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The model of Benin Education is mainly based on the French model of education. Post 1970’s major reforms were introduced in Benin Education to do away with the French influence and to conform to the ideologies of Marx and Lenin. But the reforms failed and the schools continued to follow the French model of education. The primary education of Benin was made compulsory. The primary education in Benin ranges from ages six to eleven. Another six years of secondary education follows the primary education.
The enrollment of the boys during the 80s in the primary schools were double than the girls. The government of Benin took great initiatives along with the other organizations to promote education in girls in Benin. Their hard work and effort increased girls' enrollment in primary schools from 73% in 2001 to 84% in 2004.
A number of schools have been established in Benin in the 19th century, but there is lack of schools in the rural areas.
The National University of Benin at Cotonou was established in 1970 as seat of higher education of Benin. The university is well known for imparting quality education. The courses offered here are:
agriculture
medicine
liberal arts
science
law
economics
politics
Adult literacy rate according to the 2000-2004 Unicef statistics, male is 48% and female is 23%.
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