Dual Enrolment Programme
What is Dual Enrolment
A programme that allows senior school students to earn credit towards an associate, certificate and diploma degree. Dual enrolment courses qualify for academic credit in the Bermuda Public Senior School and post-secondary institutions. Tuition is waived for dual enrolment students in the Bermuda Public Senior Schools. However, they are responsible for the purchase of textbooks and other equipment.
Available Programmes
Business, Hospitality and Technical Education
- Certificate in Applied Science Technology CT-TECH
- Diploma in Culinary Arts DP-CUART
- Diploma in Hospitality Management DP-HSMGT
Associate of Science
- Nursing
- Pre-Medical
- Pre-Health
- Diagnostic Imaging Technology Programme
General Associate Degree Programmes
See page 33 - 53 in the Course Catalog.
Programme Requirements
Dual enrolment allows students to pursue an advanced curriculum relevant to their individual post secondary interest while enrolled in high school.
To be eligible for the Dual Enrolment programme a student must:
- Be a student in Bermuda public senior school in order to get a tuition waver.
- Submit the Bermuda College Application with a senior school transcript and copy of passport.
- Submit a recommendation letter from the school.
- Sign an agreement to release student record information to their respective senior school, and for use by Bermuda College.
- Complete the College Placement Test (CPT)
- Not have already received a senior school diploma or General Education Development (GED) diploma.
Academic Advising
Academic advisors are extremely important. The Primary Role Advisor for dual enrolment students is Mrs. Takia Bean - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
She assists with the following:
- Registration for classes & develop educational plan (mandatory)
- Monitoring academic progress
- Academic issues
- Campus resource identification & utilizaiton
- Goal setting
- Personal growth and career development
Guidelines
- A student's participation in the Dual Enrolment Programme is limited to the time normally required to complete the senior school diploma, from the time of initial participation in that programme.
- Student's in the Dual Enrolment Programme must abide by all Bermuda College policies procedures, and regulations.
- Grades colleg credits earned by students are recorded at Bermuda College. The transcript of the college coursework may be released to the student's senior school, future higher education or applied toward Bermuda College graduation requirements if applicable.
- Students enrolled in course(s) at Bermuda College for dual enrolment credit are expected to perform at the college level. Failure will mean that a student will not receive credit twoard high-school graduation. Conversely, students receiving a passing grade upon completion of course(s) for dual enrolment credit will receive the grade obtained from Bermuda College. The grade will also be factored into the student's grade point average (GPA) on their senior school transcript.
- Students are expected to attend class during the first week of classes, even though this date may not coincide with the start date at their high school. Failing to start classes during this time may result in the loss of the student's place in the programme.
- Parents will not be included in meetings held by faculty and/or counselor and student.
Enrolment options for the Associate Degree Programme
Full Time Students
- Meet all entry requriements and place in both freshmen English and mathematics on the placement test.
- Can Enrol in up to 15 credits or more.
Part Time Students
- Meet all entry requirements and place in either freshmen English or mathematics on the placement test.
- Can enrol in up to 6 credits, 2 academic courses.
Note: All students must maintain 2.0 GPA. Failure to do so warrants the return of the student to their respective high school.
Certificate for Nursing Assistants
The Certificate for Nursing Assistants was developed in collaboration with the Bermuda Nursing Midwifery Council. It prepares participants with the prerequisites needed to become registered with the Bermuda Nursing Council as nursing assistants in the health care industry. Participants will cover topics such as Vital signs; Medical Terminology; Caring for Seniors and others in Need of Medical Care; Professional Regulations; Legal and Ethical Issues in the Health Care Industry.
Program Requirements:
- Submit the Bermuda College Application with a senior school transcript.
- Submit copy of passport.
- Students entering this programme must be proficient in English and mathematics. Potential students will be assessed. Those needing support in English and or Math must successfully complete these requirements prior to enrolling in the programme.
- Police Vetting Report from Magistrates Court
- Hair Follicle Drug Screening (Employee Health Services, King Edward Memorial Hospital only)
- Proof of valid Health Insurance
- Covid-19 Vaccine
- Tuberculosis (TB) Test
- Hepatitis B Test and/or Shot as Required
- Tetanus Shot
- Influenza Shot
- SCARS Training
- Regular Covid-19 Testing
- American Heart Foundation 2-person Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED)
- Heavy Lifting assessment for EMT students
Note: The certificate is 2 semesters long providing clinical experience.
Visit the Nursing Assistants page to learn more.
Basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
The Emergency Medical Technician Programme prepares graduates 18 years and older to initiate assessment and care of the ill or injured patient. After successful completion of the programme, each graduate must succeed at the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) practical and computer based knowledge examinations. This programme provides opportunity to prepare for entry-level positions in the Emergency Medical Services profession for possible employment in a variety of pre-hospital, hospital, Fire and Rescue Services and industrial settings.
Program Requirements:
- Submit the Bermuda College Application with a senior school transcript.
- Submit copy of passport.
- Students entering this programme must be proficient in English and mathematics. Potential students will be assessed. Those needing support in English and or Math must successfully complete these requirements prior to enrolling in the programme.
- Police Vetting Report from Magistrates Court
- Hair Follicle Drug Screening (Employee Health Services, King Edward Memorial Hospital only)
- Proof of valid Health Insurance
- Covid-19 Vaccine
- Tuberculosis (TB) Test
- Hepatitis B Test and/or Shot as Required
- Tetanus Shot
- Influenza Shot
- SCARS Training
- Regular Covid-19 Testing
- American Heart Foundation 2-person Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED)
- Heavy Lifting assessment for EMT students
Note: The EMT Programme is one semester long providing clinical experience.
Visit the EMT Progamme page to learn more.
CPT
Next Generation Reading:
Test Format:
- 20 Questions
- no change in # of items
Content Domains:
- Information and Ideas
- Rhetoric
- Synthesis
- Vocabulary
Passages are a mix of previously published (authentic) and comissioned texts.
Next-Generation Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS)
Test Format:
- 20 multiple-choice questions
- Calculator usage: 4-function calculator and square root available for some items
Content Assessed:
- Rational numbers
- Ratio and proportional relationships
- Exponents
- Algebraic expressions
- Linear equations
- Linear applications and graphs
- Probability and sets
- Descriptive statistics
- Geometry concepts for HS Pre-Algebra
- Geometry concepts for HS Algebra 1
Next-Generation Advanced Algebra and Functions (AAF)
Test Format:
- 20 multiple-choice questions
- Calculator usage: 4-function, square root, graphing calculator available for some items.
Content Assessed:
- Linear equations
- Linear applications and graphs
- Factoring
- Quadratics
- Functions
- Radical and rational equations
- Polynomial equations
- Exponential and logarithmic equations
- Geometry concepts for Algebra 1
- Geometry concepts for Algebra 2
- Trigonometry
WRITEPLACER Essay
- Test remains the same
- 8-point holistic scoring rubric with 6 diminesions
- Purpose and Focus
- Organization and Support
- Development and Support
- Sentence Variety and Style
- Mechanical Conventions
- Critical Thinking
- 17 Prompts available
- Timed or untimed
- Student Essay Report
- Reports can be run to extract writing samples for review by faculty
How to Prepare
Encourage students to prepare by brushing up on the skills needed to be successful in first-year college courses.
Utilize ACCUPLACER's free print and online student resource here.
Free online study App-Practice from any phone, tablet, or electronic device with our free web-based study app here.
Centre for Learning and Academic Success (CLAS)
- Tutoring in biology, and mathematics.
- Study Skills workshops - Overcoming Exam Anxiety, Exam Study Strategie, Time Management
- Tutor.com online tutoring for 250 subjects-24/7
FAQ
What happens if I fail a course that has a second part? You will not be able to move on and will have to return back to high school.
What happens if I don't receive a 2.00 GPA at the end of the semester? You will have to return back to high school.
What happens if I don't show up for a final exam? BC stated that if you don't show up for a final exam you will receive an automatic F grade.
What happens if I don't submit my assignments by the deadline? Your instructor will give you a zero grade and this can affect your overall semester/cumulative GPA.
Do my instructors take attendance? Yes!
Will my instructor notify my parents if I don't hand in assignments or don't attend class? No, but they will communicate with the high school liaison.
Am I responsible for my textbooks and supplies? Yes, students are responsible for the purchases of course materials - textbooks, calculators, textbook access codes, uniforms, knifes, etc.