1. "Everyone has the right to education. Education, at least in elementary and primary schools, shall be free. Elementary education is compulsory. Technical and vocational education shall be
generally accessible, and higher education shall be equally open to all according to ability and merit."
2. "Education shall have as its aim the full development of the human personality and the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall promote understanding,
tolerance and friendship among all nations and all racial or religious groups and shall facilitate the work of the United Nations for the maintenance of peace."
3. "Parents have the primary right to determine the kind of education their children shall receive."
Explanations to Article 26
The right to education means, first of all, that the state must provide compulsory primary education for all pupils, which is free of charge. Secondary schools shall be generally accessible and
equally open to all according to ability and merit. It would be unacceptable if only the rich could afford a university education or if a lottery were held to decide who could study. In general,
the article obliges states to ensure that enough money is allocated to education and that schools are adequately equipped. The declaration also states that parents, not the state, have the
primary right to determine the education that their children should receive. However, parents must not prevent their children from receiving an adequate education that is appropriate to their
abilities.