NewsSouth Florida Caribbean NewsSeptember 1, 2026Miami-Dade
Caribbean Examination Council reports 35,000 candidates missed CSEC and CAPE exams
The Caribbean Examination Council announced that over 35,000 students failed to attend their scheduled CSEC and CAPE examination papers. Data indicates that a higher number of male candidates missed the exams compared to female candidates.
Read the full story at South Florida Caribbean NewsWhy It Matters
The high rate of student absenteeism affects the certification and academic progression of 35,000 individuals across the region.
Key Facts
- Over 35,000 candidates did not attend their scheduled CSEC and CAPE examination papers.
- A higher proportion of male candidates missed the examinations compared to female candidates.
Who's Mentioned
personNorman Manley“Historical political figure referenced in the commentary.”otherCSEC“Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate.”personEric Williams“Historical political figure referenced in the commentary.”otherCAPE“Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination.”personBustamante“Historical political figure referenced in the commentary.”organizationCaribbean Examination Council“The examining body that released the data on student absenteeism.”