How K-12 Education System works in Albania
K-12 i.e. 12 year equivalent of school education starts in a child's life in Albania by the time he/she attains 4/5 years of age. Pre-primary education is not compulsory but there are many Kindergartens to prepare small kids for elementary education. In cities and major towns of Albania often children attend pre-school before moving to a formal school. For teaching of Classes 1 to 12 year and equivalents there are both type of schools i.e. Schools administered by Albania's Ministry of Education and International schools. Education is standardized and at secondary level students chose particular study areas like humanities, science, commerce or vocational etc.