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July 13, 2026

BQA Review Reports (Batch 63)

Upon The Cabinet’s approval The 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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July 2, 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 an Advisory Committee meeting on school performance as part of their ongoing collaboration to strengthen coordination, align efforts, and monitor initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of education and improving educational outcomes in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

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July 1, 2026

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

The Board of Directors of the Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA) held its second board meeting for the year 2026. During the meeting, the Board members were briefed on a number of reports on its agenda and discussed several topics aimed at raising the standards of the education and training sectors in the Kingdom […]

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June 23, 2026

Equal Opportunity Committee Holds Its Second Meeting of 2026

The Equal Opportunity Committee at the Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA) held its second meeting of 2026, during which it reviewed progress on the implementation of its action plan and discussed a number of proposed initiatives aimed at further promoting equal opportunities across BQA. The Committee also explored ways to strengthen engagement and communication […]

Announcements

June 14, 2026

Internal Audit Services

By this Request for Proposals (RFP), the Education & Training Authority (BQA) seeks to receive a proposal for Internal Audit Services that includes Financial, Operational, Risk Assessments and Governance reports. To view the tender, click here to view the Tender Board Website

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June 11, 2026

National Qualifications Framework Advisory Committee Holds Its Second Meeting of 2026

The National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Advisory Committee held its second meeting of 2026, during which the Committee recommended the listing of two training institutions, the placement of 18 national qualifications on the NQF, the alignment of two foreign qualifications, and the re-validation of four national qualifications. The Committee reviewed examples of international good practice in […]

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June 11, 2026

Education and Training Quality Authority Honours 16 Seconded Teachers from the Ministry of Education and Awards Them Certified Reviewer Certificates

The Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA) held a ceremony to honour the second cohort of teachers seconded from the Ministry of Education, awarding 16 participants Certified Reviewer Certificates upon successfully fulfilling the accreditation requirements of the Reviewer Training Programme. The ceremony was attended by Dr. Maryam Hasan Mustafa, Chief Executive of the Education and […]

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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 […]