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Best Private And International Schools In Barbados part 2 – best international schools

Best Private And International Schools In Barbados part 2 – Part one is here.

Best International Schools in Barbados

One of the things that make Barbados such a popular destination to people from both overseas and throughout its own borders is that, it offers world-class education across an extraordinarily wide range of fields and disciplines.

In fact, one of the most important and fastest-growing areas in global education is international schools. For this reason, our list here provides you with some information about the best international schools in Barbados.

The Seaforth High School

The Seaforth High School is a private, all-girls school located in Lower Bay Street, Bridgetown. The school was established to answer the need for an island-wide girls’ high school and was officially opened on 16 February 1963 with three staff and 50 students. It has grown exponentially over the last 50 years, with over 500 students enrolled today.

The school has won several awards, including winning the Barbados Chamber of Commerce Award for Business Excellence in and being awarded the Outstanding Caribbean Examinations Council School by Caribbean Examinations Council.

CedarBridge Academy

CedarBridge Academy is a private secondary school located on Oldbury Road in St. Michael. The school opened in September 2005 with eight students and has rapidly grown to become one of the leaders in international education across the island.

The school provides an American-based curriculum that is guaranteed to enable its students to develop a deep understanding of both academic disciplines and educational values that will see them not just survive but thrive in a rapidly changing, global world.

Villa Academy

Villa Academy is an international style elementary and secondary school. Its programs and curriculum are designed to prepare each student for success in a rapidly changing, ever more interconnected world.

Here, they will be equipped with the necessary skills of creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving that form what is known as The 4 C’s of 21st-century learning. All of this is delivered by means of a unique series of dynamic and transformative educational experiences.

Raffles International School

Raffles International School is located in St Lawrence Gap, Christ Church. Raffles was founded as the first English-speaking school on the island and has been delivering excellence in education for 60 years.

More than 2,000 students are enrolled across the Pre-School, Primary School, Middle School, and High School. The school provides both British and American curriculum for students who hail from over 40 countries worldwide.

Raffles is one of the schools in Barbados to have achieved International Baccalaureate World School status. It has won several awards, including the Outstanding Caribbean Examinations Council School by Caribbean Examinations Council. It is also a Microsoft Showcase School and an Apple Distinguished School.

The Providence College

Providence College is a secondary school located on Broad Street, Bridgetown. It is an all-boys school and part of the Seventh Day Adventist Education system. The college opened its doors in October 1937, with a staff of three and 51 students. Today it delivers excellence across a range of core disciplines and offers courses at both GCSE and GCE Advanced Level.

The college has been recognized as one of the best schools on the island and has won several awards, including winning the Barbados Chamber of Commerce Award for Business Excellence and awarded the Outstanding Caribbean Examinations Council School by Caribbean Examinations Council.

St Gabriel’s School

St Gabriel’s School is a private, all-girls school that offers an accredited British curriculum and also provides the IB diploma program. The school was founded in 1940 and has grown significantly over the years to where it stands today, with over 2,300 students enrolled. It provides excellent facilities such as a 25-meter swimming pool, television studio, state-of-the-art ICT suites, and science laboratories.

The British Schools Foundation (BSF)

The British Schools Foundation (BSF) is a group of schools located across the globe. The United Kingdom Government founded the BSF in 1975 to provide educational services for children of British civil service staff abroad.

There are over 20,000 students currently enrolled in The BSF’s schools which include St. John’s School (Barbados), St. George’s International School (Tunisia), Sandford English School (Oman), and Hilterfingen (Switzerland). The BSF has been recognized as the best school by Caribbean Examinations Council in 2015.

Dottins Academy (DA)

Dottins Academy (DA) provides a world-class education for children between 2 and 18 years. It’s a co-educational, day and boarding school that has been an important part of Barbados’ educational landscape since 1965.

The academy has grown significantly over the years and is now home to 1000 students who enjoy excellent facilities, including a 25m pool, tennis courts, rugby pitches, cricket nets, and science laboratories. The academy has won several awards, including winning the Barbados Chamber of Commerce Award for Business Excellence.

The Barbados Community College

The Barbados Community College is an institute of higher education established in 1966. It delivers courses across various disciplines, including business, engineering, applied science, humanities, and tourism.

The college offers internationally accredited programmes at the undergraduate level as well as offering access to bachelor’s degrees through articulation with local universities or other institutions abroad. Students can study under the auspices of The University of the West Indies and Barbados’ public universities.

Studying in Barbados in 2022

Have you ever wanted to study aboard? Perhaps you’re looking for high-quality education on beautiful Caribbean beaches with laid-back vibes and friendly locals. Then, Barbados is the place for you! Here are six things to know before studying in Barbados in 2022.

1)    What is the cost of living?

The cost of living in Barbados will be relatively low compared to other countries. For example, the average price for a movie ticket will be around USD 8, while coffee or tea will be around USD 6.

If you wanted to, say, rent an apartment for a month, it’ll cost about USD 600. Your tuition fees will range from $8,500 – USD 16,000, depending on the course you’re taking and how many courses you are enrolling in per semester/year.

2)    What kind of university is the best?

When you study abroad in Barbados, you’ll have a lot of options and where to go. There are more than three universities in the country, each offering different prestige, and different courses. The University of West Indies has campuses worldwide and has received many awards for its quality education offered.

Cave Hill School of Business and Education has a small student body but provides high-quality education in business and law. Finally, the University of Professional Training offers courses in hospitality primarily.

3)    What kind of country is Barbados?

Barbados is a small island nation in the Caribbean. It’s known for its beautiful white-sand beaches, clear turquoise waters, and popular tourist destination. The island was first colonized by the British and has since had a large influence on its culture and language.

Many locals will also speak English with an accent similar to the British. Haitian Creole is another common dialect on the island, but it’s not as widely used as English and is more common among the working class.

4)    Is travel easy from Barbados?

Traveling to other countries from Barbados can be very easy and cheap. Many airlines fly to different cities, like London, New York, Boston, Atlanta, Miami, and Toronto. Most flights last about 2 hours and cost about $800 – USD 2,000.

Once you’ve landed in one of these cities, it’ll be easy to travel to the United States or Canada (depending on which airport you land in).

5)    What are the must-see attractions?

Barbados is known for its beautiful beaches and laid-back vibes, but if you want to learn more about the island, you’ll have a lot of options. The Caribbean Civil Rights Centre is a great place to learn about the history and culture of the region, as well as see some art exhibitions.

There’s also Oistins Fish Fry on Friday nights, where many locals will go out and eat some local grilled fish and meet with friends. It’ll be a great place to meet the locals, eat some good food and have a drink.

6)    Is it a good place to live?

Of course, yes! Barbados is a great place to live. The cost of living is low, the people are friendly and welcoming, the beaches are beautiful, and there are a lot of tourist attractions. It can get pretty hot in Barbados during certain times of the year, but that’s what ice cream and popsicles are for.

Conclusion

So 2022 is here, and it might seem like a long wait for some people. But if you want to know what studying in Barbados will be like in 2022, you don’t have to wait; we’ve got the inside scoop on everything that’s going to happen. All you need is to follow this platform for more relevant updates.

Adam Fayed

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