Education and Technical and Vocational Training, Ministry of

Areas of Responsibility

• Primary, secondary
• Pre-Schools
• Relations with School Boards
• Special Education
• Development and Promotion of Facilities for Scientific and Technological Education Research and Innovation
• Promotions of Scientific Exhibitions

Mission Statement

The mission of the Ministry/Department of Education is to provide opportunities for all persons in The Bahamas to receive the education and training that will equip them with the necessary beliefs, attitudes, knowledge and skills required for work and life in an interdependent, ever changing world

The Ministry of Education has responsibility for all educational institutions in The Commonwealth of The Bahamas .

There are two hundred and seven (207) schools (including pre-schools) in the school system of The Bahamas - one hundred and sixty two (162) are fully maintained by Government and forty-five (45) are independent schools. Of the one hundred and sixty-one Government schools, fifty (50) are situated on New Providence and one hundred and twelve (112) are in the Family Islands.

The primary level covers grades one to six (1 - 6), after which pupils transfer to the Junior High level (grades 7 - 9) and then to Senior High (grades 10 - 12). These levels are fairly distinct in Ministry of Education schools in New Providence with slight variation in Ministry of Education Family Island schools, where some All-Age schools remain.

Schools are categorized as follows:

• Pre-School 4 to 5 years
• Primary 5 to 11+ years
• Junior High 11+ to 14+ years
• Senior High 14+ to 16+ years
• All - Age 5+ to 16+ years
• Special Schools All ages, catering to students having severe learning disabilities
• 254 schools (including pre-schools) in the Bahamas
• 165 fully maintained by Government
• 52 schools are situated on New Providence
• 113 schools are situated in the Family Island
• 89 Independent schools