Levels
The educational system in Puerto Rico consists of seven categories. These categories are based on the educational levels covered:
- Pre-Kinder (Pre-kindergarten) - at age 4, and it is not compulsory
- Kindergarten - at age 5, and is compulsory
- Educacion Elemental (Elementary Education) - Comprises grades one through six of elementary education and is compulsory. Typically a Diploma de Escuela Elemental is issued.
- Educacion Intermedia (Intermediate Education) - Comprises grades seven through nine of junior high education, and completes compulsory education. A Diploma de Escuela Intermedia is typically issued.
- Segunda Unidad (Second Unit) - Some Puerto Rican schools, most notably in rural areas, offer kinder through ninth grade education at the same institution. These institutions are termed Segunda Unidad.
- Escuela Superior (High School) - Comprises grades ten through twelve of senior high education. A Diploma de Escuela Superior is issued.
- Nivel Secundario (Secondary Level) - Some Puerto Rican schools offer grades seven through twelve (Junior and Senior High) at the same institution. These are termed Escuelas de Nivel Secundario
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