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What country are you from and do you call it 1) elementary, junior high, high school 2) elementary, middle school, high school, 3) primary, ???, secondary? (lemmy.ca)
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Fyi: it's called post secondary because, I think, UK calls it primary, secondary, and after that is post secondary.

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[–] bazzett@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

In Mexico they are:

  • Preescolar/Kinder/Jardín de niños (Preschool): ages 3-5 years old (can vary from state to state).
  • Primaria (Elementary school): 6 years. Ages 6-12.
  • Secundaria (Middle school): 3 years. Ages 12-15.
  • Preparatoria/Bachillerato (High school): 3 years. Ages 15-18.
  • Universidad (University, undergrad education): 2-8 years.
  • Posgrado (Postgraduate education): Variable length. In my field a "Maestría" (Master's degree) is 2 years, and a "Doctorado" (PhD) is 4 years.