Education in the Cayman Islands is compulsory for those aged 4 to 16 and is free to all Caymanian children. [1] The literacy rate for residents over age 15 is 98%. [1] Public schools follow a British-style educational system. [1] The Cayman Islands Education Department operates 10 primary, one special education, and three high schools. [1] In addition, there is a university and a school of law. [1] There are also numerous private schools.