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Education in Saint Kitts and Nevis

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Pursuant to the Education Act of 1976, education in Saint Kitts and Nevis is compulsory between the ages of 5 and 16.[1] In 1997, the gross primary enrollment rate was 97.6 percent, and the net primary enrollment rate was 88.6 percent.[1] Primary school attendance rates were unavailable for St. Kitts & Nevis for 2001.[1] While enrollment rates indicate a level of commitment to education, they do not always reflect children's participation in school.[1]

Tertiary Education

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Universities and other tertiary education institutions operating in Saint Kitts and Nevis include:

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Saint Kitts and Nevis" Archived 2009-01-08 at the Wayback Machine. 2001 Findings on the Worst Forms of Child Labor. Bureau of International Labor Affairs, U.S. Department of Labor (2002). This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.