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.