The government’s proposed School of Agriculture is set to begin offering short courses as early as October 2025, with classes to be held at the former Glanvilles Secondary School plant.

Education Director Clare Browne said the institution will eventually aim to become a degree-granting body under the umbrella of the Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies (ABCAS). In the initial phase, however, students will receive certification in short courses.

Subjects will include animal husbandry and plant science, with Associate Degrees expected later in the programme’s development.

Browne confirmed that instructors have already been identified. “These are experts in agriculture within the education system and they will be able to identify areas where we need to focus on,” he explained.

Officials believe the Glanvilles facility is well-suited to host the new school, which will operate as part of ABCAS.