National Council on Education

The National Council on Education (NCE) was established by an Act of Parliament in March 1993. It is a statutory body responsible to the Ministry of Education (MOE).

The establishment of the NCE was born out of the need to have a non-partisan, national and strategically placed organization that would ‘address a wide range of issues impacting the education process.’ It therefore reflects an attempt to ensure continuity in educational policy development.

It is also intended to contribute to greater community involvement in the management of educational institutions.

Primary functions:

  1. Advise the Minister on policy matters relating to education in Jamaica.
  2. Nominate suitable persons for appointment to Boards of Management of public educational institutions.
  3. Train Boards of Management of public educational institutions.
  4. Assist in the preparation of plans and programmes for the development and maintenance of an effective and efficient educational system.
  5. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of educational programmes and make appropriate recommendations to the Minister.
  6. Stimulate the development of education in Jamaica.
  7. Manage the National Education Trust Fund.