Prince Edward Island spends has budgeted about $11,000 CAD per student, about $22 million in total. Literacy rates in Prince Edward Island are similar to most of Canada. The province is making efforts to bring resdients up to speed on technical skills. Read on for more insights into the opportunities and challenges in the Prince Edward Island education system.
Prince Edward Island Education
Since education in Canada is managed by the provinces, Prince Edward Islands had implemented a provincial education system. Compulsory ages to attend school are 6 - 16. Some French only schools are provided, but most of the education offerings are in English with French Immersion as an option.
Student and School Counts
The general organization of schools is elementary and secondary, though there are many types, such as:
- Primary Schools (usually K-3)
- Elementary Schools (K-6, or 3-6)
- Intermediate Schools - student usually move on about 9th grade
- Consolidated Schools - primary to intermediate or K-9.
- High Schools - which provided education up to 12th grade.
Prince Edward Island has about 5,200 French Immersion Students.
There are about 22,000 totals student in the island's education system.