The JBTE is the premier certifying body for teachers in the member countries and currently certifies teachers in Early Childhood Education; Primary Education; Secondary Education (with specialisation in the teaching of English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, History, Geography, Business, Modern Languages); and Technical and Vocational Education (Industrial Arts and Home Economics). 

The JBTE regulates this two-year programme, at the end of which, successful students are awarded an Associate Degree in Education (ADE).  This certification is recognised by The UWI Board of Undergraduate Studies as the equivalent of Level 1 (Year 1) of the Bachelor in Education degree.

Eastern Caribbean JBTE Annual Meeting of 2025


Dr. Coreen Leacock Awarded for Her 13 Years of Service as Academic Coordinator