At the infant level, there are 63 early childhood institutions, also known as infant schools and 427 infant departments that are attached to primary schools. These schools cater to children between the ages of 3 to 6 years, providing early education and preparation for primary school.
At the primary level, Jamaica has 767 primary schools that offer education to students from Grades 1 to 6 (ages 6-12 years). Primary education is compulsory and forms a critical part of the foundation of a child's academic journey. These schools focus on imparting basic literacy, numeracy, and essential life skills guided by the National Standards Curriculum.
At the secondary level, Jamaica has 180 public secondary schools, including technical high schools. Secondary education covers Grades 7 to 13 (12-18 years) guided by a pathway policy. Secondary schools in Jamaica provide a broader curriculum, allowing students to specialize in various groups of subjects geared towards their career choices and higher educational pursuits.
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