Sao Tome and Principe Education System Overview

The education system in Sao Tome and Principe follows a structure of pre-primary education (ages 0-6), followed by six years of primary education and six years of secondary education. The academic year runs from September to June, with the official primary school entrance age being 6. Secondary education is divided into two cycles, each lasting three years. While the specific details of the 10th-grade Physical Education curriculum are not readily available, the education system has undergone various reforms and projects aimed at improving quality and access. The Ministry of Education has implemented assessments and strategies to enhance the education system. In 2022, the adult literacy rate was reported as 93.75%.