Preschool education in Croatia
covers education and primary care for children of preschool age. This is
realized through educational program, health care, nutrition and social care
for children between 6
months
old to the age they start primary school.
Children who are 6 year old by the first of April enrol in
the primary school which begins in September. All children aged between 6
and 15 must attend primary school which is compulsory and lasts eight years
Secondary education
lasts four years in grammar schools (gimnazija), art tehnical and
related secondary schools; three years in vocational schools; and one to two
years for certain vocations.
Upon completion of their
secondary school education students may enrol in colleges or universities
(faculties or academies). College lasts two years and academy last between
four and five years. Upon completion of secondary school 44% of children
continue their education in colleges or faculties ( 88% of all students who
finish a 4-year secondary school).
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