The Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) was established by an Act of Parliament in 2005 as the only organisation mandated by the Government of Jamaica to administer external examinations. The Commission partners with the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information and various external examining bodies on key initiatives related to the administration of local and international examinations.
For the 2026/27 financial year, the OEC’s strategies will focus on achieving long-term financial sustainability, expanding and strengthening business activities, and implementing targeted marketing initiatives to meet performance targets. Key priorities include promoting affordable access to examinations by strengthening partnerships with key stakeholders to reduce examination costs; and implementing targeted marketing initiatives to promote transcripts and results verification services through engagement at College Fairs and Open Days, as well as increased promotion of the January and June examination sittings, among others.
The Commission will also fast-track the expansion of new business opportunities, including the establishment of a Customer Engagement Centre, a Virtual Science Facility, and a Data Centre, with at least two Memoranda of Understanding already signed to provide data storage services.
The Commission projects a surplus of $25.34 million for 2026/27.
