The Berkeley Institute

The Berkeley Institute is one of Bermuda's oldest and most distinguished public secondary schools, founded in 1897 in Pembroke, Bermuda. Established to provide secondary education for Black Bermudians during the era of racial segregation, Berkeley has evolved into a premier public school serving all of Bermuda's diverse community. The school follows a British-influenced curriculum leading to IGCSE and Cambridge A-Level examinations. Berkeley has produced many of Bermuda's most prominent leaders, including Cabinet Ministers, physicians, lawyers, educators, and cultural figures who have shaped Bermudian society. The school's proud history as a center of Black educational excellence gives it a unique and celebrated place in Bermuda's social history. Located in Pembroke, near the center of Hamilton Parish, Berkeley serves students from across the island. The school's strong academic traditions, vibrant cultural programs, and active alumni network continue to make it one of Bermuda's most respected educational institutions.