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International Online Secondary Education
Secondary education is a key feature of education systems worldwide. It is the level of education that takes place after primary school and before university or tertiary education and employment. It has a crucial role to play in human resource development, economic development, and poverty reduction. The first level of secondary education is compulsory in many countries up to the time when students turn 16 years of age, after which time students specialize and prepare for tertiary education. Secondary education faces two major challenges of access and quality and relevance. These challenges hinge on the quality of the curriculum, teachers, assessment, and technology.
Secondary education is commonly offered in physical brick-and-mortar schools. However, in many countries, including Australia, Canada, Europe, and the United States, it ...
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