Codrington College

Codrington College is one of the oldest institutions of higher and theological education in the Western Hemisphere, located in Saint John, Barbados. Founded in 1745 through a bequest from Christopher Codrington, a former Captain-General of the Leeward Islands, the college was established to educate clergymen for the Anglican Church in the Caribbean. Affiliated with the University of the West Indies and the Anglican Church, Codrington offers both theological degrees and secondary education programs, making it a unique dual-purpose educational institution. The college's historic campus, perched above the stunning Codrington lagoon and featuring colonial-era architecture including the iconic chapel, is a national heritage site. Codrington College prepares students for ministry while also serving the surrounding community through secondary-level education programs aligned with Caribbean curricula. The college has trained generations of Anglican clergy who have served throughout the Caribbean and beyond. Its setting in the lush rural parish of Saint John offers a tranquil environment for academic and spiritual formation, and the campus is recognized as one of the most beautiful educational sites in the Caribbean region.