Ocean Academy, the only high school currently operating in Caye Caulker, says it intends to remain a grant-aided institution and does not plan to become a government school. The announcement follows reports that the school rejected the Ministry of Education’s (MOE) request to voluntarily surrender its license as the government moves forward with plans to establish a public high school on La Isla Cariñosa.
According to reports, representatives from the MOE informed Ocean Academy that the proposed government high school would operate independently and would not be affiliated with the existing institution. In response, Ocean Academy made it clear that it does not intend to relinquish its license. School officials stated that following consultations with parents, stakeholders, and alumni, the MOE’s request was rejected.
