Lifestyle
Bahamas — Living: Education
Education indicators for Bahamas, from World Bank Open Data: government expenditure on education 2.7 % of GDP (2023); school enrolment, primary 93 % gross (2024); school enrolment, secondary 79 % gross (2024); school enrolment, tertiary 15 % gross (1995).
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceWorld Bank — World Development Indicators (World Bank Open Data)Last reviewed: 2026-10-18
Key facts
- Government expenditure on education: 2.7 % of GDP (2023)
- School enrolment, primary: 93 % gross (2024)
- School enrolment, secondary: 79 % gross (2024)
- School enrolment, tertiary: 15 % gross (1995)
Steps
- Obtaining a Work Visa with Dependent Children — If a relocating person plans to bring their children to the Bahamas, they will need to obtain a work visa with dependent children. This typically requires providing documentation of the children's education history, as well as proof of financial support.
Costs
- Tuition fees for public schools: varies by school
- Tuition fees for private schools: varies by school
- Tuition fees for tertiary education: BSD$5,000 to BSD$15,000 per year
- Monthly living costs for tertiary education students: BSD$800 to BSD$1,500 per month
Timelines
- Processing time for work visa with dependent children: varies
Required documents
- Dependent children's birth certificates
- Dependent children's passport-sized photos
- Proof of financial support
Common mistakes
- Not providing sufficient documentation for dependent children
What these figures do not cover
Gross enrolment ratios can exceed 100% because they count pupils of any age against the school-age population. These are national statistics. International schools, fees, admissions, curricula and school calendars are not covered here.