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Caribbean Certificate of Secondary Level Competence (CCSLC)

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Question: Why a new secondary level programme and examination from CXC?
Answer: CXC has developed this new secondary level programme (CCSLC) in response to
a need from policy makers and educators across the region for a secondary level programme,
examination and certification that will meet the needs of students with a wide range of
abilities.

Question: How is this new programme different from Basic and General Proficiency?
Answer: This new programme, the Caribbean Certificate of Secondary Level Competence is
different from the Basic and General Proficiency in its philosophy and orientation, in that, it is
based on a core of knowledge, skills, attitudes and values that all secondary school leavers
should have. It focuses on mastery of competencies and this is reflected in the assessment
procedures and the format of the performance reports.

Question: To whom is the programme targeted?
Answer: The programme incorporates the skills, abilities, attitudes and values that all
secondary school leavers should have. The programme is flexible and makes provision for
students of a wide range of abilities. Students may qualify using subjects from variety of
sources and may enter for one more CCSLC subjects at a sitting. Students will be assessed
when they have demonstrated readiness and will, therefore, be able to take the CCSLC
examinations at different stages of their secondary schooling.

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