Trinidad and Tobago

Compulsory Education Age

6–12 years old 

Legal Status

Homeschooling is legal. The Constitution of Trinidad and Tobago recognizes and declares the “right of a parent or guardian to provide a school of his own choice for the education of his child or ward” (Art. 4.f). There is a requirement to inform the Ministry of Education only when removing a child from a public school to homeschool.