The Academy is situated on Curaçao, an island in the southern Caribbean just 12° north of the Equator. Curaçao enjoys a warm, sunny climate year round; the average temperature is 27° C (mid 80s F). Curaçao forms part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Tourism and the financial services sector have been the mainstays of the Netherlands Antilles’ economy since the 1970’s. The Central Bank reported that the economy of the Netherlands Antilles became stronger during 2006, backed by positive developments in the private and public sectors, led by the construction, wholesale and retail, and financial services sectors. The island enjoys a high per capita income and a well-developed infrastructure compared with other countries in the region.

Curaçao is a Caribbean paradise offering beaches, diving, colonial architecture, a sparkling night-life, plus multicultural diversity in events, music, art, and cuisine.

For more information about the island, please visit www.curacao.com