CSEC (Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate)

What is CSEC (Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate)?

CSEC (Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate) is awarded by CXC. It is a local qualification for people living in Jamaica. Regional standard; accepted by UCJ-accredited institutions and employers.

Careers it leads to

Entry requirement for most jobs, apprenticeships and tertiary study.

How to take it in or from Jamaica

Sit at secondary school or as a private candidate via registered centres; exams May/June.

How long it takes

Typically 2 years of study (Grades 10–11) (typical; confirm with the provider).

Recognition in Jamaica

Regional standard; accepted by UCJ-accredited institutions and employers.

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

Related qualifications

• CAPE (Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination)
• CCSLC / CVQ (Caribbean Vocational Qualification)
• Associate degree (community colleges)