News & Announcements

February 24, 2026

National Examinations Schedule

The Education and Training Quality Authority, in coordination with the Ministry of Education, will administer the National Examinations for Grade 12 students from Sunday, 29 March to Tuesday, 31 March 2026.

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February 22, 2026

Education and Training Quality Authority to Administer National Examinations for Grade 12 Students in Coordination with the Ministry of Education

The Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA), in coordination with the Ministry of Education, will administer the National Examinations for Grade 12 students from Sunday, 29 March to Tuesday, 31 March 2026. All students in government schools across the Kingdom of Bahrain will participate, while participation remains optional for students in private schools. The National […]

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February 18, 2026

CEO of the Education and Training Quality Authority: Decision No. (7) of 2026 Approving the General Policies of the National Qualifications Framework Strengthens Academic Programme Quality Assurance

Dr Maryam Hasan Mustafa, CEO of the Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA), emphasised BQA’s commitment to advancing the General Policies of the National Qualifications Framework in line with the enhanced approach adopted by BQA. The decision supports national priorities in education and training and contributes to strengthening academic programme quality assurance processes, while reinforcing […]

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February 18, 2026

Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of BQA Welcomes Newly Appointed Board Members

His Excellency Hamad bin Faisal Al Malki, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the Board of the Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA), welcomed Ms. Linda Mohammed Janahi and Ms. Sara Yusuf Al-Hadi on the occasion of their appointment to the Board of Directors by Decree No. (3) of 2026. The meeting was attended […]

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February 12, 2026

The Education and Training Quality Authority took part in Bahrain Sports Day

The Education and Training Quality Authority took part in Bahrain Sports Day by organising a range of sports activities for its staff, reflecting its commitment to promoting physical activity as a healthy lifestyle choice and raising awareness of its positive impact on public health and quality of life.

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February 8, 2026

The CEO of the Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA) Participates in the 15th Conference of the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education in South Africa

Dr. Maryam Hasan Mustafa, CEO of the Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA) and Vice President of the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE), participated in the 15th Conference of the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education, under the title “Quality Assurance as an Impactful Tool for Higher […]

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February 3, 2026

Play to Learn Early Childhood Education Forum

The Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA), in coordination with the Ministry of Education and Mohammed Jaber Al-Ansari College for Teachers, organised the “Play to Learn” Early Childhood Education Forum in the Kingdom of Bahrain at the College’s premises, with the participation of a number of kindergartens. The forum was held as part of efforts […]

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January 27, 2026

Education and Training Quality Authority and Ministry of Education hold Advisory Committee Meeting on School Performance

The Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA) and the Ministry of Education held the Advisory Committee meeting on school performance, within the framework of enhancing cooperation and integrating efforts between the two parties and following up on projects aimed at raising the quality of education and improving its outcomes in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Announcements

December 24, 2025

Outsourcing Information Technology Employees for the Education & Training Quality Authority

The Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA) invites bidders to submit proposals for the provision of 2 highly skilled resources to serve as Helpdesk Support Engineers and Systems Administrators, to be stationed onsite at BQA offices for a period of three years. To view the tender, click here to visit the Tender Board Website.

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December 10, 2025

The Education and Training Quality Authority’s Board of Directors Holds Its Fourth Meeting for 2025

The Education and Training Quality Authority’s (BQA) Board of Directors held its fourth meeting for 2025, chaired by His Excellency Hamad bin Faisal Al Maliki, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the Board. During the meeting, the Board reviewed BQA’s reports on institutional reviews and National Qualifications Framework operations, as well as the latest […]