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CXC Assessment Reform: SBAs Phased Out by 2028 Due to AI Integrity Risks

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) is confirmed to be phasing out School-Based Assessments (SBAs) for non-practical subjects, replacing them with invigilated examinations by 2028.

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6.2
Confidence
High
Evidence
2 sig · 2 src
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First seen Jul 17·Updated Jul 18·Synthesized Jul 17
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High confidence2/2 signals corroborated across 2 independent sources

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) is confirmed to be phasing out School-Based Assessments (SBAs) for non-practical subjects, replacing them with invigilated examinations by 2028. This policy shift is a direct response to academic integrity risks posed by generative AI, representing a significant reversal in regional assessment standards. The full scope of subject exemptions and the precise implementation timeline remain to be fully clarified.

Why it matters — This reform will significantly alter educational assessment methodologies across the Caribbean, impacting students, educators, and the regional academic landscape.

Established

  • ·Confirmed: CXC will replace coursework with invigilated exams by 2028.
  • ·Confirmed: The policy change is driven by concerns over AI-driven academic integrity risks.
  • ·Confirmed: Non-practical SBAs will be phased out.
  • ·Unclear: The full scope of subject exemptions from this policy remains to be clarified.
  • ·Unclear: One source indicates a 2028 deadline, another 2027 for non-practical SBAs.

Indicators to watch

  • Official CXC announcements detailing specific subject exemptions and revised assessment structures.
  • Clarification on the precise implementation timeline (2027 vs. 2028).

Evidence

Confirmed · 2 independent sources · 2 signals · 2 independent sources

Central claimCXC to replace coursework with invigilated exams by 2028 to mitigate AI-driven academic integrity risks100% on claim

Corroborated2 · 2 src · best low 10%

Topics education · ai · cxc · academic-integrity · policy-shift · generative-ai · policy-reform

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