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.
Several institutes provide different levels of technical, commercial and vocational training.
There are no institutions where doctors and dentists can qualify although training of nurses is carried out in the country. These lead to degrees in subjects embracing the Arts, Sciences, Commerce, Education and Law. Accounting, Business Management and Marketing courses are also available. Efforts are in hand to fill gaps at university level, including degree courses for architects, engineers and medical practitioners who must presently qualify outside the country. However, this growth is highly dependent on available funding.