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Throughout Pelaxia, state capitals typically represent the largest cities within their respective provinces, mirroring the national trend observed in urban areas. Overall, urbanization in Pelaxia reflects the nation's historic industrialization of the northern provinces around the 1870s, provoking internal emigration from the southern rural provinces into the growing industrial centers. This trend has increased in the second half of the 20th century as the economy of the north quickly turned into services and tourism. | Throughout Pelaxia, state capitals typically represent the largest cities within their respective provinces, mirroring the national trend observed in urban areas. Overall, urbanization in Pelaxia reflects the nation's historic industrialization of the northern provinces around the 1870s, provoking internal emigration from the southern rural provinces into the growing industrial centers. This trend has increased in the second half of the 20th century as the economy of the north quickly turned into services and tourism. | ||
=== Education === | |||
Responsibility for educational supervision in Pelaxia is primarily organized within the individual provinces. The Federal Constitution and the Federal Education Law determine that the Union, the provinces, the autonomous communities, and the municipalities must manage and organize their respective education systems. Each of these public educational systems is responsible for its own maintenance, which manages funds as well as the mechanisms and funding sources. At the same time the Federal Government that administers and maintains several “National Schools” throughout the country. The constitution reserves 6% of the national budget and 20% of federal taxes and municipal taxes for education. | |||
'''The educational system throughout the country is organized in:''' | |||
* Kindergarten: Kindergarten education in Pelaxia is the foundational level of early childhood education, typically catering to children between the ages of three and six years old. Kindergartens are primarily managed and funded by municipal governments, although there may be some involvement from provincial authorities. The curriculum focuses on holistic child development, fostering social skills, creativity, and basic cognitive abilities through play-based learning activities. | |||
* Primary School: Primary education in Pelaxia encompasses the initial years of formal schooling, usually spanning from grades one through six or seven, depending on the educational jurisdiction. Primary schools are overseen and funded by provincial governments, with guidance and standards set at the provincial level. The curriculum at this level emphasizes foundational subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and physical education. | |||
* Secondary School: Secondary education in Pelaxia encompasses both lower and upper secondary levels, providing comprehensive instruction for students in their adolescent years. Lower secondary education typically comprises grades seven through nine or ten, while upper secondary education encompasses grades ten or eleven through twelve. Secondary schools are administered by provincial authorities, with curriculum frameworks and assessment standards established at the national level. The curriculum includes a diverse range of subjects, including humanities, sciences, languages, and vocational education tracks tailored to students' interests and career goals. | |||
* Tertiary School and Universities: Tertiary education in Pelaxia consists of post-secondary institutions, including vocational tertiary schools, colleges, and universities. These institutions offer a wide array of academic and vocational programs designed to prepare students for careers in various fields. Tertiary education is overseen by provincial and national authorities. The curriculum at tertiary institutions is specialized and research-oriented, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in disciplines ranging from arts and humanities to science, engineering, and professional studies. | |||
Optional kindergarten education is provided for all children between three and six years old, after which school attendance is compulsory for at least nine years depending on the state. Primary education usually lasts for four to six years.Secondary schooling is divided into tracks based on whether students pursue academic or vocational education. A system of apprenticeship called Profesionalización Juvenil leads to a skilled qualification which is almost comparable to an academic degree. It allows students in vocational training to learn in a company as well as in a province-run trade school. | |||
Most of the Pelaxian universities are public institutions administered by the national government, and students traditionally study without fee payment.The general requirement for attending university is having a Secondary School diploma on an academic/technical orientation. The established universities in Pelaxia include some of the oldest in the world, with [[Albalitor University]], [[Agrila University]] and the [[University of Leg]] being the oldest.In the contemporary era Pelaxia has developed 4 universities of excellence. | |||
In 2029, the literacy rate of the population was 98.4%. and at least 4 in every 10 Pelaxians speak a second language fluently. Pelaxia’s private institutions tend to be more exclusive and offer better quality education, so many high-income families send their children there. | |||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||