Most people would refer to Africans as uneducated but unknown that we have great love for education and this has led us to recognize one of our own Top 10 African Countries With The Best Education System in 2022 which has been selected among the best.
The following are the list of the Top 10 African Countries With The Best Education System in 2022
1. Seychelles
This is a small island and one of the least countries by landmass. Even with its small size, it inhabits about 95,000 people, which makes it easier for education to be properly circulated around the country.
In UNESCO “education for all” goal set by UN subsidiary, Seychelles is the only African country that has been able to reach this feat. Seychelles is currently topping the list of African Countries with the best education system. It is also among the top 10 most educated countries in Africa
The country is rated 69.3 points in terms of education by the world Economic forum. It is also the only African country in the top 50 rated education system globally. It was stated by UNESCO in 2016 that the Seychelles government spent 11.72% of their total expenditure on education. This is possible in the country as its seen that students up to the age of 16, have free and compulsory education, and it continues till they are 18.
2. South Africa
This country ranks 84th on global education system. South Africa is a popular Country and it is located in the southern tip of the continent. The South African government is majorly responsible for their sound education system as 18 percent of the country’s budget goes on improving the standard of education.
This is why South African universities ranks among the best in Africa, extending to the world rank. Most of the South African citizens are literate, as such, the illiteracy level in the country is drastically reduced.
3. Mauritius
The educational advancement of Mauritius was initiated from the time of British colonialism. After gaining independence, they continued in the ways of the British and it has impacted much on the country till this day.
Mauritius, a riverine- territory, Surrounded by the pacific, attracts tourist activities, which is also complemented by educational development. The country is estimated to have a literacy rate of 84.4% and ranks number 3 on the list.
Mauritius has the 3rd best education system in Africa, with 61 points. It holds the 74th position on global education system, and ranks 40th position on Extent of staff training and 47th on Quality of vocational training globally.
4. Tunisia
Tunisia is the most educated Arab Country in Africa and ranks number 4 on the list and 71st in the global education system, ranking with 61.4 points. The government of Tunisia and some private individuals has helped in improving the educational system of the country. This results to the country, ranking as 49th for school life expectancy and 51st for pupil-teacher ratio in primary education.
The Tunisian government, through its rich oil revenues, focuses on revamping the education system, and this is seen in the quality universities and colleges that the developing nation has put in place to achieve the aim of being amongst the best.
5. Kenya
This is another popular country that is known for it’s wild life, which contributes up to 70% of the country’s tourist revenue. The allocated time for primary education in Kenya is 8 years. The government has succeeded in giving educational uplift to the people of Kenya.
With a population of 49.7 million, 17.58 per cent of total government expenditure in 2017 went to education, and literacy rate is at 78.7 per cent according to UNESCO. This country has more than 30 tertiary institutions which has attracted foreigners to the country in the bid to utilize the quality of the country’s educational system.
6. Algeria
Algeria is a North African country and ranks 88th in the list of countries with best education system globally. The country also rank’s number six on this list with 57.4 points. The government of Kenya has tried to make the citizens properly educated and more than half of them are literates.
7. Ghana
It is mandatory for every citizen between the ages of 6 to 16 to receive formal education in this country. This norm, including the numbers of quality schools of learning in the country, has kept them in the African view as a country with superb educational system.
8. Egypt
Egypt rank has 71%, according to the UNESCO 2021 rank of education in the countries in the world. The country also occupies the 99th position on global education system. In this country, education is not only important but compulsory for everybody. The Egyptian government empowers all children from age 6 to age 17, for 12 years.
9. Namibia
This south west African country has a large number of more than 1500 quality world class schools. This also means that, the country pays serious attention to education. It is compulsory for every Namibian between ages 6-16 to receive formal education in any of their schools.
Interestingly, the government has the responsibility for this academic period of 10years by providing academic funds. The school fees for every eligible Namibian is being paid by their government, as stipulated in their constitution.
10. Libya
Libyan government grants free and compulsory primary education to all citizens of the country. This is possible, due to the increase of the country’s revenue, through the availability of much deposits of oil in the country. The literacy level of Libya is estimated to be 82.6% and is considered to be among the countries with best education system.
There are other countries with sound educational system but the ones contained in this list are considered to be the best top 10.
