Aruba’s educational system is European-style and somewhat similar to the one currently applied in Holland, as well as all guidelines and regulations ruling that system. Every year the island’s government earmarks a quarter of its budget to make sure education reaches each and every of its citizens. The nation’s main languages taught in school are English, Spanish and French, besides Dutch, the island’s official tongue.Aruba’s educational system delivers and guarantees elementary, junior high school, technical and college education, with an array of special-education schools and prep schools for teachers. Aruba’s University teaches several courses and degrees. Likewise there are boarding-school agreements with the United States, Canada, Europe and South America for post-graduation education and professional training.
