Primary School Years
Net school enrolment rates for Bahrain, Kuwait and United Arab Emirates are between 80 and 90 per cent. More than 90 per cent of all primary school entrants in the Gulf countries eventually reach grade 5. In Saudi Arabia, all education is free for all children in the country (male, female, nationals, expatriates) and primary education has been made compulsory as of 1426H. 91% of primary school entrants reach grade five. However, the net enrolment ratios for primary school enrolment have decreased over the last years while the gross enrolment ratios have stayed about the same at 68% for boys and 65% for girls indicating high repetition levels. In UAE, all education is free for all UAE citizens, while only grades 1-9 are compulsory. The Gross Enrolment ratio (GER) for primary school is 98% for boys and 95% for girls with 93% reaching grade 5. In Kuwait, Primary education is free and compulsory for all children six to 14 years old, i.e. from grade 1 to 9. The Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) for primary school is 93% for boys and 94% for girls while the Net Enrolment ratio is considerably lower at 83% for boys and 84% for girls indicating a substantial repetition rate. 97% of primary school entrants reach grade 5. In Qatar, Education is free and compulsory for all children from grade 1 to 9 or until the age of 18. The Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) for primary school is above 100% for both boys and girls while the Net Enrolment ratio (NER) is about 95% for both boys and girls. 94% of primary school entrants reach grade 5. In the Kingdom of Bahrain, Education is free for all children (Bahrainis and non-Bahrainis) between 6 and 17 and compulsory in the early stages. The Gross Enrolment Rate for primary school is close to 100% while the Net Enrolment Rate is around 90% both for boys and girls. 99% of primary school entrants reach grade 5. Almost 100% of primary school entrants reach grade 5.
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