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CXC® Calls on Caribbean to Rally Behind May-June 2026 Examination
Candidates as Historic Exam Season Opens
Registrar delivers personal message of encouragement ahead of the region’s
largest examination sitting and piloting of the Caribbean Targeted Education
Certificate (CTEC) micro-credential.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) has issued a
direct personal appeal to examination candidates across the region, urging them to
approach the upcoming May-June 2026 session with confidence, self-care, and the
assurance that CXC® stands unequivocally behind each and every one of them.
In a video message released to candidates, parents, teachers, and education stakeholders
across the Caribbean, CXC® Registrar and CEO Dr Wayne Wesley delivered what he
described as a personal message from the heart of a Caribbean educator to every student
preparing for their examinations in the weeks ahead. Dr. Wesley’s message to the
candidates and their support networks comes at a time of historic significance for the 54-
year-old institution.
CXC® was established in 1972 to design and administer an indigenous assessment
system that reflects the realities, aspirations, and sovereign identity of the Caribbean
people. Forty-seven years since the first examinations were administered in 1979, Dr
Wesley affirmed that the institution’s core commitments remain as steadfast as ever.
“While much has changed over time, there are some things which have stood the test of
time — the cultural relevance of our syllabuses, the global recognition of our
qualifications, the diligence of our staff, and our absolute commitment to the success of
every single candidate who sits a CXC-administered examination,” he said.The May-June 2026 examination session encompasses the full suite of qualifications
offered by CXC®
, the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination® (CAPE®), the
Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate® (CSEC®), the Caribbean Vocational
Qualification (CVQ), the Caribbean Certificate of Secondary Level Competence®
(CCSLC®) and the Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment™ (CPEA™).
A key development of the 2026 examination cycle is the launch of the Caribbean Targeted
Education Certificate (CTEC) Mathematics Module 1 pilot, a milestone that Dr Wesley
highlighted as evidence of CXC’s activist commitment to expand access to the region’s
learners. Over 2,400 candidates from 13 Member States are registered to participate in
the CTEC pilot this cycle. These candidates will earn their CTEC micro-credential, as they
progress toward their CSEC® certification — a new direction for Caribbean assessment.
The CTEC initiative was among the key flexible education pathways discussed at CXC’s
inaugural Regional Education Conference and Ministerial Forum co-convened with
Jamaica’s Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information in Kingston last March.
Described by observers as a watershed moment for Caribbean education, the landmark
four-day gathering of over 400 education leaders, policymakers, and practitioners from
27 countries, confronted the challenges of teaching, learning, and assessment in the
digital age. Dr Wesley was explicit in telling the conference that the region’s examination
system must be congruent with how its digital-native learners process knowledge, and
that equity is not a concession to excellence but its truest expression.
“This is the future of Caribbean education, taking shape right now,” Dr Wesley declared.
“As you make your final preparations — use your study time wisely. Look after yourself
and your mental wellbeing. Eat well. And rest when you need to. Be confident. Show up
for all of your examinations. You’ve got this!”, said the CXC Registrar.
About CXC®:
The Caribbean Examinations Council® (CXC) was established in 1972 under Agreement by the
Participating Governments in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). CXC assures the global
human resource competitiveness of the Caribbean through the provision of syllabuses of the
highest quality; valid and reliable examinations and certificates of international repute for students
of all ages, abilities and interests; services to educational institutions in the development of
syllabuses, examinations and examinations’ administration, in the most cost-effective way.
Additional information about the Caribbean Examinations Council can be found at
CXC® Regional Education Conference:
The inaugural CXC Regional Education Conference and Ministerial Forum was held March 16–
19, 2026 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, Kingston, Jamaica. Over 300 delegates from 27 countries
convened to address the future of teaching, learning, and assessment in the digital age. The
conference was co-hosted with Jamaica’s Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information.
CTEC:
The Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) is a flexible, job-readiness qualification
designed for learners both within and outside the traditional school system. The Mathematics
Module 1 pilot in the May-June 2026 cycle involves over 2,400 can
CXC® Calls on Caribbean to Rally Behind May-June 2026 Examination
Candidates as Historic Exam Season Opens
Registrar delivers personal message of encouragement ahead of the region’s
largest examination sitting and piloting of the Caribbean Targeted Education
Certificate (CTEC) micro-credential.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) has issued a
direct personal appeal to examination candidates across the region, urging them to
approach the upcoming May-June 2026 session with confidence, self-care, and the
assurance that CXC® stands unequivocally behind each and every one of them.
In a video message released to candidates, parents, teachers, and education stakeholders
across the Caribbean, CXC® Registrar and CEO Dr Wayne Wesley delivered what he
described as a personal message from the heart of a Caribbean educator to every student
preparing for their examinations in the weeks ahead. Dr. Wesley’s message to the
candidates and their support networks comes at a time of historic significance for the 54-
year-old institution.
CXC® was established in 1972 to design and administer an indigenous assessment
system that reflects the realities, aspirations, and sovereign identity of the Caribbean
people. Forty-seven years since the first examinations were administered in 1979, Dr
Wesley affirmed that the institution’s core commitments remain as steadfast as ever.
“While much has changed over time, there are some things which have stood the test of
time — the cultural relevance of our syllabuses, the global recognition of our
qualifications, the diligence of our staff, and our absolute commitment to the success of
every single candidate who sits a CXC-administered examination,” he said.The May-June 2026 examination session encompasses the full suite of qualifications
offered by CXC®
, the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination® (CAPE®), the
Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate® (CSEC®), the Caribbean Vocational
Qualification (CVQ), the Caribbean Certificate of Secondary Level Competence®
(CCSLC®) and the Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment™ (CPEA™).
A key development of the 2026 examination cycle is the launch of the Caribbean Targeted
Education Certificate (CTEC) Mathematics Module 1 pilot, a milestone that Dr Wesley
highlighted as evidence of CXC’s activist commitment to expand access to the region’s
learners. Over 2,400 candidates from 13 Member States are registered to participate in
the CTEC pilot this cycle. These candidates will earn their CTEC micro-credential, as they
progress toward their CSEC® certification — a new direction for Caribbean assessment.
The CTEC initiative was among the key flexible education pathways discussed at CXC’s
inaugural Regional Education Conference and Ministerial Forum co-convened with
Jamaica’s Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information in Kingston last March.
Described by observers as a watershed moment for Caribbean education, the landmark
four-day gathering of over 400 education leaders, policymakers, and practitioners from
27 countries, confronted the challenges of teaching, learning, and assessment in the
digital age. Dr Wesley was explicit in telling the conference that the region’s examination
system must be congruent with how its digital-native learners process knowledge, and
that equity is not a concession to excellence but its truest expression.
“This is the future of Caribbean education, taking shape right now,” Dr Wesley declared.
“As you make your final preparations — use your study time wisely. Look after yourself
and your mental wellbeing. Eat well. And rest when you need to. Be confident. Show up
for all of your examinations. You’ve got this!”, said the CXC Registrar.
About CXC®:
The Caribbean Examinations Council® (CXC) was established in 1972 under Agreement by the
Participating Governments in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). CXC assures the global
human resource competitiveness of the Caribbean through the provision of syllabuses of the
highest quality; valid and reliable examinations and certificates of international repute for students
of all ages, abilities and interests; services to educational institutions in the development of
syllabuses, examinations and examinations’ administration, in the most cost-effective way.
Additional information about the Caribbean Examinations Council can be found at
CXC® Regional Education Conference:
The inaugural CXC Regional Education Conference and Ministerial Forum was held March 16–
19, 2026 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, Kingston, Jamaica. Over 300 delegates from 27 countries
convened to address the future of teaching, learning, and assessment in the digital age. The
conference was co-hosted with Jamaica’s Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information.
CTEC:
The Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) is a flexible, job-readiness qualification
designed for learners both within and outside the traditional school system. The Mathematics
Module 1 pilot in the May-June 2026 cycle involves over 2,400 can
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