About our schools

There are 22 non-fee paying primary schools, four non-fee paying secondary schools for pupils aged 11 to 16 years and one non-fee paying school for pupils aged 14 to 18 years. At the age of 14 pupils who are more academically able may transfer to this latter school.

There are four schools in the Island catering for children with special needs. Each secondary school and some primary schools have further provision for children with particular needs.

In addition there are two fee paying primary schools and two fee paying secondary schools in the States sector.

There are five private primary schools, three private secondary schools and two private schools for 4 to 13 year olds. 

Post 16 education is available for pupils in five local schools and at Highlands College . Pupils entering the Island during this phase of their education should contact the Department on tel 449456 for advice. 

Full time further education is available at Highlands College to students from the age of 16 years.