Education in New Zealand
Education in New Zealand is compulsory (强制的) between the ages of 6 and 16. All children between these ages must___31___school. Most children begin their schooling at 5 .This period includes primary and secondary education, and it is___32___.
Early childhood covers the period from birth to 6 years old. This period may include both care and education. There are many___33___such as play centers and kindergartens. More and more people are realizing the___34___of early childhood education. Now 60 percent of children under 5 join in some form of pre-school education .
Children go to primary school for 8 years or up to the age of about 13.They___35___go to secondary schools for a further 5 years. Some students may decide to leave school at 16.
Higher education___36___any education or training that takes place after secondary school. In New Zealand, this includes universities,___37___, and training schools.
New Zealand is___38___becoming multi-cultural. More and more international___39___are studying there. The education system is adapting to___40___the needs of different cultural groups.