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Introduction

 
 

The education industry consists of schools, colleges, universities and various private institutions. The education sector can be broadly classified into three categories:
• K-12: This includes the education offered from nursery to the twelfth grade by various public, private and religious schools.

• Higher education: This includes various state-run and private colleges and universities. This also includes Med Schools, Law Schools and Business Schools.

• Vocational education: This includes industry/job oriented education, based on the apprenticeship method of learning.
The education industry is not just restricted to these categories. It also includes ancillary education services, such as after-school tutoring, charter schools, special or alternative education, educational content suppliers and professional development of administrators and teachers.

History of the Education Industry
Education has been practiced since time immemorial to instill social and cultural values. In the ancient times, the education system was verbal, carried out generally by the elders of the family. The writing system developed around 3500 BC, enabling the recording and sharing of information. In most ancient societies, the state of literacy was bleak for centuries.
The education industry was initially associated with law, trade and commerce, religion and civil administration. Formal education was available to only a small fraction of the population. The system developed in most countries after 1850 CE.
The modern education industry consists of training by professionals and organized instructions with respect to systematic curricula and pedagogy.
 

 
 

 

 

 

 
  Sources:
http://www.economywatch.com/world-industries/education-industry.html