News & Announcements

April 26, 2026

BQA Highlights the Kingdom’s Experience in Developing Qualifications Frameworks through Joint Workshops with Hong Kong

As part of ongoing collaboration between the Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA) and the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ), the Authority organised a series of joint workshops in implementation of the MoU between the two sides. The workshops highlighted the Kingdom of Bahrain’s experience in developing and implementing […]

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April 15, 2026

The Equal Opportunity Committee holds its first meeting for 2026

The Equal Opportunity Committee at the Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA) held its first meeting for 2026, during which it reviewed BQA’s Equal Opportunities Report for 2025, followed up on decisions, and discussed the planned initiatives to be implemented during the year. These efforts aim to promote the principles of equal opportunity, support a […]

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April 14, 2026

Education & Training Quality Authority Holds Workshop on Updated National Qualifications Framework Policies

The Education & Training Quality Authority (BQA) held a workshop on updated National Qualifications Framework (NQF) policies, including the integration of programme review processes within the framework, with the participation of higher education institutions and representatives of the Higher Education Council, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of academic programmes in […]

Announcements

April 6, 2026

BQA Review Reports (Batch 62)

Upon The Cabinet’s approvalThe Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA) has issued a new set of results of the education and training institutions’ performance reviews and the National Qualifications Framework operations. To view the reports please visit our website www.bqa.gov.bh

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March 26, 2026

The Education and Training Quality Authority’s Board of Directors holds its first meeting for 2026

The Board of Directors of the Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA) held its first meeting for 2026, chaired by His Excellency Hamad bin Faisal Al Maliki, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the Board. During the meeting, the Board reviewed the BQA’s reports on institutional reviews and the operations of the National Qualifications […]

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.