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West African Senior School
Certificate Examination
The West African Senior School Certificate
Examination (WASSCE) is a type of standardized test in
West Africa. It is administered by the West African
Examinations Council . It is only offered to candidates
residing in Anglophone West African countries. The
academic school-leaving qualification awarded upon
successful completion of the exams is the West
African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE).
The examinations
There are two different types of the examination:
WASSCE (November/December) - Also known as the
General Certificate Examinations (GCE), by its former
name; all students from private and public schools are
allowed to take this examination, and uniforms are not
compulsory. However, other rules and regulations are
applied on every candidate. This examination is only
offered during the autumn season, and the results are
available by December.It is also called private
examinations of which now its compulsory to register
biometrically.
WASSCE (May/June) - Also known as the Senior
School Certificate Examinations (SSCE), by its former
name; this examination is made for all private and
public schools in West Africa. They must also wear
distinctive uniforms as described in the standards set
by the school boards. This examination is offered
during the summer (May to June), and the results are
available by August.
Subjects
The following subjects are offered for West African
Senior School Certificate Examination candidates: [1]
Mathematics
Further Mathematics(Elective Mathematics)
Biology
Government
Chemistry
Accounting
Physics
Geography
Technical Drawing
English Language
English Literature
Fine Art
Music
French
Commerce
Economics
Auto Mechanics
Book keeping
Local Languages in Ghana: [2]
Dagaare
Dagbani
Dangme
Ewe
Ga
Gonja
Kasem
Nzema
Twi (Akuapem)
Twi (Asante)
Hausa Language
Ibo Language
Yoruba Language
Edo
Government
Civic Education
WAEC grading system
Grades Definition Interpretation Equivalent
A1 Excellent 75% - 100% 1
B2 Very Good 70% - 74% 2
B3 Good 65% - 69% 3
C4 Credit 60%- 64% 4
C5 Credit 55% - 59% 5
C6 Credit 50% - 54% 6
D7 Pass 45% - 49% 7
E8 Pass 40% - 44% 8
F9 Fail 0% - 39% 9
Official guideline for university
admission
Candidates are advised that they will be required to
satisfy not only the university's general entrance
requirements but also the requirements of the
particular faculty which they wish to enter and that
these requirements vary considerably. Particulars of
entrance requirements and exemption regulations may
be obtained from the universities or professional
bodies concerned.
Nigeria
Students who choose to study in Nigerian universities
are required to sit for the entrance examinations
administered by the Joint Admissions and
Matriculation Board (JAMB).
United Kingdom
Universities in the United Kingdom may in addition,
require candidates to complete a one-year foundation
course or acceptable alternative.[3]
References and footnotes