KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information says it is pleased with the country’s outstanding preliminary results for the 2026 Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) and Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exams.
Describing 2026 as a strong year for Jamaica’s education system despite the impact of Hurricane Melissa, the ministry said students across the island have demonstrated progress, with significant gains in core subjects and an uptick in mathematics performance.
A total of 6,696 candidates passed five or more subjects, including both mathematics and English A.
This reflects an additional 496 candidates compared to 2025.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr Dana Morris expressed her delight at the results and paid tribute to the hard work of students, educators, and parents across Jamaica.
“These results tell a powerful story of resilience, hard work, and the unwavering commitment of our students and educators. The gains in mathematics, moving from 34.5 per cent to 48.7 per cent in just three years, show that when we invest in and support our children, they deliver. Every single child who sat these exams has made us proud. It was not easy, but they showed up, and they did well. We are seeing the fruits of our collective efforts, and this is just the beginning,” Morris Dixon said.
