What is the education system like in Pakistan?

Pakistan has a federal education system, with the responsibility for education being shared between the federal government and the provinces. The education system in Pakistan is divided into five levels: primary (grades one through five); middle (grades six through eight); high (grades nine and ten, leading to the Secondary School Certificate); intermediate (grades eleven and twelve, leading to a Higher Secondary School Certificate); and university programs leading to undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Primary education is compulsory and free in Pakistan, but many children, especially in rural areas, do not have access to education due to a lack of schools and other resources. The quality of education can also vary widely, with urban schools generally being of higher quality than rural schools. There are also a number of private schools in Pakistan, which generally have higher fees but may also offer higher-quality education.

Overall, the education system in Pakistan faces a number of challenges, including a shortage of trained teachers, inadequate funding, and a high dropout rate, particularly among girls. The government has made efforts in recent years to improve the education system, including increasing funding for education and expanding access to schools, but there is still much work to be done to ensure that all children in Pakistan have the opportunity to receive a high-quality education.