Mission Statement

As the only school of its kind in Turks & Caicos, the Collegiate exists to contribute to our country’s economic and social development by providing our students with a progressive academic education in a safe and stimulating environment, placing them in the best possible universities worldwide, and willing them to become young citizens with a responsible, honest and altruistic character and a respect for the world in which we live.

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Ethos

The Collegiate’s motto is ‘Crescat Scientia’, which means Let Knowledge Grow.

At the British West Indies Collegiate, we strive to provide a learning environment in which students are encouraged to —

  • Become active, dependable, and productive citizens, with a hunger for lifelong learning, and aspirations towards altruistic leadership
  • Be caring and responsible individuals, appreciating their own culture while remaining respectful of the perspectives, values and traditions of others
  • Feel free to question and examine without fear of belittlement or rebuke
  • Thrive from the promotion, the effective development, and the application of sound communication skills
  • Grow in confidence, mutual respect, well-being, honesty, and personal integrity within a positive and harmonious atmosphere, and in safe surroundings
  • Develop creative expression, curiosity, critical thinking and independent learning through the provision of a stimulating setting
  • Develop a sense of belonging and identity, so as to promote fellowship, co-operation and a sense of loyalty
  • Show respect for the environment and the world in which we live, beginning at school and at home.