Education Minister Priya Manickchand has extended best wishes to students across the country as the first written Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) exams for 2025 begin tomorrow.
“The first written CXC exams for CSEC and CAPE commence tomorrow, marking an important milestone for thousands of our students across the country,” Minister Manickchand said in a press statement.
On Monday, nearly 10,000 candidates will sit the English Paper 2 exam, one of the largest exams on the CSEC calendar, followed by Mathematics on Friday, May 9.
“We at the Ministry of Education recognise the tremendous effort that has gone into preparing for these exams, by both parents and educators who have supported our children along the way,” the minister stated.
She used the opportunity to extend her best wishes to all students undertaking exams in the coming weeks.
“The Ministry of Education takes this opportunity to extend our very best wishes to all students undertaking their exams in the coming weeks. Your hard work and resilience have brought you to this point and we are confident that you will make yourselves, your families and your schools proud,” she said.
Minister Manickchand also urged continued support from parents, guardians, and communities.
“To our parents, guardians and communities, I urge you all to remain actively engaged; ensure that our students are well-rested, properly nourished and arrive at their examination centres on time and in good spirits. Your support is essential. May every student walk into their exams with confidence and walk out with pride.”
