AS part of the Education Ministry’s ongoing efforts to ensure that secondary school graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge required to thrive in their future endeavours, its officers were, on Friday, actively engaged in a critical stakeholders’ engagement at The Bishop’s High School to discuss the Caribbean Certificate of Secondary Level Competence (CCSLC).

The event underscored the MoE’s commitment to providing quality education that prepares students for meaningful contributions to society and the region at large.
The meeting, according to the ministry, aimed to gather insights into the CCSLC curriculum and its benefits for students across the nation.
The CCSLC was developed by the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) in collaboration with participating territories, and was first introduced in June 2007. It serves as an essential certification framework designed to support the goal of universal secondary education. The CCSLC curriculum offers a foundation for students’ future education, training, and entry-level employment, ensuring they possess key competencies for life, work, and further studies.

During the engagement, the curriculum’s broad scope was highlighted. This includes mandatory subjects like English and Mathematics, along with options in Digital Literacy, Integrated Science, Modern Languages, and Social Studies.
The CCSLC also allows students to select from subjects in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Business, and Creative and Expressive Arts, offering a well-rounded approach to education.
The session also focused on the CCSLC’s emphasis on developing critical competencies such as problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork, while promoting positive attitudes and values, including respect for diversity and conflict resolution.