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Govt Issues GH¢25M Cheque To WAEC – Apaak Reveals
20 Dec

Govt Issues GH¢25M Cheque To WAEC – Apaak Reveals

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The Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Education Committee, Dr. Clement Apaak, has revealed that the government is processing a payment of GH¢25 million to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). This development follows WAEC’s warning that delays in settling the government’s GH¢118 million debt could cause significant delays in releasing the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results. Speaking on Citi News, Dr. Apaak described the payment as a step in the right direction but emphasized that it is insufficient to address WAEC’s financial challenges. “The government has issued a cheque for GH¢25 million to WAEC, but this is…
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2024 WASSCE: WAEC Scanners Failure Disrupts Post-Examination Process
10 Dec

2024 WASSCE: WAEC Scanners Failure Disrupts Post-Examination Process

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Accra, Dec. 10, GNA – The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that the scanners used for processing objective cards have malfunctioned. “Scanning of the objective cards which was scheduled for November 1 to November 30, 2024, is yet to be completed due to the breakdown of scanners used for the process.” A statement issued and signed by Mr. John K. Kapi, Head of Public Affairs at WAEC National Office, revealed that the council is currently awaiting the release of additional funds from the Ministry of Education (MOE). This funding, part of an outstanding balance of GHC118 million, is…
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We’re Working To Release Withheld BECE Results – WAEC
23 Oct

We’re Working To Release Withheld BECE Results – WAEC

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The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has announced ongoing efforts to release the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results. In a statement, WAEC disclosed that results for 33 school candidates and three private candidates have been withheld. Furthermore, subject results for candidates from 149 schools are under review due to suspected irregularities. John Kapi, WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, urged parents and guardians to remain patient as the council continues processing the results. “The pending is a result of some mistakes made by our supervisors and the candidates who did not follow instructions. So you would have, for example,…
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WAEC Probes 2024 WASSCE Irregularities
26 Sep

WAEC Probes 2024 WASSCE Irregularities

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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has began investigations into irregularities recorded during the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). In a statement, the exam body said it detected cases of malpractice on the part of candidates, supervisors and invigilators in the just-ended exams. These according to WAEC included writing on boards for the candidates to copy, smuggling of mobile phones into the examination halls by candidates and teachers, photocopying of answers, and distribution of same to candidates. In this regard, WAEC said the necessary action will be taken against all examination officials and stakeholders found culpable. A total of…
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2024 BECE: WAEC Sends Important Message To Invigilators
08 Jul

2024 BECE: WAEC Sends Important Message To Invigilators

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The West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) has cautioned invigilators against any form of intimidation and harassment in the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). In an interview on Adom FM’s morning show, Dwaso Nsem Mondaty, the Head of Public Affairs, John Kapi said the invigilators are expected to create a conducive environment for the candidates. “We want all the invigilators to thoroughly search the students so they don’t carry foreign materials to aid cheating. They shall announce the time and ensure all the candidates get the papers and answer booklets,” he stated. Mr Kapi however urged the invigilators to refrain from standing…
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WAEC Opens Online Registration For BECE, WASSCE, And G/ABCE Candidates
28 Mar

WAEC Opens Online Registration For BECE, WASSCE, And G/ABCE Candidates

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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has opened its registration portals for the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), West African Senior Schools Certificate Examination (WASSCE), and Genera/Advanced Business Certificate Examination candidates. The Council said the portals for registering BECE candidates opened on Monday, March 11, 2024, and would close on Friday, April 19, 2024, while BECE would be administered from Monday, July 8 to Friday, July 12, 2024. WASSCE examinations will begin on Monday, August 5, 2024, and end on September 27, 2024, while the General/Advanced Business Certificate Examination (G/ABCE) is scheduled to take place from Friday, August 2,…
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WAEC Releases 2023 WASSCE Results; 4,878 Blocked
18 Dec

WAEC Releases 2023 WASSCE Results; 4,878 Blocked

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The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results of the 2023 West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The Council, in a statement signed by its Head of Public Affairs, John Kapi, said the results have been posted online hence candidates who so desire may access their results at www.waecgh.org. The Council has said 4,878 candidates who failed to return learning support materials made available to them cannot access their results online. Their results according to WAEC has been blocked and should contact their schools. The Council further revealed that, the subject results of 3,647 candidates have been cancelled for…
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Disregard All BECE And WASSCE Timetables Circulating On Social Media- WAEC
15 Jun

Disregard All BECE And WASSCE Timetables Circulating On Social Media- WAEC

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The West African Examination Council, WAEC says it is ready and set to conduct all Examinations scheduled for the 2023 Calendar. The Head of Communication, Agnes Teye Codjoe, said the Council (WAEC) is set and fully prepared for the upcoming examinations, which start from August 7th to 11th for BECE and then the WASSCE from 31st July to 26th September 2023. She said all candidates have been registered, with about 600,000 Candidates for BECE and 448,000 for the WASSCE. ”Timetables have been sent to the various schools, and then briefing sessions will be held for supervisors before the exams”. Mrs.…
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We Use One Marking Scheme For All BECE Candidates – WAEC
05 Jun

We Use One Marking Scheme For All BECE Candidates – WAEC

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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says it uses one marking scheme in assessing all Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE) across the country. “The Council has never used two different marking schemes for candidates of BECE in private and public schools.” Mrs Wendy E. Addy-Lamptey, Head of National Office, WAEC, said this at the Council’s forum on BECE Grading System in Accra. Over the years, there have been calls for Ghana to review the BECE Grading System. The forum, which was on the theme: “The fundamentals of the BECE Grading System,” brought together representatives from the Ghana National Association of…
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WAEC Announces Timetable For 2023 BECE
19 Apr

WAEC Announces Timetable For 2023 BECE

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The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has released the timetable for candidates who will be sitting the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) this year 2023. WAEC, in a statement, said the first papers will be written on Monday, 7 August 2023. The subjects to be written on August 7 include Religious and Moral Education 2 (Essay), Religious and Moral Education 1 (Objective), English Language 2 (Essay), and English Language I (Objective). On Tuesday, 8 August 2023, the candidates will write Integrated Science 2 (Essay), Integrated Science 1 (Objective), and Ghanaian Language and Culture 2 (Essay). WAEC explained that both papers…
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