Ministry of Education Provides Update on 2026 Cambridge Assessment ResultsThe Ministry of Education has received the 2026 Cambridge assessment results, which are currently progressing through the Department of Education’s established review and reporting process.The Department is presently reviewing and compiling the results to ensure that the information is appropriately analyzed and presented before being shared with schools, families and the wider community.As part of the established process, the results will first be shared with school principals, who will have an opportunity to review the information relevant to their schools. Principals will then engage with classroom teachers to ensure that educators understand t...

Department of Education STEAM Academy Inspires Students Students across Bermuda spent their summer building, designing, experimenting and exploring future career opportunities through the Department of Education’s STEAM Academy, which concluded its summer programme on 7 August.Held from 1 July to 7 August, the Academy provided hands-on learning opportunities for primary students aged 7 to 12 and launched a successful pilot senior programme for students aged 13 to 15.The primary programme combined creativity and practical learning through activities including woodwork, mathematics, soldering, games and the arts. Students were encouraged to develop their problem-solving, teamwork and critical-thinking skills while le...

Ministry of Education Announces New Board of Education and Leadership Transition The Ministry of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of the newly constituted Board of Education, which will continue to play a vital role in supporting governance, policy development, and advocacy for Bermuda's public education system during this important period of reform. Constituted in July 2026 under the Education Act 1996, the Board is chaired by Dr. Dawnnelle Walker and comprises experienced leaders from education, business, public service, and community sectors. Together, they bring the expertise needed to support student success and strengthen public education in Bermuda. Board members include Dr. Dawnnelle Walker (Chair), Ms. Lisa...

Department of Education Announces Digital Platform for 2026 - 2027 Substitute Teacher IntakeThe Department of Education today announced the launch of a new online Substitute Application Platform designed to streamline recruitment, protect applicant data, and ensure payroll accuracy for the upcoming 2026–2027 academic school year.The new portal opened Friday, July 17, marking the official conclusion of legacy, paper-based application methods for the Department. All current and aspiring substitute teachers interested in opportunities with Bermuda Public Schools will be required to create a secure online profile, upload required credentials digitally, and track their electronic onboarding steps in real-time.To prevent technical proc...

Ministerial StatementTo The House of AssemblyByThe Hon. Diallo V. Rabain JP, MPMinister of Education Transparency, Accountability, and Action: The Cambridge Checkpoint Report for Bermuda, 2023–2025Friday, July 17th, 2026     Mr Speaker, I rise today, having recently returned to the office of Minister of Education, to inform this Honourable House that the Ministry of Education has officially released this report today - the Cambridge Checkpoint Report for Bermuda, 2023–2025, prepared by Cambridge International Education. The full report is now available on the Ministry of Education website at www.moed.bm. Mr Speaker, this report was the subject o...

Public Schools Early Dismissal on June 24 The Cabinet Office is reminding the public that government offices, including Bermuda public schools, will close at noon on the day of Sir John Swan’s funeral, Wednesday, June 24.As a reminder: The public may sign a Book of Condolence from 10:00 am at the Cabinet Office, 105 Front Street. Flags on all Government buildings will remain at half-mast until sundown on the day of Sir John’s funeral.Further details on the funeral service will be issued in the coming days.

Update on the Progress of the Public School System Transformation ProgrammeMadam President,I rise today to update this Honourable House on the progress being made in advancing thetransformation of Bermuda's Public School System and to outline the deliberate steps beingtaken to strengthen delivery, stabilise our schools, and improve outcomes for every child.At the beginning of the current academic year, the Ministry of Education undertook a carefulreview of the Public School System Transformation Programme. Following that review, weadopted a refined approach—one that balances long-term structural reform with theimmediate need to ensure stability, clarity, and focus across our schools.Our emphasis has been on strengthening the found...

The Minister of Education, the Hon. Crystal Caesar, JP, visited CedarBridge Academy. The visit highlighted the school’s innovative Signature Learning Programmes (SLPs) and the Modern Languages trip to Panama, and provided an opportunity for students and staff to showcase the dynamic educational experiences available at CBA.“CedarBridge Academy’s Signature Learning Programmes demonstrate a strong, deliberate commitment to delivering a balanced, future-focused education that integrates academic excellence with technical and vocational skills development. Initiatives such as the Panama language immersion experience, together with the wide range of hands-on technical programmes, clearly illustrate how the education&n...

The Government remains committed to education transformation and to working with teachers, parents, students and other stakeholders to build an education system that prepares Bermuda’s children for success.We recognize that educators have expressed concerns about workload, classroom behaviour, school environments and the pace of change. These concerns deserve to be heard and we take these concerns seriously. Teachers play a vital role in the success of our education system, and their perspectives will be an important part of this process.Education transformation was undertaken because too many students were not achieving the outcomes they deserved and needed. While there have been adjustments to timelines and ...

 Youth Mental Health Student Debate 2026Recently, the Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors hosted a Youth Mental Health Debate at the Dr. E.F. Gordon Memorial Hall, focusing on the motion: “This House believes that a child’s right to privacy when accessing health services outweighs a parent’s right to be informed.” The event was part of the Ministry of Health’s Mental Health Anti-Stigma Month campaign and was organised by the Youth Advisory Working Group (YAWG), a youth-led committee under the Youth Mental Health Plan 2027, sponsored by the Mirrors Programme under the Department of Child and Family Services.The Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors,opene...