![SBA REQUIREMENTS [17TH AUGUST 2026] - Following the Caribbean Examinations Council’s (CXC) announcement that it plans to phase out School-Based Assessments (SBAs) for non-practical CSEC and CAPE subjects in July, opposition to the proposed change has emerged across several countries in the region. On Monday, Saint Lucia’s Minister for Education, Kenson Casimir, was asked to share his position on the issue, including what response Saint Lucia may take should the proposed changes come into effect.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
EDUCATION MINISTER ON CXC’S PLAN TO PHASE OUT SBA FOR NON-PRACTICAL SUBJECTS
SBA REQUIREMENTS [17TH AUGUST 2026] – Following the Caribbean Examinations Council’s (CXC) announcement that it plans to phase out School-Based Assessments (SBAs) for non-practical CSEC and CAPE subjects in July, opposition to the proposed change has emerged across several countries in the region. On Monday, Saint Lucia’s Minister for Education, Kenson Casimir, was asked to share his position on the issue, including what response Saint Lucia may take should the proposed changes come into effect.
