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Nauruan [2] or Nauru [3] [4] [5] (Nauruan: dorerin Naoero) is an Austronesian language, spoken natively in the island country of Nauru. Its relationship to the other Micronesian languages is not well understood.
Nauru was first settled by Micronesians at least 3,000 years ago, and there is evidence of possible Polynesian influence. [22] Comparatively little is known of Nauruan prehistory, [23] although the island is believed to have had a long period of isolation, which accounts for the distinct language that developed among the inhabitants. [24]
The language of Nauru, Dorerin Naoero, is a Micronesian language.English is understood and spoken widely. Education is compulsory from 4 to 16, in all the schools on the island. The University of the South Pacific has a centre in Nauru located in the Aiwo District and offers pre-school teacher education, nutrition and disability studies and will offer the Community Workers Cer
Nauruans were classified into three social classes: temonibes (senior members of senior clans), amenengames (middle class) and the itsios (serf class). [4] While temonibes and amenengames were determined at birth, itsio were usually allocated by being prisoners of war, and were often treated as goods.
The Nauruan language is the official language of Nauru. [28] English is widely understood and is used for most government and commercial purposes, [ 29 ] and is official. [ 30 ] According to the 2011 census, 95.3% of the population speaks Nauruan, 66.0% speak English, and 11.9% speak another language. [ 15 ]
Education in Nauru is compulsory for children between the ages of 5 and 16. There are eleven schools in Nauru, including three primary schools and two secondary schools (Nauru College and Nauru Secondary School). There is an Able/Disable Centre for children with special needs. [5] Education at these schools is free.
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