San Marino education follows the Continental European pattern of formal study. Primary education is obligatory. The primary education is sponsored by the San Marino government.

Primary San Marino education is compulsory for all children. Primary education in San Marino generally starts when the child is six years old. This education continues until the child reaches 14 years of age. The school level education of San Marino consists of both primary and secondary education. The school going child of San Marino must pass 5 years of primary education and 3 years of lower secondary education in order to complete basic level of schooling. Examinations are held once in a year.

The literacy rate of San Marino is approximately 98%. The Republic of San Marino has 1 major university. The L’Universita di San Marino or University of San Marino offers to its students a variety of educational programs. The list of educational programs includes both science and liberal arts subjects. Technical schools as well as vocational schools are present in this small European nation of San Marino. There are 14 elementary schools in the country. The student to teacher ratio in the Republic of San Marino is approximately 5 to 1. San Marino educational qualifications are recognized all over the world.