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Education System Overview
In the 2019-2020 academic year, 38 U.S. students studied abroad for academic credit in Dominica.
Academic year: August – June
Major school holidays/break:
- Winter Break: December – January
- Three Kings Day: January 6
- Holy Mother Altagracia: January 21
- Independence Day: February 27
- Easter Break: April (1 week)
- Corpus Cristi Day: June 19
- U.S. Independence Day: July 4th
- Restauration Day: August 16
- Holy Mother Mercedes: September 24
- Constitution Day: November 6
- Thanks Giving Day: November 27
- Christmas Day: December 25
Structure of the University System
- Years of study required to earn a bachelor's degree: 4 years
- The language of instruction in universities: Spanish
- Degrees offered: Bachelors