Ghana Education News| WAEC extends Nov/DEC 2021 Registration Period for Private Candidates to September.
The WAEC has extended the 2021 WASSCE for Private Candidates also known as NOV/DEC to September 8th, 2021 instead of the Tuesday, August 31st, 2021 Deadline.
In a statement sighted by the Ghana Education News, WAEC indicated that it had taken the decision as a result of the requests made by the general public.
This new update implies the examining body has extended the registration period by one clear week to enable potential students to register for the examination which is scheduled to be written in Nov/Dec 2021.
WAEC extends Nov/DEC 2021 Registration, gives reasons
WAEC in the statement directed prospective candidates who have acquired the Pins and Serial numbers for the 2021 WASSCE for Private Candidates through the Africell Money to ensure they register for the examination before September 8th since the council would not extend the deadline after the new 8th September announced.
READ: 10 WASSCE 2021 Exam Success Tips from WAEC to Candidates
In a related development, the WASSCE 2021 for School candidates commenced on 16th August and it is expected to end in October whiles BECE candidates are also scheduled to write their BECE in November 2021.
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