Student Exams

Certificate of Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE)

How do I register to write CAPE?

The registration process is different for private and in-school candidates.

• In-school candidates are registered by their schools by December for the CAPE being held the following May/June.
• Private candidates must obtain and complete a CAPE entry form, which is from the Ministry of Education’s Head Office.  Registration, which includes payment of the fees listed in the section below, must be completed November for the CAPE being held the following May/June.

Ministry of Education
18 Alexandra Street
St. Clair
Port of Spain
Trinidad, West Indies
Office Hours:  Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, except public holidays
Tel. (868) 622-1365, 628-8555, 622-2181 exts. 250, 251, 252
Fax. (868) 628-0094
E-mail: mined@tstt.net.tt

Are there any associated fees?

In-school candidates do not pay any fees.  However, private candidates must pay the following fees in order to register to write CAPE:

• An entry fee of TT$96.00.
• A subject fee of TT$135.00 per subject.
• An administrative, or local, fee of TT$8.00.

Fees must be paid in cash at the Ministry of Education’s Cashier’s Unit, which is open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, except Public Holidays.

Ministry of Education
18 Alexandra Street
St. Clair
Trinidad, West Indies
Office Hours:  Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tel: (868) 622-1365, 628-8555 or 622-2181, extensions 250, 251, 252
Fax: (868) 628-0094
E-mail: mined@tstt.net.tt
Opening Hours:  8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.