This class includes general school education at the primary level.

Pre-primary school education which is included here is usually given in nursery schools, kindergartens or special sections attached to primary schools. The programmes focus on group activities and are designed primarily to introduce very young children to anticipated school-type environment.

Primary school education includes general school education at the first level. Programmes are designed to give the students a sound basic education in reading, writing and arithmetic along with an understanding of other subjects.

Specialization in instruction at this level is generally low. Literacy programmes provided for children who have no opportunity to attend school are included. Also included is special school-type education for handicapped children at this level.

Exclusions: Provision of literacy programmes for adults is classified in class 8090 (Adult and other education).

Child day-care activities are classified in class 8532 (Social work without accommodation).