The Ministry of Education has the responsibility for providing education at the pre-tertiary stage which includes the k12 education system in this nation. This includes pre-school, primary, secondary as well as post secondary level of education. The ministry has established a complete and comprehensive schooling system from pre-school to secondary education besides regulating the public as well as private schools plus educational institutions.
National Education System: As per the system of national education, a child’s education commences at pre-school when he/she is 4 years old. There is a 6 year mandatory primary education when a child attains the age of 6. Apart from government or public aided schools, there are also many private schools. 11 years of free primary as well as secondary education are provided by public schools. Fee is charged by private as well as global international schools. Primary education is compulsory for all students. Children aged 7 to 12 years can register as well as enrol in primary schools