The education system in Rutania is composed of primary education, elementary education (Grades 1-5), lower secondary education (Grades 6-8), upper secondary education (Grades 9-12), and tertiary or college education with an age limit of compulsory education being 17 years old. Rutania has consistently ranked among the top 5 in Artania in terms of education. The country has 16,843 primary, elementary and secondary schools that are maintained by each province.