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Education
- EnglishPrimary education and intermediate, agrarian, or industrial education are compulsory.
The State shall promote the development of scientific research and of technical education.
Appropriate legislation shall be enacted to enforce these provisions. (Art. 70) - SpanishSon obligatorias la enseñanza primaria y la enseñanza media, agraria o industrial.
El Estado propenderá al desarrollo de la investigación científica y de la enseñanza técnica.
La ley proveerá lo necesario para la efectividad de estas disposiciones. (Art. 70)
Education
- EnglishA local administrative organisation has the duties and powers to regulate and provide public services and public activities for the benefits of the people in the locality, in accordance with the principle of sustainable development, and to promote and support the provision of education for the people in the locality, as provided by law. ... (Sec. 250)
- Thaiองค์กรปกครองส่วนท้องถิ่นมีหน้าที่และอํานาจดูแลและจัดทําบริการสาธารณะ และกิจกรรมสาธารณะเพื่อประโยชน์ของประชาชนในท้องถิ่นตามหลักการพัฒนาอย่างยั่งยืน รวมทั้งส่งเสริมและสนับสนุนการจัดการศึกษาให้แก่ประชาชนในท้องถิ่น ทั้งนี้ ตามที่กฎหมายบัญญัติ … (มาตรา ๒๕๐)
Education
- EnglishThe law determines the fundamental principles:
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– of education and of national public diplomas;
… (Art. 91) - Arabicيحدد القانون المبادئ الأساسية:
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- للتعليم والشهادات العامة الوطنية؛
... (المادة 91) - FrenchLa loi détermine les principes fondamentaux:
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- de l’enseignement et des diplômes publics nationaux;
… (Art. 91)
Education
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It is the responsibility of his father and mother and of the State to guarantee him dignity, health, care [soins], education and teaching.
… (Art. 52) - Arabic
... وعلى أبويه وعلى الدّولة أن يضمنوا له الكرامة والصّحة والرّعاية والتّربية والتّعليم.
... (الفصل 52) - French
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Il incombe à ses père et mère et à l’Etat de lui garantir la dignité, la santé, les soins, l’éducation et l’enseignement.
... (Art. 52)
Education
- EnglishThe main objectives of state policy in the economic, social, and cultural spheres shall be:
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13. To develop free-of-charge higher and other vocational education;
… (Art. 86) - ArmenianՏնտեսական, սոցիալական և մշակութային ոլորտներում պետության քաղաքականության հիմնական նպատակներն են`
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13) անվճար բարձրագույն և այլ մասնագիտական կրթության զարգացումը.
… (Հոդված 86)
Education
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(1) Save as otherwise provided in the following paragraphs, legislation and execution in the field of schooling and in the field of education in matters pertaining to pupil hostels are the business of the Federation. The matters settled in Art. 14a do not belong to schooling and education within the meaning of this Article.
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(5a) Democracy, humanity, solidarity, peace and justice as well as openness and tolerance towards people are the elementary values of the school, based on which it secures for the whole population, independent from origin, social situation and financial background a maximum of educational level, permanently safeguarding and developing optimal quality. In a partnership - like cooperation between pupils, parents and teachers, children and juveniles are to be allowed the optimal intellectual, mental and physical development to let them become healthy, self-confident, happy, performance-oriented, dutiful, talented and creative humans capable to take over responsibility for themselves, fellow human beings, environment and following generations, oriented in social, religious and moral values. Any juvenile shall in accordance with his development and educational course be led to independent judgement and social understanding, be open to political, religious and ideological thinking of others and become capable to participate in the cultural and economic life of Austria, Europe and the world and participate in the common tasks of mankind, in love for freedom and peace.
(6) Schools are institutions in which pupils shall be educated together according to a comprehensive fixed curriculum and in which, in connection with the imparting of knowledge and skills, a comprehensive educational goal is strived for. ... Admission to public school is open to all without distinction of birth, sex, race, estate, class, language and religion, and in other respects within the limits of the statutory requirements. The same shall apply accordingly to kindergartens, day homes and student hostels.
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(7a) The compulsory school attendance is at least nine years and also compulsory vocational school attendance exists.
… (Art. 14) - German
(1) Bundessache ist die Gesetzgebung und die Vollziehung auf dem Gebiet des Schulwesens sowie auf dem Gebiet des Erziehungswesens in den Angelegenheiten der Schülerheime, soweit in den folgenden Absätzen nicht anderes bestimmt ist. Zum Schul- und Erziehungswesen im Sinne dieses Artikels zählen nicht die im Art. 14a geregelten Angelegenheiten.
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5a) Demokratie, Humanität, Solidarität, Friede und Gerechtigkeit sowie Offenheit und Toleranz gegenüber den Menschen sind Grundwerte der Schule, auf deren Grundlage sie der gesamten Bevölkerung, unabhängig von Herkunft, sozialer Lage und finanziellem Hintergrund, unter steter Sicherung und Weiterentwicklung bestmöglicher Qualität ein höchstmögliches Bildungsniveau sichert. Im partnerschaftlichen Zusammenwirken von Schülern, Eltern und Lehrern ist Kindern und Jugendlichen die bestmögliche geistige, seelische und körperliche Entwicklung zu ermöglichen, damit sie zu gesunden, selbstbewussten, glücklichen, leistungsorientierten, pflichttreuen, musischen und kreativen Menschen werden, die befähigt sind, an den sozialen, religiösen und moralischen Werten orientiert Verantwortung für sich selbst, Mitmenschen, Umwelt und nachfolgende Generationen zu übernehmen. Jeder Jugendliche soll seiner Entwicklung und seinem Bildungsweg entsprechend zu selbständigem Urteil und sozialem Verständnis geführt werden, dem politischen, religiösen und weltanschaulichen Denken anderer aufgeschlossen sein sowie befähigt werden, am Kultur- und Wirtschaftsleben Österreichs, Europas und der Welt teilzunehmen und in Freiheits- und Friedensliebe an den gemeinsamen Aufgaben der Menschheit mitzuwirken.
(6) Schulen sind Einrichtungen, in denen Schüler gemeinsam nach einem umfassenden, festen Lehrplan unterrichtet werden und im Zusammenhang mit der Vermittlung von allgemeinen oder allgemeinen und beruflichen Kenntnissen und Fertigkeiten ein umfassendes erzieherisches Ziel angestrebt wird. ... Öffentliche Schulen sind allgemein ohne Unterschied der Geburt, des Geschlechtes, der Rasse, des Standes, der Klasse, der Sprache und des Bekenntnisses, im Übrigen im Rahmen der gesetzlichen Voraussetzungen zugänglich. Das Gleiche gilt sinngemäß für Kindergärten, Horte und Schülerheime.
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(7a) Die Schulpflicht beträgt zumindest neun Jahre und es besteht auch Berufsschulpflicht.
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Education
- EnglishWithout prejudice to the other provisions of this Constitution, the following matters are of the exclusive competence of the Provinces:
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13. maternal, primary, secondary, professional and special education as well as literacy of citizens, in accordance with the norms established by the Central Power;
… (Art. 204) - FrenchSans préjudice des autres dispositions de la présente Constitution, les matières suivantes sont de la compétence exclusive des provinces:
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13. l’enseignement maternel, primaire, secondaire, professionnel et spécial ainsi que l’alphabétisation des citoyens, conformément aux normes établies par le pouvoir central;
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Education
- EnglishI. Education is obligatory up to the secondary school diploma.
II. Public education is free at all levels including higher education.
III. Upon completion of studies at the secondary level, a bachelor diploma shall be awarded immediately and without charge. (Art. 81) - SpanishI. La educación es obligatoria hasta el bachillerato.
II. La educación fiscal es gratuita en todos sus niveles hasta el superior.
III. A la culminación de los estudios del nivel secundario se otorgará el diploma de bachiller, con carácter gratuito e inmediato. (Art. 81)
Education
- English1. Everyone has the right to receive education and the right to choose the form of education they receive.
2. Pre-school education shall be guaranteed in accordance with the procedures established by law. Elementary and basic education shall be compulsory. General education shall be fully funded by the State, in accordance with the procedures established by law. Citizens shall have the right to state-funded vocational and higher education, in accordance with the procedures established by law.
… (Art. 27) - Georgian1. ყველას აქვს განათლების მიღებისა და მისი ფორმის არჩევის უფლება.
2. სკოლამდელი აღზრდა და განათლება უზრუნველყოფილია კანონით დადგენილი წესით. დაწყებითი და საბაზო განათლება სავალდებულოა. ზოგად განათლებას კანონით დადგენილი წესით სრულად აფინანსებს სახელმწიფო. მოქალაქეებს უფლება აქვთ კანონით დადგენილი წესით სახელმწიფოს დაფინანსებით მიიღონ პროფესიული და უმაღლესი განათლება.
… (მუხლი 27)
Education
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2. Education constitutes a basic mission for the State and shall aim at the moral, intellectual, professional and physical training of Greeks, the development of national and religious consciousness and at their formation as free and responsible citizens.
3. The number of years of compulsory education shall be no less than nine.
4. All Greeks are entitled to free education on all levels at State educational institutions. The State shall provide financial assistance to those who distinguish themselves, as well as to students in need of assistance or special protection, in accordance with their abilities.
… (Art. 16) - Greek…
2. H παιδεία αποτελεί βασική αποστολή του Kράτους και έχει σκοπό την ηθική, πνευματική, επαγγελματική και φυσική αγωγή των Eλλήνων, την ανάπτυξη της εθνικής και θρησκευτικής συνείδησης και τη διάπλασή τους σε ελεύθερους και υπεύθυνους πολίτες.
3. Tα έτη υποχρεωτικής φοίτησης δεν μπορεί να είναι λιγότερα από εννέα.
4. Όλοι οι Έλληνες έχουν δικαίωμα δωρεάν παιδείας, σε όλες τις βαθμίδες της, στα κρατικά εκπαιδευτήρια. Tο Kράτος ενισχύει τους σπουδαστές που διακρίνονται, καθώς και αυτούς που έχουν ανάγκη από βοήθεια ή ειδική προστασία, ανάλογα με τις ικανότητές τους.
… ('Αρθρο 16)