Turks & Caicos Announces ‘Remarkable’ Performance in Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment 2024  

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – Wednesday, 26 June 2024: The Ministry of Education is delighted to announce the remarkable performance of students in the Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA) 2024.  Four hundred and sixty four of 483 students or 96.07% of the candidates achieved overall percentages ranging from 41% to 96.8%. Based on CPEA scoring a student is deemed competent on attaining 41% and above.

The CPEA, which assesses students in critical literacies in the four core subjects, Mathematics, English Language, Science, and Social Studies, is a crucial milestone in primary education. The results reflect the hard work of students, the dedication of teachers, and the support of parents and the wider community.

Honourable Rachel Marshall Taylor, Minister of Education, praised the students for their exceptional achievements. “We are immensely proud of our students and their extraordinary performance in the Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment. These results tell a story of diligence and the unwavering commitment of our educators to fostering academic excellence. Our students have demonstrated determination and dedication, and we are proud of their success.”

The achievement of our sons and daughters in the year’s assessment highlights the effectiveness of the educational programs and the supportive learning environment which the Ministry seeks to encourage in each school and across the system.  This success is a collective effort involving the students’ determination, the teachers’ innovative teaching methods, and the parents’ active involvement in their children’s education.

The following students hold the top ten positions in the country:

The top positions in each of the four subject areas are held by the following students:

Our focus is on holistic education, ensuring that each student excels academically while also developing critical thinking skills, creativity, and social responsibility. The 2024 results are not just about academic success but also about the overall growth and development of our boys and girls.

CPEA prize-giving ceremonies will be held across the country beginning on Monday, 1 July 2024 under the theme “Recognising Achievement – Promoting Excellence.”

The Ministry commends all stakeholders who understand the value of strong partnerships and the critical importance of collaboration between schools, parents, and communities.  We remain committed to our mission to create an environment where each learner is successful.