2025Our Schools II - Set

Education in Gibraltar generally follows the English model and operates within a three-tier system. Schools adhere to the Key Stage framework, delivering the National Curriculum. The first year of education typically begins in nursery or pre-school, catering to children aged 3 to 4. Attendance at this stage is optional. Compulsory education begins at age 4 with primary education, starting with Reception, which continues until the age of 5. In Gibraltar, primary education spans eight years and is divided into First and Middle Schools.