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T&T's education can be broadly divided into five levels: pre-primary (ages 3-4); primary (5-11); secondary (12-18); post-secondary (including technical or vocational training); and tertiary.

Education in Trinidad and Tobago is free and is largely and primarily based on the British education system, compulsory between ages 5 and 16. Trinidad and Tobago is considered one of the most educated countries in the World with a literacy rate exceeding 98%.

Education is compulsory for seven years beginning at age six. Primary and secondary schools are free. There are 481 public primary and 64 private primary schools, and 133 public secondary and 63 private secondary schools. Currently, Trinidad and Tobago's Ministry of Education oversees the country's education system.

Education is compulsory for seven years beginning at age six. Primary and secondary schools are free. There are 481 public primary and 64 private primary schools, and 133 public secondary and 63 private secondary schools. Currently, Trinidad and Tobago's Ministry of Education oversees the country's education system.

School Years ComparisonAge LevelTnTUSA8-9Standard 3Grade 39-10Standard 4Grade 410-11Standard 5Grade 513 more rows

T&T's education can be broadly divided into five levels: pre-primary (ages 3-4); primary (5-11); secondary (12-18); post-secondary (including technical or vocational training); and tertiary.

Continuity of care is a term used to describe programming and policies that ensure children and families are consistently engaged in high-quality early learning experiences through stable relationships with caregivers who are sensitive and responsive to a young child's signals and needs.

Primary Education It is free and compulsory for children from ages 5 to 15. Non-mandatory pre-school may begin as early as age 3. Primary school starting age 5, comprises 7 grades followed by a secondary entrance assessment. Families take the matter seriously too, and for a few weeks the nation feels the strain.

School Years ComparisonAge LevelTnTUSA13-14Third FormGrade 814-15Fourth FormGrade 915-16Fifth FormGrade 1013 more rows

The Advanced Level Studies programme is generally intended for students seeking university entrance and is therefore considered a suitable qualification for entry into tertiary education. Duration of the programme. This is a two-year programme.

The Early Childhood Development (ECD) Kit for Emergencies was created in 2009 to strengthen the response for young children caught in conflict or emergencies.

Primary schools cater to children aged 5 to 12 years. However, in exceptional cases, children who are aged 4 years and turn 5 years in the academic year of entry and children up to age 14 years access primary education.

T&T's education can be broadly divided into five levels: pre-primary (ages 3-4); primary (5-11); secondary (12-18); post-secondary (including technical or vocational training); and tertiary.

Education in Trinidad and Tobago is free and is largely and primarily based on the British education system, compulsory between ages 5 and 16. Trinidad and Tobago is considered one of the most educated countries in the World with a literacy rate exceeding 98%.

Education is compulsory for seven years beginning at age six. Primary and secondary schools are free. There are 481 public primary and 64 private primary schools, and 133 public secondary and 63 private secondary schools. Currently, Trinidad and Tobago's Ministry of Education oversees the country's education system.

Education is compulsory for seven years beginning at age six. Primary and secondary schools are free. There are 481 public primary and 64 private primary schools, and 133 public secondary and 63 private secondary schools. Currently, Trinidad and Tobago's Ministry of Education oversees the country's education system.

School Years ComparisonAge LevelTnTUSA8-9Standard 3Grade 39-10Standard 4Grade 410-11Standard 5Grade 513 more rows

T&T's education can be broadly divided into five levels: pre-primary (ages 3-4); primary (5-11); secondary (12-18); post-secondary (including technical or vocational training); and tertiary.

Continuity of care is a term used to describe programming and policies that ensure children and families are consistently engaged in high-quality early learning experiences through stable relationships with caregivers who are sensitive and responsive to a young child's signals and needs.

Primary Education It is free and compulsory for children from ages 5 to 15. Non-mandatory pre-school may begin as early as age 3. Primary school starting age 5, comprises 7 grades followed by a secondary entrance assessment. Families take the matter seriously too, and for a few weeks the nation feels the strain.

School Years ComparisonAge LevelTnTUSA13-14Third FormGrade 814-15Fourth FormGrade 915-16Fifth FormGrade 1013 more rows

The Advanced Level Studies programme is generally intended for students seeking university entrance and is therefore considered a suitable qualification for entry into tertiary education. Duration of the programme. This is a two-year programme.

The Early Childhood Development (ECD) Kit for Emergencies was created in 2009 to strengthen the response for young children caught in conflict or emergencies.

Primary schools cater to children aged 5 to 12 years. However, in exceptional cases, children who are aged 4 years and turn 5 years in the academic year of entry and children up to age 14 years access primary education.