WAEC extends 2026 Nov/Dec registration closing date

The management of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the extension of the registration deadline for the 2026 first-series of the WASSCE for Private Candidates in the country

The Examinations Council, in a social media post, said the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Registration closing date has been extended to Monday, January 5, 2026.

“The West African Examinations Council wishes to inform the general public that the closing date for the registration of candidates for the WASSCE for Private Candidates, 2026—First Series, has been extended to Monday, 5th January, 2026,” it stated.

According to WAEC, the extension of the first series of the 2026 WASSCE for the private registration closing date is intended to accommodate candidates who were unable to complete their registration within the earlier deadline.

“All prospective candidates are therefore encouraged to utilize this additional period to ensure that their registration is duly completed,” the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) stated in the social media post.

The Examinations Council, in a statement, indicated that the first series of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination for Private will be conducted from January 23, 2026, to February 14, 2026.

“The examination is scheduled to start on 16th January and end on 14th February, 2026. The timetable may be accessed by downloading it from the registration interface. Candidates are advised to study the timetable carefully in order to avoid a clash of subjects,” the West African Exams Council stated.

How to register for WASSCE for Private

1. Visit the Nov/Dec registration portal

2. Fill in the required security information data (i.e. password, security question, etc)

3. Fill in your personal information.

4. Upload your picture.

5. Upload your signature.

6. Fill in your personal information.

7. Select the Region and the Centre where you wish to take the examination.

8. Select the subject (s) you intend to write about.

9. Print your voucher and send it to any of the banks

10. Pay the appropriate fees at the bank or by Visa card ONLINE.

11. You will use your Invoice Number to access your Index Number and Admission Notice from mid-January 2026

All potential candidates for the WASSCE resit can now take advantage of the extended registration period to register for the examination.