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The school year in Guyana begins in September and ends in July. The primary school system lasts for seven years, and the secondary school system lasts for five years.
Primary education is free and compulsory for children between the ages of 5 and 14. Secondary education is also free, but it is not compulsory.
The primary school curriculum includes English, mathematics, science, social studies, art, music, and physical education. The secondary school curriculum includes a wider range of subjects, such as biology, chemistry, physics, history, geography, economics, and foreign languages.
Tertiary education
Guyana has two public universities: the University of Guyana and the Guyana School of Agriculture. There are also several private tertiary institutions, such as the Caribbean Nazarene College and the Texila American University.
The University of Guyana offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including degrees in business, engineering, law, medicine, and nursing. The Guyana School of Agriculture offers degrees in agriculture, forestry, and veterinary medicine.
The private tertiary institutions in Guyana offer a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including degrees in business, computer science, engineering, and nursing.
School system challenges
The education system in Guyana faces several challenges, such as:
* A lack of resources, such as textbooks and computers.
* A high dropout rate, especially at the secondary school level.
* A lack of qualified teachers.
* Poor infrastructure, such as dilapidated school buildings.
The government of Guyana is working to address these challenges and improve the education system.