Universities calling for CXC requirements from VI students – local CXC Registrar
Local CXC Registrar Jillian Douglas-Phillip said the universities applied to by students of the Virgin Islands (VI) who do not hold a CXC certificate, are calling in hopes to acquire certificates for the said students.
Mrs. Phillip made this statement at a press conference which was hosted by the Minister for Education Hon. Myron Walwyn, Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education Dr. Marcia Potter, Chief Executive Officer and Regional CXC Registrar Dr. Didacus Jules and Senior Assistant CXC Registrar Dr. Gordan Harewood at the Central Administrative Complex on May 29, 2012.
The Conference was held as a result of a visit made by CXC Officials in an effort to raise the awareness and show the importance of CXC to the people living in the VI.
The local registrar stated that calls being received from different universities in England and the United States of America are asking for student’s CXC results for admittance into the schools.
She said that for individuals of the Virgin Islands to be globally competitive, it is important for them to have the necessary requirements that can allow them to comfortably and easily travel abroad to further their studies.
Mrs. Phillip stated that on a very sad note, students of the Virgin Islands need to recognise the importance of CXC in their academic lives. She said that the students are doing well but only a small percentage of them complete CXC courses.
“There were 252 graduates at the secondary level last year and only 150 of the group did CXC courses.”
She added that over the years, the few students that write CXC subjects specifically CXC Mathematics and English do very well when compared to other OECS countries. “The students in the VI have the potential to tackle CXC subjects.”
“One reason why individuals in the BVI are not sitting CXC exams is because of lack of knowledge.”
She said many people living in the VI do not know about CXC and its importance of how far it can take one in life and its acceptance and accreditation in top schools around the globe.
Local Registrar Phillip stated that because of the present education system, students are now realising that CXC now plays a huge role for individuals who wish to study overseas and getting into proper universities.
“Through the visits from the CXC officials it will help sensitise the community and show them what CXC is all about. We are hoping that this visit will help the community realise the importance of CXC,” said Mrs. Phillip.
She noted that the visit will be able to push the mandate of CXC in schools forward so that the students within the VI would become globally competitive individuals who are productive in any society.
Meanwhile, Minister for Education Hon. Walwyn stated that deliberations will be made in efforts of making CXC compulsory in all schools to ensure that all the students of the VI has the opportunity and ability to sit the Caribbean Examination Council examination.
The public is invited to discourse with the CXC officials today Wednesday, May 30 at a public meeting at the Sir Rupert Briefcliffe Hall at 7 p.m. Virgin Gorda residents are invited to a public meeting on Thursday, May 31 at the Catholic Community Centre at 7 p.m.
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