Policy Document
Law 84 of 24 July 1995, the law of education
Benefits & Requirements
Coverage: Eligible groups or beneficiaries
All children aged seven to 16
Age range
7 - 16
Duration (numbers of years of compulsory education stipulated by this document)
8
ISCED levels included in compulsory education
ISCED 1-2
Dedication (number of hours per week stipulated by this document)
according to curriculum
Is educational tracking implemented or modified by this document?
Yes
If yes, age when students are tracked for the first time
15
Education and training required for a compulsory school teacher stipulated by this document
Teacher (primary education): ISCED 3 and Baccalaureate of a pedagogical highschool. Professor (gymnasium, highschool): ISCED 6 or higher