Education in the Cayman Islands

Education in the Cayman Islands is compulsory for those aged 4 to 16 and is free to all Caymanian children. The literacy rate for residents over age 15 is 98%. Public schools follow a British-style educational system. The Cayman Islands Education Department operates 10 primary, one special education, and three high schools. In addition, there is a university and a school of law. There are also numerous private schools.

Further education

 * Cayman Islands Further Education Centre

Public Universities

 * University College of the Cayman Islands
 * Truman Bodden Law School (affiliated with the University of Liverpool)

Private Universities

 * International College of the Cayman Islands
 * St Matthew's University

Research Institutions

 * Central Caribbean Marine Institute