Micronesia joined UNESCO on October 19, 1999 and is covered by the Organization's Office in Apia in Samoa.
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) spend more than 6% of their GDP on education. This achievement was hailed by the UNESCO Director-General when he visited the FSM in August 2005. As of September 2006, Micronesia has 3 schools participating in UNESCO’s Associated Schools Project Network (ASPnet).