Government hopes the school will revolutionise education in the country by helping students strengthen their weak areas through personalised and targeted activities. As part of a nationwide awareness campaign, Minister of Education, along with a technical team, visited St. Rose’s High School and North Ruimveldt Multilateral School in Georgetown. There they demonstrated how the platform works, explained its benefits, and assisted students to register for the platform on the spot.

According to a press statement issued by the Ministry, the Guyana Digital School is being guided by the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL), to ensure the students have a smooth and efficient transition to e-learning. Further, during Manickchand’s engagement with students and teachers, she emphasised the platform’s student-centered design. She explained that it provides more than just digital textbooks. In addition, it offers a wide range of interactive content and tools aimed at enhancing students’ learning and comprehension.

“What the digital school will do…is to provide all the content required for CSEC (Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate) in multiple formats, ensuring that students have a richer, more engaging learning experience,” the education Minister explained. She continued: “Instead of just reading from a textbook, students will have access to video lessons explaining key concepts, interactive crosswords and games to reinforce those concepts, and quizzes and practice tests to gauge their understanding along the way.”

“A core principle of the Guyana Digital School is inclusivity. There are no limits on the number of students who can register or benefit from the platform. Students from any region, community, or school in Guyana are welcome to sign up, and there are no eligibility restrictions. Whether students are enrolled in a traditional school or seeking extra support outside regular class hours, the platform is accessible to all,” the education Ministry said in its statement.