Education System in Nicaragua
Nicaragua is the largest country located in Central America. It includes population of indigenous tribes of Mosquito Coast, Europeans, Africans, Asians and population of Middle Eastern origin. It has a diversified climate from hot, to cool and hot and humid.
The education System of Nicaragua has developed in a short span of time from 1979 to 1980. Cost of Education is taken from the taxes for all the population of Nicaragua. Several reforms and quick development on them has resulted in a well developed education system in the country.
Here given grade wise distribution of education at different stages in Nicaragua:
Education Stage | Grades | Title |
Primary | Grade 1 to 6 | |
Middle | Grade 7 to 9 | |
Secondary | Grade 10 and 11 | Secondary Graduate in Sciences and Letters |
Vocational/Technical Secondary | Grade 10, 11 and 12 | Secondary Technical Graduate |
Undergraduate | Bachelor's (Durations- 4/5 years) | Licentiate |
Graduate | Masters (Generally 2 years) | Grado Academico de Maestria |
Also, there are many options to pursue research programmes or go abroad for higher studies. The university departments and vocational training institutes also awards various certificates and diplomas.