Definitions for Selected Indicators for Monitoring of the Education Sector
ACCESS INDICATORS
Net enrolment ratio in early childhood care and education
Total number of children enrolled in early childhood care and education programs, 0-2 and 3-4, expressed as a percentage of the population of the using the corresponding cohorts. This indicator measures the general level of participation of young children in ECCE programs. It also indicates a country's capacity to prepare young children for primary education.
Gross intake ratio (GIR) in the first grade of primary
Total number of new entrants in the first grade of primary education, regardless of age, expressed as a percentage of the population at the official primary school-entrance age.
This indicates the general level of access to primary education. It also indicates the capacity of the education system to provide access to Kindergarten for the official school-entrance age population.
Net intake rate (NIR) in the first grade of primary
New entrants in the first grade of primary education that are of the official primary school-entrance age, expressed as a percentage of the population of the same age. It is the norm that some students may enter the primary system just prior to their 5th birthday.
Gross enrolment ratio (GER)
Total enrolment in a specific level of education, regardless of age, expressed as a percentage of the eligible official school-age population corresponding to the same level of education in a given school year. The GER shows the general level of participation in a given level of education. It indicates the capacity of the education system to enroll students of a particular age group. It can also be a complementary indicator to net enrolment rate (NER) by indicating the extent of over-aged and under-aged enrolment.