Argentina

Argentina is a South American country that is trying to improve upon its educational system. While it boasts a literacy rate of 97%, the average years of school for adults only stands at eight years. Primary education ** The rate for enrollment in primary education is outstanding at 98% of both males and females. These students enter school at age six and remain in primary education for six years. There is a teacher for approximately every 16 primary education students. Secondary education ** The enrollment rate drops for secondary education to 79% for males and females. These students remain in secondary education for six years. There is a teacher for approximately every 12 secondary education students. Tertiary education ** The enrollment rate for tertiary education drops even more to reportedly 68%, though another source (Nationmaster) states this rate is as low as 48%. Human and financial resources ** The total public educational expenditures per pupil as a percentage of GDP per capita as of 2006 are as follows: primary education- 13.2, secondary education 20.3, and tertiary education- 14.2.
 * Argentina **
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