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Bahamas High School Diploma
Preparing Students for Graduation, Careers, and Lifelong Success
The Bahamas High School Diploma (BHSD) is the national graduation framework established by the Ministry of Education, Science & Technology to ensure that students graduate with the academic knowledge, practical skills, personal development, and civic responsibility needed for success beyond high school.
Introduced in September 2014, the BHSD provides clear academic and non-academic requirements that support students in preparing for college, careers, technical training, entrepreneurship, and responsible citizenship. The first cohort of students graduated under the BHSD framework in 2017.
What is the BHSD?
The BHSD recognises that students have different strengths, goals, and career pathways. The diploma framework provides multiple pathways designed to support students whether they intend to pursue university studies, technical and vocational training, or direct workforce engagement.
Students complete a combination of:
· Core academic subjects
· Programme or elective courses
· Community service
· Job readiness training
· Attendance and punctuality requirements
· Leadership and extracurricular activities (for Honours Diploma)
The BHSD also promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, citizenship, discipline, and demonstrates workplace readiness.
Diploma Pathways
General Diploma I
Academic Pathway
The General Diploma I pathway is designed for students pursuing a traditional academic route toward college or university studies.
Minimum Requirements
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Four (4) BJC passes with a minimum grade of “D”
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English Language and Mathematics are mandatory
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Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 (Grades 10–12)
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Thirty (30) hours of community service
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Twenty (20) hours of job readiness training
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Minimum 80% attendance and punctuality over Grades 10–12
General Diploma II
Academic Pathway
The General Diploma I pathway is designed for students pursuing a traditional academic route toward college or university studies.
Minimum Requirements
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Four (4) BJC passes with a minimum grade of “D”
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English Language and Mathematics are mandatory
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Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 (Grades 10–12)
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Thirty (30) hours of community service
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Twenty (20) hours of job readiness training
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Minimum 80% attendance and punctuality over Grades 10–12
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The General Diploma I pathway is designed for students pursuing a traditional academic route toward college or university studies.
Minimum Requirements
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Four (4) BJC passes with a minimum grade of “D”
-
English Language and Mathematics are mandatory
-
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 (Grades 10–12)
-
Thirty (30) hours of community service
-
Twenty (20) hours of job readiness training
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Minimum 80% attendance and punctuality over Grades 10–12