Education Systems in North America Part VIII: The Bahamas

Education Systems in North America Part VIII: The Bahamas

The education system of the Bahamas is based upon the British education system and is supported by the Ministry of Education. As of 2008 there ...

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Education Systems in North America Part VII: Trinidad and Tobago

Education is compulsory and free in Trinidad and Tobago for children aged 6-12. Secondary school is also free through age 15, meaning there are no ...

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Education Systems in North America Part VI: Jamaica

Education in Jamaica is free and universal for primary school with the goal of creating a literate, skilled, and patriotic society. Education is regulated by ...

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Education Systems in North America Part V: Haiti

The Haitian Constitution supports universal basic education however there is a large difference between what is preached and what is practiced. According to the CIA ...

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Education Systems in North America Part IV: Guatemala

The greatest challenge facing the Guatemalan education system today is the high drop out rate. According to UNICEF, the completion rate was only 60% for ...

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Education Systems in North America Part III: Canada

Canada is made up of thirteen provinces and territories that have each developed their own education system and institutions. There are similarities and differences between ...

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Education Systems in North America Part II: Mexico

In Mexico, everyone has the right to education and education is mandatory for “primaria” (Primary Education) and “secundaria” (Lower-Secondary Education). The Federal Government, through the ...

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Education Systems in North America Part I: United States

In the United States, education is compulsory and universally available. Due to the 10th amendment of the U.S. Constitution, the federal government does not have ...

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Navigating the H-1B Visa’s Educational Requirements

The H-1B Visa is a visa that allows United States employers to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations for a period of up to six ...

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