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How does education work in Anguilla?

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Anguilla

In Anguilla, education is both free and compulsory for children between the ages of 5 and 17. The government operates the schools that provide both primary and secondary education.1

For those pursuing higher education, the University of the West Indies offers degree programs through distance learning on the island. However, students seeking further studies must typically attend one of the university's campuses located elsewhere in the Caribbean or travel to overseas institutions, primarily in the United States or the United Kingdom. To support these pursuits, the Anguilla government provides some students with financial assistance or full scholarships. These efforts have contributed to a high literacy rate, with more than nine-tenths of the population being literate.1