Ministry of Education - TT

19/06/2026

❗️UPCOMING EDUCATION WEBINAR❗️

School Supplies and Book Grant initiative 2026

Why Attend:
📌 Provide parents with an overview of the School Supplies and Book Grant 2026
📌 Demonstrate to parents the application process including ling how how to navigate the application portal
📌 Discuss the amount per child
📌 Review required documents

Who Should Attend:
👉 Parents/Guardians

🗓️ Monday 22 June, 2026
🕐 5:00 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.

🔗 Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/iqTVC86dQT

The School Supplies and Book Grant 2026 commences on June 22nd, 2026.
The deadline for applications is July 8th, 2026.

19/06/2026

❗SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND BOOK GRANT 2026 MEANS TEST❗

The Ministry of Education is conducting a Means Test to determine eligibility for the School Supplies and Book Grant, to support financially disadvantaged students at both the Primary and Secondary levels. This initiative aims to alleviate the financial burdens students face in acquiring essential school supplies, ensuring they have the resources for learning.

The Means Test commences on 22nd June, 2026.

The School Supplies and Book Grant 2026 commences on June 22nd, 2026.
The deadline for applications is July 8th, 2026.

19/06/2026

🇹🇹 Happy Labour Day from the Ministry of Education

Today, we honour the legacy of those whose courage, determination and sacrifice helped shape the rights and opportunities we enjoy today. We celebrate a history built on the resilience and unwavering commitment of those who stood for progress and positive change.

As we reflect on the contributions of workers across Trinidad and Tobago, let us continue working together to create a more prosperous and inclusive society for all.

18/06/2026

Superb Sportsmanship at San Juan South Secondary School 🏐⚽

Athletes from San Juan South Secondary School received their medals and trophies for participating in the Secondary Schools Volleyball League National Championship and the Secondary School Football League Senior Division Championship at a special prize giving ceremony held at the school on Wednesday 17th June, 2026.

Football:
Girls U20 East Zone League Winners 2025
Girls U20 East Zone Knock-out Winners 2025
National U20 Winners

Volleyball:
Boys U20 East Zone Winners
Boys U20 National Winners

The Ministry of Education continues to celebrate the accomplishments of our young secondary school athletes.

18/06/2026

17/06/2026

¡Lo Hicimos! 🇹🇹🇲🇽

Strengthening Spanish Education: 19 Teachers Complete Professional Development Programme

In a collaborative venture the Ministry of Education's Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD), through its Modern Languages Unit (MLU) together with the Embassy of Mexico in Trinidad and Tobago (EmbaMEX) and the Centre for Language Learning (CLL) at The University of the West Indies (UWI), St. Augustine, hosted a Professional Development Programme for Secondary School Spanish Teachers. The Closing Ceremony for the first cohort of teachers was held at the UWI CLL today, Wednesday 17th June, 2026.

The ceremony was attended by His Excellency Victor Hugo Morales Meléndez, Ambassador of Mexico, Mrs. Anna Singh, Director of CPDD. Also in attendance were Mr. Flavio Abraham González Hernández, Economic Affairs Attaché in the Embassy of the United Mexican States and Mr. Dev Pooma, Curriculum Coordinator in the CPDD.

Mrs. Anna Singh delivered remarks at the event congratulating the nineteen participant teachers on their successful completion of the programme and urging them to use their training to continue to inspire their students with an enthusiasm for learning foreign language and culture. "I encourage you to share best practices, embrace innovation and foster in your students not only language proficiency, but an appreciation of cultural diversity and global citizenship."

Designed to enhance educators' oral proficiency, reinforce pedagogical strategies for the teaching of writing, and foster the incorporation of authentic cultural content into Spanish instruction, the programme targeted teachers of students from Forms 4 to 6.

Initiatives such as this one valuable strengthening foreign language education and cultural exchange in and beyond classrooms across Trinidad and Tobago.

This programme is a testament to the Ministry of Education's continued commitment to collaborative initiatives that empower teachers and reinforce high quality language education.

17/06/2026

Introducing The Next Generation of Medical Professionals

Dr. the Honourable Michael R. Dowlath, Minister of Education, joined the June 2026 MBBS class at the UWI Faculty of Medical Sciences Oath Taking Ceremony on Tuesday 16th June, 2026.

This important milestone marks the transition from student to practitioner and the beginning of a lifelong journey of service. In taking this oath, graduates pledged to uphold the values of integrity, respect and excellence in the care and wellbeing of others.

The Ministry of Education extends congratulations to the graduating class and wishes them every success as they begin the next chapter of their professional careers.

17/06/2026

PSMPU National Primary School Choir Competition Results

Congratulations to all participating schools on their outstanding performances.

🥇 St. Gabriel's Girls' R.C. Primary School
🥈 Montrose Government Primary School
🥉 Curepe Presbyterian School
4th - Eckel Village AC Primary School
5th - Cunapo (St. Francis) R.C. Primary School
6th - Belmont St. Francis Girls' R.C. Primary School
7th - Talparo R.C. Primary School
8th - Guapo Government Primary School
9th - San Francique Presbyterian School
10th - Longdenville Government Primary School
11th - Salazar Trace Government Primary School
12th - Siparia Road Presbyterian School
13th - Arouca Anglican Primary School

The Ministry of Education remains committed to nurturing creativity and developing musical talent through the Primary School Music Programme Unit.

16/06/2026

Students Perform Poetry at Petrotrin 🎤👨‍🎓👩‍🎓

Talented primary and secondary school students from the Victoria Education District took centre stage today, 16th June, 2026, as they performed at the Spoken Word Poetry Competition 2026 in Petrotrin.

Dr. the Honourable Michael R. Dowlath, Minister of Education delivered the feature address at the competition and prize-giving ceremony. Also attending the event were representatives from Paria Fuel Trading Company Limited, including Mr. Kent Samlall, Director and Mr. Nazeem Mohammed, General Manager (Ag.), representatives of the San Fernando Borough Corporation, the National Library and Information System (NALIS) and the Unit Trust Corporation (UTC) as well as parents and teachers.

Minister Dowlath, in his address at the event, highlighted the significance of poetry in helping students develop their creativity and individual identity. "Your education is supposed to allow you to figure out your talents and what you like and to build your own dream."

Student participants were awarded for their performances at the end of the event as follows:

Primary School Category

🥇Jumel Chance - St. Paul's Anglican School
🥈 Cai Lewis - St. Paul's Anglican School
🥉Hana Ramasir - San Fernando TML Primary School
4️⃣ Habeeba Indarjali - San Fernando TML Primary School
5️⃣Na'im Nimchan - Vistabella Presbyterian School
6️⃣ Ciara Thomas - Vistabella Presbyterian School

Secondary School Category

🥇Aaditya Poonram - Presentation College San Fernando
🥈Simone Bernard - St. Joseph's Convent, San Fernando
🥉Kordell Ferdinand - San Fernando Central Secondary School
4️⃣ Darshan Gangapersad - ASJA Boys' College, San Fernando
5️⃣Serena Casey - San Fernando Central Secondary School

Sponsored by Paria Fuel Trading Company Limited and NALIS, this competition is designed to encourage creativity, self-expression and appreciation for the literary arts among primary and secondary school students.

16/06/2026

❗NOTICE❗

🗓️📚 Our new Academic Calendar 2026 - 2027 📅✨

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