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Education in Nicaragua is free for all Nicaraguans. Elementary education is free and compulsory although this is not strictly enforced and many children are not able to attend due to their families need to have them work. Communities located on the Atlantic Coast have access to education in their native languages in both Spanish and the languages of the native indigenous tribes that live in the more rural areas of Nicaragua. Higher education has financial, organic and administrative autonomy, according to the law. Also, freedom of subjects is recognized.〔(Nicaragua's President, Daniel Ortega ) to enforce free education〕 The school year runs from February through November 〔(School Background Info )〕 == The Higher Education System == The oldest institution of higher education in Nicaragua is the ''Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Nicaragua'', which was founded in 1812, which also dates back to the Spanish colonial period. Nicaragua became a part of the Central American Federation in 1821 and also declared its independence from Spain. It left the Federation in 1838 for full independence. There are many commercial schools and eight universities throughout the country. Between 2002 and 2003, a total of 100,363 Nicaraguan students attended universities and other institutions of higher learning. The ''National Council of Universities'' is the body responsible for strategic planning in Nicaragua.〔The Europa World of Learning 2010. Volume 2, 60th edition. P. 1500-1502〕 Admission to higher education is on the basis of the ''Bachillerato'', the leading secondary school qualification. Students are also subject to an entrance examination. The ''Licenciado'', the main undergraduate degree, is a four or five year course of study. A professional title may also be awarded depending on the subject. Following the ''Licenciado'', the first postgraduate degree is the ''Maestria'', which lasts two years and culminates with the submission of a thesis.〔The Europa World of Learning 2010. Volume 2, 60th edition. P. 1500-1502〕 Institutions of higher learning also offer two or three year courses in technical and vocational education. The main qualification studied for is the Tecnico Superior.〔The Europa World of Learning 2010. Volume 2, 60th edition. P. 1500-1502〕 There are over 30 Public Universities throughout the country, and over 75 private institutions. 〔http://www.altillo.com/universidades/universidades_nicaragua.asp〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Education in Nicaragua」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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