Education in the Northern Mariana Islands facts for kids

Children living in the Northern Mariana Islands have an important rule: they must go to school! This rule applies to everyone from age 6 until they turn 18. It helps make sure all young people get a good education.

Education in the Northern Mariana Islands

Public Schools

The public schools in the Northern Mariana Islands are managed by a group called the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Public School System. This system works a lot like the public school systems you find in the United States. It was first started in the year 1987.

Higher Education

After finishing high school, students can go to college. There is one main college in the territory. It is called Northern Marianas College. This college is located in Saipan. It also has smaller campuses on the islands of Tinian and Rota.