costa Rica system of education

2. Prepared by:
Nessa B. Baloro

3.  Education is generally free in Costa Rica, and
every citizen is obligated to receive education
by law
 Both primary and secondary school are
mandatory.
 the literacy rate is one of the highest of all
Latin American countries; for youth between
the ages of 15 and 24 the literacy rate is
98%.
 . In a recent report issued by the United
Nations, the Costa Rican education system
was ranked highest in Latin America.

4.  School year for public schools runs from mid-
February to July and then August to the end
of November or the beginning of December.
(7 am to 1-4 pm).