The Ministry of Education is pleased to announce the results of the May/June 2025 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations, which demonstrates steady national improvement and encouraging signs of progress in critical subject areas.
A total of 531 students (245 males and 286 females) registered for examinations; reflecting 2823 subject entries. Of the total entries, 2694 sat exams in 29 subjects, achieving an overall pass rate of 70.97% with Grades I–III; an increase of 1.33 percentage points from the 2024 results.
The data reflects strong attendance, with a 95.43% examination participation rate from those registered.
It is worth noting that pass rates in English A rose sharply to 75.91%, marking a 5.91 percentage point increase from 2024 and the best performance since 2020.
Following years of decline, Mathematics results saw a modest rise from 31.50% in 2024 to 32.62% in 2025. This improvement follows the Ministry’s recruitment of additional Mathematics teachers, the introduction of a national Mathematics Jeopardy competition, and participation in a UWI-led regional initiative to transform mathematics teaching.
The distribution of grades showed:
Grade I passes: 17.63% of entries, up 1.40% from 2024
Grade II passes: 42.63% (largest cohort, with 12.2% growth)
Grade III passes: 39.74% (12% growth)
These figures indicate growth across all performance levels, with particularly strong gains in the middle tiers.
While female candidates outnumbered males by over 300, results showed both strengths and challenges for each group. Females performed more consistently in top grade ranges, while males showed slightly higher proportions in both the highest and lowest categories, suggesting variability in performance.
There were a number of high-achieving subjects (90%+ pass rate) including Biology, Food, Nutrition and Health, Family and Resource Management, Industrial Technology (Building), and four subjects with 100% pass rates: Integrated Science, Music, Physical Education and Sport, and Visual Arts.
While those areas achieved (90%+ pass rate) there were also areas of concern with pass rates below 50%, Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Industrial Technology (Electrical), Geography, and English B.
Commenting on the May/June 2025 CSEC results, the Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture, Honourable Rachel Marshall Taylor stated, “These results represent more than statistics, they reflect the dedication of our students, teachers, and families across the Turks and Caicos Islands. I commend each student, their teachers and school administrators.
While we celebrate the notable improvement in English A and the encouraging upturn in Mathematics after years of decline, we recognize that our work is far from complete.
The growth we see across all grade levels, particularly in the middle tiers, demonstrates that our strategic interventions are beginning to bear fruit. The recruitment of additional mathematics teachers, our Mathematics Jeopardy initiative, and our partnership with UWI are concrete examples of how targeted support can drive positive change.
However, we must address the subjects where pass rates remain below 50%. These areas require our immediate attention and innovative approaches. Our recent educational mission to Jamaica and our commitment to strengthening regional partnerships will inform our strategies moving forward.
I am particularly encouraged by the 95.43% participation rate, which shows our students are engaged and committed to their academic pursuits. As we continue implementing our ‘Bridges to Brilliance’ vision, we remain focused on ensuring every child in our beautiful islands has access to quality education that prepares them for success in an increasingly competitive global environment.”
The Local Registrar will release the results to students at 1:00 p.m. today.
The Ministry of Education remains committed to ensuring every student in the Turks and Caicos Islands has the skills, resources, and support necessary to succeed in the classroom and beyond. A more detailed analysis of the results is available on the Ministry’s website (gov.tc/education/).
