Overview

Saint Kitts & Nevis, also known as the federation of St. Christopher and Nevis is a dual-island nation located in the Leeward islands chain in the Lesser Antilles.  Both islands are volcanic in nature and feature central mountains, white sandy beaches and black volcanic beaches and a warm climate. The economy of. St. Kitts relies mainly on tourism and sugar cane cultivation, which serves as its main source of foreign currency. 

Basic Facts

Student Market
Estimated Student Population Size: 14,072 (Ministry of Education)

Literacy Rate:  98% (est.)

Number of Schools
Secondary Schools – 11
Post Secondary (Non-Tertiary) - 7
Tertiary Schools - 3

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

​Qualifications
Secondary School

• Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC)

 
Post-Secondary

• Associate Degrees
• Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE)
• National Vocational Qualification(NVQ)
• Undergraduate Degrees
• Graduate Degrees

Student Mobility Index:  15

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Demographics

Official Language: English (UK)

Capital: Basseterre

Population Size: 56,350 (United Nations, 2019)

Country Size: 100 square miles 

Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD)

Gross Domestic Product (USD): 1.04 Billion (World Bank 2018)

CARICOM Member State: Yes

Other Memberships:  Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), The Commonwealth, Organisation of American States (OAS)