EDUCATION IN JAMAICA
Generally, A-Level or CAPE examinations are required to enter the nation's Universities. One may also qualify after having earned A 3-year diploma from an accredited post-secondary college. The word college usually denotes institutions which do not grant at least a bachelor's degree. Universities are typically the only degree granting institutions; however, many colleges have been creating joint programs with universities, and thus are able to offer some students more than a college diploma. A few universities in the United States have extension programs in various parts of Jamaica. Most of the students who enroll in these part-time programs are working professionals who want to continue their education without having to relocate closer to the nation's Universities.
Universities
- University of the West Indies at Mona
- University of Technology (U-Tech)
- Northern Caribbean University (NCU)
- University College of The Caribbean (UCC) University College of The Caribbean
- Edna Manley College of Visual and Performing Arts (an artistic conservatory)
- College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE)
- G. C. Foster College of Physical Education and Sports
- Teacher Training Colleges
The Mico Teachers' College, Cross Roads, St. Andrew
Shortwood Teachers' College, Shortwood, St. Andrew
Bethelehem Teachres' College, Malvern, St. Elizabeth
Moneague Teachers' College, Moneague, St. Ann
Church Teachers' College, Mandeville, Manchester
Sam Sharpe Teachers' College, Montego Bay, St. James
St. Joseph's Teacher's College, St. Andrew
Saint John's College (school of nursing)
Scholarships
Ever considered an alternative Spring Break? Biology students at Indiana University-South Bend may participate in a Tropical Marine Biology Spring Break in Jamaica. There is no better environment for studying marine life and the biology of a tropical environment than this perennially favorite destination. Scholarships available to students include:
Students at the University of Minnesota are encouraged to pursue studies abroad as part of any well-rounded liberal arts education. For that reason many destinations, like the Jamaica program, offer open-ended options for students to design their own goals and courses of study depending on their major. The U of M offers generous scholarships through the Learning Abroad Center:
- Judee Kleffman Memorial Scholarships award $500 scholarships to students pursuing any length of abroad study.
- Billman International Scholarship Fund awards $500 to Minnesota residents.
- Faculty/Staff Study Abroad Scholarships are awarded to outstanding academic students. Awards $500.
Visa
http://www.jamaica.visahq.com