Educational Alternatives to Sixth Form – Trinidad and Tobago

Results are in for CSEC! What do we do next? There are now many educational alternatives to Sixth Form in Trinidad and Tobago. When I was younger there were very few choices but now there are many paths to a degree once you get 5 CSEC passes which are defined as a I, II or III including Mathematics and English A. What is also exciting is that sixth form is a two year programme but the options listed below are usually one year to complete or go straight into a degree programme. These options are for Trinidad and Tobago Educational institutions. You can also pursue international options, working or trade school but we have not covered those in this article.

• University of the West Indies
• University of Trinidad and Tobago
• COSTAATT
• Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business
• School of Accounting and Management (SAM)
• School of Business and Continuing Studies (SBCS)
• ROYTEC

Please note we are not affiliated to these institutions and the requirements and degree options can change at any time. The purpose of this article is to highlight the different options and avenues available. Please contact the schools directly for further information.

University of the West Indies

Pre-Science N1 Programme – A student can be admitted to this programme with CSEC grades. This pdf from 2018 gives a good summary of the programme. Make sure and check UWI’s website for the latest information.

Department of Creative and Festival Arts (DCFA) Certificates

DCFA’s four Certificates all require 5 CSEC passes and other requirements unique to each area. Check the DCFA’s admissions page for the current requirements.

• Certificate in Dance and Dance Education
• Certificate in Music
• Certificate in Technical Theatre Production
• Certificate in Visual Arts
• Practitioner’s Certificate in Drama-in-Education / Theatre-in-Education

University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT)

UTT’s website is excellent at highlighting the options according to number of passes required.

In 2019-2020 one of their programmes The Certificate in Applied Engineering  requires 3 CSEC Passes.

In 2019-2020 the programmes below require 5 CSEC passes, the level range from Certificates to Bachelors. Please check UTT’s website for the current programmes being offered.

• Certificate in Applied Maritime Operation
• Certificate in Aviation Technology
• Certificate In Education: Early Childhood Care and Education
• Certificate in Food Technology
• Certificate in Process Operations
• Certificate in Security and Public Safety
• Certificate in Sport Studies
• Diploma in Agriculture
• Diploma in Animal Health, Production and Veterinary Public Health
• Diploma in Computer, Network and Telecommunication Engineering
• Diploma in Fashion Design
• Diploma in Food Technology
• Diploma in Maritime Operations – Engineering
• Diploma in Maritime Operations – Navigation
• Diploma in Natural Resource Management
• Diploma in Security and Public Safety
• Diploma in Software Engineering
• Diploma in Visual Communications Design
• National Engineering Technician Diploma (NETD)
• Chemical Engineering – Point Lisas, San Fernando and Valsayn Campuses ONLY
• Civil Engineering – John S. Donaldson, San Fernando and Tobago Campuses ONLY
• Petroleum Engineering – Point Lisas and San Fernando Campuses ONLY
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering – John S. Donaldson, Point Lisas and San Fernando Campuses ONLY
• Mechanical Engineering – John S. Donaldson, Point Lisas and San Fernando Campuses ONLY
• Instrumentation Engineering – Point Lisas Campus ONLY
• Bachelor of Education
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in the Performing Arts

See below for the list of UTT fees from 2018–2019. check UTT for the current fee structure.

COSTAATT

In 2019-2020 COSTAATT minimum requirements are five (5) CSEC (CXC)/GCE O’Level subjects, inclusive of English A and Mathematics, Grades 1,2,3* or A,B,C.

There are also alternatives routes for mature students. Their admissions page gives the full requirements. There are four major schools and each school offers Certificate degrees, Associate degrees and Bachelor Degrees.

KEN GORDON SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES

• Department of Journalism and Media
• Department of Communication Studies

SCHOOL OF NURSING, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

• Nursing
• Health Science Technologies
• Environmental Studies
• Natural and Life Sciences 

SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS AND HUMAN SERVICES

• Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences
• Department of Languages, Literature and Communication Studies
• Department of Mathematics
• Department of Fine and Performing Arts
• Department of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies

SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES

• Department of Management and Entrepreneurship
• Department of Information Science and Technology

Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business

Bachelor of International and Sustainable Business requires a minimum of five CSEC passes for entry. This is a four year programme. Below is one of the first cohort describing her experience.

School of Accounting and Management (SAM)

Certificate in Business Management

By completing this certificate the successful student can be accepted to the Business Bachelor degree at SAM. The content of this 8 month Certificate programme serves as a foundation for those who wish to pursue a business degree, but do not wish to pursue A’level or CAPE. To find out more about this offering check their website.

School of Business and Continuing Studies (SBCS)

The school has a combination of the Diploma programmes and Higher National Diploma as an alternative to CAPE. Below are the diplomas offered for 2019-2020. Check their website for the latest diplomas offered. The combination of the SBCS Diploma programmes and the Higher National Diploma (HND) is an alternative to CAPE. The final year of the relevant degree can then be pursued.

• Diploma in Applied Business Studies  A foundation programme for those interested in pursuing degree-level qualifications in Business Management.
• Diploma in Computing A foundation programme for those interested in pursuing degree-level qualifications in Computing.
• Diploma in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Technology A foundation programme for those interested in pursuing degree-level qualifications in Engineering Technology and Management.
• Diploma in Media and Graphic Design A foundation programme for those interested in pursuing degree-level qualifications in Art, Design, and Media and Communications.

ROYTEC

In 2019-2020 entry into this ROYTEC certificate and diplomas require 5 CSEC passes grades I, II and III including English Language and Mathematics. Please see the ROYTEC website for current requirements.

Certificate in Social Sciences

The Certificate in Social Sciences programme is targeted specifically at individuals who wish to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in the range of degrees within the Social Science discipline; but who do not meet the matriculation requirements to pursue same at The University of the West Indies- St. Augustine Campus. Students graduating from this programme with a 2.5 GPA will be guaranteed acceptance into any degree level programme within the Faculty of Social Sciences at The UWI, St. Augustine Campus.

Diploma Programmes:
Credit Union Management
General Management
Human Resource Management
Management for Administrative Professionals
Marketing and Sales Management
Project Management
Public Relations

Associate of Science Degree:
Associate of Science Degree in Management (ADM)

I am sure there are many other options but these are the ones that we are currently aware of.

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Please note we are not affiliated to these institutions and the requirements and degree options can change at any time. The purpose of this article is to highlight the different options and avenues available. Please contact the schools directly for further information.

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