Erdiston Teachers’ Training College

The Erdiston Teachers' Training College, located in Pine Hill, Bridgetown, Barbados, is one of the greatest universities in the Caribbean. It is linked with the Cave Hill Campus of the University of the West Indies' School of Education.

Erdiston is primarily concerned with teacher education and thus offers the following programs. Diploma in Education: This is a part-time, in-service post-graduate diploma program for practicing teachers who have earned a bachelor's degree but have not had any formal pedagogical training. Typically, the program begins with a four-week orientation in the summer and then continues with twice-weekly evening courses for a year.

Certificate programs in Early Childhood Education, Care & Development, Physical Education, and Special Needs Education are also available at the school. This one is geared toward teachers, as well as non-teachers with special interests.

Bachelor of Education: Erdiston's BSc. program is designed to prepare and equip individuals who want to pursue a career as a teacher. This program is for practicing instructors who have a diploma or an Associate Degree and want to upgrade to a bachelor's degree. Last but not least, there's the Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership. This program is designed to develop and equip teachers for positions of leadership in the classroom.

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree and a certification in teacher education. The Barbados Accreditation Council has registered Erdiston Teachers' Training College, but it has not yet been accredited.

Founded: 1948

Address: Erdiston Rd, Bridgetown, Barbados

Phone: +1 246-535-3247

Website: https://www.ettc.edu.bb/