Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, 21 July 2026. The Department of Education Services (DES) announces the start dates for the 2026/2027 academic year for all government primary and secondary schools, including the Lighthouse School and the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC). All government schools will reopen on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. Orientation, registration and other scheduled activities for specific student groups will take place on the dates outlined below.
School Orientation for New and Transfer Students Orientation Day provides new students and their parents with essential information to support a successful transition into their new learning environment. Attendance is mandatory for students enrolling in government school for the first time. Parents or guardians should attend orientation in accordance with their school's requirements.
2026 New Student Orientation Schedules: Primary Schools Date School Time Details 25 August Creek & Spot Bay Primary School 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM All new primary school students must attend orientation accompanied by a parent or guardian.
East End Primary School 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Edna Moyle Primary School 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Joanna Clarke Primary School 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Lighthouse School 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
All new Primary & Secondary Students Marie Martin Primary School 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Prospect Primary School 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Red Bay Primary School 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Sir John A. Cumber Primary School 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Theoline McCoy Primary School 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
West End Primary School 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM 2026
School Resumption Schedules: Secondary Schools Clifton Hunter High School (CHHS) Date Time Activity Details 25 August 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Release of Exam Results – Year 11 students Year 11 students meet in the gymnasium to receive their results and initial consultation.
25 August 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Orientation for new students (excluding Year 7) Students newly registered for CHHS. Parents/guardians must attend NB: Not for Year 7 students who have already received orientation. 26 August 7:50 AM – 2:50 PM Resumption of classes for all students All students must attend in full school uniform and bring laptops.
John Gray High School (JGHS) Date Time Activity Details 25 August 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Orientation of Year 7 students and all students new to the school All students newly registered for JGHS. Students will meet in the gymnasium.
Parents are invited to attend the Welcome Assembly. 26 August 8:00 AM – 2:55 PM Resumption of classes for all students All students must attend in full school uniform and bring laptops. 26 August 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Release of Exam Results – Year 11 students Year 11 students will meet in the gymnasium to receive their results and initial consultation. Layman E. Scott Sr. High School (LSHS) Date Time Activity Details 18 August 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Orientation for all new students (excluding Year 7)
Students who are newly registered for LSHS. NB: Not for Year 7 students who have already received orientation. 25 August 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Orientation for Dual Enrolment & Vocational Studies students Senior Leaders and a UCCI representative meet with Dual Enrolment students and those repeating subjects for course selection and registration. 26 August 8:00 AM Resumption of classes for students Students in Years 7-11 & Year 12 Vocational Studies must attend in full school uniform and bring laptops.
31 August 8:00 AM Resumption of classes for UCCI Dual Enrolment students All Dual Enrolment students report for classes at LSHS. NB: Subject to confirmation of UCCI’s start dates.
Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC) Date 26 August Activity Registration Details Registration for all Year 12 students, including Dual Enrolment students 28 August Orientation Students with surnames beginning A–L 31 August Orientation Students with surnames beginning M–Z To learn more or to access the complete 2026/2027 government school calendar, visit schools.edu.ky.