The Implications of Shadow Education on African School Systems

Abstract

Shadow education has become a growing practice and a subject of interest in all areas of the world. As the regular education system sometimes finds itself unable to satisfy students fully, they often turn to shadow education. The practice is most commonly seen and studied in competitive areas such as East Asia and North America. As Africa’s education system develops as a continent, trends of shadow education also begin to emerge. However, since the practice is relatively new, there is little information surrounding Africa and shadow education. The research paper will review the practice of shadow education in Africa and the potential situations they could face as it becomes more prominent. The information used involves surveys, statistical reports, and comparisons between countries.