Search results
Results From The WOW.Com Content Network
The 6 years of primary school education in Jamaica is compulsory and free. Children receive their instruction in English, and remain there between the ages of 6 and 12. Schools may be state-owned, or private preparatory schools.
In Brief: The Education System of Jamaica. Modern education in Jamaica was first introduced in the early 18th century during British colonial rule.
Jamaica’s education system emerged from a history of plantocracy and evolved to meet the ever-changing needs of a society forging a path to development. The education reforms that shaped all levels of school on the island since the pre-independence period have several critical points.
Strengthening the education system to deliver resilient, equitable, inclusive, quality and relevant education services with a focus on children with disabilities, children at risk of dropping out, out-of-school children and those affected by emergencies.
Education in Jamaica is primarily modeled on the British education system. The Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI) [ 1 ] finds that Jamaica is fulfilling only 70.0% of what it should be fulfilling for the right to education based on the country's level of income. [ 2 ]
world-class education system that enables all Jamaicans to fulfill their potential and develop the skills base and human capital required for Jamaica to compete successfully in the 21st-century global economy.
Developed by the Jamaica Education Transformation Commission (JETC), the Report is a blueprint for the establishment of a comprehensive strategy to improve student performance and educational productivity across the sector. The virtual launch of the Report was held on Thursday (January 13).