In Uganda, in urban areas, children have to option to begin school at age 3 along with nursery school. In rural areas though, children usually start school by age 6. There are different kinds of school. There is primary school which lasts 7 years, and then there is secondary school. There are 2 levels of secondary school and that is 4 years of your ordinary school followed by 2 years of an advanced level. After that, children have to take an exam to determine their advancement. Public and private schools are available, but most families can't afford private school fees and tuition.