Bahamas Education
There is a 9-year compulsory schooling in the Bahamas; which is divided into 6-year primary and 3-year secondary schools. The 4-year high school is divided into two. The vast majority of children aged 5-15 attend school.
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| Land area | 13,880 km² |
| Total population | 337.721 |
| Residents per km² | 24.3 |
| Capital | Nassau |
| Official language | English |
| Income per capita | $ 32,400 |
| Currency | Bahamian dollars |
| ISO 3166 code | BS |
| Internet TLD | .bs |
| License plate | BS |
| Telephone code | + 1-242 |
| Time zone UTC | -5 |
| Geographic coordinates | 24 15 N, 76 00 W. |
The language of instruction is English. Over 70% complete high school, graduating with the General Certificate of Education from the University of London. This exam qualifies for higher education.
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The Bahamas has 4 higher education institutions.