UNIVERSITY of The Bahamas acting President Janyne Hodder said the institution is undergoing an audit as it seeks accreditation.

She said the university will mark a significant milestone later this Fall when it formally submits its candidacy for accreditation. The university is seeking accreditations through the National Accreditation and Equivalency Council of the Bahamas, America’s Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the European Union, the United Kingdom and others. Ms Hodder noted that the institution has 5,000 students and the university intends to expand some of its programmes. “We are trying to expand some of our programmes, keep our baccalaureate degrees, expand in offering short courses and short credit courses as well to serve a greater range of Bahamians who might not be interested in doing a full degree programme or could be interested in shortening credit courses,” she said. “And we also grow in our graduate programmes.” She said the university is trying to ensure the curriculum meets the needs of employers and helps with national development.

She said the university will mark a significant milestone later this Fall when it formally submits its candidacy for accreditation.

The university is seeking accreditations through the National Accreditation and Equivalency Council of the Bahamas, America’s Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the European Union, the United Kingdom and others.

Ms Hodder noted that the institution has 5,000 students and the university intends to expand some of its programmes.

“We are trying to expand some of our programmes, keep our baccalaureate degrees, expand in offering short courses and short credit courses as well to serve a greater range of Bahamians who might not be interested in doing a full degree programme or could be interested in shortening credit courses,” she said. “And we also grow in our graduate programmes.”

She said the university is trying to ensure the curriculum meets the needs of employers and helps with national development.

 

Ms. Crystal King, a Bahamian Student at Cambridge University paid a courtesy call on Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Cynthia A. Pratt at the Office of the Governor General, January 8, 2024.  Pictured from left: Crystal King, H.E. Cynthia A. Pratt, and Dolly King. 

A group of 13 of Canada’s most prestigious boarding schools will be in Bermuda on Wednesday, October 11th for the Canadian Boarding School Fair. The event will be held at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI) from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

The event, organized by Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS), offers families the opportunity to meet with representatives from a wide variety of schools: all boys, all girls, co-ed, urban, rural, and from across Canada. Some schools offer the IB program, others offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and ALL offer a breathtaking range of arts, athletics, community service, and leadership programs.

Canadian boarding schools are home to students from over 100 countries around the world, all of whom are drawn to the safety and security of life in Canada with its culturally diverse and welcoming population. Generations of promising students from Bermuda have chosen to attend a CAIS accredited boarding school in Canada to prepare them for the demands and expectations of university.

CAIS schools are dedicated to providing exceptional educational experiences and continuous improvement in every aspect of school life. Students at CAIS Schools are changing the schools they learn in, communities they live in, and the world around them.

For more information visit boardingschools.ca or contact Alyson Robertson at arobertson@cais.ca

A group of 13 of Canada’s most prestigious boarding schools will be in Bermuda on Wednesday, October 11th for the Canadian Boarding School Fair. The event will be held at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI) from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The event, organized by Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS), offers families the opportunity to meet with representatives from a wide variety of schools: all boys, all girls, co-ed, urban, rural, and from across Canada. Some schools offer the IB program, others offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and ALL offer a breathtaking range of arts, athletics, community service, and leadership programs. Canadian boarding schools are home to students from over 100 countries around the world, all of whom are drawn to the safety and security of life in Canada with its culturally diverse and welcoming population. Generations of promising students from Bermuda have chosen to attend a CAIS accredited boarding school in Canada to prepare them for the demands and expectations of university. CAIS schools are dedicated to providing exceptional educational experiences and continuous improvement in every aspect of school life. Students at CAIS Schools are changing the schools they learn in, communities they live in, and the world around them. For more information visit boardingschools.ca or contact Alyson Robertson at arobertson@cais.ca

For the third year in a row, St. George's High School, of Grand Bahama, received the Governor-General's Award as the overall top winner at the 2023 E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival Awards Ceremony, held at the University of The Bahamas on December 8, 2023. 

Almost 1,000 students and community members from throughout The Bahamas received trophies and plaques in recognition of their achievements.  Joining teachers and parents in cheering on those recognized were the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Mario Bowleg; Permanent Secretary Cora Colebrooke; Under Secretary Montez Williams; consultant and former Permanent Secretary Harrison Thompson; Acting Director of Culture Dereka Deleveaux-Grant; and officers and staff members of the Division of Cultural Affairs.