BGCSE Bahamas Online Registration Fees 2022

The Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education examination is an internationally recognised certification taken at the high school student’s level, which is usually required to attend university or study for professional qualifications. These are exams formed by the Ministry of Education in the Government of The Bahamas, and commissioned by Cambridge University in the United Kingdom.  

Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education, BGCSE, is based on the United Kingdom General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) models, but it has been tailored to meet the specific needs of The Bahamas. BGCSE examinations are designed to be taken after three years of high school study culminating at Grade 12.

Twenty-five subjects are currently offered.

Related Fee(s) 

In-school candidates pay a fee of BS$15 per subjectPrivate candidates pay a fee of BS$20 per subject in order to register to write BGCSE

Fees must be paid in cash at the Ministry of Education Cashier’s Unit (see address below), which is open Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, except public holidays.

Private candidates based on the Family Islands may pay fees at the Cashier’s Unit at any Local Administrator’s Office, opened Monday through Friday except public holidays, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Process 

The registration process is different for private and in-school candidates.

In-School Candidates

In-school candidates are registered by their schools by December for BGCSE exams being held the following May/June.

Private Candidates

Private candidates must obtain and complete a BGCSE entry form, which can be picked up from the Ministry of Education Head Office.Make relevant payments.Submit application form along with the proof of payment.  Application Form(s) 

BGCSE entry form.Supporting Documents 

PassportPhotoBirth certificate/affidavitValid picture ID

Turn-around time 
Once all documents are supplied, the registration process can be completed in one day.Deadline 
Registration which includes payment of the fees listed in the section below, must be completed the last Friday in January each year.

For more information please contact 

Examination & Assessment Division
Tonique Williams-Darling Highway

Phone: (1) 242 326 3731-9
Fax: (1) 242 326 2897
Email: [email protected]

Opening Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.