WAEC Opens 2026 Jan/Feb WASSCE Re-sit Registration
WAEC Opens Registration for 2026 WASSCE Re-sit Examination After Mass Failure in Core Subjects
Following the release of the 2025 WASSCE results for school candidates, which recorded widespread failure in core subjects, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially opened registration for the 2026 WASSCE Re-sit Examination, also known as the WASSCE for Private Candidates (PC).
Many students performed poorly in the core subjects, with over 51% failing Mathematics, while significant numbers also failed Integrated Science, Social Studies, and English Language. WAEC is therefore encouraging all affected candidates to take advantage of the re-sit opportunity.
2026 WASSCE Re-sit Examination Dates
Information provided by WAEC to Ghana Education News confirms that the 2026 First Series examination for private candidates will be held in January/February 2026.
For context, the 2025 First Series was conducted from 24 January to 15 February 2025.
The 2026 First Series is projected to run from:
23 January 2026 to 14 February 2026
Final dates are expected to be confirmed officially by WAEC.
2026 WASSCE Re-sit Examination Fees (First Series)
WAEC has released the approved fees for the 2026 First Series examination:
Subject Registration Fees
Six or more subjects: GHS 856.96
Five subjects: GHS 810.00
Four subjects: GHS 760.20
Three subjects: GHS 703.72
Two subjects: GHS 670.12
One subject: GHS 635.74
Additional Charges
Practical/Project/ICT fee: GHS 92.00
Oral English test fee: GHS 88.00
Candidates offering subjects that include practical components or Core English will pay the applicable extra fees.
How to Register for the 2026 WASSCE Re-sit (Private Candidates)
WAEC has announced the following registration guidelines for prospective candidates:
Registration can be done at any WAEC regional office or at WAEC Headquarters.
WAEC-approved registration centres and service providers located near the offices will assist candidates with the process.
Fees must be paid at WAEC-designated banks after online registration details are provided.
Unlike the November/December WASSCE for Private Candidates, private SHSs and remedial schools usually do not register candidates for the First Series exam.
Candidates are advised to visit WAEC-approved internet cafés, accredited registration points, or WAEC offices directly.
Examination Centres
The 2026 WASSCE Re-sit examination will be conducted strictly at WAEC-designated examination centres and halls across the country.
These will not include remedial school exam centres.
