Description

The OECS Education Statistical Digest 2018-19 provides comprehensive data on education in the OECS region, covering student enrolment, teacher qualifications, examination results, and education financing.

• Enrolment & Participation: Early childhood education enrolment is increasing, while primary and secondary enrolment trends vary across member states. Private institutions play a significant role in early childhood education.
• Teacher Quality: A high percentage of teachers at both primary and secondary levels are trained, but disparities exist between countries. Female educators dominate the workforce.
• Student Performance: Girls outperform boys in national and regional examinations. CSEC pass rates in core subjects like Mathematics and English remain a concern.
• Efficiency & Dropout Rates: Repetition and dropout rates vary, with secondary-level dropout rates higher among males.
• Education Financing: OECS governments allocate 8-18% of their budgets to education, with varying levels of investment per student.

The report emphasizes the need for data-driven decision-making to improve educational outcomes and align with regional and global education goals.