Pre-Primary : Optional education for children from age 3 to 6 years
Primary education: Compulsory education for all children from age 6/7 to 14/15; it is free at public schools. This education lasts 8 years (Grade 1 to Grade 8) with foreign language lessons starting from the 4th grade
Secondary : Schooling for students from age 14/15 to 18/19; it lasts 4 years (Grade 9 to Grade 12). Secondary education includes general, vocational and technical high schools.
Higher Education: 4 years of University, or 2 years at Higher Vocational Schools.
