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The Cayman Islands Schools and Education Although the Cayman Islands are not a welfare state, the Government has invested heavily in education, providing free schooling for Caymanian children 4-16 years old, and achieving a 90% literacy rate State Education Cayman Islands schools are based upon the British system, with primary schools (4-11 year olds) in each district, two Government high schools (11-16 year olds), a community college and a law school in George Town. Cayman Brac has three primary schools and a high school, providing full education for 5-16 year olds. There is also a private day-care centre. Cayman Islands high schools follow the CXC (Caribbean Exchange Council) curriculum, roughly equivalent to the British GCSE, and also offer a range of other external examinations to meet all ability levels, including IGCSE (the international version of the GCSE), Pitman's and City and Guilds. The community college offers a wide range of vocational training geared to local needs (business, hotel and building trades for example) as well as GCSE "A" Levels and associate's degree in a range of majors. It also offers recreational courses, including evening classes. The Cayman law school, founded in 1991, offers a three-year Bachelor of Laws degree in conjunction with the University of Liverpool (UK), as well as a five-year attorney-at-law course, and a Diploma in Legal Studies. The Cayman government also provides facilities for special education, training for the disabled and a school for juvenile offenders.

Private Education In addition to Cayman's Government schools, there is a wide verity of other educational establishments. All pre-schools education remains in the private sector, although there are three pre-schools run by the National Council of Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) in George Town, Bodden Town and East End. Private schools are regulated and inspected by the Cayman Islands School Inspectorate. International College of the Cayman Islands (ICCI) is a non-profit school that focuses on business education and office administration. Located in Savannah, Grand Cayman, ICCI, founded in 1970, is affiliated with several universities in the US. It offers degrees, including Masters', and diploma courses in accounting, banking, business administration, secretarial skills and other subjects. Private School Listings Triple C School - PO Box 10498APO, 74 Fairbanks Rd., George Town - 345.949.6022 Cayman Prep. & High School - PO Box 10013APO, Walkers Rd., George Town - 345.949.9115 St. Ignatius Prep. School - PO Box 2225GT, Walkers Rd., George Town - 345.949.1994 St. Ignatius High School - PO Box 801GT, Walkers Rd., George Town - 345.949.9250 Truth for Youth School - PO Box 515GT, Walkers Rd., George Town - 345.949.7190 Edmer Adventist School - PO Box 10498APO, 74 Fairbanks Rd., George Town - 345.949.6022 Wesleyan Christian Academy - PO Box 346WB, Crescent Cl Town Hall Crescent, West Bay - 345.949.1121 First Baptist Christian School - PO Box 10275APO, 920 Crewe Rd., George Town - 345.945.7906 Grace Christian Academy - PO Box 31930SMB, Off Boltins Ave., West Bay - 345.945.0899 Faulkner Academy - PO Box 92SAV, 236 Peninsula Ave., George Town - 345.945.4664 Child Care Deciding who will care for you child is an important decision. Below are some questions to think about when considering out of home child care. Call First and Ask Is there an opening for my child? What hours and days are you open and where are you located? How much does care cost? Is financial assistance available? How many children are in your care? What age groups do you serve? Do you provide transportation? Do you provide meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks)? Do you have a license, accreditation, or other certification? When can I come to visit? Visit a. Look for.... Responsive, nurturing, warm interactions between caregiver and children. Children who are happily involved in daily activities and comfortable with their caregiver. A clean, safe, and healthy indoor and outdoor environment, especially napping, eating and toileting areas. A variety of toys and learning materials, such as books, puzzles, blocks, and climbing equipment, that your child will find interesting and which will contribute to their growth and development. Children getting individual attention. b. Ask.... Can I visit at any time? How do you handle discipline? What do you do if a child is sick? What would you do in case of an emergency? What training have you (and other staff/substitutes) had? Are all children and staff required to be immunized? May I see a copy of your license or other certification? Do you have a substitute or back-up caregiver? May I have a list of parents (current and former) who have used your care? Where do children nap? Do you know that babies should go to sleep on their backs?

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