Nouméa the capital of New Caledonia

Nouméa (French pronunciation: [numeˈa]) is the capital city of the French special collectivity of New Caledonia.

Education System in New Caledonia

The education system in New Caledonia still mirrors that of the French colonial power, and is compulsory and free from age 6 to 16. Primary schooling lasts for 5 years, during which time pupils will have obtained a firm foundation for their further education.