Ministry of Education

IEAT 2024 Prize-Giving Ceremony
2025-03-16 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax)
The IEAT 2024 Prize-Giving Ceremony was a celebration of innovation in agriculture!

Dr. the Honourable Nyan Gadsby-Dolly, Minister of Education, along with Ministry officials, joined Mr. Edmond Thompson, Vice President and Managing Director of Nutrien Trinidad, and other senior representatives at the event held on February 24, 2025, at Nutrien Trinidad.

Over $45,000 in prizes and trophies were awarded to thirteen winning schools across primary and secondary categories. Students proudly showcased their agricultural products, reinforcing the importance of agriculture in national development.

Top Winners

Primary Schools
Tunapuna Hindu Primary School
Cap de Ville Government Primary School (Best Kitchen Garden)
Siparia Road Presbyterian Primary School

Secondary Schools
Preysal Secondary (Best Kitchen Garden)
Parvati Girls Hindu College
Morvant Laventille Secondary

Tobago Champions
Signal Hill Government Primary School
Roxborough Secondary School

Special Awards
Most Creative and Marketing of Product – Naparima College
Most Original and Innovative Product – Navet Presbyterian
The Nutrien Perseverance Award – Lady Hochoy Home Penal
The Nutrien Seedling Stars Award – Little Jewels ECCE Tobago
Most Original Value-Added Product – San Fernando Seventh Day Adventist Primary School

Minister Gadsby-Dolly highlighted how the IEAT Competition fosters youth engagement in agriculture, a key pillar of national growth. The Ministry of Education proudly partners with Nutrien Trinidad each year to empower students with hands-on agricultural experience.

The future of agriculture is bright! Congratulations to all the winners!

January 2025 CSEC® results
2025-03-25
#Notice: The Caribbean Examinations Council is pleased to announce that the date for the release of the January 2025 CSEC® results to candidates is Tuesday, 25 March 2025, at 4:00 pm (AST).

To access your results, please visit: bit.ly/results-cxc/

Early Childhood Care and Education Registration
2025-04-07 - 2025-05-31
Early Childhood Care and Education Registration

Parents, registration for three and four year olds at Government and Government-Assisted ECCE Centres will take place from April 7th 2025 to May 31st 2025.

The required documents are:
2 passport sized photos of the child
The Birth Certificate of the child
The Immunization Card of the child
A utility bill
One valid form of ID for the parent

Registration online ONLY via: ecce.moe.gov.tt

MIC- TVITT Diploma Programme
2025-04-10 - 2025-04-19
𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗨𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

Our TVITT Diploma Programme is your chance to lead a transformation in the world of technical education.

• Flexible, Part-Time Learning: Evening classes (Mon-Thurs, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.)
• Officially approved by the Ministry of Education
• GATE Approved
•
Read more/APPLY NOW: https://www.mic.co.tt/avet/

Limited Spots—Apply by Sat., 19 April 2025 | Classes start Mon.,5 May 2025

For more information:
https://www.mic.co.tt/avet/
+1-868-663-4642 ext. 3229 / 3057
avetraru@mic.co.tt

Academic Calendar 2024- 2025 Term II Ends
2025-04-11

Offer of OAS Scholarships 2025
2025-04-24
Scholarship Opportunity

Offer of OAS Scholarships 2025

Call for applications: 2025 OAS Academic Scholarship Programs for Graduate Studies
Interested persons can access further details about the application process at scholarships.moe.gov.tt

#Scholarships #TertiaryFunding #University

Scholarship Opportunity Offer of the MEXT Scholarship by the Government of Japan for Post-Graduate Studi
2025-05-06 - 2025-06-06
Scholarship Opportunity

Offer of the MEXT Scholarship by the Government of Japan for Post-Graduate Studies

Interested persons can access further details about the application process at scholarships.moe.gov.tt

Deadline: 6th June, 2025

#Scholarships #TertiaryFunding #University

Webinar Series: Facts on FIRSTT
2025-05-19
#HappeningNow

Facts on FIRSTT

Are you a parent/guardian of a child entering First Year Infant 1 at primary school?

Join us to learn more about the process for admission and registration.

Join now: https://shorturl.at/Kq7ow

Find out more information about upcoming training sessions here: https://teppdd.moe.gov.tt

#PrimarySchoolRegistration

CXC Early Release of Results
2025-05-23 - 2025-06-25
It is possible to make an Early Release of Results request for university applications. This allows your CXC® exam results to be sent quickly to Universities/ Colleges when preliminary exam results are released. Kindly note that the deadline for submitting Early Release Requests is 25 July 2025. Here are the steps:

1. Log on to your account on cxc.org/my-account if you are an existing user. New users must click the Register tab and then complete the form. Check your email for confirmation, then log on to your new account.

2. Navigate to New Request then to Request Transcript Order Form. (Close the pop-up box if your order is not being sent to WES.) Fill out the Transcript order form. Note that transcripts can’t be sent to candidates directly. Only to educational institutions or prospective employers.

3. Add your transcript order to your cart and proceed to checkout. Complete the checkout form. In the notes section, please indicate in writing that your request is for ‘Early Release.’ This will allow expedited processing.

FIRSTT Update : residual phase of the application
2025-05-24 - 2025-05-28
FIRSTT Update

The residual phase of the application process will commence on May 24th, 2025.

All parents/ guardians are required to complete the application process through the digital Parent Portal, available at parentportal.moe.gov.tt during this phase.

Residual Phase Deadline: May 28th, 2025

Happy Indian Arrival Day
2025-05-30
Happy Indian Arrival Day from the executive and staff of the Ministry of Education!

Today, as we commemorate the arrival of Indian indentured labourers, we remember the sacrifices and triumphs of our ancestors and honour their legacy and contributions to our nation.

Let’s stand together in unity as we celebrate the diversity of our twin isles.

#Unity #IndianArrival

Webinar: Results, Readiness and Resilience - Transitioning into Secondary School
2025-06-28 - 2025-07-02
Upcoming Webinar: Results, Readiness and Resilience – Transitioning into Secondary School

In This Session, We’ll Explore:
How to access S.E.A. Results
Strategies to build academic confidence and motivation and much more ….

Date: July 2nd, 2025
Time: 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm

Register for the webinar here: https://shorturl.at/hfANk

Find out more information about upcoming training sessions here:
https://teppdd.moe.gov.tt

Upcoming Webinar: Beyond SEA - Transitioning into Secondary School
2025-06-29 - 2025-07-02
Upcoming Webinar: Beyond SEA – Transitioning into Secondary School

In This Session, We’ll Explore:
How to access S.E.A. Results
Strategies to build academic confidence and motivation and much more ….

Date: July 2nd, 2025
Time: 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm

Register for the webinar here: https://shorturl.at/hfANk

Find out more information about upcoming training sessions here:
https://teppdd.moe.gov.tt

S.E.A. Results 2025
2025-07-03 - 2025-07-04
S.E.A. Results 2025

Access your child’s S.E.A. Results in 5 simple steps.

For more information please visit: searesults.moe.gov.tt

Results Date: 3rd July, 2025 at 11:00 p.m.

#SEAResults2025

🏆 S.E.A. Awards 2025! 🏆
2025-07-04
MEDIA RELEASE – The Ministry of Education hosted the official Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA) 2025 Recognition Ceremony, honouring the outstanding achievements of students, teachers, principals, and parents across Trinidad and Tobago.

This year’s ceremony, held on Friday 4th July, marked a significant milestone in the country’s educational development as it coincided with the first administration of SEA under the revised 2025–2028 Assessment Framework.

Special Assessment Arrangements for Primary and Secondary School Students writing Local Examinations 2026
2025-07-09 - 2025-08-25
Special Assessment Arrangements for Primary and Secondary School Students writing Local Examinations 2026

Parents, principals of primary and secondary schools, and private candidates in Trinidad and Tobago are required to complete online applications for the provision of Special Assessment Arrangements for students with diagnosed disabilities and other special educational needs, who will sit local examinations in 2026.

Deadline Date: August 25th, 2025

Find out more and apply here: concessions.moe.gov.tt

#Concessions #EquityInEducation #EveryChildCanLearn

Academic Calendar 2024- 2025 Term III Ends
2025-07-11

FIRSTT - First-Year Infant Registration System Trinidad and Tobago 2026
2026-04-14 08:00 - 2026-06-05 16:00
NEW UPDATEAccepting Offers: What to expect Principals are currently reviewing all applications and submitted documents for their school. Principals will verify the accuracy of submitted documents and applicant information. Selection criteria will be applied in accordance with established practices. Admission offers will be recorded through the portal. Successful applicants will be notified via email. Parents can accept admission offers through the portal. Parents’ Selection of Acceptance Offer Deadline is 5 June 2026 For more info visit: parentportal.moe.gov.tt

Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Registration is Open!
2026-05-01 - 2026-06-05
Registration for Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) is now officially open on the new online ECCE Registration Portal on 1st May, 2026. This new user-friendly system gives parents the opportunity to register their children for ECCE from wherever they are.

Ms. Carol Bhagwandin, Director of ECCE, shares more details on the process and the documents required for parents interested in registering their children for the academic year 2026/2027.

As part of the Ministry’s push toward a fully integrated digital platform, the online ECCE Registration Portal initiative grants parents access to education-related services, allows them to submit necessary data, and follow their children’s academic progress.

You can access the registration portal here: https://parentportal.moe.gov.tt/

ECCE registration is open from 1st May, 2026 and to 5th June, 2026.

Upcoming Webinar: Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) Awareness
2026-05-07 17:00 - 18:00
Presenter: Dr. Mushtaq Ali Saiyed Head of Hansen’s Disease Unit Ministry of Health

Why Attend:
Obtain clear, accurate information on Hansen’s Disease
Address common misconceptions
Promote community awareness and support

Who Should Attend:
Parents
Guardians
Interested Persons

Thursday 7 May, 2026 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/KSzXvLvqiy

SABBATICAL LEAVE
2026-05-31
TO MEMBERS OF THE TEACHING SERVICE

Applications are invited from members of the Teaching Service for the grant of Sabbatical Leave for the academic year 2026/2027.

Application forms are available at all Education District Offices and the Ministry’s website: https://www.moe.gov.tt/grant-of-sabbatical-leave/

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 31, 2026
