Fifty years ago, a bold cadre of innovative Caribbean educators, filled with the spirit of determination, goal-centeredness and cooperation, waded the waters to develop the Caribbean’s first examination body. What started as an exercise in regional cooperation has blossomed into the Caribbean Examinations Council’s 50th anniversary. Welcome to CXC at 50!
For the past fifty years, the Caribbean Examinations Council® has remained steadfastly dedicated to serving the region through the development of the human capital of our Caribbean people through partnerships for global competitiveness. This is our motivation as we work towards our vision of a digitally transformed enterprise providing high-quality, relevant and globally recognised educational services.
The Agreement Establishing the Council was presented and signed at the inaugural Council meeting in Barbados by the governments of 15 English-speaking Caribbean territories in 1973 thus creating an institution with two Administrative and Operational Centres (AOC) in Barbados (headquartered at the Garrison Savannah, St. Michael) and Jamaica (Caenwood Centre, Kingston), respectively. The establishment of CXC® represented the actualisation of a shared dream of a regional examination body which would serve as an integrating force in the Caribbean. This vision served as a guide for navigating the development of the first examination body of the Caribbean, by the Caribbean and for the Caribbean. Today, CXC® is hailed as one of the finest success stories of Caribbean people working together for the enrichment of the region.
CXC® comprises 16 Participating Countries: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago and Turks and Caicos Islands. The organisation also collaborates with countries in the Dutch Caribbean – Curaçao, Saba, St Eustatius and St Maarten, as well as Suriname.
The emergence of CXC® was driven by a shared vision of Caribbean unity. While many of the names and faces behind the Council have changed over the years, our passion for Caribbean excellence has not waned.
CXC@50: Celebrating 50 years of service to the Caribbean
Mining for Digital Gold
When the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate® (CSEC®), the first approved brand for the Council’s first certificate, was introduced for the first time in 1979, no technology was used. The first examinations for the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate® (CSEC®) were offered in 1979 in five subjects (English, Geography, History, Mathematics, and a pilot subject for Integrated Sciences). Today, CXC® proudly celebrates its ‘golden jubilee’ with a digital goldmine of expertly developed products and services: Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment™ (CPEA™), Caribbean Certificate of Secondary Level Competence® (CCSLC®), Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ), Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination® (CAPE®) and the CXC® Associate Degree (CXC®-AD).
Through the introduction of e-Learning, the enhancement of e-Testing, the launch of the CXC® Data Intelligence Gateway (CDIG) and the introduction of the CXC® Learning Institute, we remain committed to our digital transformation as an enterprise providing you with quality, relevant and globally recognised educational services.
In celebration of our 50th anniversary, we invite you to join us for our year-long celebration as we take a ‘golden reflection’ on CXC® through the years. You can check out the brief timeline below to see our journey to 50 years. And celebrate with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter!
Barbados Thanksgiving Service (12 February)
Jamaica Thanksgiving Service (12 February)
Jamaica Beach Clean-Up (21 April)
Guyana Prayer Brunch (24 March)
Barbados Beach Clean-Up (18 March)
Barbados Cake Cutting Ceremony (14 February)
Jamaica Cake Cutting Ceremony (14 February)
Queen's Royal College Visit (28 March)
CXC Online Scavenger Hunt
Welcome to the CXC Online Scavenger Hunt! The contest runs from 26 April – 31 May 2023 and weekly winners will be selected randomly from correct entries emailed to celebrate50@cxc.org. The grand prize draw of a Samsung tablet will take place on Thursday 1 June 2023 from among all received entries. Eligible participants must currently reside in CXC’s participating territories. Good luck and have fun!
THIS WEEK'S CLUES
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What is the name of the Caribbean’s first examinations body?
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How many Administrative and Operational Centres does CXC® operate? Please give their location(s).
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What is the tagline for our CXC@50 celebrations?
Email your answers to celebrate50@cxc.org with the email subject ‘My Week 5 Contest Entry’ to enter.
CONTEST RULES
- Participants must currently reside in the following CXC participating territories: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago and Turks and Caicos Islands, as well as the collaborating countries of Curaçao, Saba, St Eustatius and St Maarten, as well as Suriname.
- All items must be found on the www.cxc.org corporate website.
- CXC staff members are ineligible to participate in the contest.
- The contest will run from 26 April to 31 May 2023 with weekly draws occurring on (3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 May. The grand prize draw will occur on 1 June 2023.
- Screenshots of all photos or videos must be taken by the participants and included in their entries.
- One email per weekly activity must be submitted per participant by midnight (AST) on Tuesday (2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 May) to be eligible.
- Any responses submitted after the time frame are ineligible.
- Only individual entries will be accepted. Teams are not allowed.
- Prizes are not redeemable for cash and are not transferrable.
- By entering, entrants agree to these official rules; all decisions by CXC shall be final.