Meaning
A private preparatory school for primary-age children, contrasted with the government-run 'primary school'. In Jamaica 'prep school' carries a note of status and expense — parents who can afford it send their children to prep to give them a stronger start and a better shot at the top high schools. 'Prep' and 'primary' mark a real social divide in education.
Examples
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Dem send di pickney to prep school.
They send the child to a (private) prep school.
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Prep school cost money, primary free.
Prep school costs money; primary is free.
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Him go from prep straight to a good high school.
He went from prep straight to a good high school.
Origin
From 'preparatory school'; the private primary school, vs. government 'primary'. See [[basic-school]], [[common-entrance]].
How it’s used
Private preparatory primary school (vs. free 'primary'); carries status. See [[basic-school]], [[common-entrance]].