The Cayman Islands have excellent schools, from kindergarten through to university level. There are approximately 4,561 students in the public school system and 2,582 students in private schools. In Cayman, it is compulsory that all children from the ages of four years and nine months to age 16 attend school. It is the CI government′s stance that expatriates employed in the private sector who qualify to have their dependants on Island with them (i.e. earn over CI$3,500 per month and have two dependants on their work permit) should educate their children in private schools. If the government employs the expatriate and the employee does not want to send their children to private school, then the expat′s children can attend government schools if space is available.
If you are an expat on a work permit, the law requires that schools see a copy of your immigration paperwork verifying that your child is a dependant on your work permit. You may find it difficult to find a place for your child, so contact several different schools at the earliest possible moment. If you are Caymanian or a permanent resident of the Islands and want your child to attend private school, you need to take a copy of your child′s birth certificate to the school, fill out an application form and pay an application fee (between CI$50 and $300 depending on the school). The school will then notify you before the September start date if your child has been accepted. At that point you usually have to pay the first month′s school fees to hold a place. There is no charge for Caymanians or permanent residents to register their child at a government school.
For preschool, your child can usually start at age two. For primary school, starting age depends on whether you will be sending your child through the British school system (Cayman Prep and High School and St. Ignatius) or the American school system (Cayman International School and Triple C). In the British system, your child can enter school if they are four by September, while in the American system, your child must be five by September. Students over age 16 can attend the International College of the Cayman Islands and the University College of the Cayman Islands. Most private schools in Cayman are in the enviable position in that they have long waiting lists for kindergarten and primary school places. So put your child′s name on the list, at your preferred school, as early as possible. Siblings, children of alumni and members of the affiliated church (if it is a faith-based school) come at the front of the list, so even if your child is on a waiting list enrolment is not guaranteed.
The fees for private schools are as follows: Montessori and similar preschools usually cost CI$750 per month for a full-day (less for a half-day); middle school (kindergarten to grade 5/6) costs between CI$5,500-$10,000 per year; and high school (grades 7-12) costs CI$6,500-$12,000 per year. For government schools, the fees for Caymanian children are CI$50 per term for primary school, CI$100 per term for middle school and CI$250-$300 per term for high school. Expat children attending the public schools pay CI$250 per term for primary school, CI$300-$350 per term for middle school and CI$400-$450 per term for high school.
All new students entering either government or private schools for the first time in the Islands must have a health screening before the new school year begins in September. Take your child and their immunisation record to either the Public Health Department, which offers free screenings, or to a private doctor, either of which will issue a health-screening certificate which must then be taken to the school your child is entering. Without this documentation the school cannot enrol your child.
The health screening your child will receive is a complete exam which includes hearing and sight tests; weight, height and nutritional assessment; blood typing; mental and speech development examination and a family medical history. If any required immunisations have not been done they will be administered at this time. For more detailed information about the tests performed, call the John Gray Medical Centre on (345) 925 5401.
If your child is slightly older and not entering the first or second year, the school will probably test your child for placement. The paperwork for this test can be requested from each school. If your child is transferring from another school, they may need official school records from the previous school(s) as well as transcripts from all classes (if transferring at the high school level). Finally, don′t be surprised if your 10-17 year old is required to take a drug'screening test and asked to supply character references before being invited to attend an interview. Not all schools are this strict, but in a way, it does show the parents how committed the school is to their child′s education.
Once your child has been accepted you will have to organise school uniforms. Most of the schools sell their own or will let you know where to buy them. Please note that some schools offer a sibling discount (make sure to ask). School fees quoted in this chapter are for the 2009/10 calendar year and are subject to change.
CAYMAN ISLAND'S GOVERNMENT EDUCATION
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Bodden Town Primary School
Principal: Ms. Centoya Cacho
Tel: (345) 947 2288 Fax: (345) 947 8870
East End Primary School
Principal: Ms. Wilberlee Range
Email: Wilberlee.Range@gov.ky
Tel: (345) 947 7428 Fax: (345) 947 8869
George Town Primary School
Principal: Miss Marie Martin
Tel: (345) 949 2689 Fax: (345) 949 5596
John A Cumber Primary School
Principal: Mr. Joseph Wallace
Email: Joseph.Wallace@gov.ky
Tel: (345) 949 3314 Fax: (345) 949 1096
North Side Primary School
Principal: Ms. Margaret Rattray
Email: Margaret.Rattray@gov.ky
Tel: (345) 947 9516 Fax: (345) 947 8868
Prospect Primary School
Principal: Mrs. Gloria Bell
Email: Gloria.Pollard@gov.ky
Tel: (345) 947 8889 Fax: (345) 947 2405
Red Bay Primary School
Principal: Mrs. Vickie Frederick
Email: Vickie.Frederick-Best@gov.ky
Tel: (345) 947 6333 Fax: (345) 947 6642
Savannah Primary School
Principal: Mrs. Lorna Blackman
Email: Lorna.Blackman@gov.ky
(345) 947 1344 F (345) 947 8871
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
George Hicks Campus
Mrs. Lyneth Monteith
LMonteith@ghhs.edu.ky
(345) 949 9488 (345) 949 9490
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
John Gray School
Mrs. Rochelle Hanson
johngrayhigh@jghs.edu.ky
(345) 949 9444 (345) 949 6871
CAYMAN ISLAND'S PRIVATE EDUCATION
Kindergartens, preschools & primarY SCHOOLS
Cayman Academy
211 Walkers Road, George Town
PO Box 515, Grand Cayman KY1–1106
Tel: (345) 949 7190 Fax: (345) 945 5909
Email: principal@caymanacademy.edu.ky
Headmaster: Lambert Forrest
Academic calendar: September-June
Application fee: CI$40
Annual fees:
Pre'K-Grade 6: CI$2,700
Grade 7: CI$3,435
Grade 8-11: CI$4,800
Ages: 3-16+ years
Meals: Hot lunch - CI$5 daily
Student population: 270
Average class size: 15
Curriculum: Cayman National Curriculum
Facilities: Supervised play areas, up-to-date computer lab, modern library, music studio, science laboratory, canteen (provides vegetarian snacks and lunches).
Extracurricular activities: Clubs and intermittent programmes, sports, art, debating club, science club, recycling club, English as a second language and Spanish. Centre for CXC exams.
Jack & Jill Nursery & Early Learning Centre
(Affiliated with Miss Nadine′s Preschool)
90 Anthony Drive, George Town
PO Box 1140, Grand Cayman KY1-1102
Tel: (345) 949 5794 Fax: (345) 945 8180
Email: ncvo@candw.ky
Run by: Tammy Barnes
Principal: Heather Lopez
Academic calendar: Year-round (except August and Christmas week)
Ages: 6 weeks-24 months
Application fee: CI$40
Monthly fees: CI$350
Meals: Hot lunches and snacks included
Student population: 16
Facilities: Fully refurbished, age-appropriate play areas, sandbox, jungle gym, slides, young explorers, tabletop games. This is a non-profit school supported by the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO).
Little Trotters Farm & Nursery School
39 Columbus Close, off Walkers Rd
PO Box 1046, Grand Cayman KY1-1102
Tel: (345) 949 4080
Email: littletrotters@candw.ky
Run by: Josie Hoar
Academic calendar: Year-round
Ages: 18 months-5 years
Application fee: CI$100
Monthly fees:
Half-day (7.30am-12.30pm) CI$660
Full-day (7.30am-5.30pm) CI$790
Meals: snacks included parents provide packed lunch
Student population: 100
Curriculum: Encompassing the approach of both Maria Montessori and Rudolf Steiner, focuses largely on traditional teaching methods, the study and appreciation of nature, beautiful manners and creative and imaginative play. The children are also taught from the Jolly Phonics Programme that is an approved part of the British National Curriculum
Facilities: Set within a farmyard, they have a miniature pony, pig, iguana, guinea pig, turtle, fish, ducks, a rabbit and a chicken. There is a pond with a bridge and hickatees, a large shaded porch, a playground and a butterfly garden with nature trails. There are fruit trees, a vegetable patch and a thatched wooden gazebo for snack and story time.
Extracurricular activities: Baking, gardening, caring for animals, music and movement, yoga, computer activities and Spanish.
Miss Nadine′s Preschool
(Affiliated with Jack & Jill Nursery)
90 Anthony Drive, George Town
PO Box 1140, Grand Cayman KY1-1102
Tel: (345) 945 1078 Fax: (345) 945 8180
Email: ncvo@candw.ky
Run by: Tammy Barnes
Principal: Heather Lopez
Academic calendar: Year-round (except August and Christmas week)
Ages: 2-5 years
Application fee: CI$40
Monthly fees: CI$350
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and snacks included
Student population: 70
Average class size: 12
Curriculum: Cayman National Curriculum
Facilities: Fully refurbished facility, a/c, play area, sandbox, jungle gym, slides, young explorers, tabletop games and five classrooms. This is a non-profit school supported by the NCVO.
Montessori By The Sea
Prospect Point Road, Prospect
PO Box 11747, Grand Cayman KY1-1010
Tel: (345) 947 0684 Fax: (345) 947 0794
Email: kmj_mbts@candw.ky
Proprietors: Kourtni Jackson and
Deborah Thompson
Academic calendar: September-June
Ages: 21 months-14 years
Application fee: CI$150
Monthly fees:
Toddler Programme (21 months-3 years):
Full-day CI$970, Half-day CI$870
Casa Programme (3-6 years):
Full-day CI$830
Half-day CI$780 (3 year old age limit)
Elementary Programme (6-12 years): CI$855
Middle Years Programme (13-14 years): CI$950
Meals: Parents provide lunch
Student population: 150
Curriculum: Montessori
Facilities: Purpose-built facility, computer room, music and foreign language room, children′s garden, fenced playground, partly shaded sandbox with play sets, large, open grass area and a multi–purpose sports court, separate shaded toddler play area.
Extracurricular activities: Yoga, art, physical education, ICT (Information Communication Technology), drama, Money Matters (financial education), French, music, Leadership by the Sea and Kids CARE (Community Service Club).
After school activities: Private music lessons, tutoring and sports clubs.
Montessori Del Sol
11 Hinds Way, (Just off Walkers Road),
George Town
PO Box 11887, Grand Cayman KY1-1010
Tel: (345) 949 3222
Email: montessori@candw.ky
Principal: Amy Lipton
Academic calendar: September-June
Ages: 2-6 years
Application fee: CI$125
Monthly fees:
Toddler Programme (2-3 years)
Half-day Programme (8am-12pm) CI$675
Primary Programme (3-5 years)
Half-day Programme (8am-12pm) CI$675
Full-day Programme (8am-3.30pm) CI$825
Curriculum: Montessori
Enrichment Activities: Kindermusik, yoga, art, gardening, French
Meals: A healthy snack is provided by the school; parents of full-day students must provide lunch for their child.
Student population: 45
Facilities: Shaded play area with tree house, pirate ship play structure, age-appropriate outdoor equipment and swings.
Extracurricular activities: Kindermusik for ages 5-7 and Creative Beginnings for ages 3-6.
Montessori School of Cayman
South Church Street, George Town
PO Box 30333, Grand Cayman KY1-1202
Tel: (345) 949 0202
Run by: Peggy Anderson
Principal: Lucy Dibble
Academic calendar: September-June
Ages: 2½-5 years
Application fee: CI$125
Monthly fees:
2½-5 yrs: CI$800 full-day, CI$650 half-day
Meals: Parents provide packed lunches, mid-morning snack provided.
Student population: 30
Curriculum: Montessori
Facilities: Garden and shaded porch, sandpit, climbing frame and ride-on toys.
Extracurricular activities: Yoga, music and Spanish. Extended Care is provided if necessary.
St. George′s Anglican Preschool
64 Courts Road, Off Eastern Avenue
PO Box 1633, Grand Cayman KY1-1109
Tel: (345) 945 0441 Fax: (345) 945 0441
Email: anselmofdes@yahoo.co.in
Principal: Magdalena Fernandes
Academic calendar: September-June
Application fee: CI$50
Monthly fees: CI$350
Ages: 1-5 years
Meals: Hot lunch (included) and snacks
Student population: 110
Teacher child ratio:
1-36 Months: 1 adult to 6 children
3-5 yrs: 1 adult to 12 children
Curriculum: Cayman National Curriculum
Facilities: Playground area with toys, swings, playhouse and slides.
Extracurricular activities: Church devotion once a week, basic Spanish lessons, dancing and drama.
Truth For Youth School
84 Walkers Road, George Town
PO Box 370, Grand Cayman KY1-1106
Tel: (345) 949 2620 Fax: (345) 945 4617
Email: truthfys@candw.ky
Principal: Edna Guiwa
Academic calendar: August-June
Ages: 3 years 9 months-11 years 8 months
Application fee: None
Monthly fees: Pre K-Grade 6: CI$320
Meal: Hot lunches
Pre K-Grade 2: CI$5 daily
Grade 3-6: CI$6 daily
Student population: 136
Average class size: 16
Curriculum: American
Facilities: Computer room, netball court, playing field and science lab.
Extracurricular activities: Spanish, music, basketball and football.
Wee Care Centre
(Part of First Baptist Christian School)
920 Crewe Road, Red Bay
PO Box 10275, Grand Cayman KY1-1003
Tel: (345) 949 0691 Fax: (345) 945 5758
Email: fbcs@fbcs.edu.ky
Headmistress: Esther Hinds
Academic calendar: Year-round (closed last week in August, Christmas week and public holidays)
Ages: 3 months to 4 years
Application fee: CI$150
Monthly fees:
Full time: CI$620
Part time: CI$500 (under 2 years add $30)
Two-Day Programme: CI$275 per month
Three-Day Programme: CI$395 per month
Meals: Hot lunches CI$4-$6
Student population: 134
Average class size: 12 for infants; 16 all others
Facilities: Two playing fields, a gym and ride-on toys.
Middle Schools & High Schools
Cayman International School
95 Minerva Drive, Camana Bay
PO Box 31364, Grand Cayman KY1-1206
Tel: (345) 945 4664 Fax: (345) 945 4650
Email: cis@cayintschool.ky
www.caymaninternationalschool.org
Director: Jean Caskey
Academic calendar: September-June
Ages: 2-18 years
Application fee: CI$300
Annual fees:
Nursery: CI$7,490
Pre K3-Pre K4: CI$8,995
Kindergarten: CI$9,725
Grades 1-3: CI$11,335
Grades 4-5: CI$13,730
Grades 6-8: CI$14,040
Grades 9-12: CI$14,300
Meals: Hot lunches CI$4.50-$8.50 daily
Student population: 300
Average class size: 15
Curriculum: American
Facilities: Multi-purpose hall, computer lab, art room, library, science lab, music room, swimming pool and sports facilities.
Extracurricular activities: Private music lessons, private Spanish lessons, music, art, soccer, baseball, tennis, basketball and swimming.
Cayman Prep & High School
PO Box 10013, Grand Cayman KY1-1001
www.cayprep.edu.ky
Established: 1949
Director: Michael McGrath
Primary School
Principal: Brian Wilson
242 Smith Road, George Town
Tel: (345) 949 5932 Fax: (345) 949 5535
Email: johnsons@cayprep.edu.ky
High School
Principal: Sheila Purdom
559 Walkers Road, George Town
Tel: (345) 949 9115 Fax: (345) 949 9811
Email: mcmillank@cayprep.edu.ky
Academic calendar: September-July
Ages: 4-18 years
Registration fee: CI$100
Annual fees:
Kindergarten-Grade 6: CI$7,790
Grade 7-9: CI$8,445
Grade 10-11: CI$8,745
Sixth Form (Grade 12-13): CI$9,945
Student population: 750
(425 Primary/325 High School)
Meals: Hot and cold lunches CI$4-$5 daily
Average class size: 25
Curriculum: British
Facilities: Gym, computer and science labs, art labs, sports fields, library, music rooms, basketball and netball courts.
Extracurricular activities: After school clubs, art, drama, creative writing, dance, trampoline, rugby, cricket, football (girls and boys), girl guides, badminton, fitness, debating, netball, table tennis, field hockey and music.
Grace Christian Academy
21 Crescent Close, off Boltins Avenue, West Bay
PO Box 31930, Grand Cayman KY1-1208
Tel: (345) 945 0899 Fax: (345) 945 0896
Email: gca@candw.ky
www.gca.ky
Principal: Leonora Mendoza-Hydes
Academic calendar: September-June
Application fee: CI$50
Ages: 3-18 years
Annual fees:
Preschool-Kindergarten: CI$8,051
Grades 1-5: CI$8,565
Grades 6-8: CI$9,012
Grades 9-12: CI$ 9,525
Meals: Hot lunch CI$4-$5 daily
Student population: 120
Average class size: 14
Curriculum: Christian-based education with US, UK and regional influences
Facilities: Swimming pool, science and computer lab, music room, sports field, basketball court and playground area with equipment.
Extracurricular activities: Soccer club, chess club, Spanish, performing arts, Bible study and free after school tutorials.
First Baptist Christian School
920 Crewe Road, Red Bay
PO Box 10275, Grand Cayman KY1-1003
Tel: (345) 945 7906 Fax: (345) 945 5958
Email: fbcs@fbcs.edu.ky
www.fbcs.edu.ky
Principal: Dr. Linda Cross
Academic calendar: September-June
Ages: 6-12 years
Application fee: CI$150
Annual fees:
Kindergarten-Grade 6: CI$6,465
Annual book fees: CI$200-$275
After school programme: CI$190 per month full-time and CI$150 part-time
Meals: Hot lunches CI$4-$5.75 daily through JLM Food Services
Student population: 85
Average class size: 18-22
Curriculum: American
Facilities: Gym, computer lab, art lab, library and large sports field.
Extracurricular activities: Languages, music, senior and junior bands, sports, after school clubs, special education programmes (also for the gifted), Spanish, English as a second language programme and tutoring.
Triple C School
74 Fairbanks Road, George Town
PO Box 10498, Grand Cayman KY1-1005
Tel: (345) 949 6022 Fax: (345) 949 6803
Email: triplec@candw.ky
www.triplecschool.org
Principal: Dr. Anthony Husemann
Academic calendar: August-June
Ages: 3-18 years
Application fee: CI$125
Annual fees:
Preschool: CI$4,935 Full-day,
CI$3,701 Half-day
K-Grade 3: CI$5,250
Grades 4-6: CI$5,460
Grades 7-8: CI$5,775
Grades 9-10: CI$6,825
Grade 11: CI$6,930
Grade 12: CI$7,035
Annual book fees: CI$100-$175
Annual capital fee: CI$200
After school programme: CI$100 per month
PTA fee: CI$50 per family, per year
Student population: 320
Average class size: 20
Curriculum: American (Advanced Placement Programmes included)
Facilities: Computer lab, art room, science lab, home economics room, basketball and netball court, large playing field.
Extracurricular activities: Spanish, music, tutoring, bands, cricket, rugby, soccer, basketball and key club.
St. Ignatius Catholic School
599 Walkers Road, George Town
PO Box 2638, Grand Cayman KY1-1102
Tel: (345) 949 9250 Fax: (345) 945 6230
Email: info@st-ignatius.com
www.st-ignatius.com
Established: 1971
Head of Primary: Andrew Egan
Head of Secondary: Peter Embleton
Head of School: Gary Clark
Academic calendar: September–June
Ages: 4-18 years
Application fee: CI$100
Annual fees:
Kindergarten-Year 6: CI$6,932
Year 7-11: CI$7,884
Year 12-13: CI$9,295
Student population: 630
Average class size: 22-26
Meals: Hot lunches CI$3.50-$4.75 daily
Curriculum: Modified British Curriculum
Facilities: Three science labs, music wing (including sound-proof practice rooms), learning support centre, canteen, art room, two computer labs, school hall, modern classrooms, sports field, basketball and netball courts.
Extracurricular activities: After school clubs, art, drama, music, sailing, tennis, diving, cricket, rugby, soccer, Cub Scouts, Brownies, cooking clubs, annual music production, house activities. After school care available from 2.30pm-5.30pm daily.
Wesleyan Christian Academy
62 Crescent Close, West Bay
PO Box 346, Grand Cayman KY1-1301
Tel: (345) 949 1121 Fax: (345) 949 1762
Email: wca@candw.ky
Principal: Celia Furbur
Academic calendar: August-June
Ages: 4-18 years
Application fee: CI$75
Annual fees:
Preschool-Grade 8: CI$2,750
Grades 9-12: CI$3,250
Student population: 150
Average class size: 12-18
Curriculum: American - Accelerated Christian Education
Facilities: Computer room, basketball court, large playing field, strong music programme and a school band.
HOME SCHOOLING IN CAYMAN
It is also possible to home school your children in the Cayman Islands. Here is what you need to do:
> Complete a home schooling form obtained from the Department of Education. This form is to be submitted, along with a cover letter, explaining the reason for the home schooling request.
> Submit information on the curriculum and teacher for the child/children. If parents decide to home school their own child/children, the Department is open to this option. In this instance, information about the parent′s educational background needs to be provided. The Department of Education does not provide teachers for home schooling.
> Submit proof of the child′s/children′s enrolment in a home schooling programme. Examples of acceptable proof include, for example, payment receipts (credit card payment slips or bank drafts) for a home school curriculum.
> The completed package (cover letter, home schooling application and documentation) should be delivered to the Department of Education Services for the attention of Mrs. Shirley Wahler, Chief Education Officer. The Department′s physical address is 130 Thomas Russell Avenue (Room 7). If the package is being mailed or emailed the address is:
Mrs. Shirley Wahler
Chief Education Officer
Department of Education Services
PO Box 910 GT
Grand Cayman KY1-1103
Email: shirley.wahler@gov.ky
Once the package is received, it is reviewed and a letter is then prepared with the decision. This letter is sent to the parents by mail and a copy is also sent to the Immigration Department for their records.
SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION
Very little help is offered in the government or private school system to children with special needs. The reality is that your options are confined to using home-grown support groups, private tutoring or places such as The New Wings Enrichment Centre (Tel: (345) 928 9464, email: newwingscayman@yahoo.com) which offers assessment, diagnosis and therapy for children with speech, language or literacy difficulties. Their programmes are approved and recognised by the Cayman Islands Department of Education. For moderate to severely mentally challenged children, or for children with multiple challenges (for example vision or hearing-impaired or learning disabilities), there is the Lighthouse School. This is a government school for children from age 4-16. If you feel your child would benefit from this school you must contact the head of Student Services, Brent Holt, at the Department of Education (Tel: (345) 945 1199 or email: Brent.Holt@gov.ky). All children attending the Lighthouse School need to be recommended for entry by the Department of Education after an assessment by a multi-disciplinary team. For adults (age 18 and older) with special needs there is the Sunrise Adult Training Centre (Tel: (345) 949 3330). It is a vocational school that organises work placements, where possible, in the community.
The Special Needs Foundation of Cayman is a registered charity established in March 2009. They offer a support group for parents and caregivers of children (aged birth-18) with a range of special needs. Their objective is to encourage and advance the physical, educational and cognitive development and general well-being of children with special needs in the Cayman Islands through the provision of financial assistance, education and advice. They also provide relief, encouragement and support to children with special needs, their families and primary caregivers. For information email Juliet Austin at austintj@candw.ky.
The SPOTlight Club
Established in September 2009, the Special Needs Foundation of Cayman offers a free weekly after school club at The Lighthouse School, open to any primary school-aged children with documented special needs. This after school club offers S.P.O.T. skills (Speech, Physiotherapy, Occupation Therapy) in a stimulating environment, using a full range of disciplines such as music, art, dance, drama and the culinary arts to make it fun!
A timetable of activities will be advertised each term and parents are encouraged to sign up for the sessions that are relevant/interesting/beneficial to their children. Financial assistance is also available, with the aim of supporting individuals, schools and organisations in providing for children with a range of special needs. Considerations include (but are not limited to): assistance with psycho-educational evaluations; tuition costs; subsidising on-going therapy; provision of special devices to aid progress in the classroom; counselling, provision of physical or technological resources, etc. For information email Juliet Austin at austintj@candw.ky.
TUTORING SERVICES
For tutoring, there is the Cayman Learning Centre located in Pasadora Place #7, which offers semi-private, hourly tutoring sessions in core subject areas (age five through high school). Centre personnel will first do a special assessment to determine your child′s needs. Their focus is threefold: a) consolidating the skills learned in school, b) building each student′s focus and confidence and c) teaching them the study skills required for academic success. For children aged three through five, a half-day programme is offered which focuses on motor skill development, early reading, writing, mathematics, arts and crafts, etc. For information call (345) 943 7323, email: info@caymanlearning.com or visit www.caymanlearning.com.
Sylvan Learning gives specialised instruction in virtually every academic area, including reading and writing, basic math, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and pre-calculus, to children pre-K through grade 12. The child-teacher ratio is three children to one teacher. Children are given a professional assessment to see what they need in the way of tutoring help. Sylvan is located in the Cayman Centre (Tel: (345) 943 7000 or email: sylvancayman@candw.ky).
There is also Claude Bailey (Tel: (345) 525 8665 or (345) 926 3812) for grades 3-12, plus college calculus, algebra and statistics. He runs a maths summer camp for all ages too. Mr. Bailey was a recipient of a Chamber of Commerce Golden Apple Award in 2008 for outstanding service in the field of education.
COLLEGES, TERTIARY & CONTINUING EDUCATION
A number of advancements have been made in tertiary education in Grand Cayman over the last few years. Up until recently, it was only possible to earn an Associate′s degree (two-year college degree) on-Island, and this did little to train Caymanians for job opportunities in the Cayman financial services sector. Now, however, educational programmes are specifically catering to the financial industry, as well as tourism, construction and jurisprudence. Institutions such as the University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) and the International College of the Cayman Islands (ICCI) offer full undergraduate degrees (3-4 year degrees) and also graduate level and professional training. Training for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examinations and MBA programmes are also available and broaden opportunities for career advancement.
Other areas of progress in the educational field in Cayman include the Ministry of Education′s recent launch of the "Building Brighter Futures" campaign, which seeks to revolutionise the education framework in government schools, and the Civil Service College, aimed at improving public services and enhancing career development of government employees. Indeed, Cayman′s CSC is leading civil service reform in the Caribbean region.
Baraud Training Centre
Tel: (345) 945 1770
Email: training@baraud.com
Courses offered: Information technology courses in computers and the internet, MS Word and MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, QuickBooks Pro, touch typing, soft skills courses including management, performance coaching, sales and strategic negotiations.
Cayman Islands Law School
PO Box 1568, Grand Cayman
Tel: (345) 945 0077 Fax: (345) 946 1845
www.gov.ky/lawschool
Email: mitchell.davies@gov.ky
Director: Mitchell Davies
The Cayman Islands Law School′s undergraduate programmes are associated with the University of Liverpool in England, to which CILS is affiliated. The law degree is a Qualifying Law Degree, which means it is recognised by the Bar Council and Law Society of England and Wales.
Courses offered: Full or part-time law degree and Postgraduate Professional Practice Course.
Proposed new course: LLM in International Financial Law (tentatively from September 2010) through the University of Liverpool.
Entrance requirements for LLB: A first degree or three A Levels with GCSE′s in maths, English and some sciences. Mature students (21 years and over) are eligible to take an entrance exam which is administered through Liverpool University.
Annual fees:
Full-time: CI$6,000 p.a. (Caymanian; legal residents of 10+ years); CI$12,000 p.a.
(non Caymanian)
Part-time: CI$3,000 p.a. (two courses); CI$4,500 p.a. (three courses).
Individual Subjects: CI$1500.00 per year
per subject
Liverpool University annual registration fee: £823 full-time, £411 part-time, £205 individual subject.
Book fees: CI$500 full-time, CI$250 part-time
Degree length: Full-time is three years; part-time is five to six years.
Academic calendar: September-May
Note: The Professional Practice Course is only open to Caymanians or those having the consent of the Governor in Cabinet to attend.
University College of the Cayman Islands
168 Olympic Way off of Walkers Road
George Town, Grand Cayman
PO Box 702, Grand Cayman KY1-1107
Tel: (345) 949 9580 Fax: (345) 949 6781
Email: registrar@ucci.edu.ky
www.ucci.edu.ky
Please call them directly for cost, start dates and educational requirements needed for enrolment.
Associate Degrees: Accounting, Business Administration, Office Administration, Economics, Hospitality Management, Literary Studies, Social Studies, Computer Science, Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Physical Sciences.
Bachelor of Science Degrees:
Business Administration, with concentrations in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management and Marketing; BSc in Computer Science; BSc in Natural Science, with a concentration in Marine Biology; Environmental Management; Pre-Medical Studies or a General Science degree; BSc in Social Sciences; Bachelor of Education and Master of Science in Human Resource Management.
Professional Programmes: ILEX Legal Studies Certificate, ILEX Vocational Paralegal Certificate, Certificate in Management Practices Certificate, Cayman Banking Certificate, Teachers Aide Certificate and Microsoft Certification Programmes.
Executive Training Programmes: Masters in Human Resource Management, Certificate in Executive MBA Studies, American Management Associate Programme, Becker CPA Review, Certificate in Accounting Technician and Society for Human Resource Management Training.
Continuing Education: IMI Mechanics Programme, Foundation Mathematics, Foundation English, ESOL, Academic Courses, Leisure Courses.
International College of the Cayman Islands
595 Hirst Road, Newlands
PO Box 136, Grand Cayman KY1-1501
Tel: (345) 947 1100 Fax: (345) 947 1210
Email: info@myicci.com
www.icci.edu.ky
President: John H. Cummings II
ICCI is a U.S. accredited institution of higher learning offering multiple courses which are listed in the school catalogue and online at the school website. The college operates on the quarter system.
Innovative Management & Professional Training (IMPT)
Tel: (345) 943 4678 Fax: (345) 943 4679
www.impttraining.com
IMPT offers computer and business skills seminars and workshops as one and two-day events or evening sessions as well as internationally recognised certification programmes for companies or individuals. IMPT is an ICSA Registered Tuition Provided and ACCA Approved Learning Partner-Student Tuition. As the licensed ACCA computer-based examination centre for the Cayman Islands, IMPT is an Authorised Training Partner for the Certified Business Professional Certification Programmes from the International Business Training Association, which is headquartered in the USA. International certification programmes include: ACCA, CAT, CPS, ICSA Certificate in Offshore Finance and Administration, ICSA Certificate in Business Practice and Certificate in Business Skills, with two special options for entry level secretarial and clerical employees.
Solutions Computer Training Centre
Unit 13, Plaza Venezia, George Town
Tel: (345) 943 3765
Email: esolutions@candw.ky
Courses offered: Word processing skills improvement, Microsoft Office Suite courses, training for QuickBooks and Adobe Photoshop, as well as many other small application training courses.
St. Matthew′s University
PO Box 32330, Regatta Office Park, Leeward 3
Grand Cayman, KY1-1209
www.stmatthews.edu
School of Medicine
Dean of Basic Sciences: Dr. Senthil Kumar
Tel: (345) 945 3199
Medical students complete five semesters of basic science and pre–clinical studies in Grand Cayman and are then transferred to do clinical rotations at a teaching hospital in the US or UK to complete their medical degree programme. St. Matthew′s also offers a joint MBA, with a concentration in Healthcare Management, in partnership with Davenport University.
Fees: Full-time US$8,900 per semester, three semesters per year
Misc. Fees: Approx. US$2,000 per semester
Degree length: Four years
Academic calendar: Year-round
Entrance requirements: Based on grade point average on bachelor′s degree or 90 semester credits, science grade point average, strength of major/minor, MCAT scores, letters of reference, personal statement, college activities that demonstrate service to the community and a personal interview.
School of Veterinary Medicine
Dean of Basic Sciences: Dr. William Wagner
Tel: (345) 745 3199
Veterinary students complete three years of basic sciences instruction in Grand Cayman along with a year of clinical instruction at an affiliated US veterinary school.
Fees: Full-time US$8,900 per semester for Basic Sciences, US$14,750 per semester for Clinical Sciences
Misc. Fees: Approx. US$2,000 per semester
Degree length: Four years
Academic calendar: Year-round
Entrance requirements: Similar to the School of Medicine, but they also look at your experience of working or volunteering with animals.
language courses
Spanish for English Speakers & Ingles para Hispanos
Habla (Cayman), Ltd. (Tel: (345) 947 6784 or sandra@habla.ky) Habla teaches Spanish in the classic Castilian style to adults and children and offers training in students′ homes along with instruction for individuals, couples and groups. Costs begin at CI$30 per hour for group instruction. Habla also offers professional translation services as well as custom-designed courses for companies that have specific business needs requiring Spanish proficiency.
Language Tutoring Institute (Tel: (345) 916 1144) offers classes for groups of 10 or more students over a 16-week period for CI$300. The Institute also offers private tutoring and document translation services for English and Spanish. For information call George Ebanks on (345) 916 0687 or email: gebanks@candw.ky or Mario Ebanks at premier@candw.ky.
New Wings Speech & Language Therapy Services (Tel: (345) 928 9464 email: newwingscayman@yahoo.com) at #10 Pasadora Place, George Town, offers assessment, diagnosis and therapy for children with language or literacy difficulties.
English as a Second Language
New Wings English Services (Tel: (345) 939 6504 or email: newwingsenglish@hotmail.com) at #10 Pasadora Place, George Town, offers private, semi-private and group English language instruction to speakers of other languages of all ages. Specialised programmes are available for corporate clients. Other courses offered are accent reduction programmes and English reading and writing skills for native English language speakers.
CONTINUED EDUCATION
Courses in computing, languages, secretarial skills, cooking, painting, photography, playwriting and pottery are frequently offered. Look for ads in the local newspapers or contact the Cayman National Cultural Foundation or the National Gallery.
Also contract:
Cayman National Cultural Foundation (CNCF): Tel: (345) 949 5477
Visual Arts Society of the Cayman Islands: Tel: (345) 949 6479
University of the Cayman Islands: Tel: (345) 949 9580
International College of the Cayman Islands: Tel: (345) 947 1100
Cayman Prep and High School: Tel (345) 949 9115
Cayman National Cultural Foundation (CNCF): Tel: (345) 949 5477
Visual Arts Society of the Cayman Islands: Tel: (345) 949 6479
National Gallery Tel: 945 8111 Email: nat.gal@candw.ky
