Queen's College

Queen's College is Guyana's premier secondary educational institution, located at the corner of Camp and Thomas Roads in Georgetown. Established in 1844 by Anglican Bishop William Piercy Austin as a grammar school for boys, the college has over 180 years of distinguished history and stands as one of the oldest and most prestigious schools in the Caribbean. Originally known as the British Guiana Collegiate School, Queen's College transitioned to its current name after Guyana's independence, becoming co-educational and serving students from Forms 1 through 6. The school follows the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) curricula, consistently producing top performers in regional examinations. With a legacy of academic excellence and distinguished alumni spanning law, medicine, politics, science, and the arts, Queen's College is synonymous with educational achievement in Guyana. The school's rich tradition of scholarship, sports, and cultural activities makes it one of the most respected educational institutions in the entire South American and Caribbean region.