Corporate Governance
Learn about our governance structure, leadership, and commitment to transparency and accountability in serving Jamaica's educational community.
Board of Commissioners
The OEC is governed by a distinguished committee of 16 Commissioners, each bringing unique expertise and perspective to guide our mission.
Governance Structure
The Overseas Examinations Commission is governed by a committee of 16 Commissioners led by a chairman. The members of the Committee, including the Chairman, are nominated by the Minister of Education & Youth (MOEY) to serve for a period of three (3) years. The mandate of the Board of Commissioners is carried out by the Executive Director, who reports directly to the Chairman.
Chief Education Officer (MOEY)
Senior education administrator representing the Ministry of Education & Youth
Minister's Appointees
Four distinguished individuals appointed by the Minister to provide strategic oversight
University of the West Indies
Representative from Jamaica's premier tertiary institution
University of Technology
Representative from the leading technological university
Northern Caribbean University
Representative from the private university sector
Teachers' Colleges
Representative from institutions training future educators
Community Colleges
Representative from community-based tertiary institutions
Examining Body
Representative from international examining organizations
Independent Schools Association
Representative from private secondary education sector
Jamaica Association of Secondary Schools Principals
Representative from public secondary school leadership
Association of Principals and Vice-Principals
Representative from school administrative leadership
Jamaica Teachers Association
Representative from the professional teaching community
National Students Council
Representative ensuring student voice in governance
Board Committees
Specialised committees ensure effective oversight and achievement of our organisational goals and objectives.
Finance Committee
Human Resources Committee
Operations and Development Committee
Audit Committee
Procurement Committee
Pension Trustees Committee
Executive Leadership
The mandate of the Board of Commissioners is carried out by the Executive Director of the Overseas Examinations Commission, who reports to the Chairman. The Board of Commissioners convenes for a minimum of times annually to ensure effective governance and strategic direction.
Our Mandate
The Overseas Examinations Commission is mandated to fulfill specific functions that ensure the integrity and accessibility of overseas examinations in Jamaica.
Disseminate the rules of the Ministry of Education & Youth (MOEY) with respect to the conduct of Overseas Examinations are adhered to by schools and private candidates
Disseminate the rules and regulations of the various examining bodies are observed
Disseminate registration information regarding examinations in a timely manner
Collect examination fees from schools and private candidates
Guide clients through the various registration processes
Accurately process and dispatch entries to the Examining Bodies within the prescribed time
Pay over fees to Examining Bodies in a timely manner
Provide related documents and materials to schools in a timely manner
Facilitate the collection and dispatch of relevant documents and materials to the Examining Bodies
Efficiently dispatch results to schools and private candidates
Provide verification of results for institutions and firms on request
Preserve and maintain records of examination results
Provide access to examination statistics to individuals and interest groups