Education in Kuwait was therefore universal, free and compulsory at the primary and intermediate levels.

Available 2000 statistics on education indicate that

The Government's decision to provide free primary education could also

7. The rapid rate of increase in the number of school going pupils, since the introduction of free education in 1946, is an index of the rate at which free educational facilities have been extended.

Education is free in State schools, although tuition fees may be charged to those who can afford them.

51. The Committee is concerned that the legislation does not specifically mention that primary education is free.

(a) Provide for free primary education and ensure every child has access to this benefit

980. The Committee is concerned that the legislation does not specifically mention that primary education is free.

The Committee particularly notes that education is free of charge and that primary school attendance is nearly universal.

325. Education in the Folkeskole is free of charge and textbooks and teaching aids and materials are free as well.

The Convention recognizes the right of the child to education, and primary education should be made compulsory and available free to all (art. 28).

In those centres, the LGW offers free of charge early education, elementary, junior high school education, occupational courses to thousands of children and youth.

Primary school enrolment in Kenya has also increased tremendously due to the implementation of free primary education programmes in the last two years.

Secondary education, like primary education, is free, meaning that the students of primary and secondary schools in Brčko District, or their parents or guardians, are not required to pay the enrolment or school fees, they have free transport for all those who live more than 4 kilometres away from the school.

78. The Committee is concerned that primary education is neither free nor compulsory.

Many public schools also provided free pre school facilities.

459. It appears from the Danish Constitution of 5 June 1953 that all children in the age group subject to compulsory education are entitled to free primary and lower secondary education.

Education is free and compulsory in the Territory between the ages of 5 and 11 years secondary education (from 12 to 16 years) is also free.

Governments should make it a high priority to provide children with cost free and unrestricted primary education.

187. The Committee notes with appreciation that education is free of charge at all levels and that it has been made compulsory at the primary level by the Compulsory Education Act No. 35 of 1981.

In many African countries the principle of free primary and even secondary education had in the past enabled many poor people to receive at least basic teaching.

614. The Committee notes with appreciation that education is free of charge at all levels and that it has been made compulsory at the primary level by the Compulsory Education Act, No. 35, of 1981.

In all these institutions, from kindergarten to the first degree level at the university education is given free of charge.

With regard to the enjoyment and protection of the rights of the child in the United Arab Emirates, it should first be noted that education was mandatory at primary level for both sexes and free at all levels, including kindergarten and higher education.

Secondary education is free.

(d) The principle of free education.

Education is free.

Primary education is compulsory and free.

There is a free distribution of school basic materials to all children, and in the first school years of Primary Education, girls are exempted from paying enrollment fees.

Higher education is, in principle, free for full time students, while part time students have to pay for their studies.

In the educational sector, the free, compulsory and universal basic education policy ensured that primary education was widely accessible and free schooling had been extended to cover kindergarten beginning in the 2006 07 academic year.

75. In accordance with article 28 of the Convention, the Committee encourages the State party in its efforts to make free primary education available for all and to train teachers.

1004. In accordance with article 28 of the Convention, the Committee encourages the State party in its efforts to make free primary education available for all and to train teachers.

Both primary and secondary education are free of charge.

46. Education is free and compulsory between the ages of 5 and 14.

In honour of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illegal Trafficking in 2003, the Ministry of Education and the National Narcotics Control Commission (NNCC) printed and distributed free of charge to primary and middle schools across the country some 180,000 copies of a student drug prevention education poster to spur drug education efforts.

117. In accordance with article 28 (a) of the Convention, the Committee encourages the State party in its efforts to make primary education free, compulsory and available to all.

761. In accordance with article 28 (a) of the Convention, the Committee encourages the State party in its efforts to make primary education free, compulsory and available to all.

Impact of free education

Following the announcement by President Nkurunziza on 26 August that primary education would be free in Burundi, a significant increase in the enrolment of primary school students was recorded in September.

Disabled pupils covered by the special education scheme are provided with free textbooks.

9. Recognizes that primary education is one of the main instruments to reintegrate child workers, and calls upon all States to recognize the right to education by making primary education compulsory and to ensure that all children have access to free primary education as a key strategy to prevent child labour

Was compulsory education free of charge?

Education at secondary level is free of charge.

Thereafter, since the 1960s, with almost all fee levying schools being brought under the free education system, expenditure on education has continued to increase commensurate with the larger number of students who are now enabled to pursue their education up to the General Certificate of Education (Ordinary level), the higher salaries for teaching staff and the greater cost of equipment and materials.