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The Ministry of Education Transformation is primarily responsible for the formulation of educational policies, and the administration and regulation of education programmes. On our website, you will find everything you need to know about education in Barbados.
Join the Noble Profession Become a Teacher in Barbados The Ministry of Education Transformation (MEdT) is continuously seeking passionate, qualified, and driven individuals to nurture the future leaders of Barbados.
We Are Moving! The public is kindly asked to note that the office of the School Meals Department office will be relocated to the 2nd Floor, Thomas Daniel Building, Hincks
Message For Teachers’ Professional Day 2026 Today, on Teachers’ Professional Day, I extend heartfelt gratitude and profound appreciation to every educator across Barbados. You are not merely teachers of subjects;
Join the Noble Profession Become a Teacher in Barbados The Ministry of Education Transformation (MEdT) is continuously seeking passionate, qualified, and driven individuals to nurture the future leaders of Barbados.
The dates for term one of 2025 / 2026 Academic Year are listed below
| Term | Schedule | Date | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Planning Week | 1-5 September 2025 | 14 weeks with 2 days break |
| Term commences | 8 September 2025 | ||
| Teachers' Professional Day | 17 October 2025 | ||
| Mid-term Break | 23-24 November 2025 | ||
| Term ends for students | 11 December 2025 | ||
| Term ends for teachers | 12 December 2025 | ||
| Christmas Vacation | 15 December 2025 - 3 January 2025 | 3 Weeks | |
| Term 2 | Term commences for teachers | 5 January 2026 | 13 weeks with 2 days break |
| Term commences for students | 6 January 2026 | ||
| Mid-term Break | 19-20 February 2026 | ||
| Term ends for students | 1 April 2026 | ||
| Term ends for teachers | 2 April 2026 | ||
| Easter Vacation | 6 April - 17 April 2026 | 2 Weeks | |
| Term 3 | Term commences for teachers | 20 April 2026 | 12 weeks with 1 day break |
| Term commences for students | 21 April 2026 | ||
| Teachers' Professional Day | 21 May 2026 | ||
| Mid-term Break | 22 May 2026 | ||
| Term ends for students | 2 July 2026 | ||
| Term ends for teachers | 3 July 2026 | ||
| Summer Vacation | 6 July - 31 August 2026 | 8 Weeks | |
| Planning Week | 1-4 September 2026 | ||
| Term 1 2026-2027 Commences | 7 September 2026 |
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The Ministry of Education Transformation (MEdT), in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), is pleased to announce the launch of the Parent Education Program (PEP) - a collaborative initiative designed to actively engage parents and caregivers as key partners and co-creators in education transformation.