Kiwis sticking with school for longer
New Zealanders spend an average of 19.7 years in education, two years more than in 1999, an Education Ministry report shows. However, another study says participation rates in tertiary education have slightly declined.
A report into education expectancy found the length of time New Zealanders spend in education was the sixth-highest in the 27 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries.
New Zealanders spend more years in education than Americans and the Irish but 0.9 years less than Australians.
Longer participation in education was associated with higher levels of skills and knowledge and improved individuals and society, the report, which was based on 2007 figures, said...
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