This department aims to continue raising the standard of education for the people of St Helena. This is achieved through primary and secondary school programmes and an adult and vocational education service, which promotes life long learning. Primary and Secondary sectors work to the UK National Curriculum which is adapted for local use. St Helena has three primary schools, one secondary school and an adult and vocational education centre. Following a recent restructuring process and the introduction of vertical grouping, the number of primary schools on the island has reduced from six to three resulting in more efficient pupil to teacher ratios. 
Key services include:
Provision of Primary Sector Education
Three schools catering for pupils aged from 4 to 11 years of age
Provision of Secondary Education
One Community High School, Prince Andrew School for all students 11 years of age and over
Teacher Training
Recruitment, training and continuing professional development of teachers
Provision of a Public Library and Mobile Library service
Provision of Adult and Vocational Education Services (AVES)
Identify learning needs throughout the island
Strategically planning for work-based learning
Adult and community learning opportunities
Establishing appropriate learning structures and networks to ensure long term sustainability of the delivery of appropriate vocational education programmes
Websites:
Email: edu.admin@cwimail.sh
Telephone: +(290) 2710
Fax: +(290) 2461
Postal: Education Department, The Canister, Jamestown, St Helena Island, South Atlantic Ocean, STHL 1ZZ