179. Primary
and basic education is compulsory and free. The Ecuadorian education system comprises
two subsystems, one formal (Hispanic and indigenous) and the
other non-school (Hispanic and indigenous). The formal system includes regular, special
and adult education. Regular education covers pre-primary, primary, middle and higher levels.
Minimum age of employment
66. Children under
14 are not allowed to work as
employees.
Minimum age for marriage
66.
Persons under 18 may not marry without the express consent
of the person having parental authority over
them.
Minimum age for criminal responsibility
66. Persons under the
age of 18 are exempt from criminal
responsibility.
