CCSLC Digital Literacy

It is a CXC certificate for secondary school leavers in Participating Territories, developed in collaboration with those territories to support universal secondary education. It certifies knowledge, generic competencies, and attitudes and values. CXC first offered it in June 2007. Digital Literacy is one of the six subjects CXC developed specifically for the programme.

Results are reported on a composite score scale: 75–100 is Master, 50–74 is Competent, and 0–49 is Developing Competence. The CCSLC is awarded after a candidate achieves a minimum of Competent in five subjects within a three-year period. Aim well above the 50 mark rather than just at it.

Yes, for the group certificate. Two compulsory subjects are required - English and Mathematics - both syllabuses developed by CXC for this programme. You then need three further subjects from the listed groups, and Digital Literacy is one of the options among the other CXC-developed CCSLC subjects.

CXC states the CCSLC will be awarded after a candidate achieves a minimum of Competent in five subjects within a three-year period. Separately, the eligibility rules describe a maximum period of up to five years for completing the minimum five subjects. Check the current position with your local registrar before planning a long spread of sittings.

There is no candidate fee for CCSLC. However, the six CCSLC subjects developed by CXC, which include Digital Literacy, incur a subject charge of Bds$25.00 each in Participating Territories. A subject fee of BDS$25.00 applies to Participating Territories and BDS$50.00 for Non-Participating Territories. Charges for CSEC and local programmes also apply where used.

Beyond English, Mathematics and the CXC-developed CCSLC subjects, you can draw from CSEC TVET and Business Studies subjects at Grades I–IV, CSEC Creative and Expressive Arts at Grades I–IV, TVET and other programmes certified by other boards, TVET Level 1 programmes available in the region, and locally certified enrichment programmes meeting CXC criteria.

Start from the official CXC syllabus for the subject and map each topic to the competencies CCSLC certifies: communication, problem solving, critical thinking, informed decision making and working in groups. Practise short applied tasks rather than rereading notes, and review errors weekly. Sit Digital Literacy alongside, not instead of, English and Mathematics, which are compulsory.

The most common risks are treating Digital Literacy as a free option and under-preparing, ignoring the compulsory English and Mathematics requirement until late, and spreading sittings so widely that the three-year award window is missed. Since the pass boundary is Competent at 50, candidates who only skim terminology without practising applied tasks often land in Developing Competence.

CXC issues a Result Slip after every sitting of subjects developed by CXC, so you get feedback each time you sit Digital Literacy. Candidates who satisfy the CCSLC requirements are awarded a Certificate conferred by CXC. Keep your result slips safe, since they document progress towards the five-subject requirement.

CXC describes the qualification as providing a foundation for further education and training, expanded opportunities for entry-level employment, and the opportunity to articulate with other programmes such as CSEC and TVET. Treat it as a stepping stone: build on it with further digital skills study or CSEC subjects relevant to the work you want.