Education in Jamaica

      Education in Jamaica has influences from the British system and is classified into three degrees: Primary, which is normally the first phase of compulsory education and starts at age of six; Secondary, which is normally the second phase education and may or may not be compulsory. It exists in traditional high schools and in other second level institutions; Terciary, which is normally the third phase of education and is not compulsory. It leads towards a degree or professional accreditation.

      Each year a significant number of the student population simply passes through the school system without acquiring the requisite skills and knowledge necessary for them to become meaningful and productive members of the society. 

    

        Sadly, not much has been done to change this situation.