CAPE (Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination)
CAPE (Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination) is a local qualification awarded by CXC, leading to careers such as university entry; often gives credit/exemption at UWI, UTech and other institutions.
What is CAPE (Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination)?
CAPE (Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination) is awarded by CXC. It is a local qualification for people living in Jamaica. Regional; equivalent to UK A-levels for admissions purposes at many institutions.
Careers it leads to
University entry; often gives credit/exemption at UWI, UTech and other institutions.
How to take it in or from Jamaica
Sixth form or community college; private candidates via registered centres.
How long it takes
1–2 years (Unit 1 and Unit 2) (typical; confirm with the provider).
Recognition in Jamaica
Regional; equivalent to UK A-levels for admissions purposes at many institutions.
Contacts
- Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) – Western Zone Office
Caenwood Centre, 37 Arnold Road, Kingston 5
Phone: (876) 630-5200
Email: cxcwzo@cxc.org
Website: cxc.org
Source: www.cxc.org
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