Compulsory education, or , comprises primary and lower secondary education, which often is conducted at the same institution. Education is mandatory by law for children aged from 6 to 16 years. The school year lasts nine months, beginning between 21 August and 1 September, and ending between 31 May and 10 June. The minimum number of school days was once 170, but after a new teachers' wage contract, it increased to 180. Lessons take place five days a week. All public schools have mandatory education in Christianity, although an exemption may be considered by the Minister of Education.
Compulsory education or  comprises primary and lower secondary education which often is conducted at the same institution Education is mandatory by law for children aged from 6 to 16 years The school year lasts nine months beginning between 21 August and 1 September and ending between 31 May and 10 June The minimum number of school days was once 170 but after a new teachers' wage contract it increased to 180 Lessons take place five days a week All public schools have mandatory education in Christianity although an exemption may be considered by the Minister of Education