Private education versus public education in Ecuador
Levels
High school
It aims to develop learning capacities and citizenship skills.
Its objective is to provide general training and interdisciplinary preparation
At the end of the 3rd year of Baccalaureate, the student obtains his bachelor’s degree.
Corresponds to the last 3 years of education
Basic general education
Evaluation is permanent, systemic, and scientific. Seeks improvements in their training through encouragement
It is divided into
Basic Superior (sublevel 4)
corresponds to the 8th, 9th and 10th grades of Basic, preadolescents from 12 to 14 years old
Medium Basic (sublevel 3)
corresponds to the 5th, 6th and 7th grades of Basic, children from 9 to 11 years old
Basic Elementary (sublevel 2)
corresponds to the 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades of Basic, children from 6 to 8 years old
Basic Preparatory (sublevel 1)
corresponds to the 1st grade of Basic, 5-year-old children
Initial education
The workspace should be divided into corners, with specific materials to promote meaningful play based on the interest of each child.
Its objective is to enhance learning through meaningful and timely experiences within a stimulating, healthy and safe environment.
It is divided into Initial 1 (from 3 years) and Initial 2 (from 4 years)
Differences
Public Education
Minimum requirements for its operation
Mass education
Higher remuneration for teaching staf
School day established by each educational district
Hourly load in accordance with the curricular meshes established by the Ministry of Education
Textbooks and uniforms are free
Free education, no tuition or pension cost
Private Education
Personalized education
Greater administrative demands
School day established by the authorities of each educational institution
Hourly load according to the established curriculum, taking into account the optional subjects that each private educational institution can choose.
Textbooks and uniforms must be purchased by each student
Paid education, tuition and pension cost governed by the ministry of education
Organization
School activities are carried out in two regimes
Coast – Galapagos
Sierra - Amazon
Education in Ecuador is divided into
Hispanic or intercultural
Secular or religious
Private
Municipal
Fiscal
History of education in Ecuador
Today education in is regulated by the Ministry of Education.
In 1946
new criteria for the development of society and the world.
Political Constitutions of the Ecuadorian
In 1938
the universities the autonomy for their technical and administrative management
Higher Education Law No. 10 was established
In 1906
public education will be imparted in national establishments maintained by the State
Organic Law of Public Instruction
In 1884
the governing body of Ecuadorian education
the Ministry of Public Instruction
As of 1875
institution in charge of managing universities, colleges, high schools, and schools, in accordance with Catholic doctrine
General Directorate became the General Council of Public Instruction
In 1835
General Directorate of Studies and the Subdirectorates and Inspectories of Instruction were established
Decree of the First Organic of Public Education
Most of the Constitutions in the Ecuadorian republican era have emphasized
Education is a function of the State.
Teaching is free, with no more restrictions than those indicated in the laws
To dictate general laws of education for all establishments of public instruction.
Promote and encourage public education
