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Is there a difference between the candidate number and the unique candidate number?
Yes.  The candidate number is 10 digits whereas the unique candidate number is 11 digits.  A candidate may be assigned a different candidate number from o...
Mon, 7 Dec, 2015 at 11:11 AM
What is a Resit candidate?
A Resit Candidate is any candidate who is repeating a subject or Unit, in the case of CAPE, and is re-using the moderated SBA mark achieved in that subject ...
Mon, 11 Sep, 2023 at 10:08 AM
How often can I reuse my SBA marks?
For CSEC, once; either at the January sitting or the May-June sitting that follows the sitting when the SBA marks were first awarded. For CCSLC and CAPE, ...
Mon, 7 Dec, 2015 at 11:13 AM
I completed the SBA for the CAPE Biology and my marks were forwarded to CXC but I did not write the examination. Would I be able to register as a Resit candidate at the next sitting?
Yes.
Mon, 7 Dec, 2015 at 11:14 AM
What is meant by a Transfer Candidate?
A candidate who opts to transfer his/her SBA marks from one Unit to another in any one of the seven (7) selective CAPE subjects: Economics, Geography, His...
Mon, 7 Dec, 2015 at 11:14 AM
How often can I reuse my Transfer marks?
The marks may be transferred from one Unit to another at any of the two sittings immediately following the first sitting.
Mon, 7 Dec, 2015 at 11:14 AM
Who are permitted to register for the Alternative Paper to SBA?
Any candidate who is registering at an examination centre that is not recognised by the Council as a full-time educational institution such as a school. ...
Mon, 7 Dec, 2015 at 11:15 AM
Can I reuse the marks achieved in the Alternative Paper for a later sitting?
No.
Mon, 7 Dec, 2015 at 11:15 AM
My brother is blind and is interested in writing examinations. Would he be able to enter for any of the Council’s examinations?
Yes.  CXC makes provisions for candidates with various challenges such vision, hearing and dyslexia.  You should contact the Principal of the school, Head...
Mon, 7 Dec, 2015 at 11:15 AM
My son signed up for CSEC Mathematics at the school but the subject does not appear on his timetable. How can this be rectified?
If a subject does not appear on the candidate’s timetable, it means that he/she is not registered for that particular examination. The candidate should i...
Mon, 7 Dec, 2015 at 11:16 AM