GUYANA

Overview

Guyana is the sole English-speaking nation on the continent of South America. Due to strong political, economic and historical ties with the islands of the English-speaking Caribbean, Guyana is considered a Caribbean nation.  Guyana’s terrain is quite vast and comprises lush vegetation and wildlife and is said to have the highest level of biodiversity in the world. Various modes of transportation are utilised such as private car, boat and private/public service taxis or small planes. This is due to the remoteness of some towns located in the interior; however, most persons live close to coastal areas.  Categorised as a low-income developing country, Guyana’s economy is driven primarily by agriculture and mining. It is anticipated that the country’s socio-economic landscape is expected evolve due to recent oil and gas exploration. 
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Basic Facts

Student Market
Estimated Student Population Size: 295,000 approx. (UNESCO, 2018)

Literacy Rate:  92% (est.) (UNICEF 2009)

Number of Schools
Secondary Schools – 111
Post-Secondary (non-tertiary) - 8
Tertiary Schools - 2

Cost of Education
Primary (public) - Free and compulsory
Secondary (public) – Free
Tertiary – Fee-based

Qualifications
Secondary School
  • Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC)
 
Post-Secondary
  • Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) - limited
  • A Level’s
  • Technical Diplomas
  • Undergraduate Degrees
  • Graduate Degrees

Student Mobility Index:  16

Demographics

Official Language: English (UK)

Capital: Georgetown

Population Size: 780,00 (Business Guyana, 2018)

Country Size: 83,000 square miles

Currency: Guyana Dollar (GYD)

Gross Domestic Product (USD): 3.61 Billion (World Bank, 2018)

CARICOM Member State: Yes

Other Memberships:  Union of South American Nations, Commonwealth, Organisation of American States (OAS)