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Education in Cuba

by Vishal Kumar

Education in Cuba is open to all and free irrespective of caste, age, and sex. The country of Cuba is highly educated and its educational aspects are taken care of by the Cuban Ministry for Education.


The beautiful Republic of Cuba lies on the northern side of the Caribbean Sea. The country of Cuba is highly educated and its educational aspects are taken care of by the

Cuban Ministry for EducationCuba Education is open to all irrespective of caste, age, and sex.

Primary and Secondary Education in Cuba:

In Cuba, primary education gets great priority. Going to school is a must for children. There are numerous schools in Cuba. School students must wear specific school uniforms. The courses of primary education generally continue for six years. On the other hand, there are two separate sections in secondary education. These are the basic secondary education and after that the pre-secondary education. After finishing the courses of pre-university education, students get the award called “Bachillerato”.

Higher Education in Cuba:

Higher education in Cuba means a University education. Besides universities, there are other institutes for higher education in Cuba such as higher polytechnic institutes, higher pedagogical institutes, higher educational centers, and so on. In Cuba, higher education is taken care of by the Ministry of Higher Education. There are almost 47 universities in the country of Cuba.

Education is a very important issue in Cuba and the infrastructure is also very strong.

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