The collection and analysis of timely data are critical in education planning and development. Education statistics provides a means for conducting both quantitative and qualitative analysis. The information garnered from such analysis is vital in assisting with the development of policy and strategies for further improving the education system. The data are useful to many audience including parents, students, teachers, development partners, academia and the media. This is the fourth release of the OECS Education Statistical Digest. Member States of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) contribute to the production of this annual report to help inform policy-makers about the progress of education in the region.
Data presented in this Digest are based on submissions from schools in response to the 2014-15 academic year annual schools’ questionnaire on early childhood to tertiary level of education. The questionnaire is managed by the respective Ministry of Education and submitted to the OECS Commission by October 2015. Historical data have been included to reflect changes over time. This Digest assists decision-makers to interpret trends and realities in OECS national education systems. It is hoped that the information contained will allow for open communication, research and reflection on issues in OECS education.
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