Education in Kalharia

Kalharia has a universal public education system, eleven years of which are compulsory. Education policy and the curriculum are the responsibility of the national government. Although the day-to-day running of schools is delegated to the districts, in practice Kalharia's education system is highly centralised and organised.

Education is divided into four policy areas: Frühausbildung (early education, ages 3-5), Schulausbildung (school education, ages 5-19), Höherausbildung (higher education, post 19) and Berufslicheausbilding (vocational education, post 17).

Governance
Education policy is the exclusive responsibility of the Ministry of Education, which also regulates schools and universities, sets the school curriculum and examinations, and inspects all educational institutions. The districts are responsible for the construction, maintenance and day-to-day funding and operation of schools and vocational colleges, as well as acting as the employer of all school staff. Municipalities play no role in the functioning of schools, though they may send a representative to each school's governing board.

Universities are funded at the national rather than the local level, and have more independence in their administrative and academic affairs. The degree-awarding process, though, is uniform across the country, and the admission and tuition-fee charging process is managed centrally.