Caption: Aiden Sieunarine with parents Kevin & Astra Felicity Presbyterian
By Sue-Ann Wayow
THE Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA) was conducted on Thursday at 547 centres across Trinidad and Tobago without any disruptions.
Minister of Education Dr Nyan Gadsby-Dolly in a media release on Thursday evening thanked everyone who supported the ministry in ensuring a successful exam.
She said, “The successful oversight of 547 examination centres for the SEA would not have been possible without the support of the ministry’s diverse stakeholders. We acknowledge with deep appreciation the dedication of our teachers, principals, and school supervisors who served as invigilators and monitors, as well as the committed staff of the Ministry of Education, inclusive of the janitorial and security teams – all of whom played a crucial role in creating safe, clean, and welcoming environments for our nation’s students.”
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The minister also extended gratitude to external partners whose contributions were vital to the smooth and secure execution of the SEA.
These include the Ministry of National Security, the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), the National Maintenance Training and Security Company (NMTS), the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC), the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA), and other supporting agencies.
“Their commitment has helped to uphold the integrity and success of the examination process,” Dr Gadsby-Dolly said.
This year, 17,937 pupils were registered to write the SEA examination, comprising 9,095 boys and 8,842 girls.
In Trinidad, 16,931 candidates registered, while 1,006 candidates registered in Tobago. Students who registered, but were unable to write the examination, will be offered the opportunity to write the supplemental examination on Thursday May 8, 2025.
Additionally, 407 pupils received concessions in Trinidad and 29 in Tobago. These pupils were afforded concessions such as extra time, Sign Language Interpretation, large print or Braille scripts, preferential seating and the provision of a writer or reader.
The ministry is expecting SEA 2025 results to be available for viewing/downloading from the SEA portal during the first week of July 2025.
Further details, including the exact release date, will be communicated at a later date.
The ministry congratulated all SEA students on the achievement of the important milestone and wished them a happy Easter vacation.
