Good to know
Good to Know
- St. George's does not have a large-scale, purpose-built 'international school' with IB or full American-diploma tracks — options are small, and most emphasize early-years/primary education, with only Island Montessori extending into Cambridge IGCSE at the secondary level.
- Grenada's public/national school system follows a British-modeled structure, is free and compulsory for ages 5-16, and culminates in CSEC or Cambridge GCE exams — some nomad families use private tutors to bridge curriculum differences if arriving mid-programme.
- Tuition for most of these small private schools is not published online — expect to contact each school directly for a current fee schedule and confirm currency (fees are typically quoted in Eastern Caribbean dollars, sometimes with a USD option).
- Grenada's Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD) is pegged at a fixed rate to the US dollar, so USD conversions here are stable and not subject to daily exchange-rate fluctuation.
- Applying well ahead of your move — and visiting the school in person if at all possible — appears to genuinely improve your odds of a seat and waitlist position, rather than being generic advice.
- Expect your child to sit an entrance/placement test at most schools; don't assume prior report cards or transcripts alone will secure placement.
- Private-school enrollment steps differ school by school in Grenada — there's no single unified application system, so plan to contact each school directly.
- Homeschooling is legal but not a rubber-stamp process: you're expected to get Ministry approval, follow a prescribed curriculum, and keep a work portfolio in case it's requested.
- If you're hoping for an established local homeschool co-op/support group specifically in St. George's, be aware the community here is small and we could not confirm a dedicated local co-op — you may be relying mainly on informal expat networks or regional online groups.
Schools And Curricula
- Context
- Grenada's national education system is modeled on the British system, is compulsory for ages 5-16, and culminates in CSEC (Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate) or Cambridge GCE-style exams. There is no large, purpose-built 'international school' campus of the kind found in bigger expat hubs; instead, a handful of small private schools around St. George's/Grand Anse offer international or blended curricula, mainly at the early-years/primary level, with some extending into Cambridge IGCSE at secondary level.
Schools
Island Montessori & Preparatory School
- Tuition
- Not publicly published; the school states 'inquire at school' for fee schedules
- Location
- Mont Tout, St. George's (Palm Grove)
- Curriculum
- Montessori pedagogy through the primary years, transitioning into the Cambridge IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) curriculum at secondary level
- Ages Grades
- Approx. 3 months to 16 years (early years through lower secondary)
- Curriculum Type
- Montessori / British (Cambridge)
- Notes
- Grenada's only dedicated Montessori school and a not-for-profit private school operating since 2007.
Meridian School of Grenada
- Tuition
- Not publicly published; 'inquire at school'
- Location
- Greystones, Belmont, Grand Anse, St. George's
- Curriculum
- Follows core subjects required by Grenada's Ministry of Education (i.e., the local/British-modeled national curriculum), delivered within an educational philosophy based on Christian Science principles
- Ages Grades
- Primary to secondary level
- Curriculum Type
- Local (Ministry of Education) with a faith-based philosophy
- Notes
- Small private school; not a secular international-curriculum school in the IB/American/British-diploma sense — its curriculum base is the national Grenadian syllabus.
Sandpipers Nursery & School
- Tuition
- EC$5,400
- Location
- Maurice Bishop Highway, near Grand Anse, St. George's
- Curriculum
- A blended program mixing traditional schooling with Montessori materials and independent, purposeful learning
- Ages Grades
- Infants/nursery level
- Curriculum Type
- Montessori-blended / other
- Notes
- Founded by the same director who established Grenada's first Montessori school in 2008; figure is an annual rate as listed by a directory source, not independently confirmed on an official school site.
Grenada International School and Training Centre
- Tuition
- Not published
- Location
- St. George's
- Curriculum
- Described as offering 'tailor-made education to suit the needs of the individual student'; specific curriculum framework not detailed in available sources
- Ages Grades
- Not specified
- Curriculum Type
- Unclear / not specified
- Notes
- Very limited public information (only a small Facebook business page found); treat this listing as low-confidence and verify directly before relying on it.
Maurice Bishop English Institute of the Caribbean (MBEI Grenada)
- Tuition
- Course-based pricing (not annual tuition); not detailed in available sources
- Location
- Grand Anse, St. George's
- Curriculum
- English as a Second Language (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced), plus basic/intermediate Spanish and French — a language institute rather than a full academic curriculum provider
- Ages Grades
- Teens (13-17) and adults; not a K-12 day school
- Curriculum Type
- Language institute (bilingual instruction, not a K-12 diploma track)
- Notes
- Relevant as a bilingual-language option in St. George's, but it is a language school/homestay program, not an accredited international K-12 school with a diploma pathway.
Enrollment And Homeschooling
- Waitlist Realities
- Space at Grenada's private/international-leaning schools is often limited, and preference can be given based on nationality at some schools, so popular options for expat and international families can fill up — this is consistent with the local advice to visit and apply well ahead of your intended start date rather than assuming a seat will be available on short notice.
Homeschooling
- Legal Status
- Fully legal and regulated
- Legal Summary
- Homeschooling is legal in Grenada and this option extends to expat families; it is regulated by the Ministry of Education, Human Resource Development, and Religious Affairs rather than being an unregulated free choice.
- Recordkeeping
- Parents/guardians are advised to maintain a portfolio of the child's work to demonstrate progress if requested by the authorities, and to inform the local education authority of their intent to homeschool.
- How Common It Is
- Homeschooling is not as common in Grenada as in some other countries, and the homeschooling community here is described as relatively small, even though some informal resources and support exist, especially among expat families.
- Approval And Process
- Parents who wish to homeschool must obtain approval from the Ministry and follow the prescribed curriculum and guidelines, so that homeschooled children receive an education broadly comparable to the public system.
- Local Coop Or Community
- No formally documented, St. George's-specific homeschool co-op was found. The closest identifiable resource is a Caribbean-region Facebook group for homeschoolers, which is regional rather than Grenada- or St. George's-specific, so it should be treated as a starting point for finding other families rather than a confirmed local co-op.
- Compulsory School Age Context
- Grenada recently amended its Education Act to raise the compulsory school age, previously running from age 5 to 16, so that it now covers children up to age 17, with the change taking effect at the start of the academic term beginning in September — relevant because homeschooling arrangements must still satisfy this compulsory-education window.
Required Documents
- Typical Documents
- For enrollment generally, the documents most commonly requested are the child's birth certificate, passport, previous school records, and immunization records.
- Note On Private Vs Public
- This document list is the baseline used for enrolling in the state system; private schools ask for broadly similar documentation but each sets its own specifics, so confirm directly with the school.
Application Timeline And Process
- Placement Testing
- Most schools use entrance exams to test for placement and are unlikely to rely heavily on foreign report cards or transcripts, so expect an in-person or on-arrival assessment even if you bring records from your home country.
- How Far In Advance
- There is no single published national deadline — timing is set school-by-school. The strongest documented advice, from a network supporting families relocating for St. George's University, is to visit in person the term before your intended start date rather than applying remotely at the last minute.
- In Person Visit Matters
- A local expat-family network for incoming St. George's University families advises that scheduling a visit to Grenada the term prior to your planned start date lets you check out facilities and gives you an advantage in placing your child's name on a waiting list, and describes personal contact as the most valuable means of having your child enrolled.
- Private School Variation
- Enrollment procedures for private schools vary from institution to institution, so contacting each specific school directly for its own requirements is standard practice rather than a centralized application process.
Relevant Schools Near St Georges
- Westmorland School (primary & secondary, St. George)
- Grenada Montessori School (pre-primary & primary)
- Grace Lutheran School (primary)
- Meridian School of Grenada (Grand Anse/Belmont, near St. George's)
- Sandpipers Nursery & School (Maurice Bishop Highway, Montessori-influenced)
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
This section has no cited sources.
More About St. George's
Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.