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CXC goes digital with its CSEC exams

CXC goes digital with its CSEC exams

January 8, 2026
7:45 am

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The Caribbean Examinations Council announces a major shift in the way it assesses the CSEC examinations as they have adopted digital and hybrid e-assessment models.

CXC Registrar and CEO Dr. Wayne Wesley highlighted this at a press conference in Jamaica.

He also highlighted a deepened partnership with the regional PTA body.

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