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Education

School system

Formal education normally begins at age five, though many children enjoy subsidised pre-school education. The schooling system is divided into primary, secondary and tertiary sectors.

Formal enrolments

Sector 2004 1999
Primary 488,071 481,183
Secondary 276,583 246,213
Tertiary 368,006 253,800

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