Schools and Hospitals on the Island of Curacao

The Education system in Curacao schools is similar to that of the Dutch system, officially education for children older than 6 years old is in Dutch, however there are ongoing discussions to alter this to Papiamentu or bi-lingual lessons. The secondary education begins after the completion of 8 years in a primary school and primary school age begins at 4. Education in Curacao is compulsory for children between the ages of 5 and 16. In Curacao there are 3 types of secondary schools to choose from - 1.MAVO (4 years long) This is intermediate general secondary education. 2.HAVO (5 years long) This is Higher general secondary education 3.VWO (6 years long) University preparatory education The Island of Curacao offer International Schools There is also a choice of vocational schools, most of the schools start with a transitional year, and the theoretical subjects in this year are the same for all schools. The introductory year is aimed at acquainting pupils to the different types of secondary schooling and to determine the ability of each pupil. Curacao school terms start from August and finish at the end of June or beginning of July. The schools issue a large amount of homework to pupils and in general there is about 3 hours worth of homework required each day in the last 2 ñ 3 years. The pupils are tested in each subject to monitor their progress. Medical and Hospital facilities are fantastic on the Island of Curacao! In addition to the Dutch schools there are also schools which offer private American curriculum and is taught in English. There are only two advanced secondary schools in English are ... The Curacao American Preparatory School The International School of Curacao Curacao has one major hospital and two clinics, the hospital is a public service and is one of the most modern in the whole of the Caribbean. It is said to be the standard of a mid range hospital in the USA. Due to Curacao diving being a main activity, the hospital has a decompression room as well as facilities for major surgery. The two clinics on the island are private and provide good medical services, they are the Taams Clinic and The Antillean Adventist Hospital. Taams was established in 1992 and has facilities for major and minor surgery with the level of care being excellent. Patients get private rooms and the aim of the clinic is to try to provide a more personal, caring level of care than the patients would usually receive in larger hospitals. The Antillean Adventist Hospital, built in 1970, is a 47 bed organization and serves around 2,080 outpatients and 225 inpatients per month. The clinic has plans in place to begin providing sonograms, eye and minor surgeries. Curacao schools and Curacao hospitals offer the highest standards expected in the world today. Both sectors offer modern facilities one would expect to find on larger islands and even on the mainland USA.

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Schools and Hospitals on the Island of Curacao

The Island of Curacao offer International Schools

Medical and Hospital facilities are fantastic on the Island of Curacao!