ABOUT THE DIVISION

Quality Education Is What We Provide

The Division of Education, Skills and Innovation is mandated to provide quality education for all through innovative and progressive avenues. The Division is responsible for facilitating access to educational institutions and programmes in Tobago at the early childhood, primary and secondary levels. The Division is committed to the formulation and implementation of policies as well as providing substantial support to stakeholders, ensuring continuous development of the education sphere in Tobago. The Division of Education, Skills and Innovation is a high-achieving organization that manages change strategically and prepares the human capital to compete successfully on a global scale. The Division of Education has evolved through several name changes as its mandate expanded under the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) as follows:

1980-1996Division of Education
1996-2017Division of Education, Youth Affairs and Sport
2017-2021Division of Education, Innovation and Energy
2021-2024Division of Education, Research and Technology (DERT)

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TYPES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:

Bursary- This type of financial assistance is awarded based on need and or merit of the applicant pursuing programmes with the duration of more than one year. Apply here

Grant- This type of financial assistance is awarded to individuals seeking limited financial assistance that is urgent and cannot be accommodated within the parameters of the bursary. This award caters to programmes no longer than one (1) year and does not exceed TTD20,000.00.  Apply here

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EDUCATION

ECCE

The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) is the first phase of the seamless education system. Click to learn more.

ECCE

PRIMARY

There are currently thirty-six (36) primary schools in Tobago which are overseen by the School Supervisor II and School Supervisor I. Click to learn more.

PRIMARY

SECONDARY

There are currently nine (9) secondary schools in Tobago which are overseen by the School Supervisor III. Click to learn more.

SECONDARY

TERTIARY

Tobago Hospitality & Tourism Institute is Tobago’s premier tertiary education institution that develops human capital for the hospitality, tourism and related sectors of the economy. Click to learn more. 

TERTIARY