Education in the Isle of Man

Education in the Isle of Man is compulsory for children aged between 5 and 16. As of October 2014 there were 6,358 pupils in primary schools, and 5,429 pupils in secondary education.^[1]

History

The Old Grammar School, Castletown, used as a school from 1701 until 1930

Before 1675 there were no schools in the Isle of Man and any education was provided by the church. This changed with the arrival of Bishop Isaac Barrow, who established a school in every parish.

Education system

The education system in the Isle of Man is similar to the system used in England. Primary school consists of seven years, and secondary school of seven years. All five secondary schools in the Isle of Man have a sixth form centre.

• Primary education
  • • Foundation Stage
      • Reception, age 4 to 5
    • Key Stage 1
      • Year 1, age 5 to 6
      • Year 2, age 6 to 7
    • Key Stage 2
      • Year 3, age 7 to 8
      • Year 4, age 8 to 9
      • Year 5, age 9 to 10
      • Year 6, age 10 to 11
• Secondary education
  • • Key Stage 3
      • Year 7, age 11 to 12
      • Year 8, age 12 to 13
      • Year 9, age 13 to 14
    • Key Stage 4
      • Year 10, age 14 to 15
      • Year 11, age 15 to 16 (GCSE examinations)
    • Sixth form
      • Year 12, age 16 to 17 (AS-level examinations)
      • Year 13, age 17 to 18 (A-levels examinations)

Schools

The Department of Education operates 32 primary schools and 5 secondary schools.^[2] Among the primary schools, Bunscoill Ghaelgagh is the only school in the world where children are taught solely in Manx. Independent schools include King William's College and its junior school, The Buchan School.

Further and higher education

• Centre for Manx Studies, University of Liverpool, Douglas
• Manx Professional Educational Services, Douglas
• University College Isle of Man, Douglas
• Isle of Man International Business School, Douglas
• Manx Academy of Performing Arts, Douglas

See also

• Department of Education (Isle of Man)
• Manx Heritage Foundation
• Bishop Barrow Trust

References

1. Isle of Man Government - Age 5 to 16. Accessed 27 October 2016
2. Isle of Man Government - Education and Children. Accessed 27 October 2016

External links

• Isle of Man Government Department of Education
• Isle of Man Schools page
• History of Education In the Isle of Man. R.B. MOORE, Esq., Education Week, 1926
• History - Government Building (formally Hanover Street School), Lord Street, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 1LE