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The history of education in Africa can be divided into pre-colonial and post-colonial periods. [1] Since the introduction of formal education by European colonists to Africa, education, particularly in West and Central Africa, has been characterized by both traditional African teachings and European-style schooling systems.
Education is compulsory through the age of 12 years. [17] Primary school education has been free since 2000; however, families must pay for uniforms and book fees. [17] Tuition and fees at the secondary school level remain unaffordable for many families. [17] In 2002, the gross primary enrollment rate was 108 percent. [17]
Major problems have hindered the development of Chadian education since independence. Financing has been very limited. Limited facilities and personnel also have made it difficult for the education system to provide adequate instruction. Overcrowding is a major problem; some classes have up 100 students, many of whom are repeaters.
A primary classroom in Niger. Education in Niger, as in other nations in the Sahelian region of Africa, faces challenges due to poverty and poor access to schools. Although education is compulsory between the ages of seven and fifteen, with primary and secondary school leading into optional higher education, Niger has one of the lowest literacy rates in the world.
Education in Ethiopia was dominated by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church for many centuries until secular education was adopted in the early 1900s. Prior to 1974, Ethiopia had an estimated literacy rate below 50% and compared poorly with the rest of even Africa in the provision of schools and universities.
Enrollment in tertiary education suffered during the political crisis, dropping from 9.03% to 4.46% of the 18-25-year cohort between 2009 and 2012. Whereas there were 156,772 students enrolled in higher education in 2007 (including post-secondary diplomas), this figure had halved to 80,818 by 2012.
South Africa has the highest quality of education in the African continent. [1] However, the country faces challenges in education including historical inequalities, inadequate professional development for educational staff, and financial constraints. [1] Poor educational management is a factor in these challenges.
Category: Education in Africa by country. 10 languages. ... University of East Africa (1 C, 3 P) W. Education in Western Sahara (2 P) Z. Education in Zambia (12 C, 3 P)