Whether you’re moving to the island with toddlers or teenagers, Alderney’s education system offers an excellent choice.
Alderney’s Education System is very similar to the UK. Children up to the age of 18 have access to free education via the States of Guernsey Education system, as part of our 'Transferred Services'. Post 16 education is offered on the island of Guernsey.
The Education Strategy, has been established by the States of Guernsey Committee for Education, Sport & Culture and serves as a guiding compass for what the education system needs to deliver.
Even in a small island community like ours, Alderney's education system is broad and diverse, covering early years, primary, secondary, post-16, special educational needs.
Pre-School Education
There are three pre-schools, day nurseries and crèches:
Humming Bees Day Nursery
7.30-6.00 Mon-Fri (open all year)
St Anne's Preschool
07781 105616 (open all year)
Little Acorns @ St Anne's School
01481 822173
In Alderney, 3 - 4 year olds are entitled to free pre-school provision for up to 15 hours per week, 38 weeks a year (term time only), in the year prior to accessing school.
Free Pre-School Provision Information
Primary & Secondary Education
There is an island school for children aged 4 - 16 years old in Alderney.
Post-16 Education
Post 16 provision is offered on the island of Guernsey which offers broad and exciting options for continued learning, including plenty of opportunities to learn new skills via apprenticeship schemes and training courses.
Children from Alderney live with a Guernsey host family during term-time. Parents are charged a contribution towards the cost of this service.
Charges 2025:
1st Child £108.29 per week
2nd Child £101.29 per week
Should you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the Team:
Term Time Host Service
01481 223182
familyplacementservice@gov.gg
Special Educational Needs
Education Services recognise that all children and young people are of equal value and have the same basic emotional, social and education needs. The aim of the wide range of services is to provide an education system which is inclusive and where every child feels healthy and nurtured, safe, achieving and active, respected and responsible and included.
For advice and guidance on special educational needs in Alderney, please visit:
Curriculum
Schools deliver a similar curriculum to that in the UK through The Bailiwick of Guernsey Curriculum and students access a similar suite of qualifications to those available in England and Wales.
Children access three key stages at Primary School level; Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
Once children move up to Secondary School, aged 11, Key Stage 3 covers Years 7 to 9 and Key Stage 4 applies to years 10 and 11. In addition, pupils study towards GCSEs at age 16 and can then choose to study AS/A-Levels or undertake Apprenticeships thereafter in Guernsey.
In KS4, students study English GCSE examinations and vocational qualifications.
For post-16 students at the Sixth Form Centre, there is a broad offer of A-Levels alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma qualification. In addition, The Guernsey Institute offers a broad range of Entry level to Level 3 technical, vocational and professional qualifications and apprenticeships.
All schools and settings are subjected to regular inspections that focus on the impact of schools in improving the educational experiences and lives of pupils through learning and achievement.
University & Higher Education
The Guernsey Institute (TGI) is made up of the College of Further Education, the Institute for Health and Social Care Studies and the GTA University Centre.
The TGI College offers:
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Full-time courses, at entry level to Level 3, aimed primarily at school leavers, however applications from mature students are welcomed.
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Part-time professional courses catering for a wide variety of professions, from one-day seminars to longer Higher Education programmes.
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Apprenticeships are available through TGI which provides vocational training for the Guernsey Apprenticeship programme.
For those students who wish to pursue higher education off island, there are opportunities for bursaries and scholarships through private companies. Support funding for full-time higher education degree courses can also be applied for through the States of Guernsey.
For further information about funding for study through the States of Guernsey, please visit:
For information on University and Higher Education in general, please click here: