In the rest of the country housing standards are not first rate, particularly in rural areas which lack electricity and running water. Prices are normally contracted in US dollars. Daily classified advertisement in newspapers listing houses and apartments are an alternative to real-estate agents. Education Education in Bolivia is public or private and must follow regulations set by the government. Public education is free, private is paid.
Standards differ quite whether public or private.
Education is imparted in Spanish, although native tongues are also used in rural areas in primary grades. There are some private bilingual schools where English, French and German are used and taught. Scholar education is organized in five primary grades, three intermediate grades and four secondary grades. Higher education University careers take from 4 to 5 years. Technical careers take 3 years.