for men - 43%
Secondary school enrollment rate for women - 42%
Secondary school attendance rate for men - 12%
Secondary school attendance rate for women - 13%
Source: http://www.sacmeq.org/education-kenya.htm
Source: http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/kenya_statistics.html
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We plan to compare and contrast the education system in the United States with the education systems in Malawi, Kenya, Spain, Germany, Japan, and India. These comparisons will give American's an insight on how to improve the quality of K-12 public education grades in the United States. Researching the graduation rates, dropout rates, literacy rates, teachers salaries, and rates of students progressing to higher education in other countries will provide examples of the quality of their education which can be used to support new reforms in the American education system.
Education System in Kenya, Africa
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