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Law No. 27 of 2005 with respect to Education.

Main Region

First Region

Bahrain
Education, vocational guidance and training
2005-08-15
National
Law, Act

Second Region

Provides that education is a right guaranteed to all citizens. The philosophy stems from the established principles and the Islamic religion, human and cultural interaction, Arab affiliation and cultural and social framework of Bahrain (art. 1). The Law also sets out the responsible Ministry, its functions and responsibilities (art. 4-5). Basic education is compulsory for children from six years old until aged 15 (or nine years of schooling) and is free of charge (arts. 6-7).

Serial region

    Serial title
    English Translation of the Official Gazette
    Date
    2005-08-17
    Number
    Issue No. 2700
    Page range
    pp. 1-4