Education
Welcome to the Education section.
Careers, Skills, and Lifelong Learning Please see Careers, skills and life-long learning (gov.je) Training Opportunities for adults Please see Training opportunities for adults: higher and local education (gov.je). English as a Foreign Language Courses are available at St Brelade’s College. English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) courses are also provided by Highlands College. Courses […]
A comprehensive list of organisations offering educational trusts and bursaries can be found here.
Bullying Bullying can occur in all types of schools and to anyone. For information and advice please see Dealing with bullying at school (gov.je). Children who are the victims of bullies but feel that they cannot talk to a teacher or parent can call Childline or ring the Samaritans. Parents can get advice from The […]
Education All pupils of compulsory school age have the right to an education that is broad and balanced. Within the Island, there is a commitment from all services to give advice and support right from birth for families and children with learning difficulties. Education is shared between parents, professionals and where possible the students themselves. […]
What is the U3A? The U3A is a national organisation that promotes life-long learning for those who no longer work full-time. In the Jersey branch they currently have 30 active groups offering a range of activities and learning experiences to keep minds active whilst offering friendship and fun. U3A originally stood for “University of the […]
The Education Department website has detailed information about the procedure parents need to follow in order to apply for a child’s place at school. Jersey States school places are allocated based on catchment areas. Living in a school’s catchment area means that you will be given priority over families that do not. Financial assistance with […]
Please see Finding and applying for a school (gov.je). For financial support with uniforms, please see Help with school uniform costs (gov.je).
Skills Jersey has been brought together by the Education Department to create a centre of excellence with clear links connecting education and life-long learners with industry. For information, please see Skills Jersey (gov.je).
