Guernsey’s education system is organised along similar lines to the UK with compulsory education from age 5 to 16 (children may start school at four years old if parents wish). Children transfer from primary school to secondary education at age 11, based on where they live. Students can access a range of public examinations including GCSEs, iGCSEs, A-levels, the International Baccalaureate, and a number of applied technical and vocational qualifications. Guernsey has three well-regarded independent colleges:
- The Ladies’ College (for girls 2 and a half to 18 years) www.ladiescollege.com
- Elizabeth College (for boys and girls aged 2-18) www.elizabethcollege.gg
- Blanchelande College (for boys and girls 4-18) www.blanchelande.co.uk
- The island also offers excellent post-16 opportunities at the Guernsey College of Further Education – www.college.tgi.ac.gg