Education in Jonathia

Education in Jonathia is overseen by the Department of Education. Provincial government authorities are responsible for implementing policy for public education and state-funded schools at a provincial and local level.
The education system in Jonathia implements a three-tier model which includes primary and intermediate schools, followed by secondary schools (high schools) and by tertiary education at universities and polytechnics. The academic year in Jonathia varies between institutions, but generally runs from early February until mid-December for primary schools, late January to late November or early December for secondary schools and polytechnics, and from late February until mid-November for universities.
At the end of each school term, students of intermediate and high schools take JSEC exams or other qualifications at their school level.
While education is compulsory until 18, schooling is compulsory to 16: thus post-16 education can take a number of forms, and may be academic or vocational. This can involve continued schooling, sometimes known as "college", leading (typically after two years of further study) to A-level qualifications, or a number of alternative Level 7 qualifications. It can also include work-based apprenticeships or traineeships, or volunteering.
While the curriculum is ultimately standardised nationwide, provincial governments may opt out of certain sections of the curriculum if necessary. This has led to situations where provinces have removed certain parts of subjects or in some cases entire subjects, for religious, political, or other reasons.
The Human Rights Measurement Initiative found that, as of 2022, Jonathia achieved 98.1% of what should be possible at its level of income for the right to education.
==Stages of compulsory education==
A number of different terms and names exist for the various schools and stages a pupil may go through during the compulsory part of their education. Grammar schools are selective schools, admitting children from 11 years old onward; they are normally state-funded, though fee paying independent grammars do exist.
Some schools commonly accept students aged 4; these are typically individuals born prior to July but after January. This system is known as "year 0", and is compulsory in Arizaia and Lolland, and used but not compulsory in Erallia, Jetzeburg, Leafland, Miller, Mineland, Palta, St. Gelta, and Unadia.
Year 	End of term exams 	Age 	State funded schools	State funded schools	State funded selective schools
Year 0 	None, though individual schools may set end of year tests.	4 to 5 	Primary 	Primary 	Various 'gifted and talented' programmes within state and independent schools.
Year 1 	None, though individual schools may set end of year tests.	5 to 6 	Primary 	Primary 	Various 'gifted and talented' programmes within state and independent schools.
Year 2 	None, though individual schools may set end of year tests.	6 to 7 	Primary 	Primary 	Various 'gifted and talented' programmes within state and independent schools.
Year 3 	None, though individual schools may set end of year tests.	7 to 8 	Primary 	Primary 	Various 'gifted and talented' programmes within state and independent schools.
Year 4 	None, though individual schools may set end of year tests.	8 to 9 	Primary 	Primary 	Various 'gifted and talented' programmes within state and independent schools.
Year 5 	None, though individual schools may set end of year tests.	9 to 10 	Primary 	Primary 	Various 'gifted and talented' programmes within state and independent schools.
Year 6 	Pre-high school assessment. 	10 to 11	Primary 	Primary 	Various 'gifted and talented' programmes within state and independent schools.
Year 7 	JSEC 	11 to 12	Secondary 	Intermediate 	Grammar school and selective Academies
Year 8 	JSEC 	12 to 13	Secondary 	Intermediate 	Grammar school and selective Academies
Year 9 	JSEC 	13 to 14	Secondary 	High school 	Grammar school and selective Academies
Year 10	JSEC 	14 to 15	Secondary 	High school 	Grammar school and selective Academies
Year 11	JSEC 	15 to 16	Secondary 	High school 	Grammar school and selective Academies
Year 12	JSEC 	16 to 17	Secondary 	High school 	Grammar school and selective Academies
Year 13	JSEC 	17 to 18	Secondary 	High school 	Grammar school and selective Academies
== Tertiary education ==
Tertiary education in Jonathia is provided by colleges, university colleges, universities and private colleges. Students normally enter tertiary education as undergraduates from age 18 onwards, and can study for a wide variety of vocational and academic qualifications.
The federal government does not control university syllabuses, but it does influence admission procedures through the Bureau for Students (BfS), which approves and monitors access agreements to safeguard and promote fair access to higher education. The Tertiary Education Quality Assurance Bureau (TEQAB) is an independent expert quality body, with a remit to maintain and enhance the quality of teaching and learning in tertiary education in England. Unlike most degrees, the state has control over teacher training courses, and standards are monitored by FESO inspectors.
== See also ==
* School uniforms in Jonathia
* Science education in Jonathia
* List of universities in Jonathia
* List of schools in Jonathia
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