Elementary education in Lima, Peru can be obtained through either private or public schools. Private schools typically have smaller class sizes of 20 students or less and offer additional resources like student aids, counselors, and technology. However, private elementary education costs parents around $8,000 per year. In contrast, public elementary schools have larger class sizes of 30-35 students and limited computer/internet access. Project Huascarán was established in 2001 to increase access to quality education for all students by introducing robotics programs and technology to schools. Secondary education is available publicly or privately throughout Lima, with curriculum determined by individual teachers. Post-secondary education options are abundant in Lima, home to the oldest university in the Americas
10. Secondary Education Secondary education is available throughout Lima both privately and publicly. Students do not have any standardized testing in order to graduate high school and much of their curriculum is determined by individual teachers. http://www.studentsoftheworld.info/schools/aff_pays.php3?CY=PER-Peru&NB=2
11. Post-secondary Education The city of Lima offers many options for secondary education offering the most higher education facilities in the country. It is also home to the oldest university in the Americas: The University Of San Marcos. The average cost of education through college is ~$45,000 and can surpass $208,000.
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