Detailed information about Education in South Africa.

South Africa is a country located in the south of the African continent. The education system has undergone major changes during and after apartheid. It consists of three stages: primary education, secondary education and higher education. Primary education starts at the age of 7 and continues until the age of

13. It is divided into two levels: primary school and secondary school. Education is compulsory and free. In addition to basic skills, courses such as language, mathematics, science, social studies, arts and sports are given. In primary education, education is provided in English, Afrikaans and local languages. Secondary education starts at the age of 13 and continues until the age of 18. At this stage, called high school, students take a variety of courses and often focus on a specific area. High school education is completed with Matric (National Senior Certificate), which is a national exam. As a result of this exam, students receive points for university entrance. Higher education includes universities, technical schools and vocational high schools. Higher education institutions in South Africa generally teach in English and are also open to international students. Universities offer bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs. In higher education, there are programs in many fields such as business, engineering, medicine, law and computer science. South Africa's education system still faces some challenges due to the apartheid era. Issues such as inequality of opportunity in education, language and cultural diversity are important problems. However, the government implements various policies to improve the quality of education and ensure equality. Support such as scholarships and student loans are provided to increase students' access to education.