2023 WASSCE for School Candidates Starts Today With 447204 Students

The 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates begins today, Monday, July 25, 2023, with the practical papers. Some 447,204 students are sitting for the exams from both public and private Secondary schools.

The Practical Papers For Today 31st July, 2023 are as follows

• Basketry 3 (Project Work)
• Ceramics 3 (Project Work)
• Graphic Design 3 (Project Work)
• Jewellery 3 (Project Work)
• Leatherwork 3 (Project Work)
• Picture Making 3 (Project Work)
• Sculpture 3 (Project Work)
• Textiles 3 (Project Work)

Oral English will tape place on Wednesday, 23^rd August, 2023

The exams, which are being organized by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), will be held in 216 centers across the country.

The first paper to be written today is English Language, followed by Mathematics and Integrated Science.

The TIMETABLE for Core Subjects during the 2023 WASSCE

• Monday, 28^th August, 2023: Social Studies
• Thursday, 14^th September, 2023: Mathematics
• Monday, 18^th September, 2023: Integrated Science
• Thursday, 7^th September, 2023: English Language

Students are expected to arrive at their examination centres at least one hour before the start of the exams. They are also required to bring their examination slips, identification cards, and writing materials.

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The use of calculators and mobile phones is strictly prohibited in the examination halls.

Rules for the Exam

• Students are expected to arrive at their examination centers at least one hour before the start of the exams.
• They are required to bring their examination slips, identification cards, and writing materials.
• The use of calculators is allowed but not mobile phones and programmable calculators.
• Students are not allowed to leave the examination hall before the end of the exam.
• Any student caught cheating will be disqualified from the exams.

Issues of Examination Leaked During WASSCE

In recent years, there have been several cases of examination papers being leaked during the WASSCE. This has raised concerns about the integrity of the exams and the fairness to all students.

In 2021, for example, the English Language paper was leaked just hours before the exam was due to start. This led to the cancellation of the paper and the rescheduling of the exams for all affected students.

The Ghana government has taken steps to address the issue of examination leaks, including increasing security around the exams and introducing new measures to prevent cheating. However, the problem has persisted, and it remains a major concern for students and parents.

The 2023 WASSCE is a critical exam for many students, and they will be hoping to do their best. The government has taken steps to ensure the integrity of the exams, but the issue of examination leaks remains a concern. Students are urged to follow the rules and to do their best to ensure that they pass the exams.

Written by Ghana Education News Editorial Staff

The Ghana Education News Editorial Staff is comprised of seasoned education consultants, policy analysts, and verified journalists dedicated to providing accurate, timely, and credible updates on the Ghanaian GES curriculum, WAEC updates, and academic leadership.