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Education
Ecuador
- EnglishThe national education system shall be aimed at developing the population's individual and collective capabilities and potential, enabling learning and the generation and use of knowledge, techniques, wisdom, arts and culture. The system shall have as its core focus the learning subject and shall function flexibly and dynamically, with an inclusive, efficient and effective approach.
The national education system shall incorporate an intercultural vision in line with the country's geographical, cultural, and linguistic diversity and respect for the rights of the communities, peoples and nations. (Art. 343) - SpanishEl sistema nacional de educación tendrá como finalidad el desarrollo de capacidades y potencialidades individuales y colectivas de la población, que posibiliten el aprendizaje, y la generación y utilización de conocimientos, técnicas, saberes, artes y cultura. El sistema tendrá como centro al sujeto que aprende, y funcionará de manera flexible y dinámica, incluyente, eficaz y eficiente.
El sistema nacional de educación integrará una visión intercultural acorde con la diversidad geográfica, cultural y lingüística del país, y el respeto a los derechos de las comunidades, pueblos y nacionalidades. (Art. 343)
Education
Ecuador
- EnglishHigher public education shall be free of charge up to the third level.
Admittance to public institutions of higher education shall be regulated by means of a credit equivalency and admission system, as defined by law.
Free tuition shall be linked to the academic responsibility of the students.
Regardless of their public or private character, equality of opportunities with respect to access, permanence, passing and graduation shall be guaranteed, except for the charging of tuition in private education.
The collection of tuition and registration fees in advanced private education shall benefit from mechanisms such as scholarships, loans, admission quotas and others that make it possible to ensure social integration and equity in all its many dimensions. (Art. 356) - SpanishLa educación superior pública será gratuita hasta el tercer nivel.
El ingreso a las instituciones públicas de educación superior se regulará a través de un sistema de nivelación y admisión, definido en la ley. La gratuidad se vinculará a la responsabilidad académica de las estudiantes y los estudiantes.
Con independencia de su carácter público o particular, se garantiza la igualdad de oportunidades en el acceso, en la permanencia, y en la movilidad y en el egreso, con excepción del cobro de aranceles en la educación particular.
El cobro de aranceles en la educación superior particular contará con mecanismos tales como becas, créditos, cuotas de ingreso u otros que permitan la integración y equidad social en sus multiples dimensiones. (Art. 356)
Education
Moldova, Republic of
- English
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(2) The family shall be founded … on the right and obligation of parents to ensure upbringing and education of their children.
… (Art. 48) - Moldovian
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(2) Familia se întemeiază ... pe dreptul şi îndatorirea părinţilor de a asigura creşterea, educaţia şi instruirea copiilor.
… (Art. 48)
Education
Mali
- EnglishEducation, instruction, the development [formation], ... constitute the recognized rights. (Art. 17)
- FrenchL'éducation, l'instruction, la formation, ... constituent des droits reconnus. (Art. 17)
Education
Guyana
- EnglishFormal education is compulsory up to the age of fifteen years. (Art. 38E)
Education
Portugal
- English1. Everyone has the right to education, with the guarantee of the right to equal opportunities in access to and success in schooling.
2. In implementing the education policy, the state is charged with:
a) Ensuring universal, compulsory and free basic education;
b) Creating a public, and developing the general, preschool education system;
c) Guaranteeing permanent education and eliminating illiteracy;
d) In accordance with his capabilities, guaranteeing every citizen access to the highest levels of education, scientific research and artistic creation;
e) Progressively making all levels of education free of charge;
f) Inserting schools into the communities they serve and establishing links between education and economic, social and cultural activities;
... (Art. 74) - Portuguese1. Todos têm direito ao ensino com garantia do direito à igualdade de oportunidades de acesso e êxito escolar.
2. Na realização da política de ensino incumbe ao Estado:
a) Assegurar o ensino básico universal, obrigatório e gratuito;
b) Criar um sistema público e desenvolver o sistema geral de educação pré-escolar;
c) Garantir a educação permanente e eliminar o analfabetismo;
d) Garantir a todos os cidadãos, segundo as suas capacidades, o acesso aos graus mais elevados do ensino, da investigação científica e da criação artística;
e) Estabelecer progressivamente a gratuitidade de todos os graus de ensino;
f) Inserir as escolas nas comunidades que servem e estabelecer a interligação do ensino e das actividades económicas, sociais e culturais;
... (Art. 74)
Education
Honduras
- EnglishNo educational establishment may provide education of a quality below the level established by law. (Art. 158)
- SpanishNingún centro educativo podrá ofrecer conocimientos de calidad inferior a los del nivel que le corresponde conforme a la Ley. (Art. 158)
Education
Iraq
- English…
Second: Children have the right to upbringing, care and education from their parents.
… (Art. 29) - Arabic…
ثانياً :ـ للأولاد حقٌ على والديهم في التربية والرعاية والتعليم
(المادة 29) …
Education
Slovenia
- EnglishParents have the right and duty to maintain, educate, and raise their children. This right and duty may be revoked or restricted only for such reasons as are provided by law in order to protect the child's interests.
... (Art. 54) - SloveneStarši imajo pravico in dolžnost vzdrževati, izobraževati in vzgajati svoje otroke. Ta pravica in dolžnost se staršem lahko odvzame ali omeji samo iz razlogov, ki jih zaradi varovanja otrokovih koristi določa zakon.
... (54. Člen)
Education
Panama
- EnglishThe State shall establish a system of economic benefits through scholarships, supplements, or any economic assistance to students who deserve or require it.
Under equal circumstances, preference shall be given to those who are financially in need. (Art. 102) - SpanishEl Estado establecerá sistemas que proporcionen los recursos adecuados para otorgar becas, auxilios u otras prestaciones económicas a los estudiantes que lo merezcan o lo necesiten.
En igualdad de circunstancias se preferirá a los económicamente más necesitados. (Art. 102)