2024 WASSCE Timetable Revised

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has confirmed a revised timetable and schedule for the 2024 WASSCE. The examination will now take place from August 5 to September 27, deviating from the previously announced dates of July 1 to August 31, 2024.

The updated WASSCE date was communicated to regional directors through a circular dated March 12, 2024, signed by Prince C. Agyemang-Duah, the acting Director of Schools and Instructions Division at GES. Regional directors were urged to inform all heads of senior high schools (SHSs) about the change and to prepare candidates accordingly.

The decision to revise the date, although without an official reason, aims to provide candidates with ample time for preparation. Despite the adjustment, the examination process and conditions remain consistent with those of other member countries of WAEC.

John Kapi, the Head of Public Affairs at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), confirmed the continuation of the Ghana Only Version of the WASSCE-SC, emphasizing that the examination process remains unchanged.

2024 WASSCE Registration Date and Deadline

Registration for the WASSCE-SC is open from March 11 to April 19, 2024. Furthermore, WAEC assures that the results will be released on time following the revised examination schedule.

Is The 2024 WASSCE Timetable Out?

The 2024 WASSCE Timetable is officially not out. WAEC is yet to release the results. This year’s WASSCE will be written in a period of 2 months.

2024 WASSCE Confirmed Subjects

However, WAEC has released the list of all confirmed subjects for the 2024 WASSCE.

1. English Language
2. Integrated Science
3. Mathematics (Core)
4. Social Studies
5. General Agriculture
6. Animal Husbandry
7. Crop Husbandry and Horticulture
8. Fisheries
9. Forestry
10. Biology
11. Physics
12. Mathematics (Elective)
13. Geography
14. French
15. Music
16. ICT (Elective)
17. Business Management
18. Financial Accounting
19. Principles of Cost Accounting
20. Economics
21. Typewriting (40wpm)
22. Clerical Office Duties
23. Literature in English
24. Technical Drawing
25. Applied Electricity
26. Auto Mechanics
27. Building Construction
28. Electronics
29. Metalwork
30. Woodwork
31. Chemistry
32. Management-In-Living
33. Clothing and Textiles
34. Foods and Nutrition
35. General Knowledge-In-Art
36. Textiles
37. Graphic Design
38. Picture Making
39. Basketry
40. Ceramics
41. Jewellery
42. Leatherwork
43. Sculpture
44. Christian Religious Studies
45. Arabic
46. Government
47. History
48. Islamic Religious Studies
49. West Africa Traditional Religion
50. Dagaare
51. Dagbani
52. Dangme
53. Ewe
54. Ga
55. Gonja
56. Kasem
57. Nzema
58. Twi (Akuapem)
59. Twi (Asante)

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The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) is a standardized test administered by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). It is designed for students in their third year of Senior High School in West Africa and also for private candidates. The primary purposes of the WASSCE are selection for tertiary education and certification.

The examination is conducted twice a year, typically in May/June for school candidates and in September/October for private candidates. For school candidates, registration usually occurs between September and November. Schools are responsible for registering their candidates and uploading their entry data online. Entry documents, along with evidence of payment, are submitted to the Council’s office. Private candidates can register online between February and May.

WASSCE offers a wide range of subjects categorized into core, elective, and optional subjects. Core subjects include English Language, Integrated Science, Mathematics (Core), and Social Studies. Elective subjects vary across different programs such as Agricultural, Business, Technical, Vocational, General Arts, and General Science.