Education in Maracaibo

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Education in Maracaibo is universal and mandatory, with all citizens required to attend at least eleven years of schooling.

Overview

The modern Maracaibean federal education system is a fourfold program comprised of eleven years of mandatory education, across four different schools.

Students learning in Maracaibo are taught using a system optimized for a well-rounded outlook on the world. There are notably no standardized tests, outside of the Final Placement and Inquiry exam (FPI) in the eleventh year, which is more of a data collection test than a bar of exit. Focus is placed in the wellbeing of the student, and educational reforms from the 1990s have exemplified this further. All public schools utilize block scheduling in order to maximize the amount of learning afforded by the student.

Age range	Name	School	Mandatory
2-5	Preschool	First Form
5-6	Year One	Second Form
6-7	Year Two
7-8	Year Three
8-9	Year Four
9-10	Year Five
10-11	Year Six	Third Form
11-12	Year Seven
12-13	Year Eight
13-14	Year Nine
15-16	Year Ten	Fourth Form
17-18	Year Eleven

Primary and secondary education

First Form

Designed for ages 2-4, preschooling in Maracaibo, also known as the First Form, focuses on expanding the mind of the child, and exposing them to the natural world while teaching basic language skills. Instruction is heavily influenced by the New Model method, and pupils are encouraged to explore the world around them. Notes are taken on each individual student in the classroom, especially on their interests. These interests are then expanded upon by the instructor in any appropriate method seen fit. Class sizes are kept to a minimum, and contain twelve or fewer pupils.

Second Form

The Second Form is the first required school for Maracaibean children. Children are taught basic language and grammar in both Anglian and Sylvan simultaneously, in addition to basic mathematics. Emphasis is placed on accelerated learning, and instruction is very standardized. Testing, however, varies from teacher to teacher.

Third Form

The Third Form comprises Years Six through Nine, and is much more relaxed than the Second, harkening back to the egalitarian stylings of the First Form. Classroom teachings are student focused and discussion based. Exams are formative in nature and are designed in such a manner to make sure that every student is able to grasp concepts taught. History and Science are discussed in depth here, especially the history of Maracaibo in the past century.

Fourth Form

The Fourth Form comprises Years Ten through Thirteen. These years focus students on complex topics, in order to round out the students' view on the world. History tackles the vast dearth of knowledge within the Pan Septentrion War, especially focused on the theatre of war in Maracaibo. Students learn about major heroes and the tragedy of the war. Philosophy and Anthropology are also subjects introduced, encouraging and fostering independent student thought. Another subject taught are practical life skills, such as how to manage an income, pay taxes, and apply for a job, among other things. These are to help prepare the student for the world outside of the classroom. There is a singular exam to be taken at the close of the final semester, called the Final Placement & Inquiry (FPI) exam. It is evaluatory in nature, and is designed to assess the quality of learning the students received over the course of their years. The student only fails the exam if less than 50% is achieved. The exam is designed to be 100 multiple choice questions, followed by two short answers, and one reflection essay. The essay is a 150 word minimum query on what the student felt they learned during their schooling, and inquires what their occupation will be afterward.

Private education

Private schooling for young students is available, but discouraged.