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THE CARIBBEAN EXAMINER

NEWS

COHSOD-Education grants approval for

administration of CXC’s Regional Examinations in July

On Friday 8 May 2020, the Council for Human and Social which was hosted by Dr Laurette Bristol, Programme Manager, Human
Development (COHSOD) – Education, granted approval for the Resource Development from the CARICOM Secretariat.
Caribbean Examinations Council® (CXC®) to administer regional The press conference on Thursday 14 May 2020 was a further
examinations in July 2020, with results released in September 2020. opportunity to provide clarity and outline the modified examinations
The meeting, chaired by Antigua and Barbuda Minister of strategy following the granting of approval by COHSOD-Education
Education, Honourable Michael Browne, was attended by Ministers for the administering of CXC’s regional examinations in July 2020.
of Education, senior Ministry of Education officials from across
CARICOM and key stakeholders including the University of the Webinars with U.S. Higher Education Institutions and
West Indies (UWI), the Caribbean Union of Teachers (CUT), and International Credential Evaluators
the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA). Read COHSOD- The Council worked with international partners including
Education’s press release here. EducationUSA through the United States Embassy in Barbados, the
Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS – leading a webinar with over
CXC® Stakeholder Consultations 60 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and Credential Assessment
In preparation for the July 2020 examinations strategy, CXC® agencies from across the United States. The HEIs were interested in
held extensive consultations with stakeholders from across the the impact of the rescheduled CXC® examinations on the timely return
region to discuss proposed dates and receive input on the way of grades for students who have applied to or have been admitted
forward. to U.S. colleges and universities.
Dr Wayne Wesley, Registrar and CEO, CXC® and members of The Council also led a webinar hosted by the American
the executive management team hosted meetings with regional Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
Ministries of Education officials, Local Registrars, CUT, the Caribbean (AACRAO) for its members on Wednesday 27 May 2020, providing
Employers’ Confederation (CEC), the Association of Caribbean guidance for Admission Officers and International Credential
Tertiary Institutions (ACTI), the University of the West Indies (The UWI), Evaluators on the modified examinations strategy.
the University of Guyana, the University of Technology, Jamaica, the
Caribbean Association of Principals of Secondary Schools (CAPSS), Final Examination Timetables
and the Jamaica Association of Principals of Secondary Schools Following the consensus by Ministries of Education across
(JAPSS). the region, dates have been finalised for CXC® examinations. The
timetables for CSEC®, CAPE® and CCSLC® are accessible via the
Press Conferences and Interviews CXC® website.
CXC® hosted two press conferences on Thursday 26 March
and 14 May 2020, and media interviews across the region to Health and Safety
facilitate further dialogue with media representatives. At both press Dr Wesley, in statements to the media and at stakeholder
conferences, Dr Wesley accompanied by Mrs Nicole Manning, meetings, said: “The Council’s number one priority is to ensure the
Director of Operations, and Ms Dianne Medford, Senior Manager, safety and well-being of stakeholders during these unprecedented
Examinations Administration and Security Division, outlined the times. We are working closely with Local Registrars on the ground
Modified Examinations Administration Framework. in each territory as we continue to monitor the development of the
On Wednesday 29 April 2020, Dr Wesley participated in an pandemic across the region. All examination centres and invigilators
interview with CSEC® student Miss Faith Flavius from the Bishop will follow national health protocols as it relates to social distancing,
Anstey High School in Trinidad & Tobago supported by her mother, the wearing of masks, and the sanitising of hands and surfaces.”

Press Conference at CXC® Headquarters on Thursday 26 March 2020.

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