Chairman of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Sir Hilary Beckles has announced an Independent Review Team is to look into concerns raised about the regional exam body's grading system.
Sir Hilary gave details on the review Monday afternoon.
Since the release of results for the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE), there have been complaints throughout the region about discrepancies in grades received by exam candidates.
Some education ministries, including Jamaica's, wrote to CXC regarding the issue.
In a media release Monday afternoon, Sir Hilary said, given the challenges with COVID-19 this year, it was anticipated that a period of review and possible revisions would take place, consistent with the regulations of the Caribbean Examinations Council.
He said, as a result, it has been agreed that an Independent Review Team will shortly begin this work and present a report for discussion with stakeholders.
In the meantime, Sir Hilary said the CXC's Registrar, Dr. Wayne Wesley, and his team have met with regional education ministers.
He said there will be more dialogue, based on the official gathering of data.
Sir Hilary has given a commitment that every formally reported case will be reviewed, and where remedies are required, they will be applied.
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