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Education
Estonia
- EnglishEveryone has the right to education. Education for school-age children is compulsory to the extent specified by the law, and is free of charge in general schools established by the national government and by local authorities.
In order to make education accessible, the national government and local authorities maintain a requisite number of educational institutions. Other educational institutions, including private schools, may also be established and maintained pursuant to the law.
Parents have the deciding say in the choice of education for their children.
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The provision of education is overseen by the national government. (Sec. 37) - EstonianIgaühel on õigus haridusele. Õppimine on kooliealistel lastel seadusega määratud ulatuses kohustuslik ning riigi ja kohalike omavalitsuste üldhariduskoolides õppemaksuta.
Et teha haridus kättesaadavaks, peavad riik ja kohalikud omavalitsused ülal vajalikul arvul õppeasutusi. Seaduse alusel võib avada ja pidada ka muid õppeasutusi, sealhulgas erakoole.
Laste hariduse valikul on otsustav sõna vanematel.
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Hariduse andmine on riigi järelevalve all. (§ 37)
Education
Somalia
- English(1) The Federal Government and Federal Member State governments shall ensure that meetings between the Presidents of the Federal Member States and high ranking officials be held regularly to discuss issues that affect their territories, including:
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(g) Education;
... (Art. 52) - Somali(1) Xukuumadda Federaalka ah iyo Xukuumadah xubnaha ka ah waxaa waajib ku ah in madaxweyneyaasha Dawladaha xubinta ka ah Dawladda Federaalka Soomaaliya iyo Mas'uuliyiintooda sare yeeshaan kulammo joogto ama kaltan ay kaga wada xaajoodaan arrimaha degaammadooda wada saameeya oo ay ka mid yihiin:
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(g) Tacliinta;
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Education
Gambia
- English(1) The State shall endeavour to provide adequate educational opportunities at all levels of study for all citizens.
(2) The State shall pursue policies to ensure basic education for all citizens and shall endeavour to provide adequate resources so that such tuition for basic education shall be free for all citizens.
(3) The State shall endeavour to provide skills training centres.
(4) The State shall take measures to create an adult literacy programme, rehabilitative vocational training for the disabled, and continuing education programmes. (Sec. 217)
Education
Uruguay
- EnglishThe General Assembly is competent:
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3. To enact laws relating to … the fostering of education, … (Art. 85) - SpanishA la Asamblea General compete:
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3º) Expedir leyes relativas a … fomento de la ilustración, … (Art. 85)
Education
Liechtenstein
- English1) The entire system of education and instruction shall be under the supervision of the State, without prejudice to the inviolability of church teachings.
2) Education shall be universal and compulsory.
3) The State shall ensure that adequate compulsory instruction in the elementary subjects is given free of charge in public schools.
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5) Nobody shall allow young persons in their charge to leave school without the degree of schooling prescribed for public elementary schools.
… (Art. 16) - German1) Das gesamte Erziehungs- und Unterrichtswesen steht, unbeschadet der Unantastbarkeit der kirchlichen Lehre, unter staatlicher Aufsicht.
2) Es besteht allgemeine Schulpflicht.
3) Der Staat sorgt dafür, dass der obligatorische Unterricht in den Elementarfächern in genügendem Ausmass in öffentlichen Schulen unentgeltlich erteilt wird.
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5) Niemand darf die unter seiner Aufsicht stehende Jugend ohne den für die öffentlichen Elementarschulen vorgeschriebenen Grad von Unterricht lassen.
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Education
Uganda
- Englishi. The State shall promote free and compulsory basic education.
ii. The State shall take appropriate measures to afford every citizen equal opportunity to attain the highest educational standard possible.
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Education
Madagascar
- EnglishEvery child has the right to instruction and to education under the responsibility of the parents within respect for their freedom of choice.
The State engages itself to develop professional training. (Art. 23) - FrenchTout enfant a droit à l’instruction et à l’éducation sous la responsabilité des parents dans le respect de leur liberté de choix.
L’Etat s’engage à développer la formation professionnelle. (Art. 23)
Education
Bahrain
- Englisha. The State sponsors the sciences, humanities and the arts, and encourages scientific research. The State also guarantees educational and cultural services to its citizens. Education is compulsory and free in the early stages as specified and provided by law. The necessary plan to combat illiteracy is laid down by law.
b. The law regulates care for religious and national instruction in the various stages and forms of education, and at all stages is concerned to develop the citizen’s personality and his pride in his Arabism.
... (Art. 7) - Arabicأ - ترعى الدّولة العلوم والآداب والفنون، وتـشجع البحث العلمي، كما تكفل الخدمات التعليمية والثـقافية للمواطنين، ويكون التعليم إلزاميا ومجانيا في المراحل الأولى التي يعينها القانون وعلى النحو الذي يـبـين فيه. ويضع القانون الخطة اللازمة للقضاء على الأمية.
ب - ينظم القانون أوجه العناية بالتربية الدينية والوطنية في مختلف مراحل التعليم وأنواعه، كما يُعنى فيها جميعا بتـقوية شخصية المواطن واعتزازه بعروبته.
... (المادّة 7)
Education
North Macedonia
- EnglishEveryone has a right to education. Education is accessible to everyone under equal conditions. Primary education is compulsory and free. (Art. 44)
- MacedonianСекој има право на образование. Образованието е достапно на секого под еднакви услови. Основното образование е задолжително и бесплатно. (Член 44)
Education
Bolivia, Plurinational State of
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II. The right of mothers and fathers to choose the education they prefer for their sons and daughters is respected. (Art. 88) - Spanish…
II. Se respeta el derecho de las madres y padres a elegir la educación que convenga para sus hijas e hijos. (Art. 88)