With two official languages- Spanish and English- and US level accredited degrees, Puerto Rico is looking to leverage its status as a tropical US territory to become an attractive study destination.

In an ambitious move, Puerto Rico is to gradually introduce English-medium teaching at all of its public schools over the next 10 years. However some have attacked the move unrealistic and politically motivated. From August, children aged 5-9 at 31 schools will begin learning all subjects in English except...