The bar charts compare the data of male and female students across four age groups who participated in two types of education, namely full-time and part-time in 2006.
Overall, it is clear that part-time education was more prevalent than full-time study among both males and females in most age groups. In addition, students who were aged 20-24 accounted for the highest proportions for part-time learners whereas those in 30 and above showed a greater preference for full-time education.
The percentage of females aged 15-19 who chose part-time education was 17%, and the figure for males was lower, at 12%. The 20-24 group recorded the highest part-time figures, with 40% for males and 42% for females. Among 25-29-years-old, the part-time study participation rates between male and female students were identical, at 8%. In 30 and above group, male students studying on a part-time basis accounted for 8% of their age group, higher than the figure for female students which was 6%.
When it comes to full-time learning, 12% of males and 17% of females were in the 15-19 group choosing this type of education. Male students aged 20-24 accounted 12% for their age, compared with 13% of female counterparts. Among 25-29 age group, the full-time education became less popular in both genders, with 6% for males and 8% for females. Similarities can also be seen in 30+ group, which were in crease by 4% in both male and female students, at 10% and 12% respectively.
