Secondary Education
/ˈsɛkəndɛri ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A legally recognized stage of formal education following primary education, often mandated by law for a certain age range, comprising middle and high school levels.
The law requires compulsory secondary education until the age of 16.
Forms
- secondary education
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Commentary
Secondary education is often regulated by statutes defining the minimum duration and conditions for attendance; drafting educational legislation should clarify the age range and institutional criteria for this level.
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