SEA Exam Class 9 refers to the Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA) in Trinidad and Tobago, which is a public examination that facilitates the placement of students in secondary schools based on their performance by order of merit, parents choices, principals 20% selection (Denominational schools), gender, residence, and multiple births. The SEA comprises three test papers in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Creative Writing. The Assessment Framework for SEA 2019-2023 specifies the purpose, components, format, and content of the SEA, which is based on the comprehension purposes and levels. The exam assesses students ability to understand non-fiction or fiction texts, and vocabulary is assessed in context in the Reading Comprehension component of Section II. Therefore, SEA Exam Class 9 is an important exam for students in Trinidad and Tobago, as it determines their placement in secondary schools.