In
Colombia, all eleventh-grade students are required to complete an internship, known as alphabetisation, to distinguish it from university-level internships. These internships typically focus on community service, with students engaging in activities such as teaching in schools, assisting in hospitals, or supporting libraries. Students must take the
ICFES National Test, a standardized exam required for graduation and higher education admission. They are also required to present themselves for the
Colombian Army draft. However, since most eleventh-grade students are 16–17 years old, the army cannot legally recruit them due to age restrictions. Most times, participation in the draft process is substituted by paying a monetary fee. == Egypt ==