Education in Antigua and Barbuda

Education in Antigua and Barbuda is compulsory and free for children between the ages of 5 and 16 years. Generally, school year begins in September and ends in June. Education proceeds as follows 
  • Primary School: Grades 1–7
  • Low Secondary: Grade 8–10
  • Secondary: Grade 11-12 [CSEC (Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate) Examinations]
  • Secondary: Grade 11–13 [CXC Caribbean Advanced Placement Examination (CAPE)]  
  • Tertiary: University (Undergraduate/Masters/Research)
The Caribbean Examinations Council practice following grading mechanism
  • A (Outstanding): Candidate shows a comprehensive grasp of the key concepts, knowledge, skills and competencies required by the syllabus.
  • B (Good): Candidate shows a good grasp of the key concepts, knowledge, skills and competencies required by the syllabus.
  • С (Fairly Good): Candidate shows a fairly good grasp of the key concepts, knowledge, skills and abilities required by the syllabus.
  • D (Moderate): Candidate shows a moderate grasp of the key concepts, knowledge, skills and competencies required by the syllabus.
  • E (Weak): Candidate shows a limited grasp of the key concepts, knowledge, skills and competencies required by the syllabus.
  • F (Poor): Candidate shows a very limited grasp of the key concepts, knowledge, skills and competencies required by the syllabus.
The Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) awards following grades
  • A (Excellent performance)
  • B (Very good standard of performance)
  • C (Good standard of performance)
  • D (Satisfactory standard of performance)
  • E (Acceptable level of performance)
  • F (Weak performance)
  • G (Unsatisfactory performance)
For latest updates see official website of Ministry of Education https://education.gov.ag/
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