The education system in Ecuador is divided into 4 levels: pre-primary, primary, secondary and higher education.A preprimary school isn't mandatory education for those 2 to 6 years of age. Education is compulsory and free for children ages from 6 to 14, though families deal with additional charges suchlike fees and transportation corst.
	Schooling is required and free for children ages 6-14; however, despite being 'free,' related costs such as textbooks prevent many children from attending school. Private schools make up almost 20% of primary schooling and more than 40% of secondary schooling. The private schools operate almost 20% of the primary and secondary schools. Students who attended privaye school compose nearly 20% in the primary education and more than 40% in secondary level. The Ministry of Education mandates all the educational programs except for higher education, which is administered by a national techncal council.
	Ecuador has at least 61 universities and several of which offer graduate levels. 
	Scholarships for Studying in Ecuador:
	Study in Ecuador : http://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/country/ecuador.htm
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