8521 General secondary education
This class includes provision of the type of education that lays the foundation for lifelong learning and human development and is capable of furthering education opportunities. Such units provide programmes that are usually on a more subject-oriented pattern using more specialised teachers, and more often employ several teachers conducting classes in their field of specialisation. Subject specialisation at this level often begins to have some influence even on the educational experience of those pursuing a general programme. Such programmes are designated to qualify students either for technical and vocational education or for entrance to higher education without any special subject prerequisite. This class includes: - lower general secondary education corresponding more or less to the period of compulsory school attendance - upper general secondary education giving, in principle, access to higher education
Where 8521 sits in the NIC 2008 hierarchy
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Subcategories of 8521 General secondary education
- 85211General school education in the first stage of the secondary level (up to X th standard) without any special subject pre-requisite
- 85212General school education in the second stage of the secondary level (Senior/Higher secondary) giving, in principle, access to higher education
- 85213Special education for handicapped students at first stage or second stage of secondary level
Other NIC 2008 codes under 8521 General secondary education
Frequently asked questions
- What is NIC 2008 8521?
- NIC 2008 8521 is "General secondary education". This class includes provision of the type of education that lays the foundation for lifelong learning and human development and is capable of furthering education opportunities. Such units provide programmes that are usually on a more subject-oriented pattern using more specialised teachers, and more often employ several teachers conducting classes in their field of specialisation. Subject specialisation at this level often begins to have some influence even on the educational experience of those pursuing a general programme. Such programmes are designated to qualify students either for technical and vocational education or for entrance to higher education without any special subject prerequisite. This class includes: - lower general secondary education corresponding more or less to the period of compulsory school attendance - upper general secondary education giving, in principle, access to higher education
- What does NIC 2008 8521 include?
- 8521 General secondary education contains 3 direct subcategories: 85211 General school education in the first stage of the secondary level (up to X th standard) without any special subject pre-requisite; 85212 General school education in the second stage of the secondary level (Senior/Higher secondary) giving, in principle, access to higher education; 85213 Special education for handicapped students at first stage or second stage of secondary level.
- What is the parent category of 8521?
- 8521 General secondary education sits under 8521 General secondary education in the NIC 2008 hierarchy.
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