– introduces Paper 032 to replace SBAs in non-practical subjects

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has announced sweeping adjustments to its School-Based Assessment (SBA) framework, replacing the traditional SBA with a revised examination format for most non-practical subjects from 2027, as it seeks to safeguard academic integrity amid the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI).

Under the new framework, candidates in non-practical subjects will complete Paper 032, the current alternative assessment conducted under examination conditions, with several key adjustments.