This research investigates the education system of Honduras, the causes and effects of the education levels on the economic growth of the nation. In order to examine the potential impact of the education on a country’s economy, Taiwan is selected because of its well-deployed education system and the success attained by heavily investing in education at all levels. Therefore, creating a society of highly educated and specialized professionals. An overview of the educational settings for these nations is analyzed and fundamental bases are studied to provide a deductive understanding of the growth through education. The results of the survey based study reveal the areas that must be improved and the conditions that cause the development of education to stagnate. Throughout the document an analysis of the institutions and causes that drive each of these nations are comprehensively reviewed towards providing a status of the current situation and the strategies that are taking place to improve the education system in Honduras.

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