The Ministry of Education has existed in Suriname since 1948, for some time under the name Ministry of Education and Community Development (MINOV) and for some time under the name Ministry of Education and Science (MINOW). The Education System of Suriname is centralized and coordinated, guided and regulated by the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture (MinOWC). This ministry is made up of directorates that are subdivided into main departments headed by a deputy director.
How is Suriname's education system divided?
Education in Suriname is divided into primary education, secondary education and tertiary education and consists of public schools and private schools. The public schools fall under the management and authority of the government.
Primary education is Ordinary Primary Education (GLO), or primary school.
VOJ and VOS belong to secondary education, which is Secondary Education for Juniors and Secondary Education for Seniors.
Tertiary education is higher education which includes; all courses at post-secondary level for which admission requires at least a diploma at VOS level or an equivalent.