By Sue-Ann Wayow
WITH results out for two major secondary school exams, pupils have shown improved grades from last year.
On Friday, the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) released results online at 1 pm for both Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) and Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations 2025.
The Ministry of Education extended congratulations to all for their hard work, resilience and achievements in the 2025 examinations.
“These results also reflect the dedication of teachers, parents, and school leaders, as well as the Ministry’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence,” the ministry stated in a media release on Friday evening.
The ministry disclosed that for CAPE, a total of 8,035 candidates registered for CAPE Unit I and II examinations this year, achieving an overall pass rate of 95.72 (Grades I-V) representing an increase over the 2024 results.
Grades I–III were attained in 72.72 per cent of subject entries.
Unit I attained a pass rate of 95.94%, with 27 of the 31 subjects achieving pass rates above 90%.
Agricultural Science, Food and Nutrition, Geography, and Performing Arts recorded 100% passes.
Notable improvements were recorded in 13 subjects, including Accounting, Agricultural Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, French, Pure Mathematics and Spanish.
Unit II recorded a pass rate of 95.34%, an improvement from 93.95% in 2024.
Six subjects achieved 100% passes, including Art & Design, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology (Option B), French, and Performing Arts.
There was an improvement in 20 subject areas.
For CSEC, a total of 22,693 candidates wrote the CSEC in 2025, with 117,984 subject entries.
The overall pass rate (Grades I–III) was 70.65%, improving from 68.00% in 2024.
There were 61.79% passes in any five or more subjects (an increase from 2024 with 58.54%) and 51.02% achieved five or more passes including English A and Mathematics.
Notable improvements were recorded in 23 subjects, including Mathematics, English A, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Principles of Accounts, and Spanish.
Mathematics pass rates rose to 45.89 from 42.59% in 2024, while English A improved to 80.66% from 78.42% in 2024.
The Ministry of Education acknowledged the sustained high performance at CAPE and the steady improvements at CSEC, particularly in English.
However, Mathematics outcomes remained a key priority.
The ministry stated, “Targeted initiatives to strengthen teaching quality and refine curriculum delivery will continue, ensuring that every student is positioned for success.”
Minister of Education Dr Michael Dowlath said, “Every child can succeed when given the right support, opportunities, and belief in their potential. The achievements we celebrate today demonstrate what is possible when we nurture the talents of all our students. We will build on this momentum as we work toward even greater accomplishments in 2026.”
