Compulsory Education Age
5–16 years old
Number of Homeschoolers
Unknown
Legal Status
Homeschooling in Dominica is legal.
Under the Education Act 1997 Act 11 of 1997, a child is exempted from compulsory school attendance if the child is receiving an adequate education at home. (Division D, paragraph 37). A parent must the must first obtain a license to do so from the Ministry of Education. Application forms for the license are available at the Ministry.