What are the schools in Barbados like?
When we asked about the schools in Barbados, they said...
"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," remarked one expat living in St. John with children attending Codrington.
"The International School of Barbados is one of the best international schools in Barbados. It is an independent, co-educational day school offering an international curriculum for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. It offers a wide range of courses, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, Advanced Placement courses, and the Cambridge International Examinations. The Barbados International Academy is another excellent international school in Barbados. It is a private, co-educational day school offering an international curriculum for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the Caribbean Examinations Council. It offers a wide range of courses, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, Advanced Placement courses, and the Cambridge International Examinations. The Barbados Bilingual School is a great bilingual school in Barbados. It is a private, co-educational day school offering a bilingual curriculum for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the Caribbean Examinations Council. It offers a wide range of courses, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, Advanced Placement courses, and the Cambridge International Examinations. The school also offers a variety of language courses, including Spanish, French, and Mandarin," said one expat in with children at .
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What are the schools in Barbados like?
If you live in Barbados, newcomers to Barbados would love to hear your answer to this question.

