Macedonian’s way of life and schooling is very different than the U.S. The literacy rate is at age 15 and over can read and write: total population: 97.4%. The infant mortality rate is total: 7.9 deaths/1,000 live births. Their education system is the elementary education lasts for eight years leading to the Certificate for Completed Elementary Education. Secondary school education is provided by high schools, technical and other vocational schools, and art secondary schools. Higher education is provided by colleges and pedagogical academies offering two-year courses, as well as by two universities which offer four to six-year courses in a range of disciplines.