The Government of Jamaica

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Ministry of Education

The Education Division of the Ministry of Education and Youth has direct responsibility for all public education institutions across the island.  Its mandate is to formulate, implement and assess all government policies in relation to the education system at all levels – early childhood, primary, secondary and tertiary. 

Mission

Providing quality education and training in a caring, inclusive and enabling environment to engender sustainable development.

Vision

A globally competitive and innovative education and training system, producing informed, socially conscious and empowered citizenry.

Our Core Values

Excellence

Respect

Integrity

Trust

Care

Accountability

Inclusiveness

Transparency

Accountability

Transparency

Tolerance

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Excellence

Respect

Integrity

Trust

Care

Accountability

Inclusiveness

Transparency

Accountability

Transparency

Tolerance

Ministry Objectives

To maximize parental involvement in the lives of the children and minimize the number of at-risk children and youth

To maximize the percentage of Jamaican children and youth who have access to and /or attachment to quality care, stimulation, education and/or training (0 – 29 years)

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To maximize the number of children who live in a safe, secure and healthy state care environment

To maximize access to official records, provide information and digital literacy

To maximize the performance of students

To maximize the percentage of Jamaican education programmes and institutions that meet prescribed standards of quality

To ensure the efficient deployment of financial and qualified human resources, safe and secure facilities, as well as, equipment and other resources(technological) in the achievement of the Ministry’s goals

To increase compliance with national and international standards, laws and regulations

Policy Priorities of the MOEY

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