Madagascar's education system has become weaker over the last 20 years and now limits the countryęs development. Problems begin in primary school and continue through universities. Many children finish primary school without basic skills, and many skilled young people emigrate.
In 2025 only 66.6 percent of girls and 60.6 percent of boys complete primary school, while global completion is 88.3 percent. Gross enrollment is 36 percent for girls and 34 percent for boys in secondary school, and 6 percent in tertiary education. Only 25 percent of children can read well after primary school. In 2024 about 60 percent of primary and preschool teachers were FRAMs and the pupilętoęteacher ratio in primary school was 39.81.
Difficult words
- education — The process of teaching and learning.
- graduate — A person who has completed their studies.Graduates
- challenge — A difficult problem or situation.challenges
- opportunity — A chance for advancement or success.opportunities
- quality — How good or bad something is.
- invest — To put money or effort into something.Investing
- facility — Buildings or places for a specific purpose.facilities
- skill — The ability to do something well.skills
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Discussion questions
- How can we improve education in Madagascar?
- What are some skills that students should develop?
- Why is education important for future job opportunities?
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