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Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate Exam Timetable January 2027

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CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate exams run 5–29 January 2027. Check paper dates, local times and Spanish oral arrangements.
Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate January 2027 exam timetable

CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate exams run 5–29 January 2027. Check paper dates, local times and Spanish oral arrangements.

Caribbean · CXC · January 2027

5–29 January 2027

The Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate timetable for January 2027 helps candidates plan their CSEC papers across participating Caribbean territories. The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) final timetable lists written and practical examinations from 5 to 29 January, with Spanish oral appointments held earlier, during 16–18 December 2026. Morning sessions normally begin at 09:00 and afternoon sessions at 13:00 local time, although your Local Registrar may approve different arrangements. Match each subject and paper number to your registration rather than assuming that every listed paper applies to you. The January sitting includes important differences for private candidates, online multiple-choice papers and laboratory practicals. Use this guide to check dates, paper lengths and equipment rules, then confirm your personal timetable and examination venue with your local authority.

By RevisionTown Team · Dates checked: 6 September 2026

Times are local to your examination territory. Confirm approved session changes with your Local Registrar. Spanish oral appointments take place during 16–18 December 2026.

121 days until the CSEC January examination timetable, as of 6 September 2026.

Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate January 2027 timetable

01, 02 and 032 are paper numbers. Paper 032 is the Alternative Paper for private candidates. Durations include reading time. The Spanish oral row shows its appointment window; your Local Registrar provides the individual date and time.

PaperDateDay of weekTimeDuration
Spanish 03 — Oral16–18 December 2026; individual appointment assigned locallyWednesday–Friday windowCheck Local Registrar appointmentCheck Local Registrar appointment
Physics 025 January 2027Tuesday09:00 local time2h 30m
Principles of Business 025 January 2027Tuesday13:00 local time2h
English B 026 January 2027Wednesday09:00 local time2h 10m
Human & Social Biology 026 January 2027Wednesday13:00 local time2h
English A 027 January 2027Thursday09:00 local time2h 40m
Social Studies 028 January 2027Friday09:00 local time2h 40m
Information Technology 028 January 2027Friday13:00 local time2h
Mathematics 0211 January 2027Monday09:00 local time2h 40m
Chemistry 0212 January 2027Tuesday09:00 local time2h 30m
Spanish 0212 January 2027Tuesday13:00 local time2h 15m
Principles of Accounts 0213 January 2027Wednesday09:00 local time3h
Biology 0214 January 2027Thursday09:00 local time2h 30m
Office Administration 0214 January 2027Thursday13:00 local time2h
Mathematics 0115 January 2027Friday09:00 local time1h 30m
English A 0118 January 2027Monday09:00 local time1h 30m
Human & Social Biology 0119 January 2027Tuesday09:00 local time1h 15m
Human & Social Biology 03219 January 2027Tuesday13:00 local time1h 15m
English B 0120 January 2027Wednesday09:00 local time2h
Mathematics 03220 January 2027Wednesday13:00 local time1h
Biology 01; Office Administration 0121 January 2027Thursday09:00 local time1h 15m
Biology 03221 January 2027Thursday13:00 local time2h 10m
Office Administration 03221 January 2027Thursday13:00 local time1h 30m
Principles of Accounts 0122 January 2027Friday09:00 local time1h 30m
Principles of Accounts 03222 January 2027Friday13:00 local time1h 30m
Physics 01; Spanish 0125 January 2027Monday09:00 local time1h 15m
Physics 03225 January 2027Monday13:00 local time2h 10m
Principles of Business 0126 January 2027Tuesday09:00 local time1h 15m
Principles of Business 03226 January 2027Tuesday13:00 local time1h 15m
Social Studies 0127 January 2027Wednesday09:00 local time1h 15m
Social Studies 03227 January 2027Wednesday13:00 local time1h 30m
Chemistry 0128 January 2027Thursday09:00 local time1h 15m
Chemistry 03228 January 2027Thursday13:00 local time2h 10m
Information Technology 0129 January 2027Friday09:00 local time1h 15m
Information Technology 032 — AM session29 January 2027FridayAM; confirm exact sequence with Local Registrar2 hours
English A 032; English B 032 — common paper29 January 2027Friday13:00 local time2h

Key things to know

  • Check your candidate report for every registered subject and paper number. Local authorities set candidate registration deadlines; confirm the closing date in your own territory.
  • Practise the correct exam format. Paper 01 questions are online; Paper 02 questions appear on screen with answers written in a booklet. IT 032 is online, while Biology, Chemistry and Physics 032 use laboratory practical arrangements.
  • Check equipment by paper. Mathematics 01 does not permit calculators; Mathematics 02 and 032 permit silent non-programmable scientific calculators. Other subjects have their own permissions in the official timetable.
  • Confirm Spanish oral arrangements for 16–18 December with your Local Registrar, including the required headset. Do not treat the first day of the window as your personal appointment.
  • Allow for papers sharing a day and the required 15-minute break. English A and English B 032 form one common examination for candidates entered in both; do not plan two separate attempts.

Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate FAQs

When are CSEC January 2027 examinations?

The main examination timetable runs from Tuesday 5 January to Friday 29 January 2027. Spanish oral examinations take place during 16–18 December 2026, with individual appointments arranged locally.

What time do CSEC papers start?

The standard morning start is 09:00 and afternoon start is 13:00 in your territory. Approved Local Registrar arrangements can differ, so confirm your personal timetable.

When is CSEC Mathematics Paper 02?

Mathematics 02 is on Monday 11 January 2027 in the morning session. It lasts 2 hours 40 minutes, including reading time.

When are Mathematics 01 and 032?

Mathematics 01 is on Friday 15 January in the morning and lasts 1 hour 30 minutes. Mathematics 032 is on Wednesday 20 January in the afternoon and lasts 1 hour.

When are English A and English B Paper 02?

English B 02 is on 6 January in the morning and lasts 2 hours 10 minutes. English A 02 is on 7 January in the morning and lasts 2 hours 40 minutes.

Who takes Paper 032?

Paper 032 is the Alternative Paper for private/non-school candidates. It is not for candidates registered in schools and recognised full-time educational institutions. Check your entry and any eligible SBA resit arrangements with your registrar.

Do I take English A and English B 032 twice?

No. Candidates entered for both take one common examination on 29 January in the afternoon. Its duration is 2 hours.

Are CSEC Paper 01 examinations online?

Yes. All Paper 01 components in this sitting are online only. Paper 02 components use on-screen questions and written answer booklets. Confirm your examination centre’s instructions before attending.

Can I use a calculator in Mathematics?

A silent non-programmable scientific calculator is allowed in Mathematics 02 and 032. It is not allowed in Mathematics 01. Check the official table for permissions in other subjects.

When is Information Technology 032?

IT 032 is listed in the morning session on 29 January and lasts 2 hours. IT 01 is also listed that morning; confirm the precise reporting and sequencing arrangements, including the required break, with your registrar.

When is the Spanish oral examination?

The official window is 16–18 December 2026. Your Local Registrar assigns the appointment. A headset is required; confirm the local equipment instructions.

When will CSEC January 2027 results be released?

The final examination timetable does not specify an exact results date. Check CXC and your Local Registrar for the official release announcement.

Official examination information

Check the latest board notices and your individual school or examination-centre instructions before travelling.

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