Education systems vary greatly from country to country, and sometimes from community to community within the same country.
In Mexico, the school year begins in September. If you are going to request information on fees to send an SNG, it is
recommended to do so in June or early July. CI requests that
tuition and funds be paid the month before school starts, so they have
time to transfer the funds and and the staff has time to
contact the family and get everything in place for the child to be
enrolled. This is especially important if the child has never attended
school
before, has been out of school for a year or more, or is starting a new
educational chapter (college, vocational, etc.).
Preschooling in Mexico begins at age three and has been compulsory since 2004. Basic schooling is divided into three stages: Primaria is grades one through six, Secundaria is grades seven through nine, and Preparatoria is grades ten through twelve. All three stages are compulsory, however after grade six the student's family must provide textbooks. After successfully completing Preparatoria, a student may enroll at a university or college. Undergraduate programs are typically four years, leading to a Bachelor's Degree (Licenciatura).
A Birth Certificate is required to enroll in school in Mexico. Because many impoverished mothers do not give birth in a hospital, this requirement can be a roadblock for our children. Obtaining the document requires the parents (some of whom are themselves illiterate) to fill out paperwork and pay fees. If you are concerned that your child is six or older and not attending school, it may be a good idea to contact CI via phone or email to inquire if this requirement is the cause.
Showing posts with label Education. Show all posts
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Monday, May 12, 2014
Education: Ecuador
Education systems vary greatly from country to country, and sometimes from community to community within the same country.
In Ecuador, the school year differs depending upon which area your child is in. This takes into account the times of year when extreme weather is expected. The school year in Guayaquil starts in May and ends in February. In Quito the school year starts in September and ends in June.
If you are going to request information on fees to send an SNG, it is recommended to do so in late February or early March for Guayaquil and in late June or early July for Quito. CI requests that tuition and funds be paid the month before school starts, so they have time to transfer the funds and and the staff has time to contact the family and get everything in place for the child to be enrolled. This is especially important if the child has never attended school before, has been out of school for a year or more, or is starting a new educational chapter (college, vocational, etc.).
Children in Ecuador begin school at age six, and attendance is compulsory until age fourteen. Compulsory years are free at public schools, however families often face the costs of school supplies, transportation and meal fees, and uniforms. Primary school consists of grades one through six. Secondary school consists of grades seven through nine (free and compulsory) and ten through twelve. Students who complete both phases of secondary education may go on to study at a college or university.
Pre-primary school may be available from ages two to six, and is not compulsory.
Universities in Ecuador include the Central University of Ecuador (website in Spanish) and the Universidad San Francisco de Quito. Quito and Guayaquil also each have a Catholic university. Quito's Catholic university is the National Polytechnical School (website initially in Spanish, but you can select English from a drop-down menu near the top of the page), which specializes in engineering and industrial science. Naval and petroleum engineering is taught at the Polytechnical School of Littoral, which is Guayaquil's Catholic university. Guayaquil also has the Universidad Ecotec (site in Spanish).
CI Sponsor Services Rep Debbie Spring shares,
In Ecuador, the school year differs depending upon which area your child is in. This takes into account the times of year when extreme weather is expected. The school year in Guayaquil starts in May and ends in February. In Quito the school year starts in September and ends in June.
If you are going to request information on fees to send an SNG, it is recommended to do so in late February or early March for Guayaquil and in late June or early July for Quito. CI requests that tuition and funds be paid the month before school starts, so they have time to transfer the funds and and the staff has time to contact the family and get everything in place for the child to be enrolled. This is especially important if the child has never attended school before, has been out of school for a year or more, or is starting a new educational chapter (college, vocational, etc.).
Children in Ecuador begin school at age six, and attendance is compulsory until age fourteen. Compulsory years are free at public schools, however families often face the costs of school supplies, transportation and meal fees, and uniforms. Primary school consists of grades one through six. Secondary school consists of grades seven through nine (free and compulsory) and ten through twelve. Students who complete both phases of secondary education may go on to study at a college or university.
Pre-primary school may be available from ages two to six, and is not compulsory.
Universities in Ecuador include the Central University of Ecuador (website in Spanish) and the Universidad San Francisco de Quito. Quito and Guayaquil also each have a Catholic university. Quito's Catholic university is the National Polytechnical School (website initially in Spanish, but you can select English from a drop-down menu near the top of the page), which specializes in engineering and industrial science. Naval and petroleum engineering is taught at the Polytechnical School of Littoral, which is Guayaquil's Catholic university. Guayaquil also has the Universidad Ecotec (site in Spanish).
CI Sponsor Services Rep Debbie Spring shares,
The school system in Ecuador is really good compared to other countries where we work. In fact, the education is free - even college! Of course, there are uniforms, books, transportation and supplies, etc. that are needed, so CI helps with some of that and the families cover the rest.Although the primary school enrollment rate in Ecuador exceeds 95%, it is estimated that 25% of children will have dropped out by the end of the fifth grade. There are large numbers of children who do not remain in school beyond the age of fifteen, particularly in rural areas where the people are poor and it is more important to find work to help to support the family.
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Education: Guatemala
Education systems vary greatly from country to country, and sometimes from community to community within the same country.
In Guatemala, the school year begins in January. If you are going to request information on fees to send an SNG, it is recommended to do so in October or early November. CI requests that tuition and funds be paid the month before school starts, so they have time to transfer the funds and and the staff has time to contact the family and get everything in place for the child to be enrolled. This is especially important if the child has never attended school before, has been out of school for a year or more, or is starting a new educational chapter (college, vocational, etc.).
Children in Guatemala can begin preschool as early as age four. Primary school begins at age seven, Basico at age thirteen, and Bachillerato Secondaria (Diversificado) runs from age sixteen to eighteen. The Secondaria years can have an academic or techical focus. They involve praticas in which students learn a skill and apprentice in the community. The better Diversificado programs are scarce and, usually, are run out of the private schools. They are very limited in the public system.
Even the free schools require fees for transportation, books, supplies, uniforms, and meals. The better "colegios" also require monthly fees and fees for registration and graduation ceremonies.
Only four in every ten children in Guatemala complete primary school (6th grade), so if your child completes sixth grade, they are still in the minority 40%. One in ten completes lower secondary (9th grade) and only 8.5% go to college.
A sponsor who has helped with the education of nearly two dozen children in Guatemala has this insight to share:
In Guatemala, the school year begins in January. If you are going to request information on fees to send an SNG, it is recommended to do so in October or early November. CI requests that tuition and funds be paid the month before school starts, so they have time to transfer the funds and and the staff has time to contact the family and get everything in place for the child to be enrolled. This is especially important if the child has never attended school before, has been out of school for a year or more, or is starting a new educational chapter (college, vocational, etc.).
Children in Guatemala can begin preschool as early as age four. Primary school begins at age seven, Basico at age thirteen, and Bachillerato Secondaria (Diversificado) runs from age sixteen to eighteen. The Secondaria years can have an academic or techical focus. They involve praticas in which students learn a skill and apprentice in the community. The better Diversificado programs are scarce and, usually, are run out of the private schools. They are very limited in the public system.
Only four in every ten children in Guatemala complete primary school (6th grade), so if your child completes sixth grade, they are still in the minority 40%. One in ten completes lower secondary (9th grade) and only 8.5% go to college.
A sponsor who has helped with the education of nearly two dozen children in Guatemala has this insight to share:
The problem is that a child in a bad public primary school will be unprepared for a better Basico school, even if it is made available. And the quality of all schools vary incredibly. School choice is very important in Guatemala. CI was very helpful in choosing the best school for Mariela. But the choice will be driven by the money available. The total cost of my least expensive Primary school is $200 per year. The better quality Basico school is $800 per year. And the best quality Diversificado school is Canadian operated and costs $2000 per year. That includes $450 for the private school bus.He also shares the following information about universities in Guatemala:
San Carlos is the only public school and there are advantages to going there. It seems that many of the businesses, such as engineering and medical, are not exactly private. There is a close governmental connection to many large industries in Guatemala. The public university acts as a personnel feeder system. Graduating San Carlos assures easier employment after graduation. But admission to San Carlos is more difficult. Admission is strictly test based. No extra credit for being the correct race, or participating in secondary school activities. Private university admission seems much easier.
The financial difference between private and public is not as great as it is in the U.S. There are dozens of fees in the public school that put it on par with the private schools. All full time students need bus fare and lunches. They all have fees for books, supplies, and uniforms. In essence, you are covering the student's living, as well as the school. You can usually count on the family to contribute nothing. A year of public can cost $3000-$4000. Add $1000 for private school tuition.
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Education: India
Education systems vary greatly from country to country, and sometimes from community to community within the same country.
In India, the school year begins in January. If you are going to request information on fees to send an SNG, it is recommended to do so in October or early November. CI requests that tuition and funds be paid the month before school starts, so they have time to transfer the funds and and the staff has time to contact the family and get everything in place for the child to be enrolled. This is especially important if the child has never attended school before, has been out of school for a year or more, or is starting a new educational chapter (college, vocational, etc.).
Children in India begin school at age six. Primary education is free and compulsory, and it continues until age fourteen. Secondary education covers ages fourteen to eighteen. If a student passes the Higher Secondary Examination at the end of grade twelve, he or she may enroll in tertiary general degree programs. Education is conducted primarily in English and Hindi.
Tutoring for your child in India is relatively inexpensive to provide, and many Sponsors regularly send this support. CI Sponsor Services Rep Debbie Spring shares,
Example One--Bachelor of Arts, No Boarding Required
Here is an interesting video from the slums of New Delhi:
In India, the school year begins in January. If you are going to request information on fees to send an SNG, it is recommended to do so in October or early November. CI requests that tuition and funds be paid the month before school starts, so they have time to transfer the funds and and the staff has time to contact the family and get everything in place for the child to be enrolled. This is especially important if the child has never attended school before, has been out of school for a year or more, or is starting a new educational chapter (college, vocational, etc.).
Children in India begin school at age six. Primary education is free and compulsory, and it continues until age fourteen. Secondary education covers ages fourteen to eighteen. If a student passes the Higher Secondary Examination at the end of grade twelve, he or she may enroll in tertiary general degree programs. Education is conducted primarily in English and Hindi.
Tutoring for your child in India is relatively inexpensive to provide, and many Sponsors regularly send this support. CI Sponsor Services Rep Debbie Spring shares,
Most kids in India use a tutor and it's a pittance for the entire school year (typically $17-$50) and a lot of families will use a portion of a special needs gift (SNG) to pay for tutoring and still have quite a bit left over for household items.The cost for your child to attend university in India can vary greatly, depending on factors such as what type of degree they are pursuing and whether the school is near or far from their home. I have two different examples of college costs from sponsors who have funded their children's educations:
Example One--Bachelor of Arts, No Boarding Required
Bachelor of Arts - 1st year (August '11 - July '12)
Private tuition fees - $ 136
Admission fees - $ 17
Text books and stationeries - $ 45
Total Cost - $ 198
Bachelor of Arts - 2nd year (August '12 - July '13)
Private tuition fees - $ 136
Admission fees - $ 16
Text books and stationeries - $ 27
Total Cost - $ 179
Bachelor of Arts - 3rd year (August '13 - July '14)
Private tuition fees - $ 136
Admission fees - $ 16
Text books and stationeries - $ 18
Total Cost - $ 170
Grand Total Cost - $ 198 + $ 179 + $ 170 = $ 547
Example Two: Bachelor of Science, Boarding Required
Bachelor's in Science with Honors in Mathematics. A science/math degree is more expensive. In this case, she must also attend a college out of area for a better quality education (she comes from a village and local colleges are often not good in India). The yearly cost for her education is $642. However, the biggest expense is for room and board. (~$200+ a year) For students who are able to go to college closer to home, the expense is likely to be far less.According to current estimates, 80% of all schools are government schools, making the government the major provider of education. However, because of the poor quality of public education, 27% of Indian children are privately educated. The student-to-teacher ratio is public schools is 1:37, while it is 1:31 in private schools. The Economist reported that half of ten-year-old rural children in India could not read at a basic level, over 60% were unable to do division, and half dropped out by the age fourteen. The numbers are even more discouraging for girls: as of 2011, the literacy rate for women was only 58%, while it was 99% for men.
Here is an interesting video from the slums of New Delhi:
Education: the Philippines
Education systems vary greatly from country to country, and sometimes from community to community within the same country.
In the Philippines, the school year begins in June. If you are going to request information on fees to send an SNG, it is recommended to do so in late March or early April. CI requests that tuition and funds be paid the month before school starts, so they have time to transfer the funds and and the staff has time to contact the family and get everything in place for the child to be enrolled. This is especially important if the child has never attended school before, has been out of school for a year or more, or is starting a new educational chapter (college, vocational, etc.).
Children in the Philippines begin school at age five. The Philippine education system is still in a transition phase from a ten-year program to a twelve-year program. The age and current grade of your sponsored child will determine which program they follow (at this stage in the transition, all but the oldest children will be part of the twelve-year program).
The twelve-year program is broken down into three stages, all compulsory. Elementary school begins with kindergarten and continues until sixth grade; Junior High is grades seven through ten, and Senior High is grades eleven and twelve.
There are other types of schools in the Philippines such as private schools, preparatory schools, international schools, laboratory high schools, and science high schools. Several foreign ethnic groups--including Chinese, British, American, Korean, and Japanese--also operate their own schools.
Beyond high school, tertiary education is available in the Philippines in the forms of Colleges and Universities, both public and private. Colleges are tertiary institutions that typically offer one or a few specialized courses. Universities offer a broader range of courses.
In the Philippines, the school year begins in June. If you are going to request information on fees to send an SNG, it is recommended to do so in late March or early April. CI requests that tuition and funds be paid the month before school starts, so they have time to transfer the funds and and the staff has time to contact the family and get everything in place for the child to be enrolled. This is especially important if the child has never attended school before, has been out of school for a year or more, or is starting a new educational chapter (college, vocational, etc.).
Children in the Philippines begin school at age five. The Philippine education system is still in a transition phase from a ten-year program to a twelve-year program. The age and current grade of your sponsored child will determine which program they follow (at this stage in the transition, all but the oldest children will be part of the twelve-year program).
The twelve-year program is broken down into three stages, all compulsory. Elementary school begins with kindergarten and continues until sixth grade; Junior High is grades seven through ten, and Senior High is grades eleven and twelve.
There are other types of schools in the Philippines such as private schools, preparatory schools, international schools, laboratory high schools, and science high schools. Several foreign ethnic groups--including Chinese, British, American, Korean, and Japanese--also operate their own schools.
Beyond high school, tertiary education is available in the Philippines in the forms of Colleges and Universities, both public and private. Colleges are tertiary institutions that typically offer one or a few specialized courses. Universities offer a broader range of courses.
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Education: Zambia
Education systems vary greatly from country to country, and sometimes from community to community within the same country.
In Zambia, the school year begins in January. If you are going to request information on fees to send an SNG, it is recommended to do so in October or early November. CI requests that tuition and funds be paid the month before school starts, so they have time to transfer the funds and and the staff has time to contact the family and get everything in place for the child to be enrolled. This is especially important if the child has never attended school before, has been out of school for a year or more, or is starting a new educational chapter (college, vocational, etc.).
Children in Zambia begin school at age seven, although in some areas a preschool may be available as early as age three. Children International centers also offer Early Childhood Development classes for children ages five and six, however each SOA is only able to serve 120 children in this capacity.
There are three types of schools in Zambia (information provided by CI Sponsor Service Rep Debbie Spring):
1. Public: Accredited and teachers have certification. 24% of CI population attends. No tuition fees, but families must provide the following:
2. Community: Not accredited. Teachers have no formal training/degree. 64% of CI population attends.
3. Private: The best schools in the country. 12% of CI population attends because they are the only schools available to them.
Grade 7 pupils sit the Examination Council of Zambia examinations.
Grade 9 pupils sit the Examination Council of Zambia examinations.
Most children do not continue schooling after grade 9. Higher education in Zambia is very limited and centred on the country's six universities. Of those, the University of Zambia is the one your child would be most likely to attend, since it is located in Lusaka.
In Zambia, the school year begins in January. If you are going to request information on fees to send an SNG, it is recommended to do so in October or early November. CI requests that tuition and funds be paid the month before school starts, so they have time to transfer the funds and and the staff has time to contact the family and get everything in place for the child to be enrolled. This is especially important if the child has never attended school before, has been out of school for a year or more, or is starting a new educational chapter (college, vocational, etc.).
Children in Zambia begin school at age seven, although in some areas a preschool may be available as early as age three. Children International centers also offer Early Childhood Development classes for children ages five and six, however each SOA is only able to serve 120 children in this capacity.
There are three types of schools in Zambia (information provided by CI Sponsor Service Rep Debbie Spring):
1. Public: Accredited and teachers have certification. 24% of CI population attends. No tuition fees, but families must provide the following:
- Uniforms
- Shoes (Provided by CI)
- Books
- Supplies
- Funds for exams or other
2. Community: Not accredited. Teachers have no formal training/degree. 64% of CI population attends.
- The school is set-up by the community and each child must pay fees that include a salary for the teacher, facility upkeep, classroom supplies, books. Approximately $42 in grade school and $190 grade 8 and up.
3. Private: The best schools in the country. 12% of CI population attends because they are the only schools available to them.
- Tuition ranges from $180 for grade school to $315 for grades 8 and up.
- Uniforms
- Shoes (Provided by CI)
- Books
- Supplies
- Funds for projects, exams etc.
- Transportation
"Kids in Zambia are expected to know basic reading and writing when they begin school at age 7, as this helps them to pass the test in English to get into secondary school. Therefore, if a child attends pre-school or CI's Early Childhood program the focus is on these skills so that the kids are "up to snuff" with the more advantaged children in the country when they begin school and are able to continue their education beyond grade 6/7 too.She also shared,
Most families would prefer their children to attend the school closest to them for convenience of getting the kids to school, having them attend with siblings/cousins and because once you start a private school you really cannot come back to the local school. The child will not fit in and be seen as an outsider, so if a sponsor wants to pay for a private school it's got to be a long-term commitment. "
"There is tutoring available in Zambia, the cost depends on which compound the child lives in, what subjects and how much tutoring is needed. English is the most common tutoring subject. Tutoring is done by term and there are 3 terms in Zambia, I've seen it come in around $100, per term and go up from there."
Grade 7 pupils sit the Examination Council of Zambia examinations.
Grade 9 pupils sit the Examination Council of Zambia examinations.
Most children do not continue schooling after grade 9. Higher education in Zambia is very limited and centred on the country's six universities. Of those, the University of Zambia is the one your child would be most likely to attend, since it is located in Lusaka.
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