Barbados Accreditation Council

All foreign-based tertiary qualifications are not recognised in Barbados.

To determine their comparability within the Barbadian framework, qualifications must first be assessed by the Barbados Accreditation Council.

To learn more about the BAC's Recognition of Qualification/Equivalency and Verification of Qualification services by visiting www.bac.gov.bb.📲

The Barbados Accreditation Council was recently joined by Paul White of the SCQF Partnership for a tour of Barbados Community College, one of Barbados’ flagship tertiary institutions and the oldest community college in the English-speaking Caribbean.

Led by Principal Annette Alleyne, the tour provided the Council’s Executive Director and Manager, Technical Services, alongside Mr. White, with valuable insight into the College’s plans to expand its facilities and further strengthen partnerships with institutions across the region.

The Barbados Accreditation Council was pleased to participate in the Barbados Association of Guidance Counsellors National Career Showcase, where we shared the importance of making informed decisions about their educational journey.

Students learned about the value of verifying institutions through the BAC’s Recognition Services and how the CARICOM Skills Certificate can support opportunities across the region.

Your qualifications can take you beyond Barbados.

The CARICOM Skills Certificate acts as your passport to new possibilities by supporting your mobility across participating CARICOM Member States.

Visit www.bac.gov.bb to learn more about the Skills Certificate and the application process.

The Barbados Accreditation Council has strengthened its international partnership with the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework Partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at advancing qualifications, lifelong learning, and workforce development in Barbados.

The collaboration supports the continued development of the Barbados Qualifications and Credit Framework (BQCF) and the transition toward the Barbados Accreditation and Qualifications Authority (BAQA), helping to create more flexible and connected pathways for education, training, and skills recognition.

The signing of this MOU positions Barbados to better support lifelong learning and respond to the evolving needs of the workforce and economy.

Highlights from the Barbados Accreditation Council's 2026 staff retreat!,🌟

From pottery with to a 4-stop bus ride with fun games, this retreat was all about fostering team spirit through fun and collaboration.

Do you have a tertiary qualification from outside of Barbados?🎓

The BAC’s Recognition of Qualification or Equivalency service can help determine how your qualification compares within the national framework.

Visit www.bac.gov.bb/recognition to learn more.📲

Not all tertiary institutions operating in Barbados are automatically recognised.

To be acknowledged as a legitimate tertiary education provider, institutions must be registered with the Barbados Accreditation Council.

Taking the time to verify can help you make the informed decisions about your education.

🔍 Learn more at www.bac.gov.bb.