Participation rate in organised learning (one year before the official primary entry age)

The participation rate in pre-primary education refers to the percentage of children who participated in at least one year of pre-primary education before primary school enrolment.

According to UNESCO, the participation rate in organised learning (one year before the official primary entry age) is defined as the percentage of children in the given age range who participate in one or more organised learning programmes, including programmes which offer a combination of education and care. Participation in early childhood and primary education are both included. The age range will vary by country depending on the official age of entry to primary education.

Comments:

This is the SDG 4.2.2 indicator that tracks the progress of SDG Target 4.2. which is 'by 2030, ensure all boys have access to quality early childhood development, care and pre-primary education so that they are ready for primary education.’. The percentage gives an indication of the level of enjoyment of the right to pre-primary education.

Available data:

UIS Statistics

Human Rights Standards:

UNESCO Convention against Discrimination in Education, Articles 1.1 and 1.2; International Covenant on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, Article 5(e)(v) ; International Covenant on Economic Social and Cultural Rights, Article 13; Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, Article 10(a), General Comment No. 36 (para. 36 and 39); Convention on the Rights of the Child, Articles 6.2, 18, 28.1 and 29.1, General Comment No.7 (para. 28), Joint General Comment 23 (para. 59); International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families, Article 30, Joint General Comment 4 (para. 59); Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Article 24, General Comment 4 (para. 65).

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