Formal learning is typically divided into a number of educational stages covering early childhood education, primary education, secondary education and tertiary (or higher) education.
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Early Childhood Education
Early childhood education is usually referred to as preschool (ie nursery school or kindergarten)
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Primary Education
Primary education is usually referred to as primary school or elementary school.
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Secondary Education
Secondary education is usually referred to as secondary school or high school,
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Higher education
Higher education is usually referred to as tertiary education or post-secondary education.