Julia-Gee Cornerstone Schools, Enugu

Primary education fulfils the needs of students during the first few years of school life. 

It aims to ensure the development of children – in order to develop their social, cognitive, cultural, emotional and physical skills to the best of their abilities.

Primary education improves children’s awareness, opens opportunities and reduces inter-generational poverty. Ultimately access to higher standards of education has more of an impact on academic progress than other factors, including social/economic family background and gender.

This blog post explains why primary education is important.

WHAT IS PRIMARY EDUCATION?

Primary education is the first stage of compulsory education and generally covers the first six or seven years of school life.

Although primary education is compulsory, it is possible for parents to provide this at home