(1) Subject to subsection (2), the system of public education shall be in the following stages—
(a) primary education;
(b) secondary education; and
(c) tertiary education.
(2) The Minister may, as resources permit, include as part of the system of public education—
(a) early childhood education;
(b) education to meet the requirements of pupils who are gifted or have exceptional ability;
(c) special education in accordance with this Act;
(d) adult education; and
(e) distance education.