“Very proud of myself” – Nitya Narine on outstanding CSEC performance

…earns 26 Grade Ones, 1 grade 2

With a memory so sharp that few things in the academic realm seem to escape her, excellence has become almost second nature for young scholar Nitya Narine, whose latest achievement has added yet another accomplishment to an already impressive record. The young Berbice student has earned one of the country’s most outstanding scores, more than 15 seasoned journalists and camera crew members rushed to capture a moment with the remarkable student, who spoke confidently and candidly about the journey behind her success. This took place at the Marriott Hotel Guyana on Tuesday, during the announcement of the 2026 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination preliminary results by Education Minister Sonia Parag. “I possess an excellent memory,” were among the words that caught the attention of those gathered, offering a glimpse into what has helped set Narine apart from many of her peers. According to the young scholar, however, her latest achievement was not entirely unexpected.
“Thank you so much. First and foremost, before I begin to say anything, I want to thank God because throughout my life, God has been blessing me with my learning abilities, talents and opportunities. But honestly, it wasn’t that surprising because I have been achieving many accomplishments over the years.” Narine’s academic journey has indeed been marked by a series of accomplishments. In 2021, while in Grade Five, she sat the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) and earned a place at The Bishops’ High School. She also went on to win the inaugural Guyana Learning Channel Spelling Bee, while consistently excelling in art competitions at school. Given her track record of achievement, Narine said she was not surprised by her latest results and expressed happiness with her performance. With her sights now set on the next chapter, she plans to attend the University of Guyana (UG), where she hopes to pursue law. “The next move, I’m going to attend the University of Guyana. I aspire to pursue law, and that is because I want to help people and I believe I can fight for justice. I possess an excellent memory, so I believe it’s one of the capabilities of being a good lawyer.”

Progressive studying
Narine’s approach to studying was markedly different from the traditional method of waiting until examinations were near before beginning serious preparation. While many students may take the approach of studying intensely in the final years of secondary school, she began preparing from the moment she entered high school.

She described her method as “progressive studying” – paying close attention during lessons, reviewing her work every day and addressing areas she did not understand immediately, rather than allowing gaps in her knowledge to accumulate.
Whenever she encountered difficulties, she said she sought assistance from her teachers or parents, both of whom she credits as important sources of academic support. She also supplemented her preparation with educational videos and past examination papers, gradually building her knowledge and confidence over the years rather than relying on last-minute revision. “So, what I did is progressive studying, which means I didn’t wait until Grade 11 to begin studying, right? So, from since I began high school, every day I paid attention in class. You come home; I reviewed back the work. If I didn’t understand something, I either asked a teacher or asked my parents. My parents are excellent teachers.” Her mother, who is also a teacher and her father, an education officer, played an important role in supporting her academic journey. “My mother is a teacher. My father is an education officer. And they have been my greatest support system. So, whenever I needed help, I usually went to them. Other than that, it’s videos and working past papers, and that’s basically how I studied.” Despite her confidence in her preparation, Narine said she remains humble and grateful to everyone who contributed to her success.
“I’m still very proud of myself. I’m humble. I’m grateful to God, to my parents, to everyone my teachers in school, my lesson teachers. I’m really grateful for everybody who helped me achieve this.”

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