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Education
- English1. The state shall promote access for all to literacy, education,
… (Art. 79) - Portuguese1. O Estado promove o acesso de todos à alfabetização, ao ensino,
… (Art. 79)
Education
- EnglishThe State recognises the right of every citizen to education and with a view to ensuring the effective realization of this right undertakes−
(a) to provide compulsory education, which shall be free in State schools, for such minimum period, which shall not be less than ten years, as may be prescribed by law;
(b) to ensure that the educational programmes in all schools are aimed at the complete development of the person;
(c) to afford, on the basis of intellectual capability, every citizen equal access to educational opportunities and facilities beyond the period of compulsory education;
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(e) to respect the right of parents to choose whether to send their children to a State or private school. (Art. 33)
Education
- EnglishFreedom of education is guaranteed. …
Every parent or guardian has the right to select the teachers or institutions he desires for the education of his children or wards. (Art. 68) - SpanishQueda garantida la libertad de enseñanza. …
Todo padre o tutor tiene derecho a elegir, para la enseñanza de sus hijos o pupilos, los maestros e instituciones que desee. (Art. 68)
Education
- English(1) Without prejudice to the generality of Article 12, there shall be no discrimination against any citizen of Singapore on the grounds only of religion, race, descent or place of birth —
(a) in the administration of any educational institution maintained by a public authority, and, in particular, the admission of pupils or students or the payment of fees; or
(b) In providing out of the funds of a public authority financial aid for the maintenance or education of pupils or students in any educational institution (whether or not maintained by a public authority and whether within or outside Singapore).
… (Art. 16)
Education
- English[The following] are of the domain of the law:
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The fundamental principles:
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– of education, … and of vocational training;
… (Art. 80) - FrenchSont du domaine de la loi:
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Les principes fondamentaux:
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- de I'enseignement, … et de la formation professionnelle;
… (Art. 80)
Education
- English
Education [L 'einseignement] is obligatory until the age of sixteen.
The State guarantees the right to gratuitous public education at all levels. It sees to provide the necessary resources at the service of an education, teaching and training of quality.
The State also sees to the rooting of the younger generations in their Arab and Islamic identity and their national belonging. It sees to the consolidation of the Arabic language, its promotion and its generalization. It encourages openness to foreign languages and civilizations. It sees to the dissemination of the culture of human rights. (Art. 44) - Arabic
التّعليم إلزاميّ إلى سنّ السّادسة عشرة.
تضمن الدّولة الحقّ في التّعليم العموميّ المجاني ّبكامل مراحله، وتسعى إلى توفير الإمكانيّات الضّروريّة لتحقيق جودة التّربية والتّعليم والتّكوين. كما تعمل على تأصيل النّاشئة في هويّتها العربيّة الإسلاميّة وانتمائها الوطنيّ وعلى ترسيخ اللّغة العربيّة ودعمها وتعميم استخدامــها والانفتاح على اللّغات الأجنبيّة والحضارات الإنسانيّة ونشر ثقافة حقوق الإنسان. (الفصل 44) - French
L’enseignement est obligatoire jusqu’à l’âge de seize ans.
L’État garantit le droit à l’enseignement public gratuit à tous ses niveaux. Il veille à fournir les ressources nécessaires au service d’une éducation, d’un enseignement et d’une formation de qualité.
L’État veille également à l’enracinement des jeunes générations dans leur identité arabe et islamique et leur appartenance nationale. Il veille à la consolidation de la langue arabe, sa promotion et sa généralisation. Il encourage l’ouverture sur les langues étrangères et les civilisations. Il veille à la diffusion de la culture des droits de l’Homme. (Art. 44)
Education
- English1. Everyone shall have the right to education. The programs and duration of compulsory education shall be stipulated by law. Secondary education in state educational institutions is free of charge.
2. Everyone shall have the right to receive, in the cases and manner stipulated by law, free education in state higher and other vocational education institutions on the basis of competition.
3. The institutions of higher education shall, within the framework stipulated by law, have the right to self-governance, including to academic and research freedom. (Art. 38) - Armenian1. Յուրաքանչյուր ոք ունի կրթության իրավունք: Պարտադիր կրթության ծրագրերը և տևողությունը սահմանվում են օրենքով: Պետական ուսումնական հաստատություններում միջնակարգ կրթությունն անվճար է:
2. Յուրաքանչյուր ոք օրենքով սահմանված դեպքերում և կարգով ունի մրցութային հիմունքներով պետական բարձրագույն և այլ մասնագիտական կրթական հաստատություններում անվճար կրթություն ստանալու իրավունք:
3. Բարձրագույն ուսումնական հաստատություններն օրենքով սահմանված շրջանակներում ունեն ինքնակառավարման իրավունք, ներառյալ ակադեմիական և հետազոտությունների ազատությունը: (Հոդված 38)
Education
- EnglishEducation is a fundamental factor for the progress of the society. Education is mandatory in its primary stage and is free of charge at all stages in the UAE. The law lays down the necessary plans for disseminating and spreading everywhere all levels of education and for eradicating illiteracy. (Art. 17)
- Arabicالتعليم عامل أساسي لتقدم المجتمع. وهو إلزامي في مرحلته الابتدائية ومجاني في كل مراحله داخل الاتحاد. ويضع القانون الخطط اللازمة لنشر التعليم وتعميمه بدرجاته المختلفة، والقضاء على الأمية. (المادّة 17)
Education
- English
The State
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It commits to guaranteeing the access of the vulnerable persons … to education, … (Art. 32) - French
L’Etat
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Il s’engage à garantir l’accès des personnes vulnérables … à l’éducation, … (Art. 32)
Education
- EnglishEducation shall promote civic-mindedness, intercultural dialogue and ethical moral values. The values shall incorporate gender equality, non differentiation of roles, non-violence, and the full enforcement of human rights. (Art. 79)
- SpanishLa educación fomentará el civismo, el diálogo intercultural y los valores ético morales. Los valores incorporarán la equidad de género, la no diferencia de roles, la no violencia y la vigencia plena de los derechos humanos. (Art. 79)