With the introduction of Universal Secondary Education there will be no need for this type of exam. It is articulated that a National Assessment System will be put into place, and next year a trial of this system will begin. The objective of this assessment process is to find out the weaknesses and strengths of the students so that they can reach grade VI literate. To accomplish the goal of Universal Secondary Education, teachers will undergo training, and a number of Secondary school teachers will be involved in an Associate Degree Programme. The philosophy of Globalization in the approaching 21st century is based on the assumption that the division created between academic and technically driven schools is artificial.
All students can excel in any subject if given the opportunity.
The problem is that of the pace of learning of students, their attitude towards school work, or personal problems at home. A good example can be derived from the mainstay of Dominica's economy, agriculture. Under the Universal Secondary Programme pursuing agriculture as a career can be made attractive as a future business in which technology can be used to make modern agriculture profitable. Indeed, the goal of USE in all its dimensions is to see to the complete national development of Dominica. Dominica's Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Peter Carbon, will assume the position of chairman from outgoing Chair, Minister of Natural Resources and Lands of the British Virgin Islands.