Figure 1.--Here we see three Cuban secondary sctudents in Lavana. Notice the uniforms consisting of white topd and yellow bottoms.

Cuba has nursery and other pre-schools. The principal school program is divided into primary and secondary levels. Kindergarten is for children 4-6 years of age. The children learn the national anthem, class discpline, and well as the beginning steps with math and reading. This prepares them for the primary program. The primary program is 6 years. The children are 6-11 yeats old. Secondary schools are divided into two levels, basic and supper levels. An alternative to the upper level is technical secondary. Basic secondary is a 3 year program for children 12-15 years of age. The children completing the program receive the Secondary School Completion Diploma. These students can choose between pre-university education and technical and professional education. The upper scecondary schools offer a 3 year program for children 15-18 years of age. There is both a ciclo medio superior or pre-universitario. The graduates receive a Bachillerato (Secondary School Leaving Certificate). The technical secondaries also offer a 3 year program for students 15-18 years of age. These students can persue two levels of qualification: skilled worker and middle-level technician. Graduates can attend technological institutes.

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