Private education versus public education in Ecuador

Most of the Constitutions in the Ecuadorian republican era have emphasized

Promote and encourage public education

To dictate general laws of education for all establishments of public instruction.

Teaching is free, with no more restrictions than those indicated in the laws

Education is a function of the State.

In 1835

Decree of the First Organic of Public Education

General Directorate of Studies and the Subdirectorates and Inspectories of Instruction were established

As of 1875

General Directorate became the General Council of Public Instruction

institution in charge of managing universities, colleges, high schools, and schools, in accordance with Catholic doctrine

In 1884

the Ministry of Public Instruction

the governing body of Ecuadorian education

In 1906

Organic Law of Public Instruction

public education will be imparted in national establishments maintained by the State

In 1938

Higher Education Law No. 10 was established

the universities the autonomy for their technical and administrative management

In 1946

Political Constitutions of the Ecuadorian

new criteria for the development of society and the world.

Today education in is regulated by the Ministry of Education.

Education in Ecuador is divided into

Fiscal

Municipal

Private

Secular or religious

Hispanic or intercultural

School activities are carried out in two regimes

Sierra - Amazon

Coast – Galapagos

Private Education

Paid education, tuition and pension cost governed by the ministry of education

Textbooks and uniforms must be purchased by each student

Hourly load according to the established curriculum, taking into account the optional subjects that each private educational institution can choose.

School day established by the authorities of each educational institution

Greater administrative demands

Personalized education

Public Education

Free education, no tuition or pension cost

Textbooks and uniforms are free

Hourly load in accordance with the curricular meshes established by the Ministry of Education

School day established by each educational district

Mass education
Higher remuneration for teaching staf

Minimum requirements for its operation

Initial education

It is divided into Initial 1 (from 3 years) and Initial 2 (from 4 years)

Its objective is to enhance learning through meaningful and timely experiences within a stimulating, healthy and safe environment.

The workspace should be divided into corners, with specific materials to promote meaningful play based on the interest of each child.

Basic general education

It is divided into

Basic Preparatory (sublevel 1)

corresponds to the 1st grade of Basic, 5-year-old children

Basic Elementary (sublevel 2)

corresponds to the 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades of Basic, children from 6 to 8 years old

Medium Basic (sublevel 3)

corresponds to the 5th, 6th and 7th grades of Basic, children from 9 to 11 years old

Basic Superior (sublevel 4)

corresponds to the 8th, 9th and 10th grades of Basic, preadolescents from 12 to 14 years old

Evaluation is permanent, systemic, and scientific. Seeks improvements in their training through encouragement

High school

Corresponds to the last 3 years of education

At the end of the 3rd year of Baccalaureate, the student obtains his bachelor’s degree.

Its objective is to provide general training and interdisciplinary preparation

It aims to develop learning capacities and citizenship skills.