The country received its full independence and sovereignty from the United Kingdom in 1962 презентация

Education in Jamaica is headed by the country’s Ministry of Culture and Education.
Public schooling is free and compulsory for all children between the ages of 6 and 16.

The school year is divided into three terms.

Preschool Education
Early Childhood education is a non-compulsory level of education.
It is offered to children between the ages of 3-5.

Primary education
Primary education includes children between the ages of 6–12 years.
The 6 years of primary school education in Jamaica is compulsory and free.
Children receive their instruction in English.
Schools may be state-owned or private.

At the conclusion of Grade 6, all primary school students must sit for the Grade Six Achievement Examination (GSAT).
The GSAT: Math, Language Arts, Social Studies (Civic Studies, Geography and History), Science and Communication Task.

Secondary Education
Consists of two cycles
Grades 7-9 Grades 10 and 11
Forms 1 & 3 Forms 4 & 5
(lower school) (upper school)
At the end of Grade 11, students sit for the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC)

Exams are graded from Grades 1 to 6

Some High schools have a Career Advancement Program and a Pre-university program (Grades 12 and 13). Students are prepared for entry into tertiary or higher education institutions. It is optional.
At the end of the program students write the CAPE (Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Exams) or can choose A-level exams.

Tertiary Education
A-Levels or CAPE examinations are required to enter the nation's Universities.
Universities are typically the only degree granting institutions.