Training Pathway:

To teach in Antigua and Barbuda, teachers must complete an education program. The Departments of Education in Antigua State College offers Associate Degree in Education – Primary, Associate Degree in Education –Secondary, Associate Degree in Education –-Secondary (TVET). Potential teachers may also obtain a B. Ed Degree, and/or a Post Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education at University of the West Indies (UWI) Five Islands Campus. These options guarantee that teachers are trained in pedagogical methods, curriculum design and classroom control.

Certification Requirements:

In Antigua and Barbuda, teaching certificates are currently not issued. Also, there are no publicly accessible sources available on the professional training and licensing of teachers in Antigua and Barbuda. The lack of available documentation seems to indicate that licensing is possibly institutionalized, decentralized or not explicitly stated in public records. For exact information it may be necessary to approach appropriate government or professional bodies.

Continuing Professional Development:

Antigua and Barbuda teachers are not only highly encouraged to participate in CPD activities that keep them abreast of educational developments and enhancing student achievement, but also for their continued professional growth. This typically includes workshops and training sessions on curriculum development, classroom management, and educational technology.