Education in the Cayman Islands
# 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

## Universities

### 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
