Admissions
Many Paths. Discover Yours.
At Bermuda College, our vision is “Transforming lives through innovative education.”; and we welcome anyone who has ever held the dream of self-improvement and the passion to learn.
We are a community college dedicated to offering the highest standards of academic and professional excellence, based not so much on one’s educational background as they enter Bermuda College, but on what one has been able to accomplish upon graduation.
Applying to Bermuda College
Please complete and submit the application and submit it, with all of the required documents (see checklist below), to the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. on the second floor of the College Centre building or email it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The admissions deadline for Fall is June 1stThe admissions deadline for Spring is November 1st
Admissions Checklist
- Completed application form
- Verification of Citizenship;
- Bermuda Passport with Registered Status,
- Proof of Bermudian status or Entry Visa
- Official transcripts and external examination results
- Application fee of $50 (non-refundable)
- Completed Medical Disclosure Form
The application fee of $50 ($100 for international students) can be paid via online credit card, online via Clarien, BNTB or HSBC, or in person at the Business Office, located on the 2nd Floor of the College Centre. Payments are not accepted over the phone. Please also include the $75 late fee if applying after the June 1st deadline.
Please contact our Recruitment Officer at 236-9000 Ext.4099 first if you are ...
- only interested in completing a course at Bermuda College (you won't need to apply for a programme)
- you want to attend in the next semester but are past the application deadline
Admission Process
After you apply, we review your application and offer an admission decision within approximately four weeks of receiving all the required documents.
Students will be admitted to the college if they meet the appropriate admission requirements.
Check our Academic Calendar for application deadlines. If you've missed the deadline you may still register for courses and submit your application for the following semester.
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Admission Requirements
Students will be admitted to the college if they have met one of the following:
Traditional Students
- A high school graduate
- Earned a General Education Diploma (GED)
- Earned an International Baccalaureate Diploma/Certificate(see details below)
Non-Traditional Students:
- Students under the age of 25 without a high school diploma or GED may be admitted based on the results of the Computerized Placement Test (CPT)* and other supporting documentation (see full Admission Requirements).
- Students 25 years of age or older without a high school diploma or GED may be admitted based on the results of the Computerized Placement Test (CPT)*. (see details below)
To schedule your CPT test please book your appointment on Calendly.
*Students are required to take a placement test to determine English, reading, and mathematical skills. This requirement may be waived if the student has IGCSE English and Math with a grade of C or higher or successfully completed a College level English or mathematics course with a grade of C or higher.
College Promise
College Promise College Promise is a government-funded programme that provides tuition for graduates of CedarBridge Academy and The Berkeley Institute to attend Bermuda College, tuition-free, for two years. It is an open scholarship covering tuition, incidentals, and lab fees. The award does not cover the cost of books.
What to do | What to expect |
Apply to Bermuda College | Admissions Deadlines: Fall semester: April 1 - August 30 Spring semester: November 1 - January 17 |
Sit the placement test | CPT Deadlines: Fall semester: August 24 Spring semester: January 11 |
College Promise Notification | Receive communication from the Office of VP, ASA by the 3rd week in July. |
Meet with an advisor to register for classes. | Registration Deadlines: Fall semester - August 30 Spring semester - January 17 |
NOTE: College Promise recipients should disregard the balance amount owed as the deadline to process funding amounts is not until the end of September. |
Application Requirements
- Candidates must have applied and be accepted to attend Bermuda College. Apply here.
- Be a graduate from Cedarbridge Academy or The Berkeley Institute.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Be eligible for enrolment in college-level courses.
- Be recommended by a school counsellor.
- Be Bermudian.
- Must enrol at Bermuda College the immediate Fall or Spring after high school graduation.
Conditions
- Recipients must attend Bermuda College the Fall or Spring after high school graduation.
- Tuition and incidentals will be paid by the Ministry of Education directly to Bermuda College.
- Recipients must maintain good academic standing and conduct for the duration of the award. Failure to meet satisfactory academic performance will result in the award being rescinded.
- College Promise does not cover book costs.
- Students cannot be a recipient of any other government merit awards or Department of Workforce Development awards
- The award covers the Fall and Spring semesters and the Summer term.
- For more information please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
To learn more about other funding support options visit our Financial Servies Support.
Campus Visits
Bermuda College is an ever-changing campus, always upgrading our facilities to better suit Bermuda’s students. We believe in providing information at your fingertips! Whether you would like to schedule a campus tour or a one-on-one consultation with the Recruitment Officer, it’s easy to find resources to make the most of your College experience.
To book a tour or schedule a one-on-one meeting, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 441-239-4099.