Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College

What Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College does

Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) is the sole indigenous tertiary-level institution in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Basseterre. Operating across four campus locations (Burdon Street main campus, Lockhart Street Health Sciences lab, Horsford Road, and Infirmary Road Annex), CFBC enrolls approximately 900 students across five academic divisions: Technical Vocational Education & Management Studies (TVEMS), Arts Sciences & General Studies (ASGS), Health Sciences, Teacher Education, and Adult & Continuing Education (ACE). The college delivers 35 programs and 250+ courses, including associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing franchised from UWI Mona, and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Education via UWI Cave Hill. Its underlying technology stack centers on the SONISWeb (Jenzabarcloud) student information system for applications and registration, an EBSCO-hosted library of approximately 7,000 monographs and full-text research databases, and the QuickClick online payment portal for fee processing.

CFBC's business model rests primarily on tuition and ancillary academic fees, with nationals of St. Kitts and Nevis exempted from tuition while non-national students pay program-tiered fees ranging from EC$1,750 for TVET programs to EC$15,000 for the BSN Nursing program, plus registration, technology, examination, transcript, and graduation fees. The college monetizes only the non-national tuition segment, supplemented by ancillary fees, donations, and significant grant inflows from development partners including the Caribbean Development Bank (TVET Enhancement Project), UNDP (CRIWT), OECS (NETHE), and the German Federal Ministry (PROMAR via adelphi). Distribution is via direct enrollment through the SONISWeb portal and articulation partnerships that funnel CFBC graduates into UWI, UVI, WIU, and other regional and international universities for degree completion. The college has approximately 95 employees and is governed by a Board of Governors chaired by Dr. Tamu Petra Browne, with Dr. Moyia Rowtham currently serving as Interim President following the inauguration of Dr. Jacqueline Austin as the 4th President.

Name

Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College

Legal name

Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College

Website

https://cfbc.edu.kn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College is the sole indigenous tertiary-level institution in St. Kitts and Nevis, delivering associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and franchised bachelor's programs across five academic divisions to roughly 900 enrolled students through four Basseterre campuses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Tertiary Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHADAE

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Community & Junior Colleges

SECONDARYEDAHADAF

Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Community & Junior Colleges

SECONDARYEDAHADAC

Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Community & Junior Colleges

Keywords

• Tertiary education services
• Vocational training programs
• Nursing education
• Technical vocational education
• Adult continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Basseterre

HQ country

St. Kitts & Nevis

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Non-National Tuition Fees: Tuition fees charged to international students pursuing various programs. Fees vary by program with Health Sciences programs commanding higher rates. Nationals of St. Kitts and Nevis are exempt from tuition fees.
2. Application and Registration Fees: Non-refundable application fees ($35-60 EC) and registration fees ($375 EC) charged to all applicants. Late fees apply for applications submitted after deadline.
3. Examination Fees: Fees for external examinations administered by UWI, CXC, Nursing Council, and University of Technology. Additional fees for remarking and supplemental exams.
4. Transcript and Certification Services: Processing fees for official transcripts ($50 EC) and letters of certification ($50 EC)
5. Graduation Fees: Graduation package fees ($350 EC) and gown rentals for commencement ceremonies

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College is the sole indigenous tertiary-level institution in St. Kitts and Nevis, offering associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and a franchised Bachelor of Science in Nursing across five divisions: Technical Vocational Education & Management Studies (TVEMS), Arts Sciences & General Studies, Health Sciences, Teacher Education, and Adult & Continuing Education. The college recruits domestic and international students and supports credit transfer to regional universities, and operates the Caribbean Center of Excellence in Research, Innovation, and Workforce Training (CRIWT) for renewable energy certification.

Product overview

Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College is a tertiary educational institution in St. Kitts offering academic, professional, and vocational programs across five divisions: Technical Vocational Education & Management Studies (TVEMS), Arts Sciences & General Studies (ASGS), Health Sciences, Teacher Education, and Adult & Continuing Education (ACE). Programs span associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and bachelor's degrees (nursing). The college provides student support services including SonisWeb online registration, library services with EBSCO databases, transcript services, and financial aid coordination. ACE division offers flexible evening and weekend classes for adult learners. CFBC operates multiple campus locations including Burdon Street main campus, Lockhart Street Health Sciences lab, Horsford Road, and Infirmary Road Annex.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Division of Technical Vocational Education & Management Studies (TVEMS) Offers associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in technical and vocational fields including IT, culinary arts, hospitality studies, automotive engineering, electrical engineering, refrigeration and air conditioning, architectural design technology, agricultural studies, and office administration for students seeking hands-on career credentials.
• Division of Arts, Science & General Studies (ASGS) Prepares students for CXC Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) and offers pathways leading to a CAPE Diploma or CAPE Associate Degree in arts, sciences, and business subjects for students transferring to UWI and other universities.
• Division of Health Sciences Offers nursing and health-related programs including a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (franchised from UWI Mona), Post Basic Midwifery certificate, Nursing Assistant program, Pre-Nursing, and Pharmacy Technician certificate for students pursuing healthcare careers.
• Division of Teacher Education Provides teacher training at associate degree and post-graduate levels through the UWI Eastern Caribbean Joint Board of Teacher Education, with programs covering Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary, and Secondary TVET education.
• Division of Adult & Continuing Education (ACE) Provides evening and Saturday classes for adult learners, including CXC CAPE and CSEC courses, associate degrees, and short courses for skill upgrading and qualifications improvement for working adults.
• Caribbean Center of Excellence in Research, Innovation, and Workforce Training (CRIWT) Regional hub offering NABCEP-certified training in solar PV installation and electric vehicle maintenance and repairs, delivered through CFBC in partnership with Green Solution International SKN Inc and funded by the UNDP Small Grant Programme.
• College Library Services Library with approximately 7,000 monographs plus EBSCO online databases, Nursing Reference Centre, and Auto-Repair Reference Centre, offering home lending, reference, research, interlibrary loan, and study-area services to enrolled students.
• Transcript and Certification Services Office of the Registrar services providing official transcripts (EC$50 standard) and letters of certification (EC$50) with processing fees, offered to current and former students for academic verification and credentialing purposes.
• Financial Aid Coordination Services Coordinates scholarships and student loans for CFBC students from government and private organizations including ROSS University, Taiwanese Scholarship, SAFE, FLOW, St Kitts Social Security Board, and Development Bank of St Kitts & Nevis.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2000+ graduates in 10 years with pathways to leading universities worldwide
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Green Solution International SKN Incorporated (GSI SKN Inc)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2023MoA signed November 20, 2023 for CRIWT initiative. Project cost approximately 116,000 USD (325,630 XCD) funded by UNDP Small Grant Programme. Provides NABCEP certification training for solar PV installation and EV maintenance.
• The University of the West Indies (Mona)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFranchise Agreement: CFBC recognized as an Associated Institution for delivery of the Bachelor of Science Nursing Programme administered by the Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMS) through The UWI Mona School of Nursing (UWISON). Students earn UWI degree while studying locally.
• The University of the West Indies (Cave Hill)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFranchise Agreement: CFBC recognized as an Associate Institution for delivery of the Post-Graduate Diploma in Education programme administered by the Faculty of Humanities and Education (FHE) through The UWI School of Education (UWI SOE).
• The University of the West Indies (Cave Hill) - Articulation AgreementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents completing Associate Degree with minimum GPA of 2.75 are accorded entry into all UWI Bachelor's in Education (B.Ed.) Degree programmes with exemptions from 6 courses. Hospitality Studies/Culinary Arts graduates with GPA 2.7 get credit/exemption from Level I tourism courses.
• Western Illinois University (WIU)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement for International Educational Cooperation: Full recognition accorded to academic courses taught at CFBC including CXC courses. Successfully completed courses applicable to requirements for undergraduate degrees awarded by WIU.
• The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of Understanding: UVI and CFBC delineate clear path of transition and/or credit transfer including 2+2 and 2+3 programmes. Graduates offered tuition rate of 1.75 times resident rate for undergraduate degree at UVI.
• Green Solution International SKN Incorporated (GSI SKN Inc)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of Agreement: Both parties collaborate on research and development of PV modules and systems. Partnership enabled the Caribbean Center of Excellence in Research, Innovation, and Workforce Training (CRIWT).
• Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNETHE (Network of Excellence for Tourism and Hospitality Training and Education) project to increase course offerings and improve capacity to reach wider regional audiences.
• Nova Scotia CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange program for Information Technology and Hospitality and Culinary students.
• University of the Virgin IslandsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance supporting students pursuing education outside of St. Kitts through partnerships and scholarships.
• Monroe CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for study abroad opportunities and scholarships for CFBC students.
• Dalhousie University and Nova Scotia College (Canada)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanadian university partnerships for study abroad and exchange opportunities.
• adelphi (German think tank)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead organization for PROMAR project (Prevention of Marine Litter in the Caribbean Sea). Funded by German Federal Ministry for the Environment. CFBC serves as technical partner for St. Kitts and Nevis implementation.
• United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Cartagena Convention SecretariatmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing partner for PROMAR project. Provides technical assistance, policy guidance, and institutional strengthening to help countries meet obligations under the Cartagena Convention.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT): Trinidad-based community college delivering associate degrees and technical/vocational programs across multiple divisions, with comparable division structure and student populations to CFBC.
• Sir Arthur Lewis Community College: Saint Lucia's main community college offering associate degrees and TVET programs across multiple divisions, directly comparable in scope, governance model, and regional context to CFBC.
• University of the Virgin Islands: Public Caribbean two-campus university serving a similarly small island territory. UVI has an existing articulation agreement with CFBC for 2+2 and 2+3 transfer pathways and offers overlapping academic and vocational programs, making it the closest structural peer.
• Barbados Community College: Caribbean community college offering associate degrees, technical/vocational, and health sciences programs - a direct functional and structural peer to CFBC's TVEMS, ASGS, and Health Sciences divisions.
• University of the Bahamas: National tertiary institution of The Bahamas serving a comparable small-island-state role with associate and bachelor's degree programs. Operates with a similar mix of academic transfer and workforce programs to CFBC.

Regional players

• University of Technology, Jamaica: Jamaica's primary technical and vocational tertiary institution. While larger and more comprehensive than CFBC, it competes for regional students and overlaps with CFBC's TVEMS division offerings.
• Ross University School of Medicine: Caribbean-based higher education provider focused on medical and veterinary training; relevant for benchmarking operating scale and regional recruitment dynamics, though not a direct academic competitor to CFBC.

Broad incumbents

• Monroe College: Caribbean-recruiting US institution with study-abroad and scholarship partnerships with CFBC. Broader multi-school portfolio but serves comparable Caribbean student segments with transfer pathways.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CFBCSKN
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clarencefitzroybryantcollege
• Instagraminstagram.com/cfbcskb

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Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

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