Government of Jamaica
The Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission is the regulatory and oversight body for the tertiary education sector in Jamaica. Ensuring institutions are internationally competitive, relevant, and accessible.
Established
Regulated Institutions
9001:2015 Certified
JTEC establishes and maintains quality standards through regulation, registration, and development initiatives across Jamaica’s tertiary education sector.
The Commission safeguards all stakeholders by maintaining an institutional register, monitoring operations, investigating complaints, and ensuring adequate student services across all regulated institutions.
JTEC educates the public and promotes Jamaica as a premier hub for tertiary education, recognising qualifications both nationally and internationally while consistently upholding the highest educational standards.
Maintains an institutional register of all regulated tertiary institutions
Monitors the operations of regulated institutions on an ongoing basis
Investigates complaints lodged against institutions by students and stakeholders
Ensures adequate student services are provided across all regulated institutions
Educates the public on tertiary education rights, responsibilities, and standards
Promotes Jamaica as a premier tertiary education hub regionally and internationally
Recognises qualifications nationally and internationally for equivalency purposes
Upholds educational standards across the entire tertiary education sector
Conducting comprehensive studies and maintaining robust databases on local and international tertiary education to inform policy and quality improvements.
Aligning programmes with workforce needs, encouraging flexible learning pathways, and strengthening institutional infrastructure for the modern era.
Supporting alternative delivery methods including distance learning, ensuring tertiary education is accessible to all Jamaicans regardless of location.
JTEC is the regulatory authority for all institutions offering tertiary education in Jamaica.
To regulate, register, monitor, and measure the performance of all tertiary educational institutions operating in Jamaica.
Full compliance with Jamaican statutory requirements and regulations
Continuous training and development of all Commission staff
Active listening and timely responses to all stakeholder needs
Established management processes for measuring and improving performance
