Description

The OECS Education Digest 2020-21 provides an overview of key education indicators across OECS member states.

• Student Performance: Female students generally outperform males at all levels. In CSEC, Mathematics had low pass rates (44-49%), while Physical Education had the highest (93.9%). CAPE subjects also showed higher female success rates.
• Teacher Qualifications: Most teachers hold at least an Associate or Bachelor's degree, but there is a gender imbalance, with significantly more female educators.
• School Participation & Governance: Primary and secondary enrolment is declining, while early childhood education participation is increasing. Some schools lack structured governance and disaster management plans.
• Impact of COVID-19: The pandemic disrupted learning, emphasizing the need for improved data collection and policy adjustments in education.
• Finance in Education: OECS member states allocate 7-19% of their national budgets to education, with per-student costs ranging from XCD 3,000 to 13,000.

The report highlights the need for gender balance in education roles, better data collection, and strategic investments to improve student outcomes