The Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination (BSSEE) will be written on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 21 secondary schools across the island.
The Ministry of Education Transformation, in a statement, said approximately 2,767 candidates are registered to sit the examination this year. This represents a decline compared to 2,981 candidates in 2025 and 3,011 in 2024.
Officials also confirmed that 25 candidates have requested permission to write the examination at age 10, while 90 candidates have applied for deferrals.
The ministry reported an increase in requests for special consideration, with 246 applications submitted this year compared to 183 in 2025 and 180 in 2024.
These requests include provisions such as scribes, large print papers, readers, extra time and exemptions for candidates requiring additional support.
