Ministry of Education honours 62 schools for compliance excellence

The Ministry of Education, through its National Education Inspectorate Unit, hosted the inaugural Compliance Award Ceremony on Tuesday, October 8, 2025, at the National Centre for Educational Resource Development (NCERD) auditorium, recognising 62 schools for excellence in leadership, governance, and accountability.

The awards highlighted schools from Regions Three, Four, Six, Ten, and Georgetown that met the Ministry’s School Leadership and Management (Part One) standards for the 2024–2025 academic year. These schools were evaluated on key criteria including school management, administrative efficiency, and adherence to operational policies.

Over the past year, the Inspectorate Unit visited 328 schools nationwide to assess compliance. Region Two led the country in compliance, with 63 schools meeting the required standards. A separate ceremony will be held there to honour their achievements.

Delivering remarks at the ceremony, Deputy Chief Education Officer (Administration), Ms. Tiffany Harvey, praised the awardees for their dedication to maintaining high standards.

Assistant Chief Education Officer (Inspectorate), Ms. Renita Barnes, lauded the work of educators and administrators in strengthening operational systems. “This initiative reflects our shared mission of ensuring every school is well-managed, well-led, and focused on results,” Ms. Barnes said. “We are not only measuring compliance; we are fostering growth and accountability across the education sector.”

Director of NCERD, Ms. Oma Ramdin, emphasised the broader significance of compliance in advancing national education goals. “When schools function efficiently and meet the standards set out by the Ministry, they create a foundation for innovation and excellence,” she said. “The progress we are seeing is a testament to what can be achieved through strong leadership and teamwork.”

Recognised Schools

Region Three: L’Aventure Secondary, La Retraite Primary, Vreed-en-Hoop Secondary, La Grange Nursery, New Annlegt Nursery, Parfait Nursery, Parfait Primary, Parika Salem Primary, Patentia Nursery, Patentia Primary, Vergenoegen Nursery, Versailles Nursery, Vreed-en-Hoop Nursery, Bagotville Primary, Good Fortuin Primary, La Grange Primary, Malgre Tout Primary, Nismes Secondary, Windsor Forest Primary, Philadelphia Primary, Leguan Secondary, Blankenburg Primary, Zeelugt Nursery, Shirley Merle Field Ridley Nursery, Hague Primary, St. Lawrence Primary

Region Four: Diamond Nursery, Diamond #2 Nursery, Prospect Nursery, Mon Repos Nursery, Vryheid’s Lust Nursery, Lusignan Nursery, Better Hope Nursery, Chateau Margot Nursery, Haslington Nursery, Nabaclis Nursery, Vryheid’s Lust South Nursery, Hope Estate Nursery, Hope Estate Primary, Plaisance Primary, Lusignan Primary, Montrose Primary, Company Road Primary, LBI Primary, Friendship/Buxton Primary, Golden Grove Secondary, LBI Secondary

Region Six: Goed Bananen Land Nursery, Rose Hall Estate Primary

Georgetown: Turkeyen Nursery, North Georgetown Primary

Region Ten: South Amelia’s Ward Nursery, Mackenzie Primary, Half Mile Nursery, Amelia’s Ward Primary, Regma Primary, One Mile Primary, Wismar Hill Primary, Christianburg Primary, St. Aidan’s Primary, Pine Street Nursery, West Watooka Nursery

The Ministry of Education congratulates all awardees and reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a culture of accountability and excellence throughout Guyana’s education system.