29. Level of education

To complete the inside of the questionnaire, you must have:

- Read and fully understand the contents of this manual.
- If any points are unclear to you, ask your team leader for an explanation.
- Know the definitions perfectly and the meaning of the abbreviations used.
- The presence of the person you are surveying to obtain reliable information. If the head of the household is absent, speak with his representative to get the necessary information.

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- Ask each person to be surveyed to present an identification document (national identification card, birth certificate, passport, driver's license, etc.) in order to quickly obtain answers to questions regarding first and last names, date of birth, etc.

Carefully follow all instructions you have been given, especially regarding how to ask the questions.

Question for persons age 6 and older.

Question 29: Education level

An individual's education level is measured by the highest level that he/she has reached in his/her studies. This variable includes literacy, which is assessed by the ability to read or write in any written language.

Ask the following question, "Do you know how to read and write"?

- If "No," circle the code

If "Yes," ask, "Did you attend school?"
If "No," circle code

If "yes," ask, "What is the highest level of education you have attained?" and circle the code corresponding to the answer given by the surveyed individual:

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Note: Individuals who have completed their education in languages other than French must be classified in categories equivalent to the level they have reached in those studies. In particular, individuals who received education in Arabic must not be systematically classified into the category KS (Koranic School).