Training
The government has invested heavily in
education in Seychelles. Virtually all children attend
school and almost all residents are literate.
Most children go to preschool for a couple of years
before starting at the age of six, the ten-year
elementary school, which is free of charge and
compulsory. There are plenty of teachers and the classes
are small. The language of instruction is English.
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Country facts of Seychelles, including geography profile, population statistics, and business data.
About eight out of ten pupils advance to a five-year
higher stage (four of which are compulsory). Slightly
more girls than boys go to school.
Previously, anyone who wanted to study at a college
must travel abroad, but in 2009 Seychelles University
was established with courses in business economics and
information technology. Many Seychelles are still
studying in the UK.
 FACTS - EDUCATION
Proportion of children starting primary
school
95.5 percent (2005)
Number of pupils per teacher in primary
school
14 (2016)
Reading and writing skills
94.0 percent (2010)
Public expenditure on education as a
percentage of GDP
11.7 percent (2016)
Public expenditure on education as a
percentage of the state budget
11.7 percent (2016)
2015
December
Michel barely wins in the presidential election
December 19
In it, Michel wins with 50.25 percent of the vote, against 49.85 percent for
Ramkalawan. Only 193 votes separate them. The opposition candidate claims that
irregularities have occurred and requires all votes to be recalculated. The
President of the Election Commission urges citizens to respect results.
"Election is high, 87 percent.
Other rounds of elections are required in the presidential election
December 6
Presidential elections will be held December 3-5. James Michel receives
almost 48 percent of the vote, against just under 34 percent for Wavel
Ramkalawan and Patrick Pillay, who received just over 14 percent. However, this
means that there will be a second round of elections between Michel and
Ramkalawan on December 16-18.
November
Call for climate cooperation
President Michel urges the world's small island states to work together to
combat climate change.
June
New African Free Trade Agreement
The Seychelles and 25 other countries agree on a new free trade agreement,
the Tripartite Free Trade Area, which covers most of Africa between Egypt in the
north and South Africa in the south. However, before the agreement can come into
force, negotiations are required and the agreement is approved by the
parliaments of the countries.
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