All infants must be supervised by an adult at all times. An infant may not be left unattended or unobserved. One single adult may supervise no more than ten infants. Infants aged 4 and over must spend four hours per day under the supervision of an infant teacher recognised by the Guild of Teachers. This teaching may be privately arranged, or be at a state run infants school.

All minors, while not requiring constant supervision, nevertheless must be given 30 hours per week of education by a Guild teacher. They are to be taught to at least speak the Imperial Language, to read and write the Imperial Script, to read and write the numerals, and to undertake numeracy sufficient to manage personal finances. They must also be taught the history of the Empire, and the social structure of the Empire, such that upon reaching their majority they are equipped and able to live in the Empire. Further education may be provided if there is sufficient aptitude. This education may be privately arranged, or may take place in one of the state schools.

A state school is not required to provide more than the levels of education indicated above. If a higher degree of education is required, then this must be arranged privately, either through private schools, or individual tutors.

The Universities and Colleges of the Empire are not open to children. Adults may attend Universities or Colleges as members either of a Guild who's training takes place at the College, or as members of the Guild of Students who study purely academic disciplines. Either way, unless funded by a scholarship from a particular educational establishment, or by some other body, such adult education must be privately financed.

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