The education system of Guatemala is fighting with a lot of problems that are stretching to the whole range of educational courses available. School is compulsory at the primary school level from the age of 7 to 12. This is then followed by a general 3 years secondary school and a further 3 years that either specialises in professional training or a preparatory high school to university. There are a handful of international schools in Guatemala, but they are mainly concentrated in the capital.