GPF’s drivers’ theory to be integrated into digital school platform

– to become accessible to 5th-form students as part of curriculum

Fifth-form students across Guyana, for the first time, will be able to access and pursue their driver theory curriculum directly through the digital school platform, thus ensuring they graduate from secondary school fully equipped with essential road safety and road-use knowledge.
This historic landmark initiative was the focus of a strategic meeting held on Friday involving several stakeholders, including the Ministries of Home Affairs, Education, and Labour and Manpower Planning, as well as the traffic department of the Guyana Police Force (GPF).

Education Minister Sonia Parag, in a social media post, stated that beyond empowering youth, this transition also modernises the professional advancement process for members of the GPF by moving all promotional testing to a transparent and efficient digital environment.
“This collaborative effort reflects the Government’s commitment to equipping both our students and our workforce with the modern digital tools necessary for success in a rapidly evolving nation,” she added. During the high-stakes meeting, however, discussions focused on ensuring that the system is inclusive and accessible, particularly for users with lower literacy levels, while also addressing stakeholder representation and the key operational requirements needed for implementation. This initiative will establish a centralised and transparent digital record that links training and examination outcomes to national identification and biometric systems.
A source told Guyana Times that the drivers’ theory is already accessible online, and it is just a matter of integrating the programme into the digital school platform. A roll-out timeline has not been decided on, but the GPF, he noted, is working with all stakeholders to ensure its successful implementation.
The Guyana Digital School is part of the Government’s push to modernise the education sector and build a skilled workforce to support national development.
At its official launch back in December 2025, President Dr Irfaan Ali said that the school is a gateway to digital learning and an enabler of essential skills for students, particularly those who face challenges accessing traditional schooling.

“Importantly, the digital school will have a comprehensive digital library with all the textbooks our students require for CSEC (Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate) and other examinations. Children across CARICOM, as well as in Guyana, will now have access to these resources.” He further highlighted that students will have access to all textbooks for Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) and other examinations, not only in Guyana but also across the wider CARICOM region, ensuring standardised learning opportunities throughout the Caribbean.
“No student will be left behind due to lack of textbooks. Every investment we make is designed with our CARICOM brothers and sisters in mind because we are one,” the President said. Prime Minister (PM) of Barbados Mia Amor Mottley praised President Ali’s vision, saying it provides Caribbean children with the tools to learn, grow and succeed.
“Whether in the coastlands or hinterlands of Guyana, Barbados, St Kitts, or St Lucia, children now have access to learning at their fingertips. This is a momentous day for education across the region,” she said. Grenada’s PM, Dickon Mitchell, also congratulated Guyana, noting the platform’s potential to improve student performance and ensure equitable access to technology and guidance. “I have instructed our Minister of Education to ensure Grenada is actively involved in this initiative. I am confident it will transform education delivery across CARICOM,” he added.