- Overview
- Independent Schools
Primary female–male ratio: 0.97:1 (2012)
Secondary female–male ratio: 1.4:1 (2012)
Primary pupil–teacher ratio: 34.1:1 (2012)
Secondary pupil–teacher ratio: 24.7:1 (2012)
Primary school comprises seven years and secondary five, with cycles of three and two years. Some 63.9 per cent of pupils complete primary school (2011). The school year starts in March.
There are a number independent English-medium schools located in Maseru in Lesotho, offering courses of study for both British and North American qualifications. Schools include the American International School of Lesotho, Machabeng College, Maseru English Medium Preparatory and National University of Lesotho International School. The Lesotho Catholic Schools Secretariat is the liaison body between the Catholic Church and Ministry of Education.
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