TSIC 8521—Secondary education (general type)

Where 8521 sits

1. P Education
2. 85 Education
3. 852 Secondary education
4. 8521 Secondary education (general type)

Contains 3 narrower codes

• 85211 Secondary education in the general education system, in regular classrooms, for the general public.
• 85212 Secondary education in the general education program in regular classrooms for students with disabilities.
• 85213 Secondary education that is not taught in regular classrooms.

What 8521 includes

• This class includes education that lays the foundation for lifelong learning, human development, and the ability to create continuous learning opportunities. Education at this level is generally academically focused, taught by specialized teachers/instructors, and conducted in classrooms or via radio, television, the internet, mail, or at home. The subject matter at this level begins to lay the foundation for learners' educational experiences according to a general curriculum. These curricula are designed to develop learners who are suitable for further studies in technical and vocational education or higher education. Secondary education, in the general sense, comprises
• Lower secondary education, which is a continuation of primary education, focusing more on academics than specialized skills, and may be longer or shorter than compulsory education.
• Upper secondary education, which offers a wider range of subjects and more specialized knowledge than lower secondary education, to prepare learners for further studies. For admission to higher education.

8521 in other systems