Certificate of Primary Education

The Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) was an academic qualification in Mauritius awarded upon the completion of primary school. The exam last took place at the end of 2016 before it was replaced by the Primary School Achievement Certificate (PSAC) in 2017. The qualification was awarded upon earning passing marks on the primary school exams administered by the Mauritius Examinations Syndicate. Students who fully earned the qualification then progressed into secondary school to continue studying.

v t e Education in Mauritius
Levels of education	Pre-primary Primary Secondary Tertiary Vocational
Schooling	Pre-primary Primary Secondary Tertiary Vocational
Academic qualifications	Certificate of Primary Education Form III Certificate School Certificate Higher School Certificate
Vocational qualifications	Pre-vocational Certificate National Trade Certificate Foundation National Trade Certificate II National Trade Certificate III
Post-secondary qualifications	Academic qualifications Professional qualifications Vocational qualifications
Regulation	Ministry of Education and Human Resources Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science, Research & Technology Mauritius Qualifications Authority National Qualifications Framework

Certificate of Primary Education

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