Grenada's educational system is modeled largely on the British educational system. Education is free and compulsory from ages 5 to 16. The majority of the population will at least complete a primary education. Grenada has both public schools and private schools, although there may be only one choice in rural areas. Classes are taught in English, and high school students also learn French and Spanish. Students in public and some private schools wear uniforms. Grenada’s literacy rate is 95%.
There are three (3) Post secondary institutions in Grenada which includes T.A. Marryshow Community College an affiliate of the University of the West Indies with academic programs in the areas of: Arts, Science and Professional Studies, Applied Arts and Technology, and continuing education, Grenada National Training Agency which offers technical and vocational training in the areas of: hospitality and tourism, construction, food and beverage service, electrical installation, masonry, plumbing, etc. and the Teacher Training College.
The St. George's University (Medical School), a private US institution founded in 1977, comprises of a school of medicine, veterinary medicine, and arts and sciences. There are 2,225 international students, and 3,374 US students, with total enrolment of 5,599 and the total number of graduates being 9,106 (as of October 2009).
118 pre-primary schools
82 primary schools
22 secondary schools
3 technical and vocational training centers
3 tertiary institutions