The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI; Aolepān Aorōkin Ṃajeḷ) consists of five single islands and 29 atolls, including the atolls of Bikini, Enewetak, Kwajalein, Majuro, Rongelap, and Utirik. RMI is an independent republic in free association with the United States.
Schools
86 schools, ECE to grade 12 [1]
Major IHEs: College of the Marshall Islands, University of the South Pacific
Students
10,423 students in SY23-24, PreK to grade 12 [1]
98% of students are English learners
718 students have disabilities
7.2% of students live below the RMI national poverty line [2]
Teachers
1,039 teachers, ECE to grade 12 in SY20-21 [1]
30% high school diploma
26% associate’s degree
13% bachelor’s degree
1% advanced degree
More information about education in the Marshall Islands
- RMI Ministry of Education, Sports, and Training Public School System: https://pss.edu.mh/
- PSS Annual Reports, Education Digests, Curriculum: https://pss.edu.mh/documents/reports/
- Compacts of Free Association, summary from US Department of the Interior (2024): https://www.doi.gov/oia/The-Compacts-of-Free-Association-and-Living-in-the-United-States
[1] Pacific Regional Advisory Committee Needs Assessment Report [2] Asian Development Bank, Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific (2023)