The Educational System of Colombia

Multiple-Choice Questions

1. What are the main goals of the Colombian education system as stated in the introduction of the document?

• A. Reduce the number of students

• B. Increase funding for sports

• C. Incentivize coverage, ensure quality, and promote relevance

• D. Focus solely on technological advancements

2. Which law establishes the general principles of the Colombian education system?

• A. Ley 30 de 1992

• B. Ley 115 de 1994

• C. Ley 100 de 1993

• D. Ley 142 de 1994

3.According to the document, how many years is education mandatory in Colombia?

• A. 8 years

• B. 10 years

• C. 12 years

• D. 15 years

4. What are the stages included in the Colombian basic education system?

• A. Initial, Primary, and Secondary

• B. Preschool, Primary, and Higher Education

• B. Preschool, Primary, and Higher Education

• D. Primary, Secondary, and Vocational

5. Which body is primarily responsible for formulating educational policies in Colombia?

• A. CESU (Consejo Nacional de Educación Superior)

• B. Ministerio de Educación Nacional

• C. CONACES (Comisión Nacional Intersectorial para el Aseguramiento de la Calidad de la Educación Superior)

• D. SENA (Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje)

Which organization is responsible for managing the accreditation process in Colombian higher education?

• A. ICETEX

• B. ICFES

• C. MEN

• D. CNA

What does the Instituto Colombiano para la Evaluación de la Educación (ICFES) do?

• A. Provides educational loans

• B. Conducts national examinations and assessments

• C. Manages accreditation processes

• D. Oversees university budgets

6. The Ministerio de Educación Nacional (MEN) is responsible for defining and implementing national education policies in Colombia.

8. True or False

• 6. True

• 6. False

6. The Instituto Colombiano de Crédito Educativo y Estudios Técnicos en el Exterior (ICETEX) manages the accreditation process for educational programs.

True or False

• False

• True

Basic education in Colombia includes both primary and secondary education levels.

True or False

• True

• False