For those 7 years of age and older
[Questions 13 - 15 were asked for persons age 7+ old]
14. Educational level
Question 14: educational level
1. How to formulate the question
What was the last grade or year of study that you completed in either primary [elementary], middle, or superior school?
Two pieces of information are required:
a) The highest level of education; and,
b) The last year completed in that level.
The Republic of Guatemala's regular educational system is made up of the following levels of education:
b) Middle
c) Tertiary
The following definitions will help the enumerator in correctly classifying the population in this characteristic.
Primary education: The educational system providing the first elements of instruction (1st to 6th grades).
Middle education (secondary): A general, specialized, or both, system of education. The minimum prerequisite to enter into secondary education is the completion of elementary education. This level is currently divided into basic and vocational.
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Tertiary education: Education provided by universities and non-university technical schools. The minimum prerequisite to enter tertiary education is the completion of secondary education.
2. How to record the data
If the person has not completed any grade, the number "00. none" is circled.
The spaces that appear before the different levels of education, "1. Primary", "2. Middle," and "3. tertiary", are provided so that the last grade or year completed can be recorded.
Finally, number "99. unknown" is provided in case the informant cannot supply the information about the person in question.
3. Example:
[These instructions refer to a graphic of question 14 of the census form]