The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the official timetable for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates.

According to the final timetable for sub-Saharan Africa published on WAEC’s official X handle on Monday, March 30, the examination will commence on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, and end on Friday, June 19, 2026.

The council emphasised that the examination will begin with Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical) Planning Session and Home Management 3 (Practical) Planning Session.

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WASSCE is a critical qualification in sub-Saharan Africa that secondary school students must pass to gain admission into university and other tertiary institutions.

The examination covers core subjects such as English language and Mathematics, as well as a wide range of elective papers in sciences, arts, humanities, and vocational/technical areas.

It takes place across WAEC’s member countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia.

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