Free education is available in Ministry schools throughout The Bahamas. A wide range of subjects covering academic, technical and vocational areas is offered. Independent schools provide primary and secondary education. Several private schools of continuing education offer secretarial and academic courses. The government-operated Princess Margaret Hospital offers a nursing course through the School of Nursing, at the College of The Bahamas' Oakes Field Campus.
Literacy is based on the number of students completing sixth grade.
The National Literacy Project Let's Read Bahamas was established by the Ministry of Education in '94. The College of The Bahamas. The Bahamas Hotel Training College, sponsored by the Ministry of Education and hotel industry. There has been a marked increase in private institutions offering tertiary level education and degrees. Every school must be registered with the ministry, although prospective students should check each one to determine accreditation.