CXC Absenteeism Remains a Concern as Thousands Skip Exams

35,000 skip CAPE and CSEC

MORE than 35,000 secondary school students around the region failed to turn up for this year's CAPE (Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination) and CSEC (Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate) examinations, prompting concern from the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC).

CXC flags surge in exam irregularities, AI misuse

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) is reporting a sharp increase in examination irregularities this year, with cases involving unauthorised devices, collusion, unauthorised materials and the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) among the leading violations. Dr Nicole Manning, director of operations at CXC, said 128 irregularity cases were recorded across the Caribbean this year, up from 80 in 2025.

CXC cracks down on exam cheating as irregularities jump

CXC cracks down on exam cheating as irregularities jump

Psychiatrist Calls For Rethink Of CXC Exams As 35% Of Candidates Stay Away

Psychiatrist Calls For Rethink Of CXC Exams As 35% Of Candidates Stay Away Psychiatrist Calls For Rethink Of CXC Exams As 35% Of Candidates Stay Away Terry-Ann Browne-Campbell August 19, 2026 CommunityThe alarming number of students who did not sit this year’s May-June Caribbean Examination Council exams has prompted one psychiatrist to ask if the exam methods need to be changed.… The post Psychiatrist Calls For Rethink Of CXC Exams As 35% Of Ca…

Concern over no-shows for CAPE, CSEC

There is a growing concern surrounding the level of absenteeism in the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) and Caribbean Secondary Education

CXC Raises Concern Over Rising Examination Irregularities

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) is expressing concern over the increase in irregularities among candidates sitting the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) and Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations. There […]