2023 BECE Starts August 7th: Rules, Tips for success

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially announced the dates for the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The examination is scheduled to take place across all examination centres in the country from Monday, August 7, 2023, to Friday, August 11, 2023.

To ensure a fair and transparent conduct of the BECE, the Gbawe Municipal Education Office has taken steps to remind both public and private schools, as well as proprietors and directors of schools, about the rules governing the examination.

The following are some of the rules that candidates must adhere to during the BECE:

• Candidates must arrive at the examination centre at least 30 minutes before the start of the examination.
• Candidates must not bring any electronic devices, such as mobile phones, calculators, or smartwatches, into the examination hall.
• Candidates must not talk to each other or to anyone else during the examination.
• Candidates must not leave the examination hall before the end of the examination.

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In addition to these rules, the Gbawe Municipal Education Office has also provided the following five tips for candidates when they are actually in the exam hall:

1. Stay calm and focused. It is important to stay calm and focused during the examination. If you start to feel anxious, take a few deep breaths and remind yourself that you have prepared well.
2. Read the instructions carefully. Make sure that you understand the instructions for each question before you start answering it.
3. Answer the questions in order. It is usually best to answer the questions in order, but if you are stuck on a question, you can skip it and come back to it later.
4. Use your time wisely. Make sure that you manage your time wisely so that you have enough time to answer all of the questions.
5. Review your answers before you submit your paper. Once you have finished answering all of the questions, take a few minutes to review your answers to make sure that they are correct.

By following these rules and tips, you can help to ensure that you have a successful experience in the 2023 BECE.

Here are some additional tips that may be helpful for candidates:

• Get a good night’s sleep before the examination.
• Eat a healthy breakfast on the day of the examination.
• Dress comfortably and appropriately for the examination.
• Bring a bottle of water and a snack to the examination hall.
• Use the restroom before the examination starts.
• Listen carefully to the instructions given by the invigilator.
• If you have any questions, ask the invigilator for help.
• Stay calm and focused throughout the examination.