EMIS Dictionary

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School

General

A school is any level (Creche/Nursery, Kindergarten, Primary, JHS, SHS, TVET) or a combination of these levels, headed by an appointed Headteacher, Headmaster, or Principal. For EMIS purposes, this is considered a single school.

Teacher

General

A person employed or engaged to deliver instruction to learners in a recognised educational institution.

Student / Learner

General

An individual enrolled in a school or education programme for the purpose of receiving instruction.

Repeater

General

A learner who remains in the same grade or level for more than one academic year.

Dropout

General

A learner who leaves school before completing a given level of education.

Classroom

General

A physical learning space used for teaching and learning activities.