Ministry of Education
Public Schools · Free · Island-Wide
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The Ministry of Educational Transformation, headquartered at the Elsie Payne Complex on Constitution Road in Bridgetown, oversees public education in Barbados. The island has long been one of the most literate countries in the world, with a literacy rate of around 99 percent, supported by free primary and secondary education in every parish. The ministry manages enrolment, curriculum, examinations and teacher training, and also administers the island's involvement in Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) qualifications. Parents can contact the ministry for enrolment and school zoning queries.
Contact Information
Address: Elsie Payne Complex, Constitution Road, Bridgetown
Phone: 246-535-0600
Website: https://mes.gov.bb