Students

Children in The Bahamas have always enjoyed the benefits of a free society. They have access to a free education, medical care, and in special circumstances such as broken or deprived families, due to socio-economic conditions, the Government provides subsistence where needed. Under an amendment to the Education Act in 1996, the compulsory school leaving age was raised to 16 years. The Act further states that, with the permission of the Director of Education, a student may be granted permission to continue attending a secondary school until he/she attains the age of 19 years, provided he/she takes advantage of the educational instruction available.