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CXC examinations and certification are accepted regionally and internationally
From as early as 1999. the UK NARIC conducted an assessment of CAPE and agreed that the qualification is of the highest Standard. Here are excerpts from Christopher West, Head of UK NARIC:
"I have been impressed by the structure and content of the CAPE and in particular the flexibility to offer various combinations of breadth and depth. The inclusion of core courses is also helpful in preparing students for higher education in an international context.
In examining the syllabus content and duration Of CAPE courses. we have concluded that the qualifications resulting from two-subject courses are comparable to GCE Advanced level i.e. in the following subjects: Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, French, History, Literatures in English, Mathematics, Physics and Spanish and should be acceptable entry qualifications for single subject degrees in these subjects (with the caveat that entrance grades will vary).
We will be pleased to commend CAPE as a higher education entry qualification to UK higher education institutions and to present its full flexibility. Our objective would be to ensure that CAPE Is well understood by the full range of admissions tutors so that students with CAPE qualification will maximise their personal benefits from UK higher education."
'Acceptable at the two-Unit level in lieu of GCE A Levels on a subject for subject basis."
UCAS-International Qualifications booklet 2006.
The University of the West Indies and the University of Guyana have approved that:
- Six Units including two single-unit courses. Caribbean Studies and Communication Studies, be accepted for normal matriculation.
- Candidates who have passed two 2-Unit courses in a single area fall within the two A level matriculation standing.
The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has granted equivalence to CAPE with a minimum of five subjects with +2 stage qualification of an Indian board.
Candidates having passed CAPE are eligible to join conventional degree programmes at Indian universities.
Saint Mary's University (SMU) located in Halifax Nova Scotia Canada has granted equivalence to CAPE units. Students may receive 6 credit hours of advanced standing for select CAPE courses, if they achieve grades of I, II or III.
Today, the CAPE qualifications are treated similarly to UK Advanced level qualifications. Recently, the Council engaged in collaborative discussions with US-based Universities in an effort to align CAPE programs with the entry level programs offered by these universities and also with a view to students receiving credits and exemptions in selected subject areas.
An articulation agreement is an officially approved agreement that matches coursework between schools/institutions. These are designed to help students make a smooth transition when transferring with a CXC CAPE qualification to a degree-granting institution.
CXC has been working with institutions which attract Caribbean students to establish articulation agreements. Below are schools with which CXC has agreements:
Some schools do not do articulation agreements but have published CAPE equivalency charts to show their credits for CAPE courses. Some of the schools which have published CAPE equivalency charts are listed below:
The Grades awarded by CXC for the Associate Degrees will be converted to Grade Points as shown in the table below.
| Grades | Points |
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| I | 4.0 |
| II | 3.5 |
| III | 3.0 |
| IV | 2.5 |
| V | 2.0 |