10 MOST EDUCATED COUNTRIES IN AFRICA Education is the key to unlocking Africa's golden
door of freedom for all. It is the foundation of both social and economic development. Education is
extremely important because it is an investment in human capital. Education and progress are
inextricably linked, and all nations recognize this. It is no secret that only educated people
can help their country progress and boast about their economies. Countries with a high level of
illiteracy suffer the most from high unemployment and a bad economy. The African continent,
on the other hand, is a collection of contrasts. Do you believe your country's
literacy rate is so high that it can boast of being one of the ten most educated in Africa?
Some African countries have enacted strict policies to ensure that their citizens have access
to education, thereby increasing literacy rates. Watch to the end to find out if your country is
one of the top ten most educated in Africa. Let us know what you think by leaving a comment.
10. Gabon. Gabon, with a population of
2,321,459 and an 83.20 percent literacy rate, is one of Africa's most educated countries.
Education is compulsory for a total of ten years, from the age of six to the age of sixteen.
The system is modeled after French education, and French is the language of instruction. However,
because students need an extra year to learn the French language, primary education lasts six years
rather than five in France. Children under the age of six are required to attend free school.
9. Burundi. Burundi is Africa's ninth most educated country.
With a population of 11,890,784, Burundi has an 85.60% literacy rate. Burundi requires six years
of compulsory education between the ages of seven and thirteen. Primary education is, in theory,
free at the point of use. Primary education in Burundi lasts six years, from the ages
of seven to thirteen. Lower Secondary is the next educational tier, which includes four more grades.
8. Zimbabwe Before students can attend university
in Zimbabwe, they must complete 7 years of primary school and 6 years of secondary school. Zimbabwe's
academic year runs from January to December, with three months of terms and one month off.
There are 40 weeks of school per year. It has a population
of 15,261,118 people and a literacy rate of 86.50 percent. The country has made strides
in adult education and provides free public school education to students.
7. Cape Verde Cape Verde is Africa's seventh
most educated country. Cape Verde has a literacy rate of 87.60% with a population of 555,987
people. Cape Verdean education is organized into a six-six formal education structure,
which means that children begin primary school at the age of six and are required to attend school
for six years. Cape Verde, a small island nation, has the potential to become one of Africa's most
educated countries. Cape Verde is unquestionably one of Africa's Top 10 Most Educated Countries.
Literacy rates in Cape Verde have increased since the country's independence in 1975. In 1975,
only 40% of the population was literate; today, more than 80% of the population is literate.
6. Botswana With a population of 2,351,627 people and
an 88.50 percent literacy rate, it ranks sixth. The education system in the country is free but
not compulsory. Botswana's education system is compulsory between the ages of five and eight, and
it ends between the ages of sixteen and eighteen. You can either attend a public school, a certified
private school, or a home school program. In Botswana, education is not compulsory. However,
the first ten years, beginning at the age of six, are free. Primary school lasts seven years,
the first four of which are taught in Setswana. Following that, classes are given in English.
5. Mauritius The annual population growth rate is currently
0.4 percent. Mauritius currently has a population of 1,274,451 people and a literacy rate of 90.60
percent. Mauritius' education system is largely based on the British system, with a 2+6+5+2 system
of formal education. Mauritius' education system is divided into four major sectors:
pre-primary, primary, secondary, and tertiary. Secondary education was optional but provided
free of charge. The University of Mauritius provided higher education.
Since 1976, secondary education has been free, and postsecondary education has been free since 1988.
4. Libya The Libyan government provides
free primary education to all citizens and makes it mandatory. Libya has experienced civil war in
the past. Today, the country is working hard to maintain order. Libya, in addition to being
one of the most educated African countries, is one of the wealthiest African countries due to
its vast oil reserves. Libya is one of Africa's most educated countries. Its literacy rate is
91.00 percent. Libya currently has a population of 7,043,258 people. Children aged 6 to 15 attend
primary school before continuing on to secondary school for three years (15-18-year-olds).
3. Seychelles Seychelles is Africa's third most
educated country. Seychelles has a literacy rate of 91.80% with a population of 98,347.
Education in Seychelles is compulsory until the age of 16 and free until the age of 18. Uniforms
must be purchased, but not books or tuition. Seychelles does not have primary school attendance
statistics. In 2002, 99 percent of children who started primary school were expected to finish.
According to reports, the country is the only one to have achieved all six of UNESCO's
Education for All goals. Adult education was also heavily promoted in the country.
2. South Africa. The population is 59,308,690 people, and
the literacy rate is 94.30 percent. South Africa's education system is primarily divided into three
levels: general education and training, further education and training, and higher education and
training. The first six years of life are spent in primary school, where literacy and numeracy are
established. South Africa is home to some of the best and highest-quality universities in Africa,
as well as some of the best in the world. The high literacy rate has made South Africa to be one of
the most developed Nations in Africa. 1. Equatorial Guinea
The presence of Equatorial Guinea in this position is quite surprising. Equatorial Guinea established
its main tertiary academic institution in 1995, which is considered a short period for the
country to achieve a significant educational system. With a population of 1,496,662,
Equatorial Guinea has a literacy rate of 95.30 percent. Equatorial Guinea established tertiary
education in 1995 and has seen continuous educational progress since then. In 2001,
approximately 35% of children aged three to six were enrolled in some form of preschool program.
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