Parent's Review of Codrington in St. John , Barbados

What is the name of your child's school? (Please report on one school per survey.)

Codrington

In what town or city is this school located?

St. John

How would you describe this school? (i.e. American, British, International, Local, etc.)

International

What grade levels are represented at this school?

infants to pre university

How do most children get to school everyday? (bus, train, walk, etc.)

bus, car

How would you describe the facilities at this school? What extra-curricular activities are available?

the facilities at this school are atrocious! There is no gym, no pool, no cafeteria. The buildings are falling apart and are infested with termites. They do however have great after school programs for the children

What has this school done to help your child transition from the curriculum in your home country into the curriculum in your new country? Are there programs to prepare your child for repatriation?

nothing - a test was given with two children of differing ages in the same room with no supervisor. My child was left waiting for 3 days to know if the school would accept this student.

How would you describe the social activities available for parents through this school? Are there parent-teacher organizations?

there is a PTA at the school but the function is just to fundraise for the board

What advice would you give to someone considering enrolling their child in this school?

check out all the other schools first - the education here is second to none - the teachers are excellent with top qualifications but most are disheartened with the way the school is run and it can affect how they teach the children. If you can put up with a lot of nonsense from the board then this is the school for you but if you want a peaceful and pleasant school experience for your children I would seek another school

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