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Pbacsich: CSV import all low-income countries, except Yemen done manually already

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			''by [[Graham Clarke]]''

			''For entities in Guinea see [[:Category:Guinea]]''
	''by [[~~Graham Clarke~~]]''


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	[[Category:Sub-Saharan Africa]]		[[Category:Sub-Saharan Africa]]

	[[Category:French-speaking countries]]		[[Category:French-speaking countries]]

	[[Category:Country reports]]		[[Category:Country reports]]
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	''~~author byline~~''		''by [[Graham Clarke]]''


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	Guinea is home to twenty four ethnic groups: the three largest and most dominant are the Fula, Mandinka and Susu.		Guinea is home to twenty four ethnic groups: the three largest and most dominant are the Fula, Mandinka and Susu.


	== Education in Guinea==		== Education in Guinea==
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	== School-level education ==		== School-level education ==

	===Primary===		=== Primary ===

	Primary level education is for six years, starting age seven, and is compulsory. <br> At the end of the sixth year, the Certificat d'Etudes Primaires (Elementary School Certificate) is taken by all students. Those that pass the CEP are allowed to continue into the secondary system (though this appears to contradict the information taken from the constitution) <br>		Primary level education is for six years, starting age seven, and is compulsory. <br> At the end of the sixth year, the Certificat d'Etudes Primaires (Elementary School Certificate) is taken by all students. Those that pass the CEP are allowed to continue into the secondary system (though this appears to contradict the information taken from the constitution) <br>

	===Secondary===
			=== Secondary ===

	Secondary education lasts for seven years and divided into two cycles.<br> The first (grades 7-10) lasts for three years and culminates in the ''Brevet d'Etudes du Premier Cycle'' or BEPC (Junior High School Certificate). Those that pass the BEPC continue to the second cycle of secondary education. Those that fail are directed to the vocational or technical schools.<br><br>The second cycle consists of four years (grades 10-13) and leads to the Baccalauréat (High School Diploma).		Secondary education lasts for seven years and divided into two cycles.<br> The first (grades 7-10) lasts for three years and culminates in the ''Brevet d'Etudes du Premier Cycle'' or BEPC (Junior High School Certificate). Those that pass the BEPC continue to the second cycle of secondary education. Those that fail are directed to the vocational or technical schools.<br><br>The second cycle consists of four years (grades 10-13) and leads to the Baccalauréat (High School Diploma).

	===Vocational and Technical===		=== Vocational and Technical ===

	While there is clearly a vocational / technical education route in Guinea, it is currently not possible to confirm how the system works.		While there is clearly a vocational / technical education route in Guinea, it is currently not possible to confirm how the system works.
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	=== Universities in Guinea===		=== Universities in Guinea ===

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	#These research institutes have been annexed to the universities.		#These research institutes have been annexed to the universities.

	~~=== Polytechnics in Guinea===~~

	=== Colleges in Guinea===		=== Polytechnics in Guinea ===

			=== Colleges in Guinea ===

	== Education reform ==		== Education reform ==
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	=== Virtual initiatives in schools ===		=== Virtual initiatives in schools ===

	====Under The Kapok Tree====		==== Under The Kapok Tree ====

	''Sous le Fromager'', created in 2006 and devised and funded by [[USAID]] and the Institute National de Recherche et		''Sous le Fromager'', created in 2006 and devised and funded by [[USAID]] and the Institute National de Recherche et
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	:“The Program is like the Sesame Street of Guinea. We all know the Sesame Street song, and you know it was the first program of its kind in our culture. Sous le Fromager is like that.” <br><br>		:“The Program is like the Sesame Street of Guinea. We all know the Sesame Street song, and you know it was the first program of its kind in our culture. Sous le Fromager is like that.” <br><br>

	====GLOBE====
			==== GLOBE ====

	14 primary, secondary and private schools were funded by USAID to take part in the [[Global Learning and Observation to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE),]] a project linking more than one million students in over 1,400 schools in 105 countries. Each school was donated one laptop for the collection and analysis of data relating to atmospheric research, soil, earth, biological, and geological data and information gathering using scientific instruments provided by GLOBE.		14 primary, secondary and private schools were funded by USAID to take part in the [[Global Learning and Observation to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE),]] a project linking more than one million students in over 1,400 schools in 105 countries. Each school was donated one laptop for the collection and analysis of data relating to atmospheric research, soil, earth, biological, and geological data and information gathering using scientific instruments provided by GLOBE.
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	Another radio broadcast aimed at teachers only, and intended to aid their teaching and assessment methods. 30 minute programs provide simulated teaching after which the teacher is 'interviewed' about their use of instructional strategies. Listenership is around 30%. [http://www-wds.worldbank.org/external/default/WDSContentServer/WDSP/IB/2008/12/01/000334955_20081201041800/Rendered/PDF/466420BRI0Box31h0for0TPD010radio111.pdf]		Another radio broadcast aimed at teachers only, and intended to aid their teaching and assessment methods. 30 minute programs provide simulated teaching after which the teacher is 'interviewed' about their use of instructional strategies. Listenership is around 30%. [http://www-wds.worldbank.org/external/default/WDSContentServer/WDSP/IB/2008/12/01/000334955_20081201041800/Rendered/PDF/466420BRI0Box31h0for0TPD010radio111.pdf]


	=== Virtual initiatives in post-secondary education ===		=== Virtual initiatives in post-secondary education ===

	====University e-content modules====		==== University e-content modules ====

	The Faculty of Science at the University of Conakry, in collaboration with the Higher Institute for Science Education ISSEG, has developed e-content modules for mathematics, physics, biology, and chemistry.<br><br>The Centre Universitaire de Labe, a campus of the Université de Conakry, produced an e-mathematics module in 2003.<br><br>The universities of Conakry and Kanakan offer on-line university courses in collaboration with the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie ([[AUF]]) (Would be useful to find out what these courses are)		The Faculty of Science at the University of Conakry, in collaboration with the Higher Institute for Science Education ISSEG, has developed e-content modules for mathematics, physics, biology, and chemistry.<br><br>The Centre Universitaire de Labe, a campus of the Université de Conakry, produced an e-mathematics module in 2003.<br><br>The universities of Conakry and Kanakan offer on-line university courses in collaboration with the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie ([[AUF]]) (Would be useful to find out what these courses are)

	====RESAFAD====
			==== RESAFAD ====

	The African network for distance education ([[Réseau Francophone de Formation à Distance]]) has delivered teacher training courses, targeted at head teachers, through the internet. A cyber cafe accommodating 30 people was set up by the Higher Institute for Science Education to deliver the training, with plans to establish similar in eight regions of the country. Around 960 teachers took part in the training.		The African network for distance education ([[Réseau Francophone de Formation à Distance]]) has delivered teacher training courses, targeted at head teachers, through the internet. A cyber cafe accommodating 30 people was set up by the Higher Institute for Science Education to deliver the training, with plans to establish similar in eight regions of the country. Around 960 teachers took part in the training.

	====ISFAD====
			==== ISFAD ====

	Guinea appears to have a Higher Institute for Distance Education (Institut Supérieur de la Formation à Distance ISFAD). The Infodev report records activity in teacher training courses around 2003-04, but there does not appear to be any reported activity in the intervening period.		Guinea appears to have a Higher Institute for Distance Education (Institut Supérieur de la Formation à Distance ISFAD). The Infodev report records activity in teacher training courses around 2003-04, but there does not appear to be any reported activity in the intervening period.

	====The National Distance Teaching Service====
			==== The National Distance Teaching Service ====

	A system for delivering French language courses for teachers through the radio and audio-cassette, materials provided by the [[AUF]].		A system for delivering French language courses for teachers through the radio and audio-cassette, materials provided by the [[AUF]].


	== Lessons learnt ==		== Lessons learnt ==
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	[[Category:Africa]]		[[Category:Africa]]
	[[Category:Sub-Saharan Africa]]		[[Category:Sub-Saharan Africa]]
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Graham Clarke: /* Universities in Guinea */

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	There are also three research institutes:		There are also three research institutes:

	*Institut Supérieur Agronomique et Vétérinaire "Valéry Giscard d'Estaing" (The School of Agricultural Sciences, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine)		#Institut Supérieur Agronomique et Vétérinaire "Valéry Giscard d'Estaing" (The School of Agricultural Sciences, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine)
	*The Advanced Institute of Education at Maneah		#The Advanced Institute of Education at Maneah
	*The Institute of Mining and Geology in Boké		#The Institute of Mining and Geology in Boké
	*These research institutes have been annexed to the universities.		#These research institutes have been annexed to the universities.

	=== Polytechnics in Guinea===		=== Polytechnics in Guinea===

Graham Clarke: /* Universities in Guinea */

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	There are also three research institutes:		There are also three research institutes:

	#Institut Supérieur Agronomique et Vétérinaire "Valéry Giscard d'Estaing" (The School of Agricultural Sciences, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine)		*Institut Supérieur Agronomique et Vétérinaire "Valéry Giscard d'Estaing" (The School of Agricultural Sciences, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine)
	#The Advanced Institute of Education at Maneah		*The Advanced Institute of Education at Maneah
	#The Institute of Mining and Geology in Boké		*The Institute of Mining and Geology in Boké
	#These research institutes have been annexed to the universities.		*These research institutes have been annexed to the universities.

	=== Polytechnics in Guinea===		=== Polytechnics in Guinea===