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Formal and Informal Letters: The Ultimate Guide to Format and Tone

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Formal and Informal Letters

Students preparing for BECE or WASSCE across West Africa are expected to master how to write Formal and informal letters before they enter the exam hall. However, students can get confused or mix up the features, leading to loss of marks. This is one of the reasons why the differences and similarities between Formal and informal letters have been simplified in this post.

The choice between a Formal and Informal letter is determined entirely by the relationship between the writer and the recipient. Formal letters are used for official business, while informal letters are reserved for family, friends, and close acquaintances.

Critical Formatting Requirements

A formal letter is strictly structured. It must include two addresses (writer and recipient), a formal salutation such as “Dear Sir” or “Dear Madam,” and a professional subscription like “Yours faithfully” followed by a signature and full name. In contrast, an informal letter is more relaxed, omitting the recipient’s address and using casual greetings like “Hey Benjamin.”

READ: Letter to the Editor vs. Article for Publication: Key Differences and Similarities

DetailsFormal LetterInformal Letter
1. Writer’s Address

Yes

Yes

2. Date

Yes

Yes

3. Recipient’s Address

Yes

No

4. Salutation

Yes (Formal) Eg. Dear Sir 

Yes (Casual)  Eg. Hi Akos

5. Title

Yes

No

6. Introduction

Yes (No well-being)

Yes (Well-being permitted)

7. Body

Yes

Yes

8. Conclusion

Yes

Yes

9. Subscription

Yours faithfully,

followed by signature,

full name, and position if any in a bracket. 

Yours ever, or  Best regards etc

followed by only your first name

10. Jargon

No jargons permitted

Yes, jargon is permitted

11. Contracted Forms

No contacted forms of words such as “can’t,” etc.

Yes, contacted forms of words such as “can’t,” etc., are permitted.

12. Idioms & Proverbs

No

Yes

Essential Writing Tips On Formal and Informal Letter Differences

  • Formal Introductions: Do not ask about the well-being of the receiver. Instead, clearly state the reason for writing based on the question.

  • Informal Freedom: You are permitted to ask about the family, friends, or even pets of the receiver.

  • Language Use: Formal letters must avoid jargon, contracted forms (like “don’t”), and slang. Informal letters allow for the use of idioms, proverbs, and phrasal verbs to create a friendly tone.

This detailed write-up would help students and teachers alike to revise these topics with ease for the next BECE and/or WASSCE.

 

By Wisdom Hammond

Team Lead – Education-News Consult 

Letter to the Editor vs. Article for Publication: Key Differences and Similarities

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Letter to the Editor vs. Article for Publication

WAEC and other examination bodies that assess students in the English language may test students on Letter to the Editor and Article for Publication questions. Students preparing for the BECE and WASSCE must master these forms of English composition just for the examination.

Knowing how these differ and the similarities helps avoid errors. Teachers of English Language are encouraged to use the structure of this article to help their students revise these two forms of writing ahead of the next BECE and WASSCE or any other English Language examination. While both could be written for a media house, they have different features and a few similarities.

In English language assessments, students often confuse the structure of a Letter to the Editor with an Article for Publication.

Writing letters to editors and articles for publication are essential skills for BECE and WASSCE students because they allow you to share your opinions on issues that affect your community and the world. A Letter to the Editor is a formal letter written directly to the person in charge of a newspaper or magazine to complain about a problem, suggest a solution, or react to a recent news story.

For example, you might write to an editor to express your anger about poor road conditions in your neighborhood or to praise a successful local cleanup exercise. On the other hand, an Article for Publication is a more detailed piece written for a general audience—like your schoolmates or the entire country—to educate, inform, or even entertain them on a specific topic. A student might write an article for a school magazine about the “Problems of Indiscipline in Schools” or for a national newspaper discussing the “Effects of Social Media on Students”.

Both formats are powerful tools for advocacy and public education, but they have different structures you must follow for exam success. A Letter to the Editor requires a formal layout with two addresses, a formal salutation like “Dear Editor,” and a signature at the end. An Article for Publication, however, usually starts with a bold, catchy title and ends with your name and class or position—called a “byline”—rather than a formal letter closing. To do well in your exams, remember that a letter is like a formal conversation with a specific person, while an article is like a speech written down for many people to read.

While both are intended for a public audience, they serve different purposes. A letter is a direct correspondence to an individual (the editor), whereas an article is a general piece written for the public.

Key Similarities and Differences between Letter to the Editor vs. Article for Publication

From the table, it is clear that the first four features of a formal letter are absent when it comes to an article. Let us carefully look at the table below, which gives a snapshot of details to help you do a good job in and out of the exam hall.

Both formats require a clear title and a structured introduction, body, and conclusion.

However, the most significant difference lies in the contact information and formal greetings.

A letter to the editor is a formal letter and therefore requires the recipient’s address and a salutation like “Dear Editor,” while an article for publication does not.

The table below provides a side-by-side comparison of the mandatory elements for each format:

DetailsLetter to EditorArticle for Publication
1. Writer’s Address

Yes

No

2. Date

Yes

No

3. Recipient’s Address

Yes

No

4. Salutation (e.g., Dear Editor)

Yes

No

5. Title

Yes

Yes

6. Introduction

Yes

Yes

7. Body

Yes

Yes

8. Conclusion

Yes

Yes

9. Subscription

Yes (Yours faithfully)

Yes (with byline)

 

These Letter to the Editor vs. Article for Publication differences should guide students and teachers preparing for English Language examinations.

 

By Wisdom Hammond

Team Lead at Education-News Consult 

How to Study For Exams

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How to Study For Exams

Writing exams is stressful, but you can make it easier by improving the way you study. Studying for your exams effectively and efficiently will keep you from feeling unprepared, and it will set you up for success!

Figure out when all of your exams will be and how much of your grade they are worth. Put these dates on your calendar or planner so they don’t sneak up on you! Let us look at BECE which will start on the 8th to 12th July.

  • Plan review sessions beginning at least a week in advance of each exam. Ideally, you’ll do several mini-reviews well in advance, gradually increase the time in which you study, rather than trying to cram everything into one mega session the night before the test.

Pay attention in class. This seems like a no-brainer, but actually paying attention while you’re in class will help you immensely once exam time comes. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking you’ll just “absorb” knowledge; be an active learner. Try sitting at the front of the class, this will make it easier to focus.

  • Listen carefully, because teachers often give hints like “The most important thing about this topic is…”. Or they may just place emphasis on certain words and issues. This is the real key to testing well. The more you absorb the information early on, the less studying you’ll need to do.
  • Teacher explanations in class represent 73% of the whole lessons, the notes represente 27%, be focus in class and avoid distractions.

Take good notes. This is easier said than done, but learning how to take good notes will help you immensely once it comes time to study. Write down everything your teacher writes on the board or puts up in slides. Try to record as much of what the teacher says as possible, but don’t allow taking notes to distract you so much that you forget to listen.

  • Review your notes daily, right after class. This will help reinforce the information you just learned.

Too often, it’s easy to view studying as something that only gets done at the last minute in a huge overnight cram session. Instead, try setting aside some time every day to study. Scheduling it just like another appointment or class may help you stay motivated to continue the habit.

  • Create a digital or paper timetable to help you schedule your studying “appointments.”
  • Reader Poll: We asked 442 readers and 62% agreed that their preferred way to organize study time is by making paper revision timetables.

Following the latest changes from WAEC and NaCCA on the Common Core Program, ask your teacher what format the test will be in, how it will be graded, if there are any opportunities for extra marks, and if they would be willing to talk to you about highlighting in your notes, what the most important broad subjects will be, etc.

Creating an Optimal Environment for Learning

 Keep anything and everything away from where you are that may cause you to get distracted. Jumping up to read a text message on your phone or periodically checking social media is ill-advised whilst studying.
 Studying in a dark room is not recommended. Add lamps at night, or in the daytime, open the window coverings (open the window a little, too). People tend to study and focus better in a brighter, oxygenated room with little noise.
While many students believe that they’re good at multitasking, such as studying with the TV on or while chatting online with friends, research suggests that this is not true for the vast majority of people. For better studying performance, eliminate distractions such as TV and loud music with lyrics. Rapidly swapping attention between studying and watching TV makes it more difficult for your brain to prioritize information acquisition.
Music’s effect on memory performance varies between individuals. Some studies have found music to aid the memory performance of individuals with ADD/ADHD, while reducing it in individuals without the disorder. Gospel music appears to be the most effective in enhancing studying performance.You must determine whether you’re better off with or without it. If you do enjoy listening to music whilst studying, make sure you’re actually concentrating on the material you have to study for, the Holyspirit can lead you surely on what to do in such atmosphere. (more effective for how to Study For Exams)

  • If you absolutely must listen to music, find instrumental Gospel music so that the words in the music don’t interfere with your studying.
  • Listen to background sounds from nature in order to keep your brain active and prevent other noises to distract you. There are several free background noise generators available online.
  • Listening to Mozart or classical music won’t make you smarter or keep information in your brain, but it may make your brain more receptive to receiving information.

ALSO READ: How to Create Good Study Habits for Exams

Organizing Your Learning

 What do you intend to accomplish during this session? Setting a concrete study goal may help you. Creating study plans is also a good idea. If 3 out of 5 lessons are easy and can be finished fast, finish them first, so you can spend quality time on the difficult lessons without fretting (especially the core subjects). Also, keeping a folder for your exam reviews is a good way to keep organized.

 Go through your notes and rewrite the most important information. Not only will this give you a more focused way to study, but it creating it is another form of studying! Just don’t spend too much time on the guide itself: you need to have time to go over it too!

 Rewriting your notes is great if you’re a kinesthetic learner. Mind mapping is the most effective way of doing this. Also, when you re-write something, you will probably think about what you are writing, what it’s about, and why you wrote it down. Most importantly, it refreshes your memory. If you took notes a month ago and just found out that those notes will be relevant in your exam, rewriting them will remind you of them when you need it for your exam.

  • Don’t simply copy your notes over and over again. This tends to lean towards memorizing the exact wording of your notes instead of the actual concepts. Instead, read and think about the contents of your notes (such as think of examples), and then re-word them.

 This can help you tell if you have remembered what you just studied. Don’t try to remember the exact wording from your notes in your answer to yourself; synthesizing that information into an answer is a much more useful tactic.

  • It can also help to say the answers to your questions out loud, as if you were trying to explain it to someone else.
(How to Study For Exams) If you missed questions on previous work, look up the answers and understand why you missed these questions. This is particularly helpful if the exam you’re studying for is cumulative or comprehensive, meaning it covers things you also covered earlier in the course.

Studying Efficiently

 Don’t study when you’re really tired. It’s better to get a good night’s sleep after studying for a short time than to push on at two in the morning. You won’t remember much and you’re likely to see a performance drop the next day.

 Don’t cram. Cramming the night before is proven to be ineffective, because you’re taking in so much information at once that it’s impossible to memorize it at all — in fact, you’ll hardly retain anything. Studying before and going over it multiple times really is the best way to learn the material. This is especially true with things like RME, Social Studies and theoretical subjects.

  • Always study when you have the chance, even if it is only for 15 or 20 minutes. These short study periods add up fast!
  • Study in chunks of 25 minutes using the Pomodoro Technique. After that make a break of 5 minutes; repeat the process 3x, then make a longer pause of 30-45 minutes.

 If you’re a visual learner, using pictures can help. Auditory learners should record themselves saying notes and recite it afterwards. If you are a physical person, lecture to yourself (out loud) while also using your hands or moving around; this way it will be easier for you to memorize.

Subjects such as mathematics require a lot of practice with problem sets in order to become familiar with the processes required. Subjects in the humanities, such as RME, Social Studies or literature, may require more information synthesis and memorization of things such as terms or dates.

  • Whatever you do, don’t just re-read the same set of notes over and over again. In order to actually learn, you need to take an active role in knowledge creation as well as information review. Try finding the “big picture” among what you’ve taken down or reorganizing your notes by theme or date.
 Ask yourself: What is my teacher most likely to ask on the exam? What materials should I focus on to give myself the best chance of knowing what I need to know? What trick questions or wrinkles could my teacher introduce that might throw me for a loop? This may help you focus on the most important information, rather than getting stuck on things that might not matter as much.
 If you need help, ask someone who is good at these subjects. Friends, family, tutors, and teachers are all good options. If you don’t understand what the person helping you is communicating, don’t be afraid to ask them to elaborate.

  • Asking teachers for help conveys your commitment to the material and can be helpful in the future as well as with your exams. Always remember to ask your teacher if you do not know what she is talking about or if you need more information. The teacher will probably be glad to help.
  • There are often resources at schools and colleges that can help you cope with stress, answer study-related questions, give you study tips and other forms of guidance. Ask your teacher or visit your school’s website to learn how to use these resources.
  • Your teacher might let you record your classes if you struggle to focus. You can review the recordings when you study for your exams.

Maintaining Your Motivation (How to Study For Exams)

Take breaks. You need some time to have fun and it is better to study when you are feeling relaxed than to exhaust yourself studying all day! Carefully structure your break and study time. Usually, 20-30 minutes of study and then a 5 minute break is the most effective method.

  • If you have trouble bringing yourself to study, instead of long uninterrupted sessions, chunk your work into 20 minute periods, taking a 10-minute break at the end of every period.
  • Make sure that you structure the chunks logically so that you’re not breaking up concepts across chunks, as this may make it more difficult to remember concepts in their entirety.
 Self confidence is important; focusing on how little you’ve studied or how badly you think you will do on the exam just distracts you from working on achieving success. However, this doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t study hard. You still need to work at it, even if you have confidence in yourself. Confidence just keeps away roadblocks to success.
 Arrange study dates at a library with your friends to compare notes or explain things the other one might not understand. Working with other people can help you cover gaps in your own knowledge and also help you remember more information, since you may have to explain things to them or have conversations about the topic. It’s also a great way to stay motivated.

  • If you ask for help from others, don’t joke around. Concentrate on what you are doing.

 If you’re stuck on a subject, do not be afraid to call a friend and ask for help. If your friends cannot help, ask a tutor for help.

  • If you have time before your exam and find that you’re not understanding material, ask if your teacher will go over it with you.

Preparing Yourself for Test Day (How to Study For Exams)

Children in elementary school require on average 10-11 hours of sleep for optimal performance. Adolescents, on the other hand, typically require at least 10+ hours. Poor sleep has been found to accumulate (referred to as “sleep debt”); in order to make up for prolonged poor sleep habits, several weeks of daily optimal sleep may be required to return to optimal performance.

  • Don’t consume caffeine or any other stimulating substance within 5-6 hours prior to sleeping. (However, if a doctor prescribed you a stimulant to take at a specific time, take it at that time regardless of when you fall asleep, and ask your doctor before changing anything.) Such substances reduce the efficiency of sleep, meaning that even with sufficient sleep time, you may not feel well rested upon waking.
Eat a healthy, light meal. Eat a balanced breakfast full of lean protein, vegetables, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants. A sample breakfast might include a spinach omelet with smoked salmon, whole wheat toast, and a banana.
If your exam is a long one, bring a snack with you if you’re permitted to do so. Something with some complex carbohydrates and protein, such as a whole-wheat peanut butter sandwich or even a granola bar, will help boost your concentration when it begins to flag.
Give yourself at least five or 10 minutes to gather your thoughts before starting the exam. This way, you can get settled in and have time to relax before the test starts. Essential for How to Study For Exams.
ALSO READ: Top 10 Study Groups and How to Make Them Effective(How to Study For Exams)
 If you don’t know the answer to the question, do the next one and come back to it at the end. Struggling and concentrating on a question you don’t know the answer to can be time consuming, which makes you lose valuable marks.
 If you have a grammar test or English, its good to make flashcards to remember definitions of a word. You can take it to school and just flip through them before your exams start.
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How To Do Ghana Card Online Registration and Booking Process

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Ghana Card Online Registration

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has introduced a new Ghana Card Online Registration and Booking Process to make the acquiring of the Ghana card seamless for Ghanaians and non-Ghanaians.

This is a simple and efficient 7-step process that will help reduce unnecessary human traffic and queues at the various processing offices of the authority.

The New Ghana Card Online Registration and Booking Process

  • Step 1: Fill and complete an online application form via the online application portal: register.nia.gov.gh

  • Step 2: Pay the required registration fee to secure your appointment.

  • Step 3: Book an appointment for a virtual or in-person interview. During the interview, the registration officer will review and approve your application form, allowing you to proceed to the next step.

  • Step 4: After your interview, a QR code will be sent to you. This QR code will be presented to a registration agent for your biometric data to be taken at a Premium Centre of your choice.

  • Step 5: Book an appointment for biometric capture.

  • Step 6: Visit the Premium Centre on your booked date to have your biometric data (i.e., fingerprints, iris scan, and photograph) and your signature captured.

  • Step 7: Finally, your Ghana Card is printed and issued to you.

READ: Verify and Authenticate Ghana Card With IVSP – NIA

Guidelines for Your Ghana Card Online Application

Follow these essential tips to ensure a smooth registration process.

1. Getting Started

  • Eligibility: Completing the form is the first step, but eligibility is officially confirmed only after your interview.

  • Language: Interviews are held in English. If you need an interpreter, please bring one with you.

  • Need Help? If you are unsure about any section of the form, leave it blank. An officer will assist you during your appointment.

2. Mandatory Documents (Originals Only)

You must present the original copy of at least one of these:

  • Valid Ghana Passport

  • Birth Certificate (Births and Deaths Registry, Ghana)

  • Certificate of Acquired Citizenship or Naturalization Document

  • Note: Other IDs (Voter, SSNIT, etc.) are used for data linking only, not for proving citizenship.

3. No Documents? Use a Voucher

If you lack the documents above, someone with a valid Ghana Card can “vouch” for you. This can be:

  • One (1) Relative: (Parent, sibling, spouse, etc.)

  • OR Two (2) Professionals: (Teacher, Doctor, Lawyer, Religious Leader, Gazetted Chief, or Security Officer).

4. Digital Address

  • If you live in Ghana, you must provide your residence’s Digital Address Code.

5. Payments & Appointments

  • Fees: Application fees are non-refundable, regardless of the outcome.

  • Rescheduling: You can reschedule your appointment up to 3 times. If you miss your window without rescheduling, you forfeit your slot and fee.

6. Data Harmonization

Bring your Voter ID, SSNIT, Driver’s License, NHIS, and TIN. These will be linked to your Ghana Card for a unified identity system.

 

 

Jan/Feb Private 2026 WASSCE: How to Register and Closing Date

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Register for Jan/Feb Private 2026 WASSCE

The Jan/Feb Private 2026 WASSCE resit exam registration is underway. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to register for the WASSCE for Private Candidates, 2026 – First Series (Ghana). WAEC started the registration for the first private WASSCE for 2026 on 3rd December 2025. The registration ends on 31st December 2025 at exactly 12 midnight.

Important Dates: Registration Period: 1st December – 31st December, 2025.

Examination Period: 16th January – 14th February, 2026

How to Register Jan/Feb Private 2026 WASSCE

The registration can only be carried out in internet cafes that have registered to provide the service by WAEC. You can also visit any WAEC office to find service providers stationed at the WAEC office area to register. Do not try to register from home since that will not work.

Step 1: Biometric Capture (Prerequisite)

Before starting the online registration process, you must visit a designated internet café to capture your fingerprints. This step is mandatory prior to accessing the registration portal.

Step 2: Create Your Profile Online

Once your biometrics are captured, proceed with the following steps:

  1. Visit the Website: Go to the official WAEC Ghana registration portal at www.waecgh.org.

  2. Select Examination: Click on the link for “WASSCE for Private Candidates”.

  3. Begin Registration: Click on “START REGISTRATION HERE”.

  4. Security Details: Fill in the required security information, including creating a password and setting up security questions.

  5. Personal Details: Enter your personal information accurately.

  6. Uploads: Upload your passport-sized picture (refer to the website’s caption/guidelines for specifications) and also upload your signature.

  7. Subject Selection: Select the specific subject(s) you intend to write.

  8. Get Invoice: Print your registration invoice. This document contains your Invoice Number, which is crucial for the next steps.

Step 3: Payment of Fees

Step 4: Select Your Examination Centre

  • After successfully paying the fees, return to the registration portal.

  • Select the Centre where you wish to take the examination. Important: You CAN ONLY select a centre after the fees have been paid.

READ: WAEC Opens 2026 Jan/Feb WASSCE Re-sit Registration

Step 5: Completion & Admission Notice

  • Keep your Invoice Number safe. You will use it to access your Index Number and Admission Notice.

  • These documents will be available for download starting from mid-January, 2026.

  • You can also download the final timetable from the registration interface to ensure you study correctly and avoid subject clashes.

Now that you know “How to Register and the Closing Date for the Jan/Feb Private 2026 WASSCE Exam,” take steps and get ready for the exam.

How to Register for the WASSCE Private (Resit) Examination – Step-by-Step Guide for 2026 Candidates

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How to Register for the WASSCE Private (Resit) Examination

In This Article, We Outline How to Register for the WASSCE Private (Resit) Examination – Step-by-Step Guide for 2026 Candidates.

If you are planning to resit the WASSCE as a private candidate in 2026, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the registration procedures for the WASSCE for Private Candidates – First Series, 2026.
This guide breaks down the entire process in simple steps to help you register successfully without stress.

1. Prepare Before You Begin

Before starting your registration, make sure you have:

  • A functioning email address

  • Your personal details

  • A passport-sized photograph (digital format)

  • A working internet connection

  • Registration fee

  • Access to a designated internet café (for fingerprint capture)

WAEC requires all private candidates to capture their fingerprints at approved internet cafés before completing registration.

2. Step-by-Step Registration Process

Follow the official WAEC instructions below to complete your WASSCE Private (Resit) registration:

Step 1: Visit the WAEC Registration Portal

Go to: www.waecgh.org
Once on the site, select the link for WASSCE for Private Candidates.

Step 2: Start Your Registration

Click on START REGISTRATION HERE to begin.

Step 3: Fill in Security Information

Provide the required security details such as:

  • Password

  • Security question and answer

Ensure you use information you can easily remember.

Step 4: Enter Your Personal Information

This includes your:

  • Full name

  • Date of birth

  • Contact address

  • Phone number

  • Nationality

Double-check everything for accuracy.

Step 5: Upload Your Photograph

Upload a clear passport-sized photo. Follow the photo specifications given on the registration portal.

Step 6: Upload Your Signature

Use a scanned copy of your handwritten signature. Make sure it is clear and visible.

Step 7: Select Your Subjects

Choose the subjects you intend to write. Be sure to pick the correct papers (Core and Electives).

Step 8: Print Your Invoice

After selecting your subjects, print the invoice generated by the system.
This contains:

  • Your name

  • Subjects chosen

  • The fee you must pay

  • An invoice number

READ: WAEC Opens 2026 Jan/Feb WASSCE Re-sit Registration

Step 9: Pay Your Registration Fees

Take your printed invoice to any of the banks listed in WAEC’s payment guidelines.
Your registration is NOT VALID until payment is made.

Step 10: Choose an Examination Centre

After payment, return to the portal and select the centre where you prefer to write the exam.

Step 11: Access Your Index Number & Admission Notice

From mid-January 2026, you will use your invoice number to retrieve:

  • Your Index Number

  • Your Admission Notice

Print both and keep them safely.

3. Important Registration Dates

Registration & Payment Period

  • 1st December – 31st December, 2025

All candidates must complete registration and payment within this period.

4. Examination Dates for WASSCE Private 2026

The exam is scheduled as follows:

  • Start Date: 16th January 2026

  • End Date: 14th February 2026

A full timetable will be available for download on the registration portal.
Read it carefully to avoid subject clashes.

5. Final Tips for Candidates

  • Register early to avoid last-minute errors.

  • Use a valid and active phone number and email.

  • Keep all printed documents safe.

  • Capture fingerprints at only designated WAEC-approved cafés.

  • Review your subject choices before submitting.

How To Buy 2025 WASSCE Results Checkers With Momo

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Buy WASSCE 2025 Results Checker Cards

Master How To Buy 2025 WASSCE Results Checkers With Momo And Online From WAEC

The 2025 WASSCE results will be released soon for all school candidates. To check your results, you will be required to buy a valid WAEC result checker to check their results. The public can follow any of the methods below to buy a checker from WAEC.

Candidates who for some reasons do not find their full results or some of the results on the portal after the results are released may have engaged in some form of examination malpractice per WAEC investigations. Such candidates will have to wait a while or respond to WAEC’s exam malpractice investigation invite to answer questions on the matter to help WAEC make a final determination.

 

METHOD 1 (USSD – ALL NETWORKS)

  1. Dial short code *389*223#
  2. select option 1 (Buy WAEC Checkers)
  3. select WASSCE

After successful payment, checker will be sent via SMS and WhatsApp

 

METHOD 2 (MTN USERS ONLY)

  1. Dial *170#
  2. Select Momopay and paybill
  3. Select Pay or Paybill
  4. Select General payment
  5. Enter payment code: MAWU
  6. Enter Amount: 20 [enter 40, 60 if you want to buy 2, 3, etc.…]
  7. Enter reference: WASSCE

Enter your Momo pin to complete transaction

Code will be sent to you via SMS and WhatsApp

 

The above methods are the secured way of getting your checkers to check your 2025 WASSCE results from WAEC. You can use any of the above methods to purchase your WASSCE checkers.

Upon receiving your code/checker, visit https://ghana.waecdirect.org and input the details to check your WASSCE results

We are your number one stop shop for electronic vouchers. We serve you with speed

For any inquiries and bulk purchase kindly WhatsApp us on https://wa.me/233240863948

How to Buy Ghana Security Services Recruitment Vouchers (2025 Guide)—Police, Prisons, Fire Service, Immigration & More!

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  • How to Buy Ghana Security Services Recruitment Vouchers (2025 Guide)—Police, Prisons, Fire Service, Immigration & More!
  • 2025 Ghana Security Services Recruitment – Complete Voucher Buying Guide (All Services)

Are you ready to join Ghana’s elite security forces in 2025? Whether you want to apply for the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Prisons Service, Ghana Immigration Service, or Ghana National Fire Service, the first thing every applicant needs is the official recruitment voucher.

Hundreds of applicants get confused every year about how to buy the voucher — but not anymore!

This simple, step-by-step guide breaks down exactly how to purchase the recruitment voucher for each security service using the official shortcode *389*223#.

Save this post, share it with friends, and avoid scammers!

1. How to Buy Ghana Police Service Recruitment Voucher

STEP-BY-STEP PURCHASE GUIDE

  1. Dial *389*223#

  2. Select Option 4

  3. Select Single Purchase

  4. Select Ghana Police Service

  5. Choose Mobile Money as your payment method

  6. Enter your MOMO PIN to authorize payment

✔ Your Voucher PIN and Serial Number will be sent to you via SMS.

2. How to Buy Ghana Prisons Service Recruitment Voucher

STEP-BY-STEP PURCHASE GUIDE

  1. Dial *389*223#

  2. Select Option 4

  3. Choose Single Purchase

  4. Select Ghana Prisons Service

  5. Choose Mobile Money

  6. Confirm with your MOMO PIN

✔ Your voucher details will be delivered by SMS.

3. How to Buy Ghana National Fire Service Recruitment Voucher

STEP-BY-STEP PURCHASE GUIDE

  1. Dial *389*223#

  2. Select Option 4

  3. Choose Single Purchase

  4. Select Ghana Fire Service

  5. Choose Mobile Money

  6. Enter your MOMO PIN to finish the transaction

✔ Voucher PIN + Serial Number will be sent via SMS.

4. How to Buy Ghana Immigration Service Recruitment Voucher

STEP-BY-STEP PURCHASE GUIDE

  1. Dial *389*223#

  2. Select Option 4

  3. Choose Single Purchase

  4. Select Ghana Immigration Service

  5. Choose Mobile Money

  6. Complete payment using your MOMO PIN

✔ Voucher details arrive directly in your SMS inbox.

Bulk Voucher Purchase (For Agents & Internet Cafés)

Bulk purchases are available for business owners, cafés, and agents.

WhatsApp Support: 0240863948

IMPORTANT NOTES (Avoid Scams!)

✔ Only buy vouchers using the official shortcode: *389*223#
✔ Do NOT pay any middleman claiming to “secure protocol recruitment”
✔ The SMS will always come with your PIN + Serial Number
✔ All applications must be done on the official recruitment portal of each service

If you want, I can also prepare:
✅ A downloadable PDF
✅ A social-media-friendly version
✅ A WhatsApp broadcast version
✅ A flyer-style version

READ: 2025 WASSCE Graduates Who Want to Join Security Services Cry Out as Results Delay Threatens Their Future

 Final Tips for Applicants

  • Apply early — the portals get slow close to deadline

  • Double-check your details before final submission

  • Keep your voucher safe

  • Print your application summary for documentation

Now That You Know How to Buy Ghana Security Services Recruitment Vouchers (2025 Guide)—Police, Prisons, Fire Service, Immigration & More! Take Your Bold Steps to Buy Now. Spread the news about this simple process for buying the voucher and buy from this safe and reliable source. Do not fall victim to scammers.

Let your dream of joining the security services start with the purchase of a voucher for recruitment from the safest source today.

 

Online SHS Admission and Enrolment Online for 2025: How to Complete

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How to Complete 2025 SHS Admission and Enrolment Online

With the school placement out, parents and guardians can now complete the 2025 SHS Admission and Enrolment Online. This means that parents can, from the comfort of their homes, complete the enrolment and admission process with schools their wards have been placed in without travelling to such places.

Before you use the online admission portal, ensure that you have printed your CSSPS PLACEMENT FORM.

You have the ENROLMENT CODE from the placement form you printed online on the school placement portal. Kindly use your JHS index number to log into the system.

Parents who use the online portal for admission will be charged a small fee of GHS30 for using the system.

Let us walk you through the “How to complete 2025 SHS Admission and Enrolment Online” process.

Two reputable admission hubs, which are third-party websites that you can use, are shared below. Follow the steps provided before you click on the link to start the online admission process.  In all, there are 170 schools on the online admission platform.

How to Complete 2025 SHS Admission and Enrolment Online

FIRST ONLINE PORTAL FOR ADMISSION INTO SHS

Step 1: 

[a] My SHS Admission: https://www.myshsadmission.net/

Step 2: Scroll down the page to the green section and select the region in which the school is located. 

Step 3: Click and select the school you want to enrol in from the list.

Step 4: Proceed through the process to complete the enrolment process.

If the system is not responding or is slow, call the school contact provided on the portal.

SECOND ONLINE PORTAL FOR ADMISSION INTO SHS

HOW TO PROCESS YOUR ADMISSION ON ADMISSIONGH

1. WEBSITE ADDRESS
Open your browser and visit the address: https://admission.com

After the loading of the page, there will be a popup notice.
Read and dismiss the popup dialog box by clicking I Understand

2. SCHOOL SELECTION

• Select your placed School
• Click on Proceed To Validation
NOTE: If you don’t know your placed school; follow the listed steps;
• Click here to Search for your Placement.
• Answer the user prompt
• Enter your BECE Index number.

• Click on the Search Button

3. GET ACCESS TOKEN (SKIP TO STEP 8 IF YOU HAVE AN ACCESS TOKEN)

If you do not already have an Access Token, please click on Get Access Token to buy one.
To purchase an Access Token. Follow the steps below:
• Click on Get Access Token.
• Confirm the user prompt.
• Wait for the payment link generation, and you will be redirected to the payment site..

4. SELECT PAYMENT MODE

• Select the payment mode you want to use. Eg. MTN, Vodafone, Visa ,etc

5. SPECIFY MOBILE MONEY NUMBER FOR PAYMEENT

• Enter the mobile money number.
• click continue

NOTE: You will receive OTP (One Time PIN) on the specified mobile money number for authentication.
If you do not receive the OTP within two minutes, dail *713*90# to view the OTP on your mobile phone.

6. ENTER THE OTP (ONE TIME PIN)

• Enter the OTP in the spaces provided for verification.
• Wait for the USSD prompt on the phone.
NOTE: After the mobile money number have been authenticated. You will be prompt on your phone to enter your Mobile Money PIN.

NOTE: If the prompt does not appear on your mobile phone within one minute. Go to Approvals in your Mobile Money menu on your phone to approve the transaction.
7. PIN PROMPT (ON YOUR MOBILE PHONE)

After confirming the transaction by entering your PIN; you will receive your payment receipt and Access Token via SMS.

 

READ: SHS1 Prospectus & Registration: A Guide for Parents Before Reporting Day

 

Use the access token delivered via SMS to login

8. SYSTEM LOGIN

• Enter your BECE Index No.
• Enter your Access Token received via SMS.
• Click on Validate User Access.

9. ENROLMENT PAGE

• Enter your enrolment code
• Enter parents phone number.
• Click on Enroll Me.

10. PERSONAL RECORDS

• Fill in your Personal Record.
• Click Save to Proceed.

11. DOWNLOADS

NOTE: Download all the listed documents on the download page.
When done with the downloads, please click on the Exit to close the application.

12. DASHBOARD
When you log in to the system again, you will be redirected to the dashboard.

Use the listed commands to perform various stated actions.

NOTE: Change Appointment date will not be available if you don’t have any active appointments.
found in the system.

13. ADDITIONAL INFO
a. If you have paid for an Access Token and it has not been delivered, please use the Recover Access Token option on the login page to recover it.

• Click Recover Access Token.

• Enter your receipt No.
• Click Search.

NOTE: IF YOU DON’T HAVE A RECEIPT NUMBER

• Click Don’t have Receipt No.
• Enter you the mobile money number used to pay for the Token
• Click Request Resend

This platform is an alternative means for admission processing to save you TRAVELLING and QUEUING in processing your admission.
It does not REPLACE the conventional method of admission processing in senior high schools.
A processing fee applies if you choose to use this platform.
You may also process admission manually at the school premises.

READ: 2025 SHS Placement: Ministry Confirms 564k Placed, Clarifies Strict Rules for Category A School Changes

Visiting the School  Is A Must

Even if a school has an online portal, it is highly recommended to visit the school before the official reopening date. Visiting the school helps you:

  • Familiarise yourself with the environment.
  • Pick up any additional physical forms that are not available online.
  • Get the school’s official brochure, which contains rules and regulations.
  • Confirm all the items on the prospectus.

In summary, always start with the official CSSPS portal to get your placement, and then search for your specific school’s website or use a trusted admission hub to complete the next steps.

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