Curaçao’s Primary Education Shows Improvement but Faces Major Challenges

WILLEMSTAD – Curaçao’s primary education system has made progress, but significant challenges remain, according to the newly released State of Primary Education 2024 report. The report was officially received by the Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports (OWCS), Sithree van Heydoorn, as announced by the government. 

The document provides an overview of education quality based on selected indicators from the Inspectorate’s evaluation framework and was developed in collaboration with school principals and boards. 

Key Findings 

The Education Inspectorate highlights several positive developments, including: 
Better adherence to agreements by schools 
Improved communication with supervisory authorities 
Adjustments in teacher training programs to enhance quality 

However, the report also underscores persistent challenges, such as: 
Ensuring sufficient teaching hours for students 
Improving student progress reporting 
Investing in teacher quality and support 
Updating education legislation 

The Inspectorate calls for further action to address capacity issues and ensure inclusive education for all students. 

Legal Compliance & Accessibility 

The publication of this report fulfills the Inspectorate’s legal duty under Article 6, Section 3 of the Primary Education Ordinance, contributing to the implementation of Article 21, Section 8 of the Constitution of Curaçao. 

Inspector-General Raily Goedgedrag welcomed the fact that the report will also be published in Papiamentu, improving accessibility and raising awareness about the state of primary education in Curaçao. 

Minister Van Heydoorn and Inspector Goedgedrag




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