Education/ the Name El Salvador

El Salvador's full name is the República de El Salvador. The República de El Salvador means "The Republic of the Savior".

After children go through elementary and middle school, they have the choice of attending a two year high school or a three year high school. A two year high school prepares the student to go to a university (The University of El Salvador is the only public university in El Salvador). A three year high school gives the child a choice to either graduate with a job, or go to a university.