Lesotho Education
Primary education is free and is mainly run by three Christian missions (evangelical, Roman Catholic, Anglican) according to guidelines from the Ministry of Education. 7-year primary school is compulsory for children between 6 and 13 years. In 2000, 78% of the relevant school age began in primary school. The high school is 5 years (3 + 2 years). The National University of Lesotho in Rome, dating back to 1945, was established as a university in 1975. It has educated many…