The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) will be introducing a new qualification called the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC), which will split traditional subjects into modules, enabling students to engage with the topics at their own pace. This applies to CSEC and CAPE subjects.

CXC registrar Wayne Wesley, speaking at a virtual media conference on April 15, said the certification will involve three tracks – an advanced, accelerated track with a compressed programme; a typical, general track with a two-year programme; or, an individualised, flexible track with an extended programme.

“What CTEC is doing is providing a level of flexibility to the system for people, regardless of their own particular circumstance that allows them to either leave school early or if they have difficulty covering certain content, they can now manage that content over a period of time. This certification is not lowering the standard.