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Who is a CXC Local Registrar?
A CXC Local Registrar is a person appointed by the local Ministry of Education to administer the Council’s examinations.  The office of the CXC Local Regist...
Sat, 5 Dec, 2015 at 8:28 AM
I am the Principal of a school and wish to enquire about one of my students’ registration details. Should I contact the Council directly?
No, the Council does not engage in direct contact with principals, candidates, parents, guardians, or teachers.  All enquiries must be directed to the Counc...
Sat, 5 Dec, 2015 at 8:29 AM
Is the CSEC Grade III obtained between 1979 and 1997 considered a pass?
Prior to 1998, a five-point grading system was in place and some employers and educational institutions recognised a Grade III for the purposes of employmen...
Sat, 5 Dec, 2015 at 8:29 AM
How many marks do I need to obtain a Grade I pass?
It is not the policy of the Council to publicise the different grade boundaries.  Suffice to say that the marks for Grade I may vary from one subject area t...
Sat, 5 Dec, 2015 at 8:30 AM
My son has been entered for Mathematics but it does not appear on his timetable. How can the correction be made?
If a subject does not appear on the candidate’s timetable it means that he is not registered for that examination.  By the time the timetable is issued, it ...
Sat, 5 Dec, 2015 at 8:30 AM
How may I obtain past question papers?
Past question papers are usually sold at popular bookshops in the various territories. Past question papers may also be purchased at the Receptionist’s Desk...
Sat, 5 Dec, 2015 at 8:30 AM
I believe that I should have gotten a higher grade in my French examination. How can I query or seek a review of the results?
A candidate attending a school or full-time educational institution is required to complete the appropriate form at the school.  A candidate at a private ce...
Sat, 5 Dec, 2015 at 8:31 AM
The response to my request for a script review stated “no change”. What was actually done to my script?
A script review involves the remarking of the script(s) by the Chief Examiner.  After the remarking, the candidate’s marks may be higher or do not change.  ...
Wed, 8 May, 2024 at 1:31 PM
My child was too ill to sit part of her Biology examination. Is she eligible for a grade?
A written report on the appropriate form – EXA 52 Request for Compassionate Consideration – must be sent by the school or centre to the CXC Local Registrar ...
Sat, 5 Dec, 2015 at 8:33 AM
My son has been diagnosed as being dyslexic and requires additional time for his examinations. Would CXC offer any accommodation?
The Council approves the provision of Special Assessment Arrangements for candidates who meet the requirements.  The request for Special Assessment Arrangem...
Sat, 5 Dec, 2015 at 8:36 AM