CXC promotes responsible and ethical use of AI in education

– regional stakeholder engagements held in Guyana as Council pushes digital transformation agenda

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) is ramping up its efforts to promote the responsible and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education across the region, as part of a broader strategy to modernise assessment and learning systems.

Last week, from October 8–11, CXC hosted a series of stakeholder engagement sessions in Guyana, meeting with more than 300 educators, students, employers, and other education partners to discuss the Council’s new Standards and Guidelines for the Use of AI in Education Assessment.

The sessions are part of a regional campaign to encourage stakeholders to adopt AI responsibly in teaching and learning, said Dr. Wayne Wesley, CXC Registrar and Chief Executive Officer.
During his visit, Dr. Wesley also paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Education, the Hon. Sonia Parag, and her senior leadership team. Discussions centred on CXC’s ongoing digital transformation initiatives, including the integration of AI into assessment systems and the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) — a modular qualification designed to provide greater access to certification for out-of-school youth, part-time students, and adult learners.
Minister Parag lauded the Council’s innovation and highlighted that the Ministry’s digital school initiative aligns closely with CXC’s vision.
“The Ministry’s strategic goal is to enhance the performance of every Guyanese student by using digital tools to create engaging learning environments,” she said. “CXC’s initiatives, including the CTEC and its focus on AI, are well aligned with our policy objectives.”
Dr. Wesley reaffirmed the Council’s commitment to working in step with national education priorities across the Caribbean.
“CXC is focused on ensuring our knowledge products align with the educational policy goals of our member states,” he stated. “Foundational to our renewed mission is placing greater emphasis on competency-based assessment and product innovation that prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed for higher education and employment.”
The AI in Education Assessment stakeholder series, which began in Barbados in mid-September, has since been staged in Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and the OECS. The regional tour will conclude with a virtual webinar on October 17.
Dr. Nicole Manning, CXC’s Director of Operations, who is spearheading the initiative, said the regional response has been overwhelmingly positive.
“The turnout and participation have been exceptional,” Dr. Manning noted. “In Guyana, we reached an important understanding with stakeholders: while students will not be permitted to include AI-generated content in their SBA submissions for the May–June 2026 examinations, they will be allowed to use AI tools for ideation and enhancement—provided proper referencing is included.”
CXC’s AI initiative comes ahead of the Council’s upcoming Regional Education Conference, to be held October 28–30 in Jamaica, in collaboration with the country’s Ministry of Education, Youth, Skills and Information.
The conference, themed “Navigating the Digital Age: Rethinking Teaching, Learning and Assessment,” will bring together leading Caribbean educators and policymakers to discuss strategies for advancing regional education transformation in an era defined by technology and innovation.