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The West Phoenician Ministry of Education is a government department in the [[West Phoenicia|The Empire of West Phoenicia]] that is responsible for national education | The West Phoenician Ministry of Education is a government department in the [[West Phoenicia|The Empire of West Phoenicia]] that is responsible for national education policies for public, private, religious and homeschooling institutions. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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Since the 1700s, West Phoenician government education policies have safeguarded every child's right to at least a basic education. | Since the 1700s, West Phoenician government education policies have safeguarded every child's right to at least a basic education. | ||
The Education Act 1699 permits all children regardless of gender, race or social status; the right to basic education. | [[The Education Act 1699]] permits all children regardless of gender, race or social status; the right to basic education. | ||
However because the Education Act 1699 was a national implemented policy, it required city-states to ratify it before it became law in each city-state. Due to this, many city-states did not grant education equality for some time. | |||
==Schooling== | ==Schooling== | ||
Education in West Phoenicia | Education in West Phoenicia is broken down into; Pre-school, Primary School, High School, Tertiary. | ||
All schools are than broken down into public, private or religious. | |||
Public schools are government funded, where children can access education for free up to the end of high school. | |||
Private schools are primarily funded by rich families and private companies. The national government also funds these institutions up to 40% of funds that a government school would receive. | |||
Private school are seen more intense and better provisions provided than the public system. | |||
Education is taught in more relaxed settings, teacher to student ratio are far better as well as more opportunities and resources available. | |||
Religious schools are funded by religious parents and religious institutions. Considered the same level of education as private with an emphasis on religious teachings. | |||
School attendance is mandatory from the ages of 5 to 16 in all city-states, except for Agape, Gospela and Nova Texas where teenagers are required to either complete year 12 or turn 18. | |||
Education for many West Phoenician children starts with preschool at the age of 3-5. | |||
At preschool they are taught basic numbers, the alphabet, social skills, colours, reading and writing in both English and West Phoenician. | |||
In their last year before primary school they take on an extracurricular activity such as ballet, a sport, a second language or basic science. | |||
As it's not mandatory to attend preschool only about 60% of children attend. | |||
Primary and high school further develops | |||
A child and teenager through National curriculum outlined by each city-state. | |||
English, maths,science, physical education, languages, history and geography are taught at a primary school level to help the development of each child and ground them in basic education. | |||
50% of teenagers who graduate from high school, move onto University or other Vocational Institutions. | |||
==Home Schooling== | ==Home Schooling== | ||
Homeschooling is accepted in West Phoenicia. | Homeschooling is accepted in West Phoenicia on a National level, as outlined in the [[West Phoenician Homeschooling Act 1950]] | ||
It was originally approved to ensure children who lived in rural areas had the same ability for an education like other children in the empire. | |||
However city-states are free to decline homeschooling as a permitted education method, but must make the reasons common knowledge. | |||
In 2011 [[Ross Brethern|Governor Ross Brethern]], of the [[West Phoenicia Socialist Party]] banned homeschooling in the city-state of Scarlett Orient Isles, citing that homeschool teachers were cherry picking the Education syllabus. | |||
9% of children in West Phoenicia are home schooled. | |||
[[category:West Phoenicia]] | [[category:West Phoenicia]] | ||
[[Category:education]] | [[Category:education]] | ||
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 West Phoenicia Ministry of Education | |
| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1700 |
| Jurisdiction | Empire of West Phoenicia |
| Headquarters | Melbourne-Haven, Empire of West Phoenicia |
| Employees | 150,000 |
| Ministers responsible |
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| Deputy Ministers responsible |
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The West Phoenician Ministry of Education is a government department in the The Empire of West Phoenicia that is responsible for national education policies for public, private, religious and homeschooling institutions.
History
Prior to 1700 only the wealthy had access to private tutors to educate their children.
Since the 1700s, West Phoenician government education policies have safeguarded every child's right to at least a basic education.
The Education Act 1699 permits all children regardless of gender, race or social status; the right to basic education.
However because the Education Act 1699 was a national implemented policy, it required city-states to ratify it before it became law in each city-state. Due to this, many city-states did not grant education equality for some time.
Schooling
Education in West Phoenicia is broken down into; Pre-school, Primary School, High School, Tertiary.
All schools are than broken down into public, private or religious.
Public schools are government funded, where children can access education for free up to the end of high school.
Private schools are primarily funded by rich families and private companies. The national government also funds these institutions up to 40% of funds that a government school would receive.
Private school are seen more intense and better provisions provided than the public system. Education is taught in more relaxed settings, teacher to student ratio are far better as well as more opportunities and resources available.
Religious schools are funded by religious parents and religious institutions. Considered the same level of education as private with an emphasis on religious teachings.
School attendance is mandatory from the ages of 5 to 16 in all city-states, except for Agape, Gospela and Nova Texas where teenagers are required to either complete year 12 or turn 18.
Education for many West Phoenician children starts with preschool at the age of 3-5. At preschool they are taught basic numbers, the alphabet, social skills, colours, reading and writing in both English and West Phoenician. In their last year before primary school they take on an extracurricular activity such as ballet, a sport, a second language or basic science. As it's not mandatory to attend preschool only about 60% of children attend.
Primary and high school further develops A child and teenager through National curriculum outlined by each city-state. English, maths,science, physical education, languages, history and geography are taught at a primary school level to help the development of each child and ground them in basic education.
50% of teenagers who graduate from high school, move onto University or other Vocational Institutions.
Home Schooling
Homeschooling is accepted in West Phoenicia on a National level, as outlined in the West Phoenician Homeschooling Act 1950
It was originally approved to ensure children who lived in rural areas had the same ability for an education like other children in the empire.
However city-states are free to decline homeschooling as a permitted education method, but must make the reasons common knowledge.
In 2011 Governor Ross Brethern, of the West Phoenicia Socialist Party banned homeschooling in the city-state of Scarlett Orient Isles, citing that homeschool teachers were cherry picking the Education syllabus.
9% of children in West Phoenicia are home schooled.