Editing Demographics of Israel (section)

== Education ==
{{Main|Education in Israel}}
Education between ages 5 and 15 is compulsory. It is not free, but it is subsidized by the government, individual organizations (such as the Beit Yaakov System), or a combination. Parents are expected to participate in courses as well. The school system is organized into kindergartens, 6-year primary schools, and either 6-year secondary schools or 3-year junior secondary schools + 3-year senior secondary schools (depending on region), after which a comprehensive examination is offered for university admissions.

=== Literacy ===
Age 15 and over can read and write (2011 estimate):<ref>{{cite web |title=The World Factbook – Literacy |url=https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2103.html#136 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070613003138/https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2103.html#136 |archive-date=13 June 2007 |access-date=5 August 2016 |publisher=[[Central Intelligence Agency]]}}</ref>
* Total population: 97.8%
* Male: 98.7%
* Female: 96.8%