CAPE Diploma: General Studies
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for entry into the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency examinations (CAPE) programme at the Division of Arts, Sciences and General Studies, an applicant must have a minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency passes (Grades I, II or III) or their equivalent including English A.
Awards
Complete three (3) CAPE courses to obtain a CAPE diploma.
Students are required to pass all three modules of EACH course taken. A minimum of two 2-Unit courses must be taken in order to qualify for CFBC Certification.
| CAPE Subjects | Prerequisites or Entry Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting Applied Mathematics Art & Design Biology Chemistry Caribbean Studies Communication Studies Computer Science Digital Media Economics Environmental Science Entrepreneurship French Geography History Information Technology Integrated Mathematics Law Literatures in English Management of Business Physic Pure Mathematics Sociology Spanish Tourism |
Principles of Accounts Mathematics Visual Arts or Clothing & Textiles, or Technical Drawing, or Information Technology, or Woodwork Biology, Chemistry Chemistry, Mathematics None None Information Technology , Mathematics None but Information Technology and Visual Arts are assets None but Economics and Mathematics are assets Geography, Integrated Science or Chemistry or Physics or Biology None but English A is an asset French but English B is an asset Geography History Information Technology Mathematics History or English B English A, English B Principles of Accounts is an asset Physics, Mathematics Mathematics History or Social Studies or Geography Spanish but English B is an asset None but English A is an asset |
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Options for CAPE Registration
Students may register for a minimum of one CAPE unit. The maximum number of CAPE Units for which a student may be registered is usually three.
Note Well:
- Students may opt to do the CAPE Associate Degree which requires taking 8 units including Caribbean Studies, Communication Studies and Integrated Mathematics.
- Students may opt to do the CAPE Diploma which requires taking 6 units including Caribbean Studies.
- Students also have the option of taking CAPE double units, the equivalent of a traditional A’Level.
Awards of Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates
In the Division of Adult & Continuing Education, students qualify for CFBC certification as well as CAPE certification.
CFBC Diploma
Students are required to pass all three modules of EACH course taken. A minimum of two 2-Unit courses must be taken in order to qualify for CFBC certification.
CAPE Certificate
A single Certificate is provided for each examination sitting. Note well: CAPE certification does not qualify students for CFBC graduation.
CAPE Diploma
To qualify for the CAPE Diploma, six CAPE Units must be successfully completed (with passes at grades I to V), including Caribbean Studies. Units for the CAPE Diploma are typically acquired over a two year period but may be acquired over a maximum period of five years.
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