Thus it is difficult to provide an accurate fee structure. However, affordable education is generally available and some schools structure their fees on a means basis to assist less affluent families. Scholarships and bursaries are also available for qualifying pupils. The Ministry of Education will provide information on individual schools in specific areas. One of Swaziland's best known schools is Waterford Kamhlaba, a selective-entry international private secondary school which is part of the United World Colleges group.
Financial assistance is available for capable children from needy families.
Pre-school education, which is widely available, is seen as an important step in a child's learning process. These figures are indicative of the high percentage of young people which make up the country's population. There are about 37 pupils per teacher in primary schools and 20 in secondary institutes. Special Needs Teaching Limited special needs education is available in the country, specifically for the deaf, blind and physically handicapped children. However, such education is often available in South Africa.