Primary Education
/ˈpraɪmɛri ˌɛdjuˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legally mandated initial stage of formal education, typically providing basic literacy and numeracy skills to children, often governed by statutory frameworks.
Compulsory primary education laws require all children to attend school until a specified age.
Forms
- primary education
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Commentary
Primary education is often subject to specific regulations ensuring universal access, and legal texts emphasize its role as foundational for subsequent educational rights and obligations.
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