Brazil+Education

Brazil Introduction: Brazil, a South American country, has 97.8% youth literacy rate and a 90% adult literacy rate.

 Primary Education: In 2002, 97% of the eligible population was enrolled in primary education. Primary school is a four year program in Brazil and students enter school at age seven. The student to teacher ratio is 1 to 23.  Secondary Education: In 2002, 72% of the eligible population was enrolled in secondary education. The student to teacher ratio is 1 to 18.  Tertiary Education: Tertiary Gross Enrolment Ratio for both males and females is 30%.  Human and financial resources: 91% of primary teacher are female. 69% of secondary education teachers are female. The education expenditure as a % of the government expenditure is 16.2%.