Bahrain has the oldest public education system in the Arabian Peninsula.[1] The system was established in 1932 when the Bahraini government assumed responsibility for operating two pre-existing primary public schools for boys.[1] Subsequently, separate girls' schools and various universities were established in the 20th century.[1] According to data from the 2010 census, the literacy rate of Bahrain stands at 94.6%. As of 2016, education expenditure accounts for 2.7% of Bahrain's GDP.[2]
The Ministry of Education is responsible for education in the country.
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