Guyana has excelled in this year’s CXC® Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations, securing top positions among candidates across the region. Guyana proudly ranked in the top ten candidates per subject for 13 subject areas.
In 2024, Guyana saw a total of 259 candidates who sat the CSEC® exams earning eight Grade 1s or more. Seventy students earned twelve Grade 1s or more –an increase from 50 in 2023. Similarly, the number of students attaining fourteen or more Grade 1s rose to 33, up from 29 in 2023 and 28 in 2022. These results underscore a positive trend in academic performance and highlight Guyana’s commitment to excellence in education.
Since 2020, the Ministry of Education has been committed to ensuring equitable access to quality education across the nation. Key interventions included providing free access to high-quality textbooks, expanding the Learning Channel to reach remote communities, and reintroducing the ‘Because We Care’ cash grant program to support families. These initiatives have reduced barriers to educational resources and helped ensure that all students can excel academically.
The Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, stated, “These results reflect the dedication of our students and the Ministry’s continued efforts to uplift the standard of education across Guyana. The Ministry remains focused on building an educational environment that promotes access and equity, enabling our students to thrive and compete regionally and globally.”
The Ministry of Education congratulates all CSEC candidates, their families, and their teachers. We will continue to support our students with initiatives that elevate Guyana’s educational standards and empower our students to achieve even greater success (Ministry of Education press release)
