Gov’t to fully fund CXC exam fees for up to eight subjects for all students

President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced on Wednesday afternoon that beginning this year, the government will fully cover the cost of Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination fees for up to eight subjects for every student in both public and private schools.

The cost for up to eight CXC subjects can amount to approximately $46,500. However, the cost is often subsidized based on the parents’ income. With this new measure, families across the board will benefit from significant financial relief.

“Beginning this year, as I speak to you, parents are preparing to pay for their children’s CXC fees.

“I have good news for you, with effect from this year CXC, the government will pay in full the cost for at least eight subjects for every single child in the public and private schools,” the President announced.

This initiative, he said, is part of the government’s broader commitment to building a prosperous and unified future for all citizens.

“These are the policies that we are embracing. This is the future that we are creating. We are not a seasonal presence in your lives,” the President stated.